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27 Practical Tips for Songwriters

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Join professional songwriter Cliff Goldmacher as he explores the craft and business of songwriting. Explore practical solutions to common problems, in short self-contained lessons.

Syllabus

Introduction
  • Welcome
  • What you should know before watching
1. The Craft of Songwriting
  • You're stuck for title ideas
  • Your songs feel long when they're not
  • You're struggling with your second verse
  • People aren't getting your song's message
  • You're stuck finding the perfect line
  • How to tell if your song's finished
  • How to make your songs unique
  • Your lyrics are too complicated
  • You can't remember that great idea
2. A Career in Songwriting
  • You can't find time to write
  • The music business feels overwhelming
  • Is a publishing deal for you?
  • You dread networking as an introvert
  • How to pitch your songs and get out there
  • You're unable to stay patient
  • You're comparing yourself to others
  • Your songs aren't getting cut
  • Forgetting to appreciate career milestones
3. The Songwriter in the Studio
  • You've booked a session but your song's not finished
  • Should you play or sing on your demos?
  • Finding the right team for your demo
  • What to bring to your pro demo session
  • How to communicate with the musicians
  • Scaled-down or full-band demo?
  • What genre to use for your demo
  • Pitching your demo to film and TV
  • What to ask for when your session is complete
Conclusion
  • Next steps

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Cliff Goldmacher

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