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1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments? 

What instruments? Guitar, bass, drums, vocals (badly).

When did you start playing? Guitar: 2004. Bass: 2005. Drums: 2009. Vocals: only got serious about it last year.

Did you teach yourself? Yeah, self-taught on all except a couple of basic pointers from a mate on drums.

2. Are you in a band or bands?

What is the name of the band? Synesthesia.

What do you play? Vocalist.

What other instruments are in the band? A guitarist and a drummer, looking for a bassist.

Do you have a band website? https://soundcloud.com/synesthesiauk

3. Do you write songs?

Do you write lyrics, music or both? Both.

Do you have a writing partner? Kinda, me and our guitarist tend to write complete songs independently then just tweak each other's work.

4. Do you record your music?

Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use? You'll have to ask Nate that one, haha. We use his stuff. I use a terribad second-hand Yamaha guitar when I'm just messing about and writing.

Do you use a recording studio? Nope, DIY4LYF

Do you have music available on the web? if so where? Soundcloud link above.

5. What other roles do you perform in the music business?

Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other? I steward at gigs, if that counts?

6. Are you a tech head? YES.

7. What country do you live in? The UK.

8. What are your ambitions? Other than playing and writing music I enjoy? None, really. I do it for me.

9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit? I used to do some editing for amateur skate vids, mainly just my mates though.

What are your pastimes? I skate.

10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff? Just somewhere to come and discuss this kind of stuff.

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Hi, my name is Peter. I have no music education, but I love listening to music with all my heart.
 

I write the lyrics for songs, but I can't compose the music for them. It's a pitty. I hope I'll find some help here.

 

I'd like to become profesional lyrics writer. If anyone's heading the same way as I am, let me know.

Have a nice day!

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1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments? 
 
Yes, to both
 
What instruments?
 
Guitar, Bass, Piano/Keyboard, Synthesizer, Drum Machine
 
When did you start playing? 
 
I started when I was about 15 years old
 
Did you teach yourself? 
 
Yes
 
2. Are you in a band or bands?
 
Not at the moment
 
What is the name of the band?
 
What do you play?
 
What other instruments are in the band?
 
Do you have a band website?
 
No
 
3. Do you write songs?
 
Yes
 
Do you write lyrics, music or both?
 
Both
 
Do you have a writing partner?
 
No
 
4. Do you record your music?
 
No, but i'm in the process
 
Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use?
 
 
 
Computer software, Propellerhead Record and Pro tools 10
 
Do you use a recording studio?
 
No
 
Do you have music available on the web? if so where?
 
Not yet
 
5. What other roles do you perform in the music business?
 
None
 
Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other?
 
No
 
 
6. Are you a tech head?
 
Yes
 
7. What country do you live in?
 
United States of America
 
8. What are your ambitions?
 
Get a recording deal get on the top billboard charts(it's a pretty high ambition also to do music as a career
 
9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit?
 
Nope
 
What are your pastimes?
 
Writing lyrics, writing music with guitar or keys, watching the tv, hanging out with friends
 
10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff?
 
Getting an idea of what others have to say about songwriting
 
I think that covers the main musical things! 
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1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments?  Yes

What instruments?  piano and some basic guitar

When did you start playing?  at the age of 7 years old

Did you teach yourself?  No

2. Are you in a band or bands?   was in a band back in 1988 but they are no longer

What was the name of the band?      Triple S
What do you play?     keyboards

What Were  instruments are in the band? Lead guitar, rhythm guitar, bass, drums, keyboards

Do you have a band website? no

3. Do you write songs?

Do you write lyrics, music or both? trying to write lyrics but only can write the music at the moment

Do you have a writing partner? No

4. Do you record your music? yes

Do you use a home studio?   Yes  If so what gear do you use?  I use ableton live 9 suite with  an audio interphase, set of Adam a7x speakers, Rode mic, novation Slm 2 midi keyboard and an 88 full length keyboard full set of Vst plugins from rfex and much more.

Do you use a recording studio? no just the bedroom
:drums: 
Do you have music available on the web? if so where?

5. What other roles do you perform in the music business? None

Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other?

