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FAQ Group: Songwriting

Here is a collection of various questions asked by songwriters. If you have a question you want answer send it using the form below.

How do I use music influences in my own songwriting without plagiarizing?

John Pape Apr 20, 2018

Plagiarism is outright copying a song and claiming it as your own. That is word for …

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How do I become a singer songwriter quickly?

John Pape Apr 20, 2018

Once you have written your first song and also sung it you begin your singer songwriter …

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How can I become a better musician?

John Pape Apr 20, 2018

Simply practice and then practice some more. Also you can improve by performing in front of …

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How are songwriters paid when one of their songs is played on the radio?

John Pape Apr 20, 2018

Performance royalties are paid to the publisher and songwriter via a performing rights organization (PRO) like …

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Does every musician know deep down who they are ripping off and just learn to live with it?

John Pape Apr 20, 2018

Every songwriter and musician is influenced by another artist. When learning how to write songs there …

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Do songwriters just write what comes to them, or do they use tricks/tools?

John Pape Apr 20, 2018

It is a combination of both. Essentially a songwriter has a story to tell their audience. …

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Can songwriters write lyrics to fit a given piece of music?

John Pape Apr 20, 2018

Yes, lyrics can be written to an existing melody. It is done all the time. For …

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Is a “Bridge” or “Middle 8” really necessary in a song?

John Pape Apr 20, 2018

Song structure is used to frame a song’s story. That can be either melodic or lyrical. …

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