The Gimmick
Over the years many artists have relied on gimmicks. We’re going to look at a few of these, namely: Kiss, Alice Cooper, Ozzy and Marilyn Manson.
Over the years many artists have relied on gimmicks. We’re going to look at a few of these, namely: Kiss, Alice Cooper, Ozzy and Marilyn Manson.
An important skill for songwriters is being able to come up with hooks. A Hook is what sells a song. It is what makes people sing it and like it.
Occasionally lyrics contain words or expressions that create problems for the songwriter. Let’s take a look at vocabulary and its relation to songwriting.
What makes a hit song a hit? There are certain similarities in structure that most hit songs share, and it is worthwhile to learn them.
It’s important for songwriters to keep up with the times. In this article we’ll cover staying relevant and a few other odds and ends for songwriters.
In addition to more songwriting advice, this week’s column also includes more help on copyrighting songs.
Part two in our beginner look at recording a demo at home. Let’s look at some tools you can find on PC that will accomplish most of what you need to do.
Once you’ve written enough good songs it’s time to record a demo. Here are some common mistakes to avoid that will help you get it right the first time.