6. Are you a tech head? Yes

7. What country do you live in?  Australia

8. What are your ambitions? My ambitions are to write my own song and to get it on the charts

9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit? No

What are your pastimes? N/a

10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff? Meet new people and to learn  to write lyrics and maybe when I am good enough to help others too :gunsmilie: 

I think that covers the main musical things!          

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1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments?

What instruments? Bass, guitar, keyboards and a bit of drums

When did you start playing? Looong time ago

Did you teach yourself? Yes

2. Are you in a band or bands? Yes

What is the name of the band? Bagshot Row

What do you play? Bass

What other instruments are in the band?

Do you have a band website? www.bagshotrow.com

3. Do you write songs? Yes

Do you write lyrics, music or both? Yes

Do you have a writing partner? No

4. Do you record your music? Yes

Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use?  Mac computer

Do you use a recording studio? Yes , my home

Do you have music available on the web? if so where?
Not yet
5. What other roles do you perform in the music business?

Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other?

6. Are you a tech head? No

7. What country do you live in? U.S.

8. What are your ambitions? Have fun with music

9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit? Photographer

What are your pastimes?

10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff?  Learn things

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Hi there,  I am a noob.  I hope to learn, share, and be inspired.  It seems this is a warm and active site.  Blessings :) <3

 

1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments? 
What instruments?  Piano/Keyboard (used to play Oboe, Flute, & Clarinet).  Wish so bad I could sing better...
When did you start playing?  Age 6  (almost 40, now)
Did you teach yourself?  Started with a teacher and then taught myself.  I am learning the most by teaching!
2. Are you in a band or bands?  Yes
What is the name of the band?  Joey Venom
What do you play?  Keyboards / Backup Vocals
What other instruments are in the band?  Guitar, Drums, Bass, Lead Singer
Do you have a band website?  Yes.. but I have been slacking on working on it.
3. Do you write songs?  I want to...
Do you write lyrics, music or both?  Both
Do you have a writing partner?  No
4. Do you record your music?  Just starting to...
Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use?  Yes.  I have Pro Tools with a FastTrack Ultra interface.. though I end up using Mixcraft a lot, and a usb cable, and my Zoom H4n.
Do you use a recording studio?  No.
Do you have music available on the web? if so where?  Not yet...
5. What other roles do you perform in the music business?  I am a web designer & do SEO/online marketing.  I am also a piano teacher.
Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other?
6. Are you a tech head?  Not really.. only if it's attached to something colorful..
7. What country do you live in?  US
8. What are your ambitions?  To write and sing & play my own songs in front of people and to get genuine good response.
9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit?  I do Photoshop a lot.
What are your pastimes?  Cooking, Gardening, Working on My House, Going to the Beach, Bike Riding
10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff?  I have wanted to write and sing my own songs for a long time, I have read a TON of books about how.. but I have been chicken to start.. I am break through to my creative side and start creating.

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Hey

thought this might be an interesting exercise:

1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments? Yes

What instruments?

Piano and guitar

When did you start playing?

Two months back

Did you teach yourself?

Yes

2. Are you in a band or bands?no

What is the name of the band?

What do you play?

What other instruments are in the band?

Do you have a band website?

3. Do you write songs?yes

Do you write lyrics, music or both?

Lyrics

Do you have a writing partner?

Yes

4. Do you record your music?yes

Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use?

No

Do you use a recording studio?

I use a phone

Do you have music available on the web? if so where?

5. What other roles do you perform in the music business?production

Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other?

6. Are you a tech head?no

7. What country do you live in?uganda

8. What are your ambitions?become a prominent writer and singer

9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit?no

What are your pastimes?

Playing basketball

10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff?writing skills

I think that covers the main musical things!

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Let's see here then...

 

1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments?
What instruments? I own three electric guitars, and a synthesizer.
When did you start playing? I can't really remember! 2009 sounds about right... My first guitar's a 2007 model at least.
Did you teach yourself? So far, pretty much entirely self-taught. Actively seeking lessons to improve now, and I believe I've found my spot...

