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CAREERS IN THE MUSIC BUSINESS

The music business is a multi-billion dollar industry that touches people in every corner of the world. It all starts with the songwriters and composers, without whom there would be no music. But once a song is written, there is a whole industry that supports it -- the "business" side of the music industry.

Many people in the business started out playing music or singing in chorus in their high schools just like you. Some realized that their... (continue reading)

CONSTRUCTION OF A SONG

Among the most powerful tools you can use to make your songs more commercial and to impress industry pros with your command of the craft, is the use of contrasts and variations that I call "song dynamics." I've also observed that it's the tool most commonly overlooked and underused by amateur songwriters. In this section we'll look at several devices you should have in your bag of tricks and why they work.

There are crucial points during a song at... (continue reading)

COPYRIGHT: PROTECTING YOUR SONGS
Category: Music

Copyright: Protecting Your Songs
(Life +70 or 95 Years)

Copyright means the protection given by the laws of the U.S., as well as many other countries of the world, to the original works that a writer creates. The works can be songs, or underscore to films and television programs, or symphonic or electronic pieces, or advertising jingles or any other original creation of music, lyrics... (continue reading)