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-- John Braheny, author "The Craft and Business of Songwriting" "Bill Pere embodies the link between music and science" -- The New York Times " I can't tell you how impressed I was with how knowledgeable you are and your way of making the material comprehensible " -- George David Weiss, hit songwriter and President, Songwriters Guild of America "I am a published songwriter and member of the NSAI. Most of the songwriting articles that I have found on the internet are elementary. I found yours to be insightful and challenging, and comparable to a graduate course for songwriters. Keep up the great work. " -- J. Dobrowolski, published songwriter and member NSAI "This expert is ultimately brilliant. He helped me understand things that my other instructors could not make clear. "-- All-Experts.com clients |
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Songcrafters
Coloring
Book
is a collection of articles by Bill Pere, award- winning songwriter, IMC
Indie Artist of the Year, Official Connecticut State Troubadour, and
President of the CT Songwriters Association. Originally appearing in several
major music industry publications, this information on songwriting
techniques and music business insight has been helping aspiring songwriters
for more than 25 years. The gems from the
collection are brought together here for the first time. (All material is Copyright 1980, 1990, 2007 Bill Pere. All rights reserved. Contact Bill for permission to reprint. May be used academically with proper attribution. May NOT be re-posted on the web. The information presented here is accessed and used educationally around the world. Please provide proper credit and respect the copyrights. ) Updated and expanded material will be published in Bill's book "Songcrafters' Coloring Book: the Ulimate Guide to Effective and Successful Songwriting", scheduled for a 2009 release. |
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Anatomy of a Song -- It all starts here, with Creation to Realization to Proliferation. This is the road map that ties together all the pieces of songcrafting, and shows their relation to the creative and business sides of the process. |
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The Concrete Abstract Balancing Act -- The How's and Why's of balancing concrete and abstract lyrics. Add IMPACT to your songs! |
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Expression vs. Communication -- The most fundamental concept in all of songwriting. Learn why songs succeed or fail in hitting their target |
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Focusing a Song -- The key to making your songs hit home with the impact of a laser beam. Learn how to avoid diluting the power of your songs. |
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Lists and Twists -- Some basic concepts about song structure when using list vs. story lyrics |
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MBTI and Collaboration - This article, published in the international Songwriters Market book, has been considered grounbreaking in its approach to one of the most important keys to success in the craft and business of music . |
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MBTI and Critique - This article takes the mystique out of critique. Objective feedback is an absolute necessity if you want to make your songs be the best they can be. Here's how to make it work for you. |
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MBTI and Lyrics -- Do your lyrics project the personality you mean them to have? Will they affect people the way you want them to? Here's how to tell. |
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MBTI in the Music Business -- Wouldn't it be great if you knew how collaborators. producers, managers, lawyers, and artists would prefer to be approached and how they might prefer to work with people? Here is some insight. |
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Hit the Bullseye and Avoid the Bull -- Practical techniques for targeting your songs and achieving the specificity you want. |
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The Meaning of Meaning (Part 1) -- If you want your audience to understand you and your message, start here. (see also Expression vs. Communication). |
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The Meaning of Meaning (Part 2) -- When is ambiguity a good thing and when is it not? Who is in charge of what you mean -- you or your listeners ? |
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Metrics and Accents -- One of the most important parts of a well crafted song is having all the word and music accents properly aligned. Here's what to look for. |
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Metrics and White Space -- White Space: The Final Frontier. So important but so overlooked is the empty space between words and syllables. Here's the scoop. |
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Oronyms -- Kiss the sky or Kiss this guy? The stuff he knows blows me away -- or the stuffy nose blows me away? Here's what to watch out for. |
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Plaster, Mortar and Cement -- Give your songs a solid foundation with concrete references. Here are some tips and examples. |
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Rhyme Mapping -- How to use rhyme to give your song solid structure and make it come alive with sonic activity |
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Rhythm and the Theory of Relativity -- What is the difference between 3/4 and 6/8 ? What is 'swing'? How does music rhythm affect lyric cadence? Why does any of it matter? Find out here. |
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Semantic Fields -- Funny name, important concept. This is what keeps songs focused and on target instead of becoming diffuse and diluted. In a song about apples, don't mention oranges. In a song about fruit, don't mention celery. Good examples in this article |
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Sale: The Seven C's -- These seven essential steps will help make a smooth path from creation to realization to proliferation as you draft it, craft it, pitch it, and sell it. |
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Writing in the Key of "W" -- Who, What When Where Why and hoW ; Six aspects of a lyric that make the difference between a hit and a miss. |
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Stress and White Space -- More about the importance of the empty space between the words and how they affect the overall impact of your song. (Also see the articles on Metrics) |
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The Role of Associations in Art, Craft, and Business -- Some organizations emphasize art, some focus on craft, and some on business. What's the difference and which is right for you ? |
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Song Parameters -- What's a parameter and what does it have to do with songwriting? Everything ! Here's why. |
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Role Call: You Are Bartholomew Cubbins -- With the rise of the Indie Music scene, artist can now be in control of all aspects of their activites, but to do so requires wearing many hats - Here's how to keep track of them. |
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Other Relevant Articles:
A Songwriters perspective on American Idol
Why a Song must Communicate, not just Express (the
Kelly Clarkson story)
Looking for a Record Contract ? Read this
Article
How Much Do you Know About the Music Business ?
Take the
MUSIC BIZ QUIZ.
15 Simple Questions.
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