61. Songwriting Resources On The Net As many readers of InFolkus will know, the songwriting Event is held as part even post a copy of the lyrics onto the site for other visitors to admire. http://www.folk-sa.asn.au/Folk_Federation/songwriting.htm

Songwriting Resources This article first appeared in the December 1998 issue of the Folk Federation's monthly newsletter, InFolkUs Along with around 35 other people, I was a participant in the Victor Harbor Songwriting Event this year. As many readers of InFolkus will know, the Songwriting Event is held as part of the Victor Harbor Folk Festival, and has been held in one form or another since the first State Folk Festival in 1979. In the lead up to the Event I have spent some time over the past couple of months exploring resources for songwriters on the internet, and have been surprised and delighted by many of the things I have found. As mentioned in last months column, our very own local SCALA ) has been online since 1995. In the archive of articles on the site you can find items discussing various aspects of songwriting including "How to write a song" by Bob Petchell; ideas for avoiding cliches and obvious rhymes, and an interesting look at the use of the ‘bridge’ in songwriting - both by Rob Childs. If you don’t know what a ‘bridge’ is when used in a song, then Robs article is a good starting point. The SCALA site has numerous other items of interest to songwriters and is a great place from which to start your research into the art of songwriting. The ISA, or the

62. Performing Songwriter : Issue 79: DIY Reviews He has a way of performing that comforts the listener, regardless of Not onlyis the record strippeddown in its production, but its lyrics have http://www.performingsongwriter.com/pages/79/DIY12.cfm

View Shopping Cart Order Current Issue Back Issues Merchandise ... AD info DIY Record Reviews by Liz Norris, Clay Steakley and Amelia White Please send a CD and a complete media kit to: The Performing Songwriter You will be contacted if your DIY has been chosen for an upcoming issue, so there is no need to call the office regarding this. Please be patient and continue to send us your new releases. We do listen to all submissions for DIY consideration. The Asylum Street Spankers Mercurial Produced by Brian Beattie On Mercurial they use ukulele, banjo, clarinet, violins and drums to create an eclectic, old-time feeling laced with absurd wit. Cultish cover tunes picked up from old and new artists are dusted off and made to shine in the hands of the Spankers. Themes of drinking and TV parties will get you chuckling. Mercurial www.asylumstreetspankers.com info@asylumstreetspankers.com

63. BBC - Radio 2 - Sold On Song - Songwriting Guides - Performing Sold On Song s guide to songwriting. This section holds tips and advice onperforming with songwriting Guides performing Becoming a performer http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/soldonsong/guide/perform_become.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index 26 September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage BBC Music Alex Lester Full Schedule Radio 2 Sold on Song What's On Search For A Songwriter ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Songwriting Guides Performing Songwriting Guides Performing Print Version Becoming a performer Performing your music in a professional way can be one of the most rewarding parts of being a songwriter. Audiences (and the music industry) are always impressed by performers who can handle the stage and the studio, and who get on with the job in a professional way. By professional we mean being prepared for a performance, and not being phased by sudden changes - the PA breaks down, a broken string or one of the musicians has got lost on the ring road (believe us, it happens!) Being prepared is crucial - this means everything is prepared - the songs, the instruments, the set, the line-up, even the banter. Some performing dos and dont's: Go on when they say you are going on The MC announces the next act. Then you say "hang on" and disappear to the toilet, or you are rummaging in the back of your guitar case for your lucky pick. No. Be ready to go on and, go on when they say your name. Tell them who you are If there is more than one act on the night, not everyone will have come to see you. The noise from the bar may have meant some people missed your name when it was announced. Make sure they know who you are. Tell them at the beginning, and tell them at the end.

