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The Craft & Business of Songwriting w/John Braheny

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The Craft & Business of Songwriting w/John Braheny

3,033 Views Length: 48:35 The small, easy changes that make a huge difference

Which subject matter is most commercial

How to write for radio

Why the song's title matters

How to avoid clichés

How to write a more memorable chorus

How to write an original melody

Do you need to set up your own publishing company?

What are the most common mistakes songwriters make?

Is it important to write in a genre, or should you just write whatever strikes your fancy?

Is it better to spend lots of time perfecting a song or to spend that time starting or writing several songs?



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  • unstarmusic
    unstarmusic: seriously I could watch John and Michael talk about music for hours and hours.. so inspiring
  • rnrmachine
    rnrmachine: Anyone else notice how focused John is? I can't be the only one...
  • rnrmachine
    rnrmachine: John Braheny is a intelectual powerhouse... I don't care what genre it is, if I wrote songs with him they would be hits.

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