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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.
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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**​
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 necessary
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.