64. BBC - Radio 2 - Sold On Song - Songwriting Guides - Performing Sold On Song s guide to songwriting. This section holds tips and advice on songwriting Guides Writing a Song performing Why Perform your Own Songs? http://www.bbc.co.uk/radio2/soldonsong/guide/perform_vocal.shtml

@import url('/includes/tbenh.css') ; Home TV Radio Talk ... A-Z Index 26 September 2005 Text only BBC Homepage BBC Music Alex Lester Full Schedule Radio 2 Sold on Song What's On Search For A Songwriter ... Help Like this page? Send it to a friend! Songwriting Guides Performing Songwriting Guides Performing Print Version Vocal training You may be perfectly happy with your vocal style, but the real importance of vocal training isn't so much to change the way you sing, but rather to safeguard your health. Your voice is like any other muscle in the body - it can get tired, it needs exercise and it needs rest, especially if you are making it do things it doesn't normally do. If you haven't done much singing before, it is a good idea to get some training so that you don't lose your voice when you need to perform, and don't do any long term damage due to repeated voice strain. In extreme cases the voice can develop lumps on the larynx called nodules - these take a long time to get rid of and can need surgery. However, this tends to happen to people who use their voice a lot, such as opera singers. Practise your diction.

65. Rec.music.makers.songwriting FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) Where can I find lyrics on the Internet? 31. Where can I find music on the Internet? What is the purpose of this newsgroup? rec.music.makers.songwriting http://www.faqs.org/faqs/songwriting/songwriting-faq/

Usenet FAQs Search Web FAQs Documents ... RFC Index rec.music.makers.songwriting FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions) There are reader questions on this topic! Help others by sharing your knowledge gds@best.com (Greg Skinner) Newsgroups: rec.music.makers.songwriting ftp://rtfm.mit.edu/pub/usenet-by-group/rec.music.compose/Music_Notation_Programs_-_a_list_in_answer_to_a_FAQ misc.writing gopher://hamilton1.house.gov:70/11d%3a/uscode/title17 ... http://www.visualradio.com/ascap/as0.htm BMI http://bmi.com alt.music.lyrics , where many people post lyrics for songs they know. If you have a lyric request, chances are someone who reads that group will know how to answer it. 31. Where can I find music on the Internet? There are lots of places to find music on the Internet. As I said before, music business organizations are starting to come online in great numbers, as are individuals who want to make their music available for others. Here are a few music URLs: BMI Music Publishing (http://metaverse.com:80/bmi/) Kaleidospace ( http://kspace.com

66. The Philadelphia Songwriters Project The John Lennon songwriting Contest is an international songwriting Contest thatbegan Judging will be based solely on originality, lyrics and melody. http://www.phillysongwriters.com/connections/contests.html

67. Living Music View By Scene In January of 2003, Fortune’s Fool had the opportunity of performing on 760 The lyrics always come second. RC WHAT INSPIRES YOU TO WRITE MUSIC? http://sitemaker.umich.edu/livingmusic/view_by_scene&value1=Popular&value2=Popul

68. Songwriters, Composers And Lyricists Association (SCALA) Songwriting Articles He feels that part of the craft of songwriting is combining the familiar with Geoff Hastwell One of the most consistent SCALA Song Competition lyrics http://www.scala.org.au/notart01.htm

[Return to SCALA Homepage] SCALA's Resources Songwriting/lyricwriting Articles extracted from SCALA NEWS Part Two If you are trapped in someone's frame click here Contents Songwriting Tip - Try A Bridge by Robert Childs (1994) Song Competitions - What do judges want? by Robert Childs (1998) Lyrics that Live by Geoff Hastwell (1999) Songwriting Tip - Try a Bridge by Robert Childs Beginning songwriters can sometimes make a song more interesting by adding a Bridge. The bridge can change the mood and direction of a song for a few bars before returning to the main melody line and theme. A well known example of a song with a bridge is The Beatles I Wanna Hold Your Hand . Notice how the bridge (beginning "And when I touch you I feel happy inside ....") briefly changes the mood of the song. Further reading: Sheila Davis The Craft of Lyricwriting (Writers Digest) 1987 Robert Childs SCALA NEWS # 41 September/October 1994 Return to Contents Song Competitions: What do Judges want? by Robert Childs SCALA President and song competition co-organiser, Robert Childs, with some inside information. I’ve helped organise 10 Songwriters Events to date [1998], 5 FOOMs plus Safe Sex, Clare Arts Festival and SA: A Sense of Place Song Competitions. I’ve only judged in one song competition - a Declan Affley some years ago - and frankly I’d sooner organise than judge! Judging’s just too hard!

