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Songwriting 101

   For the songwriter who wants to take his songwriting to the next level.  "Good songs are written, GREAT songs are RE-written"!  http://www.songwriternation.com/   

Website: http://www.songwriternation.com/
Location: Nashville, Tennessee
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"Commercial/Popular Songwriting"

    Soon I will start posting some of the tips and insights about writings songs for the commercial market that I have learned along the way. Including what I learned while mentoring under Legendary Songwriter Jack Keller!  Most of what I'll be covering can be seen in the "How to Write a Song" section of   Songwriter Nation!   It all starts with the "Hook"!

Now this is "Commercially" speaking...but....if you don't have a Hook, you don't have a Song!!

The "Hook" is that memorable part of the song that the listener knows and can repeat after one hearing....it is almost always the title but in some cases not...regardless,"memorable" is the key word!

So that is your starting point for writing a "HIT SONG"!!

 

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How to write a great song...?

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by John Wendell Aug 31, 2011. 10 Replies

Despite the ridiculous thread title ....i have often wondered myself, if only i knew i'd be rich!Having tried for years and only managed to complete one song so far... thanks to the 'Nation for being…Continue

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Comment by Wichita Sam on March 28, 2011 at 3:12am

You go Uncle John.... good for you.... I'd play backup to you anyday....

 

Thanks for making my day,

the best,

 

Wichita Sam

Comment by Uncle John on March 28, 2011 at 1:28am
Comment by Uncle John on March 28, 2011 at 1:27am
Pick Up The Phone by John Bolton

Played in G capoed 2 to A
She said,‘Pick up the phone, she wants tell me she’s sorry again. (x2)
She’s been gone three weeks, but it feels like ten.

She ain’t had a drink since the night I kicked her out. (x2)
She said, ‘Pick up the phone, it’s time we work things out.

She never messed up bad except the times she drank a lot. (x2)
She said, ‘Take me back babe, you’re all I’ve got.’

Well, she kicked my cat and spent the night with my best friend. (x2)
But if I take her back, it won’t happen again.

Yeah, she wrecked my credit card and kicked in my car door. (x2)
But, if I take her back it won’t happen no more.

Repeat verse one
Comment by Uncle John on March 28, 2011 at 1:27am

Howdy folks,

   I write some songs.  I don't have much originality in verse or (especially) tune, but I play at it.  It's pretty hard to write an entirely original tune.  Most sound like something else.  I will post a recent video of a song in a blues tradition using 3 chords, the first line done twice and followed by a line ending in a rhyme.

   John B.

Comment by Wichita Sam on February 9, 2011 at 12:11pm
This ought to be fun.... looking forward to what people bring out...
Comment by John Wendell on February 9, 2011 at 10:02am

   For the songwriter who wants to take his songwriting to the next level.  Songwriting is a craft, and just like CBG building, one can improve at their craft through study and practice!  Great songwriters aren't just born blessed with the ability, they work hard at it. The secret is in the re-writing...hence the insightful saying "Good songs are written, GREAT songs are RE-written"! I first heard this quote from friend and mentor, the legendary  Jack Keller!

     Inspired by CBN and other social networking sites for hobbyists and enthusiasts, and the nuturing environment they can be. A new site has been created for songwriting enthusiasts, and it's called of all things "Song Writer Nation"!    http://www.songwriternation.com/       Just a visit to the site and clicking on "How to write a song" will open a wealth of information that took years to compile and is offered absolutely free.    In it's earliest stages of infancy, this is an oppurtunity to become a founding member of what is hoped to be a bustling hub of activity for songwriting and tunesmithing lovers. 
     Headquartered out of Nashville, Tennessee, Music City U.S.A., the Songwriting capitol of the world, the hope is that it will be a place to share, promote and network, and hone our skills at the craft of songwriting. 
      And meanwhile right here at CBN, let's hear your song or your story about
about songwriting!

 

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How to write a great song...?

Started by Slowpaw Steve T. Last reply by John Wendell Aug 31, 2011. 10 Replies

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