The Song Doctor
December 27, 2008
Something I recently found -
How The Song Doctor Works
It’s simple. The artist visits our website, puts through their payment, uploads their song, and within 4 weeks they receive an evaluation sheet, (in pdf format), via email. This sheet provides comprehensive feedback pertaining to the song from an A&R perspective.
The form will inform the artist honestly – and in detail – what’s right with their song and what’s wrong with it. The evaluation will cover every aspect of the song; its arrangement, sound, lyrics, melodies, instrumentation and much, much more. It’ll explain how to turn (if possible) the tune into a credible, crossover radio hit. This is whathe does best.
However, as well as providing valuable feedback for up-and-coming songwriters, the service also allows those writers to have their work heard by an Australian music industry heavyweight. Who knows, this could be their big break?
Normal cost each song $300.00 + GST
APRA members discount $250.00 + GST.
Sounds interesting, don’t know how much value to put on the review – but it could be a good way to get a educated opinion on your music.
Pro Tools certifications at AFTRS
October 5, 2008
Just finished some Pro Tools certifications at AFTRS here in Sydney, and must say I was very impressed with the facilities and the teachers. I learned so much and found the course invaluable in furthering my knowledge of Pro Tools. As you may notice, I don’t give a lot of plugs, it’s pretty hard to impress me. So rest assured this is genuine praise and public thanks!
To find a course in your state go to
http://www.aftrs.edu.au/courses/industryshortcourses/findacourse.aspx
Sydney Song Critique Workshop
August 2, 2008
On Tuesday evening the 4th of August, Songsalive will be holding a song critique workshop at the Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL, here is a blurb from their website
“Songsalive! holds workshops where songwriters gather to share their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the songwriting communities we have created around the world. The first half is solely dedicated to an in-the-round workshop where writers present one song each – either on tape, CD or live – followed by a guest speaker/industry discussion in the second half and plenty of time to talk and network. Moderated by Stephen Kiely.”
What : Sydney Song Critique Workshop
Where : Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL
When : Tuesday, 4th August, 730pm
Cost : Free for members; $5 for non-members. $2 for members of other musician/songwriting groups.
For more information check out their website
http://www.songsalive.org/sydney.html#Workshops
ABOUT SONGSALIVE!
Songsalive! is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the nurturing, support and promotion of songwriters and composers worldwide. Founded in 1997 by Gilli Moon Aliotti and Roxanne Kiely, in Sydney Australia, Songsalive! is run by songwriters for songwriters. It acts as an epicentre, a heart of the international songwriting community and music markets, bridging the gaps, tapping songwriters into the pulse of the business and at the same time giving them and their music the support they deserve. Songsalive! gives life to songs, provide opportunities for collaboration, create awareness about original music, promote and educate through an amazing network of programs designed especially for songwriters and original music. Support Songsalive! and help energize the business of songwriting and music. Join the Songsalive! network and become a link in the chain.
Home recording and songwriting forums
June 21, 2008
A list of a few places to head if you want to help with something musical, or you can catch me posting on there every now and again
Absolutely invaluable resources
