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Songwright – A Blog On Songwriting

Posted in Blogs, Composers, Songwriters, Songwriting on February 19, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

I’m very flattered to have recently been linked not once, but twice on a songwriting blog named Songwright.
The two songwriting articles in question are “Songwriting is about solving problems” and “Chromatic chords – A few options”.
I thought I’d mention this and also take the opportunity to introduce this wonderful blog named “Songwright” to everyone.
Songwright is [...]

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“Non-Family” Chords

Posted in Composers on February 12, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

(This is a post taken from Jeremy’s blog.) 
I believe songwriting is just like any other art form – you need to constantly work at your craft in order to get better at it.
When I look back at my own personal development, I do think I have gained a little bit more confidence than when I [...]

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Sondheim On “Send In The Clowns”

Posted in Broadway, Composers, Lyricists, Music & Lyrics, Songcraft, Songs, Songwriters on February 1, 2008 | Leave a Comment »

Priceless clip on Stephen Sondheim sharing about his thoughts on the songwriting process, with specific reference to “Send In The Clowns”.
I found it especially fascinating when he said that he generally “developed both the music and lyrics at the same time”, and that he generally doesn’t like “one to get too [...]

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