69. Composition And Recording HELP F FREE songwriting Book, FREE Music Writing, FREE Midi/MP3 Recording and FREE The rest of the lyrics. Creativity, Play on Words, Tricks of the Trade. http://www.songsculptor.com/the-lyricist's-assistant.htm

Songwriting, Composition, and Recording HELP for the aspiring lyricist The Lyricist's Assistant How To TURN Your Words Into a SONG E-Book by Award Winning Songwriter and Music Educator "Richard Melvin Brown" PREVIOUSLY AVAILABLE ONLY IN HARD COPY BOOK FORM AT A COST OF $29.95 This highly informative book on the Art of Songwriting is Educational AND Enlightening And is now available in .EXE and .PDF E-BOOK format) for only $9.95 Get your e-book here What You Get 138 pages of Invaluable Advice and Guidance from an Award Winning Songwriter OVERTURE : An Introduction to Marketable Songwriting Get Book Chapter On e: LET'S START WITH THE SONG'S STRUCTURE You have to start somewhere, and this is a great place to begin, It's kind of like laying the foundation of a house, but much easier to build, and a whole lot more fun. Get Book Chapter Two HOOKLINE AND SINKER "The Hook, The Hook" Yes, the hook is everything, well almost everything, It's totally meant to bend the ear, but a hook is something that should not be feared. Chapter Three FINDING YOUR HOOK It's easier than you think, Life is full of hooks, Just look around, Listen, and release your creative juices.

70. Desertrose - Index Page - Free MP3 Downloads, CDs, Bio Info, Tour Dates, Lyrics Tracy has spent many years performing in and around Sydney in both covers It marks the stage in my songwriting where I began focusing on Country music. http://artists.iuma.com/IUMA/Bands/Desertrose/

HOME CHARTS BULLETIN BOARDS RADIO IUMA ... ARTISTS ONLY Select a Genre Rock/Pop - Rock - Pop - Hard Rock - Heavy Metal - Funk - Progressive Rock - Surf - Easy Listening Urban/Hip-Hop - Hip-Hop/Rap - Reggae/Ska - Rhythm and Blues Alternative/Punk - College, Indie, Lo-Fi - Hard Core/Industrial - Thrash - Punk - Rockabilly Electronica - Ambient - Dance - House - Techno - Electronic Jazz/Blues - Jazz - Blues Country, Folk - Bluegrass - Country - Folk Classical/New Age - Classical - New Age World - World Beat - Latin Inspirational - Christian - Gospel Soundtracks/Other - A Capella - Children's - Experimental - Humor - Instrumental - Weird - Spoken Word - Other All Genres Artist Song Find more with supersearch Desertrose Self-classified: Country Pop Ambient Children's Newcastle, NSW, Australia Featured (1 song) Featured Songs download stream Does my ass look big in these jeans real stream all songs real Commercial, upbeat, sassy tongue in cheek material where singer Tracy Lundgren "wears the pants around here" and doesn't give a hoot if her "ass looks big in these jeans" Tracy Lundgren, a singer/songwriter from Newcastle Australia, began writing at the age of fourteen soon after being given a piano as a gift, "probably the greatest gift I've ever been given" she admits. Her talents are apparant listening to her sweet melodic vocal style, tasteful harmonies and well crafted commercial songs.

