BBC - Radio 2 - Sold on Song - Songwriting Guides

Edwyn Collins Getting the recording and the production right is crucial. Edwyn Collins says, "Technology is as important as the songwriting" in Demos . Finding a producer
Producers are freelance but they are always on the lookout for new artists to work with.

Working with a producer
Meet your producer and talk about the session before the day and get to know him or her.

Before the session
Being prepared for anything and everything is the key to a successful recording.

On the day
Getting the best out of your time in the studio means taking time to relax and knowing what you want.

Demos
Gone are the days that a demo could be someone strumming a song on a guitar with vocals.

Songwriting Guides Writing a Song Performing Working with Other Writers In the Studio Finding a Producer Working with a Producer Before the Session On the Day Demos Publishers Record Companies Management Staying on Track

The Songwriting Game

Songwriting Game

Pick a chord
Play with chords and find out what kind of songwriter you are with the Songwriting Game.

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