http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/Songwriting-blog.html Songwriting blog, Keep up to date with the latest additions to World of Songwriting.com! en-us songwriting Sun, 12 May 2013 06:38:54 GMT Sun, 12 May 2013 06:38:54 GMT world-of-songwriting.com 91d785c031bcd3a64ecae5ac2905a2db http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/index.html Free expert advice and tutorials for aspiring songwriters. Take your songwriting to the next level by learning how to write, record and sell songs! Sun, 12 May 2013 06:38:51 GMT b9cc847d0008cfa7775480642c05cebc http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/free-rhyming-dictionary.html If you're looking for a free rhyming dictionary then check out my list of the best online rhyming dictionaries and apps. Sun, 07 Apr 2013 04:34:36 GMT c7d5ff92dd533c7a633eb732068df416 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/songwriting-tools.html Do you want to know what songwriting tools the professionals use? Read on to find out... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:32:53 GMT e66a687ef83ba38867b25dbe70eb416d http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/california-music-production-schools.html California Music Production Schools - On this page you will find a list of the best Best California Music Production Schools. Music Production courses not only allow a student to learn the musical and technical skills required to get into music production but also teach the nuances of the business part of the industry. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 09:45:51 GMT 959289a2dab31c27360ca41a50d2f547 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-a-ribbon-microphone.html What is a Ribbon Microphone? - A lot of people are already familiar with the dynamic and condenser microphones but may not have any firsthand experience or knowledge of the ribbon microphone. The ribbon microphone, also known as the velocity microphone, is a bidirectional microphone that first made its appearance in the 1930s. Sun, 24 Mar 2013 07:06:45 GMT a819f4109a3ac54032809b15a7d67461 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-inspiration.html What is inspiration? A detailed explanation of exactly what inspiration is and how it influences your songwriting. Tue, 19 Mar 2013 06:27:55 GMT 5e54305dbe96143aa81ce000534185a8 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-a-condenser-microphone.html What is a Condenser Microphone? - A microphone takes an acoustic sound like your voice or an instrument’s sound and will turn it into an electric signal. Microphones are a necessity for anyone who has anything to do with music. So why not understand them and their functioning? There are two types of microphones that you will come across when you go out to buy them: a condenser microphone and a dynamic microphone. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:55:01 GMT 684061aed6ec9b804d7a5a8689254b2f http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-a-dynamic-microphone.html What is a Dynamic Microphone? - As we discussed in an earlier post, there are three main types of microphones that we are dealing with – a condenser microphone, a ribbon microphone and a dynamic microphone. These differ from each other in price, size, sturdiness, quality, uses and various other aspects. Let us try and understand the general principle of a dynamic microphone before we continue to look at its uses. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:31:09 GMT bbc6c301a2c46f2504a572c710f4dc35 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-a-mic-preamp.html What is a Mic Preamp? - At some point you may (or will) come across someone talking about a mic preamp (and usually a heated debate follows). This post deals with what a mic preamp is, what it does and what situations require you to use one. A mic or microphone preamplifier is a device often found in the studio used by sound engineers. The preamp’s job is to ready the signal so that it can be processed by other things. Why is this needed? Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:11:43 GMT 1689bcabc67b248f3ef833be99d64e31 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/open-back-headphones.html What are Open Back Headphones? - Open back earphones refers to the type of cups used on the earphones which makes a substantial difference in the overall sound quality and pricing of the earphone. The two types of earphone cups available are – open back earphones (sometimes called vented earphones) and closed back earphones. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 10:03:09 GMT 15135fd925f807c53a6fc732bd9c808d http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-are-closed-back-headphones.html What Are Closed Back Headphones? - Closed back earphones are also commonly called the ‘sealed’ earphones. These headphones are primarily designed to reduce, minimize or completely shut out external sound. This is achieved by semi airtight ear cups that seals the ears and prevents outside noise from interfering. At the same time, closed back earphones are also designed in a manner that prevents the sound playing from leaking out in a manner that may disturb people around you. