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HOW TO USE THE SONGHALL FORUM

2008-09-26T10:38:15-05:00

The newly updated SONGHALL FORUM is here to serve our members and the songwriting community!

How the FORUM works:
MAIN TOPICS are listed on the left - with the most currently posted SUB-TOPIC listed on the right.

To view all the SUB-TOPICS and posts - klik on the Main Topic. This will take you to al the SUBTOPICS.

Please join us - ask questions- leave comments in how we can make it better!

New SONGFRAME Software for the Songwriter

2008-08-07T18:05:46-05:00

This is a new software package developed specifically for the songwriter - check it out at the link below!

http://www.tanageraudioworks.com/Products/SongFrame/

Let me know your thoughts about it! Peter

SongFrame Songwriter’s Toolkit Software
Introducing the missing half of your DAW studio setup - the musical half that makes your songs better. SongFrame Songwriter’s Toolkit software places a rich set of musical tools at your fingertips all aimed at improving your songwriting. Work out chords, progressions, melodies, lyrics, rhythms and song form using expert tools, and save your finished work to a form easily imported into your favorite DAW or sequencing application - complete with all your guide tracks and even markers showing every song section and chord change.

Quick Specs
- Available for Ordering August 18th, 2008
- Runs on Windows XP/Vista & Mac OS X version available December 2008 . Free upgrade to Mac later for Windows buyers.
- Develop complete songs, including chords, chord progressions, melodies, lyrics, rhythms and song structures.
- Export files easily imported into any DAW recording or sequencing tool.
- Store song ideas in a dynamic notebook - drop any past idea into your current song, or share ideas with collaborators.

David Byrne’s Survival Strategies for Emerging Artists — and Megastars

2007-12-25T14:53:43-05:00

The Talking Heads David Byrne shares his insight into the music business today!
Clink the link - and post what you think!

http://www.wired.com/entertainment/music/magazine/16-01/ff_byrne?currentPage=all#s —

DESMOND CHILD “The Art & Craft of Hit Songwriting”

2007-06-13T14:22:44-05:00

http://www.ascap.com/playback/2007/spring/toolbox/desmond_child.html

Go to the link above and read in Desmond’s own words his writing process - how he improved it - and his recommendations for becoming a hit songwriter!!

“Building a Home Studio” Info

2007-06-30T10:31:58-05:00

Check out another well crafted article from the great people at Disc Makers about constructing a home studio - something every writer should have!!!! Hit the link below:

http://www.discmakers.com/music/pse/2007/homestudio.asp

Berklee College of Music?

2007-05-03T13:48:10-05:00

Does anyone recommend the online courses from Berklee College of Music? I’ve seen them mentioned on several different sites, but never heard firsthand.

The SONGWRITERS Libary

2007-04-26T12:31:10-05:00

Here’s a great place to share info about books, courses, and websites that will help all of us songwriters!
One such site for a start: http://www.mixbooks.com/

There are so many books about songwriting, the business of music, the recording process, and more.
Please share with us the ones that you have in your library!

NASHVILLE Writing Trips

2007-04-30T13:28:43-05:00

I just received an email from a writer who lives near Nashville and is thinking of heading down there.
I recommended a book, “The Songwriter’s & Musician’s Guide to Nashville” which is a wonderful read on how
the town works! Check it out! http://www.allworth.com/product_p/1-58115-397-x.htm

Anybody going to Nashville? Been there?