2. Are you in a band or bands?
What is the name of the band? Not in a band, but oh boy do I have ideas. If I manage to make my ideas reality, it will be called Paranoia.
What do you play? It would mainly be the guitar, though I certainly have nothing against backup vocals or other strings...
What other instruments are in the band? I'm thinking a 5-piece- a frontman, two guitars, bass and drums as standard. I do like mandolins though...
Do you have a band website? Weeeeell... the band needs to be real first. Baby steps!

3. Do you write songs?
Do you write lyrics, music or both? Both.
Do you have a writing partner? No- which is why, in part, I am here.

4. Do you record your music?
Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use? I've sourced parts for a recording desktop, but for the time being I've been relying on a FastTrack C-400 into FL Studio on my laptop.
Do you use a recording studio? Never used one before, and given how much they can cost I wouldn't until I know the material like the back of my hand!
Do you have music available on the web? if so where? A little something on YouTube- it was a bit rushed and not all that brilliant, but one day I'll do it again.

5. What other roles do you perform in the music business?
Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other? Spectator =P

6. Are you a tech head? I do like looking at what's out there and what that can do for my sound. I'm on a bit of a tone quest...

7. What country do you live in? Australia

8. What are your ambitions? Musically at least, develop my skills, make contacts, perform in front of audiences, make some proper recordings...

9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit?
What are your pastimes? I've had my hands in most of the above (all bar dancing) at some point in the past- some I still do.

10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff?
I'd like it to be a place to bounce ideas from, a place to develop my writing skills and to ensure I don't, well, improve at being wrong basically- and to keep me grounded in reality.

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1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments?  
Sing and play acoustic guitar, for years, some lessons, some self taught.

Squareneck Dobro - 8 months of online lessons - Artistworks

Mandolin - 8 months of online lessons - Artistworks

Bouzouki - not played often

2. Are you in a band or bands? 

No, but been hosting a weekly open acoustic open mic for last 5 years.

Attend other local open mics at least twice a month

Member of local Folklore Society and Songwriting group.

Attend weekly bluegrass jam sessions - amateur's....trust me

Gig solo or with another songwriter for 1-2 hours at least once a month.

3. Do you write songs?

Have written a dozen or so songs, have a couple of hundred of ideas that have not been completed

Lyrics are a struggle. Why?, because they require work.

Writing or creating musical ideas has always been easier.

Have attended songwriting workshops, and as mentioned above a member of a local Songwriting group in metro Detroit we get together once a month

Get together with some mates, a couple of times a month to share ideas, sharpen new tunes, etc.

4. Do you record your music?

Yes as far as recording sketches or covers......but nothing for an actual cd, however this is on the radar for the future.

5. What other roles do you perform in the music business? Only that I have a passion for sound, and love hearing everyone perform and play music of all ages.

6. Are you a tech head? Notta 

7. What country do you live in? USA

8. What are your ambitions? gain confidence in my original tunes, and make proper recordings,

9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit? Listen to music non-stop even when I am not learning or playing.
10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff? Network with other artists with similar backgrounds and goals.

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Hey Guys!

 

Am new here... Hope to find a lot of like minded creative people here :)

 

 

1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments? 
I am a SongWriter. I sing partially. I don't play any instruments :(

2. Are you in a band or bands?
Nope

3. Do you write songs?
Yes, No partner. Composition as well.

4. Do you record your music?
I have recorded some of rough scratches. I don't have a set up of my own yet, so i tend to record at available studio's or friend's studios etc.

http://www.soundcloud.com/wtmusic

5. What other roles do you perform in the music business?
I have been in the industry working as A&R, Production, Event Management etc. Different roles with different companies. Currently i'm into Content Acquisition.

6. Are you a tech head?

Nope

7. What country do you live in?
India

8. What are your ambitions?

To be able to sustain with just the income from my song writing!! Right now I have a full time job as well.

9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit?
I write stories, photoshop a bit and design clothes too. Anything creative gets me going! :) I also conceptualize ads/copy/websites/songs (if in a different language) etc.

10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff?
Chance to explore opportunities with other talented people

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1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments? 

Not really, people say I can sing, but I'm not that good

2. Are you in a band or bands?

 

Nope:(

3. Do you write songs?

Do you write lyrics, music or both?