71. Songwriting Newsletter - The Muse's News - Issue 2.8 - November 1999 His lyrics will be on 2 CDs this year, 1 a gothic album, the other a rock album . He was giving a songwriting workshop as part of Music West, http://www.musesmuse.com/2.8-November99.html

Search the Web Songwriter's Toolkit SPECIALS Songwriter's Store Create CDs On Demand! Get Industry Exposure Take Songwriting Courses Online Advertising Here QUICK LINKS Help! Site Index What's New? Interactivities Resources Columnists Spotlights Music Reviews The Songwriter's Store About Muse Muse's News Classifieds Message Boards Contests Market Information Articles Interviews Reading Resources Songwriter Organizations Muse Survey Chat Rooms Chat Listings Songwriters Spotlight Free Web Promotion MuseNote WebRing Jodi's Music Music Store Kind Words The Muse's News Issue 2.8 - November 1999 ISSN 1480-6975 Over 2750 subscribers! Back to The Muse's News Index Home ================================================================= I n T h i s I s s u e : - @

72. Lindsay Are you two strictly songwriting/performing partners? Q. I am reading thelyrics to Athena and I m not sure it is about the goddess, or a woman you http://www.radiocrystalblue.com/q_a/lindsay.html

Radio Crystal Blue interview with Jenn Lindsay Interview conducted via email August 2002 Q. Jenn, I first encountered your artistry through another fine antifolkster who also traveled many miles to NYC...Casey Holford. Are you two strictly songwriting/performing partners? Can we look forward to more collective works from you both? A. Casey Holford and I haven't yet written anything together, but we've been able to apply our strengths to each others' music-his instrumental intuition adds a ton to songs of mine, "I Am Not Going Home Yet," "Red Shirt," and "Sidewalk Song;" and I sing backup on two of his songs that will be released on his new album "Bad Spell, Good Spell." Overall Casey's idiosyncratic brand of songwriting has compelled me to push myself further as an iinstrumentalist and as a craftsperson of rich songs. But our writing styles are HUGELY disparate. That said, I do hope that we'll keep collaborating and performing together for years to come, because we have a rich creative relationship. He's awesome.

73. Bio Of Gary + Ellen Bukstel - Brother & Sister Performing Duo Gary and Ellen Bukstel are talented performing singer/songwriters and their uniqueblend Finalist 2002 Kerrville Folk Festival Newfolk songwriting http://www.bukstel.com/bio.htm

When brother and sister vocal duo join forces watch out! The pure joy and harmony, a product of their "sibling relationship", and combined talents will carry you away. Both talented performing singer/songwriters and their unique blend of acoustic power folk pop style combined with their remarkable harmonies, promises sounds and songs from the soul. South Florida has produced few artists of the quality and character of brother and sister Gary & Ellen bring their family's history and their love for each other to the stage sharing the triumphs and defeats that their family has experienced. The blend of their voices is special. As they express themselves in a new song called " Brother and Sister ", their harmony is decades in the making. Gary has been writing songs since he was nine years old. Ellen's began writing after her late husband was diagnosed with AIDS in 1986. Together they sing of love and remembrance... their songs are eloquent and moving.. Gary & Ellen sing from the heart. "We want to sing about the things that move us and affect our lives... that in turn gives a voice to people who share the same feelings" ...Their songs vividly describe the joy and sadness of life and their relationships..expressing deep emotions that many can relate to. Ellen was honored as a finalist in the 2002 New Folk Songwriters Competition at the Kerrville (Texas) Folk Festival.

74. Elizabeth Carpenter Elizabeth Carpenter , Singer/Songwriter/Guitarist, has been performing her Dissonant songwriting/performing collective of 10 artists including Willow, http://www.blueweed.com/home.html

Home News Reviews Hear MP3's Albums See Shows Events Read Bios Reviews Own Albums Merchandise Contact Email Address Links Misc. Info Blueweed originated in Europe. It is also known as blue devil, blue thistle, snake flower, viper's herb, or viper's bugloss. The root of blueweed is a deep, stout, black taproot, with smaller fibrous roots growing from it. News The Making Of Emergency Love From March to August of 2003, Elizabeth Carpenter had the honor of recording with some of Seattle's best musicians for her 3 rd release, Emergency Love , with the talented and most patient recording engineer, Mark Clem , co-founder/owner of Soul Kitchen Studio www.soulkitchenstudios.com Emergency Love's 14 fully arranged original songs range from alt-country to swing to folk-rock to jazz to blues with lyrics touching on love-gone-askew to songs of travelers and saints. For mp3's for all tracks go to CDBaby and for lyrics, click on the HEAR tab on this site. She had a fab-time working with her art director, Rick Ask , photographer, Erik Anderson Marty Ponte Century Ballroom Tractor Tavern Erik Anderson to entertain the eye along with the tunes.

