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copyright  - the legislation, the options, how and when to register

rhyme schemes - list of the names and types of rhyme

song check list - A list of questions to ask yourself to help you decide whether you have written a classic song.

Chord Map in the key of C - Copied, with permission from Steve Mugglin's wonderful site "Music Theory for Songwriters." 

10 song writing blunders - a comparison between classic songs & indie/demo recordings - kindly supplied by Roedy Black.

36 rules for bands - a light-hearted look at things to avoid.

Publishing basics - kindly supplied by Irene Jackson

How good your demo should be? - including tips on marketing

A songwriters collaboration agreement - for those that think they need one.

How to make a $million from your music - the secret information they don't want you to know.

How  to make a $million from your music Part II - A list of some of the more dubious ways to part a musician and songwriter from their hard-earned cash.

How to make a $million from your music Part III (UK-version) - a light-hearted look at some of the advice available (for a price) on the net.

Links

The Creative Bit :-

including for wordsmiths, music makers, general song writing groups, songwriter web rings and fellow song writers with helpful tips/links

Musicianship/Tutorials etc :-

including for singing, piano, guitar, drums, harp, ear training and on line music stores.

The Recording Bit :-

including software, home recording advice, singer/song writer services, preparing for the studio, recording studios.

Samples :-

including loops, sf2, royalty free

Getting Heard :-

Including critique boards, promotion and critique boards

Information Overload :-

including band registration sites, lyric sites, further link sites, genre specific sites, humour, and miscellaneous links

Online facilities- radio & magazines

internet radio, magazines.

Some more useful links :-

Copyright and royalty collection agencies, song writer and musician organisations, legal advice sites, including a separate UK listing for the same

Chat rooms and message boards :-

Where a copyright is claimed be sure to ask the copyright holder, other than that, you are welcome to use any other page for your  own site, please let me know so I can add a link to you.

 

 

Richhoncho's Songwriters Links

Legal & Support

In this bunch of links you should be able to find the answer to every legal question regarding copyright, ownership, together with songwriter/musician support organisations. 

Copyright/Royalty Collection Agencies

Songwriter & Musician Organizations

Legal Advice/Sites

UK specific sites