Lyrics
 

Do you have a writing partner?

I don't write with him but we share stuff together and help eachother

4. Do you record your music?

 

Nope :(


5. What other roles do you perform in the music business?

I'm learning production and I'd love to get into touring/artist management

6. Are you a tech head?

Im good with computers but I dont have a clue to use any audio software.

7. What country do you live in?

England UK

 

8. What are your ambitions?

To work on major WW tours, maybe have my music sang by someone/myself.

 

9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit?

 

 

 

What are your pastimes?

 

Music, I have written scripts in the past

10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff?

Help, talking to others, making some friends.

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1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments?

I sing, play basic guitar chords, and can keep a beat with a shaker/tamborine :)

2. Are you in a band or bands?

Yes, currently working with Steve Knight (former band Flipsyde) and producer PR as a group called 'Aon'

3. Do you write songs?

Yes, I love writing!

Do you write lyrics, music or both?

Lyrics mostly, like to create GarageBand instrumental tracks

Do you have a writing partner?

Two main people I write with -one irie, spiritual, one more story-telling, experiential

4. Do you record your music?

75 % At home on my iPad and Apogee MIC, 25% in different studios

5. What other roles do you perform in the music business?

None at the moment

6. Are you a tech head?

Pretty tech savvy but not proficient in any production software other than GarageBand

7. What country do you live in?

San Francisco, California, United States

8. What are your ambitions?

To share great music with the world myself. Eventually I'd like to transition to creating great pieces for other artists to perform...But at this phase in my life, I want my time to share my heart on stage with people!!

9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit?

I inhale spiritually awakening teachings like air, and love to share what I've learned when possible. I love to free-form dance. Writing poems and putting words to life observations makes me feel alive.

What are your pastimes?

I get off on acting out different characters, practicing accents and different ways of being. Being physically active and engaging my 'animal mode' in the gym or outside is paramount to maintaining my peace of mind. Lover of concerts and festivals (pretty obvious?) Also, I am a signed commercial/print model for an agency in San Francisco, so exploring new places and getting to learn from the creatives behind the scenes is fun.

10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff?

I'd like to learn about the different avenues people are taking creatively/strategically with their music. I realize marketing is KEY, so I'd like to gain some insight on effective ways to market my music so it can touch more people. And of course if you're badass then I'm looking to collaborate with ya...

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Hi,

I'm Crystalsuzy and I'm happy to join this songwriters forum. I'm relatively new at this 

 

I will try answer some of the posted questions:

 

1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments? 

    I sing(will try to), play guitar and trumpet(to some degree), and rhythm instruments and the kazoo  :online2long:

 

2. Are you in a band or bands?

    Yes I am in a couple of bands  :drums:

 

3. Do you write songs?

    Yes I love writing songs  :note: I write both lyrics and music and sometimes collaborate with my partner :hug:

 

4. Do you record your music?

    Yes I've just recently started to record myself with garage band and learning the program as I go 

 

5. What other roles do you perform in the music business?

    None  

 

6. Are you a tech head?

    Nope  :no:

 

7. What country do you live in?

    Canada  

 

8. What are your ambitions?

    To share my original music and enjoy listening to others  :beerchug: I write songs about he environment, human conditions, my own personnel experiences and there is a spiritual thread that weaves throughout a lot of my songs  I have no delusions about making it music industry, but it sure would be nice to have a song picked up for something, like a movie    

 

9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit?

    I like to do all of the above including theatre/improv     I am also learning to produce videos in iMovie

    I enjoy good movies and concerts. I enjoy performing and being on stage. I'm intro alternative healing modes and 

meditation and have been on a spiritual path for some time now  :angel:

 

10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff?

      To share and connect with like minded people and hopefully offer something constructive to others and gain more insight into the whole process of songwriting and recording and producing songs 

 

Thanks for this connection   :ilovemusic:  

    

 
 
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This is cool...

 

1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments? YES

What instruments? - Guitar

When did you start playing? - When I was in High school

Did you teach yourself? - Yes, with a little help from my Dad

2. Are you in a band or bands? - Nope, but I have always wanted to be

What is the name of the band?

What do you play?