75. VOA News - Two Songwriting Teams Donate Their Papers To New York Library I Two of Broadway s most illustrious songwriting teams are giving their archives to The performing Arts Library possesses the collections of American http://www.voanews.com/english/Archive/a-2004-06-16-37-1.cfm

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76. Crit Harmon | Press | Performing Songwriter Interview Interview from performing Songwriter Magazine June 2001 We actually met ina songwriting seminar. She studies songwriting all the time and she listens http://www.critharmon.com/press/perfsong.html

press/cd reviews Meg Hutchinson "The Crossing" Susan Werner "I Can't Be New" Martin Sexton "Black Sheep" Mary Gauthier "Drag Queens in Limousines" ... Kerri Powers "You Me and a Red Head" press/other interview in Performing Songwriter Interview from Performing Songwriter Magazine June 2001 When did you start producing records? How did Martin hear about you? Is your studio at home? With respect to those artists you did decide to produce, what were you looking for in their demos? The songwriting. Under ideal circumstances, I look for an artist who has a really good sense of self. Hopefully they’re past the early stages of writing derivative works and are actually telling the truth or reflecting themselves in their work. To make a good record, people need to like the artist. It’s about more than what you put on the songs or whether they’re catchy or whatever. It’s really about whether there’s a sense of identity coming from the artist or whether they spill their guts enough so that people can relate to them. The deeper an artist digs, the more universal things get. So the message is: "Reach more people and you have a chance for a more successful record." Mary is an absolute songwriting student. We actually met in a songwriting seminar. She studies songwriting all the time and she listens to records and has all the lyrics to songs by artists such as Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Woody Guthrie. She really works hard on her lyrics and insists that they speak for her. She definitely has an identity of herself, and it comes out in her songs.

77. Songwriting -- Music Industry Links -- Songwriters Resource At Writers Write(R) songwriting Music Industry Links Writers Write(R) Database that includesthe lyrics to over 100000 songs. Internet Underground Music Archive http://www.writerswrite.com/songwriting/industry.htm

Site Index Links to Music Publishers and Record Companies Industry Information Other Songwriting Sites Songwriting Message Board ... Return to the Songwriting Index Industry Links American Songwriter Website for the print magazine, American Songwriter ASCAP The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers A membership society of over 75,000 active composer, songwriter, lyricist and music publisher members. Includes a guide to resources in the music business with addresses and links. BMI A large music performing rights organization. The site includes a songwriter toolbox which helps explain how the songwriting business works. CMJ A premiere music news publication. The site include interviews, music reviews and information about upcoming tours and events. Independent Songwriter Magazine An internet-only magazine for the songwriter, musician, composer and music fan of the global, independent music scene. International Lyrics Server Database that includes the lyrics to over 100,000 songs. Internet Underground Music Archive Popular Destination for Underground Music News and Information. IUMA features the music of over 2000 independent musicians. lyricist.com

78. The Top Ten FAQs On The Business Of Songwriting #9 *Writers Write -- The IWJ* On The Business Of songwriting 9 When and how do I copyright my lyricsand/or songs? PA stands for performing Arts and is used for songs. http://www.writerswrite.com/journal/nov01/dawson24.htm

