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TOP 10 SONG WRITING WEB SITES »
Top 10 best song
writing web sites rated by the LoveToKnow editors
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Wikipedia: Song Writing
Information on the history of song writing from the
troubadours to the
Minnesingers. The site also digs into the history of
singing and song writing in America. Links to related sites
include writing competitions and online lessons. |
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American Songwriter Magazine
Magazine focusing on song writing. Includes interviews with
experts.
Recent articles page focuses on up and coming artists. The
magazine features
six contests a year for lyrics. A
yearly subscription runs $19.95. |
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Writing Fever
Describing itself as "the place for song writing collaboration",
this site offers forums and ways to brainstorm ideas with other
music artists. The
song writing tips page features articles on topics such as
lyrics and rhyme,
song structure, and
song melody. |
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Berklee
Music
Online, college credit courses in music theory and production.
Courses include:
Writing Lyrics,
Melody,
Harmony,
Writing Hip Hop,
Music Theory 101,
Style Writing, and
Harmonic Ear Training. Site also has a billboard that lists
music jobs and gigs as well as a discussion forum. |
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Blogging Muses
Blog featuring personal notes from song writers. Articles delve
in depth into topics of interest to song writers, such as how to
let the
chords paint a picture. Song writing primer for new song
writers, and information on the American Idol song writing
competition. |
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International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
Competition for song writers all over the world. Prizes include
scholarships to the prestigious Berklee College of Music, summer
performance camps in Boston, and cash. Enter in categories such
as comedic songs, blues, rock, children's, and hip-hop. Entry
is $30.00 and you can
grab an entry form on the website. |
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My Hit Factory
Unique site offers information about where to pitch songs, who
is recording what, and which collaborative efforts are worth
looking into. Offers an online music catalogue, insiders
articles and the ability to connect with other musicians.
Membership requires an invitation, but you can
request an invite. |
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Song Writing Guide
Site and guide created by Eric Frey, commercial
singer/songwriter for more than fifteen years. Sign up for a
free newsletter. The
singer/songwriter guide is 256 pages and includes
information on style, spaces and pauses, timing and tempo. |
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Muse's Muse
A wide variety of links to various sites of interest to song
writers and musicians. A
monthly newsletter filled with tips, interviews, and tricks
to make the most of your songs. Offers featured tools, ideas
for books to read, and message boards. |
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Complete Guide to Song Writing
Video offers step-by-step directions on how to write a song.
Topics listed include music theory, chord progressions, catchy
hooks, interesting melodies, song structure, and even how to
copyright your music.
Purchase the song writing guide for only $29.95. |
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Musician's Junction
Need music to go with your lyrics or lyrics to go with your
music? Searchable database makes finding that perfect alliance
easy.
Add your own contact information so that other musicians can
contact you. Search the database by singer, producer, computer,
arranger and cross reference by type of music. |
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Rhythm & Raga
Song writing techniques that can be applied to any style of
music. Discuses the structure of songs and many free articles on
topics related to singing, song writing, music theory and
common guitar chords. Offers a plethora of services, such as
recording music, help with music projects, CDs, and musical
instruments. |
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Club
Connection
Looking for venues to show off your newly created music? This
site lists bars and night clubs in the United States and Canada.
If you know of a club that features performers, you can
add a club. |
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Amazon: Song Writing Books
The world's largest online book retailer has a wide variety of
books that will help budding song writers, including:
The Art of Writing Great Lyrics,
How to Write Songs on Guitar, and
Songwriting for Dummies. Amazon also offers a
songwriter's CD,
Finale Songwriter. |
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Rhyme Zone
Although all songs don't rhyme, at least parts of most songs do
have rhyming words. Rhyme Zone offers a handy rhyme finder for
anyone who works with words. You can even add the tool to your
personal
browser toolbar. |
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TAXI
Directory of songwriting suppliers and music stores. Includes
links to loop directories, studio rentals, promotional T-shirts,
books, sheet music, and more.
FAQs on the music
business, and articles on topics such as songwriting,
finding the right teacher, and contracts. |
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Graham English
Excellent podcasts on the topics of recording and writing music.
Site also offers audio books, paperback books, and training
information for songwriting, ear training, and more. Graham
English offers seminars |
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Write
Songs
In addition to some fabulous books detailing how to write better
songs, Pete & Pat Luboff offer
writing
workshops in Nashville and one-on-one consultations. The
website gives free songwriting tips, and a sample collaborator's
agreement. |
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Writing Songs
Online magazine features a
contact database and music links. Chat with other industry
hopefuls through the site's Yahoo group. The most unique element
of Writing Songs is the
cyber cafe where you can hear other artists "perform" their
music. |
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Song Writing Retreats
Sometimes artists just need to get away from it all and focus on
their craft. Retreats create an excellent break from the
ordinary and help to fill the creative well.
Online directory lists variety of retreats aimed at writers
and broken down by state. Also offers
information on
poetry, which can be beneficial to songwriters. |
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