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 09:36:50 GMT 7beacf1ab4a1796854da5fec66f45d53 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-are-active-studio-monitors.html What are Active Studio Monitors? - To the layman, the studio monitors (especially active ones) may come across as nothing more than ‘speakers’. But is that all they are? Studio monitors are that and a lot more. Studio monitors, also known as reference speakers or monitors, are widely used as aids in sound designing for video production, audio engineering and in film/radio production. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:58:07 GMT 52b4a340378209fb79899b255b7a9246 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-are-passive-studio-monitors.html What are Passive Studio Monitors? - Everyone from a novice home-studio dilettante to the pro-level audio engineer is always trying to ensure that sound remains as untainted as possible. In this regard, studio monitors are a great tool to receive an uncolored sound that will help you listen to the raw and pure audio signal. These are especially useful in a studio environment for recording and mixing down tracks. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:44:21 GMT fd393e6aed6a2f3627f51101ea4796df http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-a-usb-interface.html What is a USB interface? - Universal Serial Bus, or USB, is found in all computers today. They come in two varieties, the 'A' connector which is rectangular and the 'B' connector which is square. The A type is for receiving and the B type is for sending. USB's come in three different standards. USB 1.1 which transfers data at up to 12 Mbps, USB 2.0 which transfers data upto 480 Mbps and USB 3.0 which transfers data at 5 Gbps. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 08:26:41 GMT 9bad5f486d39f2af459871618fccd0c1 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-a-firewire-interface.html What is a FireWire Interface? - A FireWire Audio Interface uses a connection cable called FireWire (IEEE 1394). This cable is capable of very fast data transfer speeds. More than the data transfer speeds of FireWire, which incidentally is comparable to USB 2.0,  is its efficiency in managing data traffic that is the key to its popularity. FireWire is costlier as compared to USB Audio Interfaces, but it doesn’t suffer from the latency problems of digital music production using USB interfaces. FireWire is an Apple product and is supported by Sony. Tue, 12 Mar 2013 07:47:37 GMT e7dd7778bfe91ea02c8c6f788a9b1548 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/musicians-quotes-on-music.html Musicians Quotes on Music - Are you looking for some great music quotes. This is a collection of great quotes by musicians, check it out! Mon, 11 Mar 2013 09:18:48 GMT 7d9d8dcac8a9e1000344656215bfca78 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/about.html About Us page for World-Of-Songwriting.com Mon, 11 Mar 2013 04:36:17 GMT 5a0c74eb7d295e4609991ede1d3364dc http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/aaa-song-form.html The AAA song form (also known as the strophic song form) is one of the oldest song forms in existence. Learn about the strophic song form here. Sun, 10 Mar 2013 12:02:23 GMT be0b9c7e22ce378647d078b1207fff38 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/become-songwriter.html If you want to become songwriter then you must read this report. It's a 10 step guide on how to turn from a beginner songwriter to a professional! Sun, 10 Mar 2013 11:17:29 GMT 9818b6351d1ac6de61487c9fbd8d58f6 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/songwriting-ideas.html Songwriting ideas are all around you. You just have to know where to find them. This songwriting tutorial will show you how to generate and capture ideas for songs. Sun, 10 Mar 2013 09:55:07 GMT eaf29bfdeea9ac337ff322849201a3eb http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-a-pci-interface.html What is a PCI Interface? - PCI Audio Interfaces are basically hardware devices that plug into your computer’s motherboard. You have to buy an expansion card that fits into the PCI slot of your computer. One advantage that PCI Audio Interfaces have over USB Audio Interfaces is that you can use many more input and output channels. Speed is also a factor, since PCI cards do not have any latency in recording unlike USB Interfaces. They are also highly stable and won’t crash like a software suite. Sat, 09 Mar 2013 06:41:52 GMT 038d1dd87f002aff4020ab1d972430f6 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/ezdrummer-review.html Toontrack EZDrummer Review - Toontrack is one of the pioneers of drum-kits which had both synthetic and ambient sounds that together gave a “live” feel to tracks. While they delivered some really good acoustic drum-kit libraries based on multiple samples of the same sound with ‘Drum Kit From Hell’ they really took things several notches higher with Toontrack Superior. Sat, 09 Mar 2013 05:23:43 GMT 279183ce25a6bcdf72213d5fe32dab43 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/superior-drummer-2.html Toontrack Superior Drummer 2.0 - Toontrack is well known for its digital drum kits, and V2.0 of Toontrack Superior Drummer lives up to the good name of its predecessors. It has a new interface, is easy to use, comes packed with features, is slick and glitzy, and has an amazingly superior sound; all of which combine to beat the competition hollow. Sat, 09 Mar 2013 05:13:08 GMT af8049ac1794f918e41c38175d260e42 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/native-instruments-komplete-8-review.html Native Instruments Komplete 8 Review Native Instruments has a product line-up that encompasses of not only synths and virtual instruments, but also advanced sound production and DJ software, and even hardware like Maschine, besides audio interfaces. Komplete 8 is the latest thoroughbred to emerge from this stable. Sat, 09 Mar 2013 04:48:19 GMT d30892e7846436e86f7964c5a909ec1d http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/ik-total-studio-3.html Total Studio 3 Review - IK Total Studio 3 is a bundle that offers top-notch quality virtual instruments, the best guitar tone tools in digital music production as well as richly textured vintage analog mastering modules to add that signature flourish to your composition. In short, Total Studio 3 is an all-in-one composing, mixing and mastering marvel that won’t stretch your budget. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 10:02:57 GMT 35fbe39f879af415559597798e0e0b41 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/songwriting-software.html Which songwriting software to use? Many to choose from. Lets look at the must have home recording software. Tue, 05 Mar 2013 09:16:54 GMT b5fa80019f1a08a4edbb9c9756a9efe1 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/girls-are-so-beautiful.html Oh girls, do you know you are beautiful? Your beauty makes me turn around Look at you in stunning eyes Wishing you are mine forever You are child of Sun, 03 Mar 2013 06:23:47 GMT fd23ec627e79107ae1cf75516a93a59b http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/lyricist-v3.html Lyricist V3 is the latest release in the acclaimed Songwriting Software from Virtual Studio Systems. However, after V2 released, and now with the improved V3, it is safe to call it a Chord Charting Software as well. Read on to know more about this awesome lyric writing software. Sun, 03 Mar 2013 06:07:48 GMT 8d103ded3225412175a4d3cc179ae9a4 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/song-royalties.html Song Royalties explained for the beginner songwriter. Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:09:53 GMT 1c324ce3023572df63d4fe5b9fca5178 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/how-to-write-a-song.html I will show you how to write a song with easy to follow steps! Wed, 27 Feb 2013 10:37:05 GMT a00b348636d95c48e465a52af7ef834a http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/recording-contracts.html Recording Contracts explained for the beginner songwriter. Sun, 24 Feb 2013 04:46:30 GMT 45df8a834f5d18e7103043821d362980 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/how-do-i-get-a-recording-contract.html How Do I Get A Recording Contract? - So, you are a musician. You have written a few lyrics and recorded some songs. You have some band mates you love playing gigs with. You are reading this article because the big question is now beginning to form in your mind Sun, 24 Feb 2013 04:40:54 GMT 7d3d5af1e550cb3bd4412d834926529f http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-a-major-label-deal.html What is a major label deal - While you might have heard the names of many music companies, the startling truth is that only four companies actually qualify for the title. These four are EMI, Sony-BMG, Warner Brothers and Universal Music. The other companies that you hear about are merely subsidiaries of these four. So if you are signing up with say a Columbia or a Provident, you are actually signing up with one of these four companies! Sat, 23 Feb 2013 06:56:56 GMT 0c24a31f2f31926c126a23a87350d4e0 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-an-exclusive-recording-contract.html What is an Exclusive Recording Contract? - We discussed in one of the earlier posts that there are multiple types of contracts that can be signed between an artist and a label. An exclusive recording contract, as the name suggests, is a contract between the artist and the record label to ensure that they (the artist) are signed to that label exclusively. Sat, 23 Feb 2013 06:32:35 GMT 0dfa42d77debe88d983b837b5132485e http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-a-production-deal.html What is a Production Deal? - In music, the term ‘producer’ is very different in meaning than what you may think. Unlike T.V. and movies, where producers and production houses manage or arrange for funds – in music the producer fills up the shoes of a director. Sat, 23 Feb 2013 06:02:59 GMT a30b5c27dc3bc028c101058d80eb811b http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-a-licensing-deal.html What is a Licensing Deal? - A music licensing deal is a legal agreement between two parties - an artist and a label (or another entity) - wherein the artist permits the other party to use their music for a variety of commercial purposes. The artist receives a one-time licensing fee in return for selling the rights of the music (or album) to the label. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:36:39 GMT 66e9a3913235c4cf10612cf9bb067afa http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-a-development-deal.html What is a Development deal? - Development deals may happen when a label likes an artist but doesn’t have enough faith to go all the way. Their hesitance can lead them away from a full recording contract towards the ‘safer’ development deals. If things go well for both parties, such contracts usually lead to a recording contract. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 23:25:02 GMT af29128ac51b63c9ff1510442c83002b http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-a-360-deal.html What is a 360 deal? The 360 deal enables a label to get a % of profits from ALL of the artist’s generated income. This includes online sales, record sales, album & merchandise, music licensing, guest appearances, live shows/tour revenue and even endorsements. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 15:31:30 GMT 8de4b525aca7fba69f93c9d805b32a2e http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/mixing-songs.html Learn the basic principles of mixing songs in your home recording studio Sun, 27 Jan 2013 14:17:09 GMT 782ff269086d8c1c1c680e68868c18a3 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-an-analogue-mixer.html What is an Analogue Mixer? - The term mixer is short for mixing console (also known as the mixing board in some countries). This is a device which is now available in analogue, digital and software form. These three types of mixers have different functionality, cost, pros and cons of their own. But before we explore the other two types of mixers, let us take a look at what analogue mixers really are. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 10:20:56 GMT edf1dcea138a264ead6b6b025d741f9b http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-a-software-mixer.html What is a Software Mixer? - A software mixer is an imitation mixer that emulates the functions of a hardware mixer virtually or on a computer. It exists solely on the computer in a purely digital format without any hardware attached to it. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 08:05:54 GMT f0d81457b116468688f3ebc31c4a4f70 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/what-is-a-digital-mixer.html What is a Digital Mixer? - A Digital Mixer or DMC (Digital Mixing Console) is a mixing console that accepts digital or analogue signals which can be converted into digital (numbers) signals which are processed within the mixer digitally. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 07:55:51 GMT 398f62c99144e830c1b13b7e0f5d1766 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/studio-computers.html Studio Computers - Are you confused about what requirments you need for your studio computer. Sun, 27 Jan 2013 04:24:15 GMT 33780cae5b1249914fc1668c49fbe55a http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/can-you.html Verse 1: Never met a man like you I'm amazed by the things you do.. You're so cool--- you make my heart freeze. I don't know--- but I think I'm falling Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:07:52 GMT a99b6ccbceea1e289a28ccea654d93c3 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/how-i-write-my-songs.html if you write in a diary/journal you can put the lyrics together using your diary/journal it works,because it is easier to write songs using your feelings Mon, 31 Dec 2012 02:05:20 GMT a400fe5622ea9cf83de165be3c3b0b7c http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/rocking-to-the-beats.html hey hey hey hey hey hey hey (i was dancing with my words then i turned it up loved my song and i fell in love.then i start rocking with the beat ra ra Thu, 20 Dec 2012 08:40:10 GMT 68ab363eeda985b56c683a015f88c748 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/usa-songwriting-competition.html A review of the USA Songwriting Competition. Before spending your money make sure it's the right song writing competition for you. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:45:45 GMT e42835b776893dbb92288615361266d0 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/the-john-lennon-songwriting-contest.html A review of the John Lennon Songwriting Contest. Before spending your money make sure it's the right song writing competition for you. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:43:18 GMT 94a196f5d1952d68e8bcce6a3b6c4c11 http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/the-big-4.html Learn all about the big 4; Which ones sell the most records and who are their most popular artists. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 09:32:58 GMT 01ee0b8e628da31cd04bbec9d0036f0f http://www.world-of-songwriting.com/recording-vocals.html When recording vocals in order to produce a good audio recording, you will need to consider a multitude of factors including: equipment, vocals, environment and location. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 08:44:51 GMT