Oct. - Nov., 2001 Index Interviews: Lawrence Block Tess Gerritsen Juliana Baggott Articles: The Top Ten FAQs on the Business of Songwriting: #9 Newspaper vs. Magazine: Which Kind of Writer are You? Understanding Electronic Publishing: Part II Features: Book Reviews Events Calendar Return to This Issue's Index Return to Homepage ... Subscribe The Top Ten FAQs On The Business Of Songwriting: #9 By Mary Dawson When I first began my journey as a songwriter, the word was a term that was made up of equal parts mystery, awe and paranoia is kinda like eggplant . Although the word sounds pretty scary, but when you actually try it...it ain't so bad after all! The definition of is very simple it is the exclusive right to copy fixed in a tangible form or medium such as written lyrics and/or transcribed notes on music paper and/or an audio recording. The key word here is fixed . As long as your song is simply floating around in your head or just a melody you sing in the shower, it has not yet taken on a tangible form. It is obscure and hazy until after Performing Arts and is used for songs. For lyrics only, you can request a TX Form (

79. ©Guru Book Reviews The Craft and Business of songwriting John Braheny, Writer Digest Books, areas of an artist’s career - recording, songwriting, performing, etc. http://www.copyrightguru.com/book_reviews.html

BOOK REVIEWS Other Intellectual Property (Trademarks, etc.) General Music Business Music Marketing Miscellaneous (Biographies, Fiction, etc.) Highly recommended Highly recommended www.edwardsamuels.com Other Intellectual Property (Trademarks, etc.) Deborah E. Bouchoux (Trademark, 6th Ed) - Stephen Elias, Nolo Press - General Music Business All You Need To Know About The Music Business Highly recommended The Musicians’’s Business and Legal Guide - Mark Halloran, Prentice Hall, 3rd edition, 2001 - Another very good book for people who want to gain an understanding of the main legal issues involved in the music business. It covers topics such as artist management, live performances, recordings, music publishing, film and television. It also provides some sample contracts with clause by clause explanations which are very useful. Highly recommended This Business of Music A Music Business Primer More About This Business of Music Breakin’ In To The Music Business Music, Money and Success Highly recommended Understanding the Music Business Legal Aspects of the Music Industry: An Insider’’s View - Richard Schulenberg, Watson-Guptill Publications, 1999 - This is a very useful book which contains many sample clauses from music industry contracts (recording, publishing, etc.) along with textual explanations. However, since most of the book is made up of contract provisions, it may be a bit more than some readers want to deal with.

80. Lui Collins Website: Children's Music Collins also leads songwriting workshops with the children, working with small Collins has been performing, writing and recording since the 1970 s, http://www.luicollins.com/childrens.html

School Programs and Concerts Lui Collins presents a musical program rich in tradition, myth, imagery and imagination for children from pre-school through grade 4. Collins is animated and enthusiastic, maintaining a relaxed dialogue with the children, engaging them in the songs while giving an educational perspective. An active and dynamic participant in the performance is Lui's realistic bear puppet Ursa (Latin and Portuguese for "bear"), who engages the children with jokes and conversation, and greets them with giggles when they line up to meet her after the program. A Lui Collins live performance includes songs written by Collins as well as Jane Yolen poems she has set to music, and old-timey banjo tunes. Collins accompanies her rich alto with guitar, banjo and piano. Collins' CD North of Mars, where many of these songs are recorded, received a Parents' Choice Honor in 1995, and was reviewed by National Public Radio's All Things Considered in 1995. Collins' songs speak gently of hope and love and respect. She makes the political personal, becoming the mentor, quietly sharing her own values. Rather than overtly addressing environmental awareness, for instance, Collins teaches regard for the Earth simply by sharing her own awe of the Earth's beauty and abundance. Included in the program are "Sedna," a song and story based on an Inuit myth, "Maisha ni Safi," a song with phrases in Swahili emphasizing the diversity and similarity of all peoples ("In either language a mama's a mama, Vijana or children, they're all dear to me"), and discussion and teaching of American Sign Language in the song "Peace on Earth." Other topics include nature and ecology, animal study, human relationship, acceptance of diversity among individuals, and, always a favorite, dinosaurs.

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