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I’ve been told I write great bridges. I love writing bridges…to me I’d much rather write an awesome bridge to slip in that last piece of the puzzle than be in second verse hell…wait, that’s not a very good comparison. Bridges are my comfort zone. (What is a Bridge? A bridge is a section of……

What does your songwriting process look like? What are a few of the more common ways in which you compose a song?

The songwriting process for me varies. I can start with just a title or sometimes I’ll be writing in my journal and a line or thought will manifest itself and I will be inspired……

Part II: The Music

Last month you learned how I like to torture myself for my lyrics, so let’s talk about the music part.

By the time I get into the same room with my co-writer, I like to think my lyrics are pretty much finished.

Yeah, good one.

I usually go into a co-writing session with at least……

I love writing songs. I think I’m actually pretty good at it, too; most days.

I don’t wait for the bolt of lightning to hit me anymore I like to grab the muse by the throat, sit her down, and demand she play with me hmmm, no wonder I didn’t have many playmates as a child.

I’ve put……

I’ve been to a lot of Live Performances over the years. Some memorable, some…not so much.
Many different venues, many different genres. Here are my favourites from 7-1.

7) Lisa Loeb – I was staying at my songwriting partner John’s place in LA and he told me about this thing BMI (I think) was putting on…….

My band and I opened the Sturgis North Mainstage in July, in beautiful Salmon Arm, B.C. It had been a while since I’d performed on a large stage with a full band. I prepared as much as I could, because I wanted to kick ass. No regrets. I also wanted to be in the moment……

Week 9. This whole book Ariel Hyatt’s Music Success in 9 Weeks, has really changed the way I do business. The music business has changed drastically over the last few years, and for so long I resisted that change, but this whole book has really opened my eyes and led me on an interesting journey…….

I’ve been working so much on all the other networking stuff, facebook, myspace, email, that I am soooo rusty when it comes to real live networking.
Honestly? I despise it. It’s so freakin’ personal. Yeah, I know, I know. Hey, give me a stage and I’ll show you what I can do, but me telling……

Building a mailing list is a challenge when you’re not touring. That’s what I think as I’m trying to build my mailing list while I’m not touring. Lately I’ve been going through my email list (which is a big job). I don’t know whether people don’t want free stuff, or it just goes into their……

Newsletters…love ’em or hate ’em. I never really thought about them til I heard one of Ariel’s mp3s about them. What would I have to say….again the little voice on the shoulder…who cares what you have to say? Well according to my email list, I have lots to say, and my subscribers like it. I……