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The Songcrafter's Coloring Book |
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By Bill Pere
© 2004-2005, Bill Pere. All Rights Reserved. Used By Permission (Please do not reprint without asking permission!)
This column presents articles on the craft and business of songwriting, reflecting 30 years of working with industry pros. The primary focus is on making your songs communicate as want them to, with the degree of impact you wish to achieve. We will also discuss topics in music production and business. Feel free to suggest topics you would like to see covered.
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Writing in the Key of W -
A key ingredient for bringing listeners quickly into your song is the establishment of a sense of time, place, people, and situation. The 6 W's, and examples of how they are used by different writers, will help you to address these elements in your own songs.
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Sale: The Seven C's -
Guiding a song from its birth to maturity is like guiding a child through life or navigating a ship along a tricky course. This article looks at the key elements in the process of taking a song from initial idea to a well-crafted endpoint.
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Expression vs Communication - The Heart of Songwriting -
Perhaps the most fundamental part of songwriting is deciding between expression and communication. The choice is always yours, but it's important to know exactly what that choice means for your song. Misunderstandings about these concepts are often at the center of debates about "artistic integrity" and "creative freedom". This article will help you spend less time debating and more time creating.
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Bill Pere has been in the music business as a songwriter, artist, and producer for 30 years. He is the Executive Director of the Connecticut Songwriters Association, the Founder of Local United Network to Combat Hunger, and Director of the Connecticut Songwriting Academy. He was named Indie Artist of the Year at the 2003 national Independent Music Conference in Philadelphia, and is an Official Connecticut State Troubadour. Bill's songwriting articles have appeared in many industry publications, including "Songwriters Market" and have been called "groundbreaking" in their approach to the craft. Bill often presents at music conferences and workshops. More info at http://www.billpere.com/ ; http://www.ctsongs.com/ ; http://www.ctsongwriting.com/ ; http://www.lunchensemble.com/.
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