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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

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 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. 

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*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.

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"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.

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** THE TECHNICAL PART**

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The "Engineer"

 is the person who makes sure all of the music and vocals get recorded accurately.

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The "Mixer"

 balances out volume levels & adds necceasy EQ & Effects.

( Compression, Delays, Reverbs, etc)

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"Mastering Engineers"

" take the final mix and complete the process with Mastering tools to

get the song radio ready.