

***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.
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 necessary
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.