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Articles & Books From Dave Austin
Proven techniques for songwriting successThis friendly, hands-on guide tackles the new face of the recording industry, guiding you through the shift from traditional sales to downloads and mobile music, as well as how you can harness social media networks to get your music "out there." You get basic songwriting concepts, insider tips and advice, and inspiration for writing — and selling — meaningful, timeless songs.
Cheat Sheet / Updated 03-09-2022
Songwriting is fun, and also full of challenges. One of the biggest challenges is getting over any shyness you may have about writing songs. Other challenges include finding inspiration, collaborating, jotting down your ideas, and sharing your songs. Luckily, the internet is filled with numerous sources to help you along the way.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
There are multitudes of music and songwriting sites that are geared toward making others aware of your talent — not to mention a means to finding inspiration and even potential collaborators and contacts.
You can cross-pollinate musical information between your site and other people’s sites, and also post your music for others to listen to and download.
Article / Updated 03-26-2016
Music and expression through a creative means is nothing new and can be traced all the way back to the day of the caveman. You may not know the language or understand exactly what a person who created a song is saying, but you can most certainly experience what’s being communicated through its feel and emotion.