I'm celebrating quite a few good songs written in the past year. And I'm reflecting on how I can make 2007 an even better year for songwriting. Look for some fresh songwriting ideas in the new year and enjoy the best songwriting articles of … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2006
Top Ear Training Articles for 2006
I hope your ear improved in 2006. I know mine did. Just in case you haven't been reading my blog all year, here's my favorite ear training articles for 2006. Is Your Ear Suspect? Why Singing What You Hear Is Important To Your Ear … [Read more...]
Using Articles To Profit From Affiliate Programs
This is a quick guide on how you can earn a full time income with affiliate programs without even a web site. With this guide, all you have to do is create a free autoresponder series, then advertise it directly with ezines and other simple methods … [Read more...]
I’ve been at it for over a year now
My first post on this blog was over a year ago. I was hoping to make a bigger deal of it but I caught a really nasty cold and the last thing that I wanted to do was be creative and write. I'm starting to feel better and as I look back over the year, … [Read more...]
The Power of Nightmares Part 3
The Shadows In The Cave The precautionary principle: Not having the evidence that something might not become a problem is not a reason for not taking action as if it were a problem. It is a powerful triple-negative. Action without evidence is … [Read more...]
Music for 12-07-06b
This one flew out pretty quick so I captured it on my [tag]iPod[/tag]. It's a [tag]triplet feel[/tag] in the key of [tag]B[/tag] at about [tag]60bpm[/tag]. [tag]ToWrite[/tag] [tag]verse[/tag] [tag]chorus[/tag] [tag]prechorus[/tag] Download: … [Read more...]
Music for 12-07-06
This is a verse and chorus I came up with tonight. I'm not really sure how I want to modulate back and forth from major to minor yet. The rhythm of the melody and harmony don't provide much contrast but the move from minor to major might be enough. … [Read more...]
I Got Your Back, Ken!
Ken Wilber is in the hospital in serious condition. Please pray for him. 12-08-06: Update here. 12-11-06: Ken sent an email to staff today. He's a tough dude and he'll heal. Really great news. … [Read more...]
Everytime I hear a B, I reach for my cell phone…
It's pretty funny actually. I'll be watching TV or a movie and whenever I hear the note B in the soundtrack, I reach for my phone. All because I have Miles Davis' All Blues as my ringtone. :) In case you missed it, I've talked about ear training … [Read more...]
Trains
I cowrote this song many years ago with my former band, [tag]Fear The Monk[/tag]. I had very little to do with the writing actually. I think I came up with a portion of the melody in the verse but none of the lyrics. I dig the groove in the chorus … [Read more...]