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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.
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.