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Be prepared
for presenting your songs…live and recorded. You
never know who’s listening!
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Be nice in
every situation and considerate of everyone’s time.
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Get outside
yourself and get objective evaluations of your songs
from a variety of people.
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Get your
songs into as many hands as possible…especially the
new, up-and-coming artists. (caution: see
“gherming” in Don’ts!).
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“Write-Up”
and CO-write as much as possible.
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Use a well
defined, easy to understand format.
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Be
“WalMart” not “Hallmark!”
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Use KISS
(Keep It Simple Songwriter).
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Don’t
Gherm! That is, NEVER hand out unsolicited CDs or
tapes…stalking music industry people. If you do, you
will find yourself locked out.
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Don’t get
trapped in “Ballad-mode.” This is true in writing
AND performing.
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Don’t
throw away your money by creating a demo before your
song is ready.
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Don’t use
trite rhymes and overused clichés. Look for fresh and
clever ways to say things.
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Don’t be
too poetic or wordy…be conversational.
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