I sometimes regret that I don't have as much time for writing as I wish I had. But then I find, when I'm really busy, I also get more writing done. Why?
I know crossword puzzles have a bad rep since Stanley and The Office. But I think they're great for songwriters. Here's why:
If you're a songwriter and you perform live, here are 12 tips for making your solo performance more engaging.
OK, if you're a creative person endeavoring to do something with your free time other than watch "Celebrity Apprentice" reruns, you must read this...
I just heard from the music goddess in LA that my song "What'd I Do" is definitely going to be in the hit HBO series True Blood. It airs on 7/31/11.
OK, I admit that I was reluctant to go see this band. And I admit it was the name. But what a show!
A few years back, I attended a music seminar where one of the speakers was Randy Bachman of Bachman-Turner Overdrive. He said something to the assembled group of songwriters which has stuck with me.
For a songwriter, or probably for any music lover, I think the "shuffle songs" feature on the iPod is one of the greatest boons ever!
There have been a few new record releases lately that have filled up my iPod.
Okay, sorry, but this is going to be a rant. I'll try to keep it short!
The successful and celebrated author, John Irving, once wrote "You've got to get obsessed, and stay obsessed."
Click on the link to read a great recent article about the Crazy Wisdom Bookstore and Tea Room, where I'll be playing on Friday, June 3rd, 2011.
I love listening rooms! There are a few of them around:
Woody Allen is quoted as having said, "Eighty percent of success is showing up". Thomas Edison is quoted as having said, "Genius is one percent inspiration and ninety-nine percent perspiration." Many beginning songwriters (and some that have been at it awhile) wait for inspiration to get them started on a song.
William Carlos Williams, once wrote, enigmatically enough, "A poem is a machine."
Craig Bickhardt http://www.craigbickhardt.com/ played nearby this weekend, and I was lucky enough to catch the show.
For a long time, I've contended that in popular songwriting there is only one rule:
