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***IMPORTANT***
If you are a songwriter, make sure you are registered with ASCAP or BMI.
Read this article to understand how money is made from music.
http://entertainment.howstuffworks.com/music-royalties.htm
LYRICS
Lyricist get writers credit. Lyrics only do not make you a songwriter. Maybe a poet, but not necessarily a songwriter. Putting your lyrics to a melody is what makes a song.
*THE PROCESS/CREATING*
Music has to be created/arranged and recorded to go with your melody and lyrics. You start with music already put together (the beat) and then you create words and a melody to fit.
"Professional Musicians"
Musicians put sounds in the right places. The "Arranger" selects the instruments and sounds to fit the song. A "Music Producer" is the Director. They over-see every creative aspect to complete the song.
** THE TECHNICAL PART**
The "Engineer"
is the person who makes sure all of the music and vocals get recorded accurately.
The "Mixer"
balances out volume levels & adds necceasy EQ & Effects.
( Compression, Delays, Reverbs, etc)
"Mastering Engineers"
" take the final mix and complete the process with Mastering tools to
get the song radio ready.