What other instruments are in the band?

Do you have a band website?

3. Do you write songs? - Nope, I don't think I am creative enough for that :)

Do you write lyrics, music or both?

Do you have a writing partner?

4. Do you record your music? - I have recently tried uploading in Youtube

Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use? - Just my room :)

Do you use a recording studio? - Nope

Do you have music available on the web? if so where? - I hope you guys can check this out and let me know what you think: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HOaK_uomuNs

5. What other roles do you perform in the music business? - None, is Groupie included? lol

Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other?

6. Are you a tech head? - I don't think so

7. What country do you live in? - Philippines 

8. What are your ambitions? - One of my bucket list is to sing in front of a live audience

9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit? - I used to do theater for 15 years (age 5-20)

What are your pastimes? - Reading, Travelling and watching Movies

10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff? - I would love to get pointers on how to improve and meet new people who shares my passion in singing

 

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. Do you sing, play an instrument or

instruments? I sing

2. Are you in a band? No

3. Do you write songs?

I am trying to

Do you write lyrics, music or both?

Lyrics

Do you have a writing partner?

4. Do you record your music? No but i'm not objected to it.

Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do

you use? No but i wish i could

Do you use a recording studio?

No

Do you have music available on the web? if so

where?

Yes, covers recorded on the site singsnap.com under the user name kananeona

5. What other roles do you perform in the music

business?

I am a vocalist and trying to learn to write lyrics

6. Are you a tech head?

No

7. What country do you live in?

Usa

8. What are your ambitions?

I want to touch and inspire others with my music

9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer

art/dance or other creative pursuit?

Yes, almost every artsy fartsy thing you can think of. Lol

10. What would you like to get out of

Songstuff?

I want to learn to write songs/lyrics well, recieve constructive critism and tips.

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1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments? 

What instruments? guitar

When did you start playing? 2002

Did you teach yourself? yes

2. Are you in a band or bands?

What is the name of the band? Parkhurst and Pearl
 
What do you play? guitar and voice

What other instruments are in the band? At the moment, its just me and my home studio (i.e. garage band and some sabby mics and speakers.)

Do you have a band website? no, but just started a soundcloud and facebook

3. Do you write songs?

Do you write lyrics, music or both? both

Do you have a writing partner? no

4. Do you record your music?

Do you use a home studio? If so what gear do you use? Yes, a mac with garage band and cheap condenser mic

Do you use a recording studio? no

Do you have music available on the web? if so where? soundcloud and facebook

5. What other roles do you perform in the music business?

Management? Label owner? Publishing? Promotion? Other? none, its  more of a hobby

6. Are you a tech head?no

7. What country do you live in? US

8. What are your ambitions? I hope to continue learning more about recording and writing music and lyrics and hopefully make better music in the end.

9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit? yes, I write stories, and make sculptures

What are your pastimes? writing and reading

10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff? feedback form other artist who will hopefully share their knowledge of music

https://soundcloud.com/parkhurstandpearl

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I play some guitar not to helpful my main thing is writing lytics use to write music but not to much anymore I'm not in a band had ideas of stsrting a band back in the day years ago been writing lyrics since high school which was over 13 years ago also have intrest in writing lyrics for collaboration with musicians in my free time I spend with my wife and children also write poetry and play video games and watch lots of movies and documentarys

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1. Do you sing, play an instrument or instruments? 

Yes

What instruments?

Guitar, Vocals, Drums

When did you start playing?

2004

Did you teach yourself?

Yes

2. Are you in a band or bands?

No

....

3. Do you write songs?

Yes

Do you write lyrics, music or both?

I haven't written lyrics in a while, I'm looking to get back into it. I write music all the time.

Do you have a writing partner?

No

4. Do you record your music?

No

...

5. What other roles do you perform in the music business?

Nothing

....

6. Are you a tech head?

Yes

7. What country do you live in?

USA

8. What are your ambitions?

Personal

9. Do you draw/paint/write stories/computer art/dance or other creative pursuit?

Yes

What are your pastimes?

Computers (programming, embedded devices etc)

10. What would you like to get out of Songstuff?

To be able to express my feelings through music more effectively

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