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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.