By
Brynn Alexander
If you have dabbled in songwriting but have found yourself disappointed with
your efforts, it's easy to get discouraged. Equally frustrating is when you
think your songs are good, but they fail to interest others, to the point where
you start to second-guess your abilities. Yes, there's a certain amount of
creative inspiration involved with any musical endeavor, which some may put
down to luck, but somehow "luck" always seems to favor those who
are well-prepared. Here are a few tips to get you set up right, to be ready
when inspiration strikes.
By Marcela
De Vivo
Streaming
websites like Spotify and Pandora are a great way to get your music out to the
public, although each platform offers different royalties and amounts of
publicity – so it is smart to do your research on
a couple different sites before choosing one.
First part in a video series on the song 'New Day'. This lesson starts with the distinctive chords that open the tune before Keys' vocals enter. You can even prepare by reading the chord chart and listening to the song below:
*Firstly, if you don't have Quicktime it is recommended that you download it to hear the audio in this post.
A well known jazz musician once said, “jazz can be taught in just three
lessons;
- 1st lesson: practice for 10 years;
- 2nd lesson: practice and
perform for 10 years;
- 3rd lesson: practice, perform and develop your art
for 10 years.”
