Peggy

Big welcome to Songstuff, Chris! What a fun thing to be doing and hope you'll be learning a lot! Looking forward to hearing what you're doing with your own music. Peggy

I don't think it matters in my lyric writing. I just write what I want to write. Sometimes when the lyric is finished they are definitely for a male to sing and sometimes they are definitely for a female to sing and sometimes it doesn't matter.

I didn't collect email addresses so there's little to no ability to get back on an individual basis, so it was a lost opportunity as far a moving forward with any new music or keeping in touch and building upon the experience. At the time we were in sync and the perception was good and would guess, that in many ways, if I ever did something like that again, which is very doubtful, the audience and I would still have some commonality. Royalties still trickle in but there are many things I've learned about lyrics, recording, production, promo and marketing that would have been good to know back then.

Originally, I had a niche audience, mostly gained through events. Probably not one that you would imagine .. political and protests .. my one pretty successful song was the first one written and performed, recorded and produced in my home studio. The vocals, final mix where done in a recording studio, and mastered by another. The CD and posters were part of event packaging and event tables. Guess you could call that creative marketing.😅 Fun and rowdy! I joined Songstuff to help me develop and expand my lyric writing and song development. I write in many genres, pretty edgy mostly, and so my target audience now is a mix of people that enjoy a variety of music types.

Oh no, it's a valid question but Songstuff has played an important part in my music. Let me try a put a summary together.

If the audience is Songstuff, and I'm a member of staff with one of my roles being that of the Moderator then I would say fair, open, helpful and reasonable. 🙂

Hi Derek, Welcome to Songstuff! I'm not sure who uses launchpad here on the boards, but you could surely starting a topic and reach out. https://forums.songstuff.com/forum/18-musicians-lounge/ Peggy

I agree! But with alot of interactions in life, I'm not too sure that some kind of a veil isn't or shouldn't be there. For example, I intuitively censor my language.. I would never cuss in front of my parents, grand parents, aunts and uncles, at church, in front of children or older people, a store or restaurant employee, etc. Just never happens. Throughout my business career, the way I would express myself or even reveal aspects of myself is tempered to the people, the situation or the environment. As you say, they're just people..with any musician or celebrity, I never see them as idols because they aren't to me and I wouldn't want to be an idol either. They're just people that are liked or even loved for what they do or produce. That doesn't mean we can't present ourselves in an honest way. Just use discretion. A private persona and a public persona. I surely wouldn't want to be seen in a public space online or offline the way I hang at home sometimes 😂😂

Hey there! So, how did you feel about the results of your latest song release? Did it meet your expectations? Did it get the plays and attention you were hoping for? If not, don't worry, there's always room for improvement. Now, let's talk about what you would do differently next time. Maybe you could focus more on promoting the song to a wider audience. Think about different marketing strategies or platforms that could help increase your reach and gain more fans. Additionally, take a closer look at the production process. Are there any areas that could be fine-tuned to enhance the overall quality of your music? On the flip side, what aspects of your last release would you do the same? Were there any particular strategies or techniques that worked really well for you? Identifying these successful elements can help guide your future releases and maintain consistency in engaging with your audience. Remember, every release is an opportunity to learn and grow as an artist. Keep experimenting and refining your craft to get those plays rolling in and connecting with even more fans!

Welcome to Songstuff, Dave. Good to have you join. In. Nice songs, instrumentals and vocals. Very solid! Peggy

The sale has happened...from public to private. Now we wait to see how we will be effected. https://www.digitalmusicnews.com/2023/08/17/avid-technology-stg-sale-agreement/

As a music artist, it's crucial to connect with your fans and show them some love! Social Media platforms are fantastic ways to interact with your fans. Directly responding to comments, using DMs, engaging in conversations and sharing updates about your music or upcoming projects can make them feel special and appreciated. Newsletters or email updates are also an effective way to keep in touch with your fans. Sending regular updates about new music releases, upcoming shows, or behind-the-scenes content helps maintain engagement and keeps them excited about what's coming next. But don't stop there! Take advantage of live shows to create unforgettable experiences for your fans. Whether it's through fan gear merchandise, meet-and-greets, fan Q&A sessions, or even surprise performances, these moments strengthen the bond between you and your supporters. And let's not forget about those chance encounters on the street or in public settings. Taking the time to chat with fans who recognize you can leave a lasting impression. A simple smile, autograph, or quick selfie can make their day. Remember, building a strong connection with your fans goes beyond just creating great music. It's about making them feel like they're part of something bigger – a community that supports and loves your art. So.. How do you interact with your fans? What seems to be working best for you? Got other ideas for connecting with your fans?

I think both a and b do but in a general sense. People are always experiencing emotions and their emotions overlap with others experiencing the same. But when a song resonates with a large audience, and maybe even a diverse audience it moves to another level of entertainment and intrigue.

@Jac we have a member that hasn't been around for a bit but I loved many of his topics.. I think he had a blog, too.. maybe not. @childed

The question, "Do bad times make for good music?" kinda has my same background thinking and curiosity about seasonal releases and why certain types of songs do better during particular seasons. For seasonal releases, it comes to the emotional mindset of listeners during the season and the influences of weather, activities, available leisure time, etc. For songwriters, depending on the lead time you need to write, promote and release, it takes a little more planning to hit that seasonal target because you are affected/influenced by many of the same factors. It's like wanting to write a winter holiday or Christmas song but you need to do it in July to have solid music and a marketing campaign ready for the season. Of course, "Bad times" and "good times" have a less distinct timeframe than seasons. But would Oliver Anthony's song that @buckoff mentioned have taken off if people hadn't had a relatable emotional tie when hearing it, if it had been a different "season" or different "times"? I'm most often, an emotionally inspired writer, in that I need certain feelings to write and then the writing comes fast and furiously. The feelings don't have to be from my experiences but just experiences that touch me in some way. But...If I would plan to release... then I would consider the "season" or the "times" and try to align them.

Listening to a discussion today about "Do bad times make for good music?" Wondering what you all think about the statement and if "the times", however you perceive them, are reflected when creating your writings and songs?

One is for finished songs to be showcased and one is for critique.

Welcome to Songstuff, Vince. That's an interesting idea, that's worth some thought. Peggy

Welcome to Songstuff! Nice to have you join in with us. Let me know if you have any questions about the boards. Peggy

Hi Melander, welcome to Songstuff!

You might have caught a whiff of the rumors about a take over at Avid by Francisco Partners. The article below lays outs some examples and considerations of what it could mean for Avid products and ProTools users. Not the most positive about how they address the purchase. There's so many aspects of the company and user types. But, I expect that smaller industry users and indies might be effected, mostly by pricing. Which worries me a bit. I'm hoping that there will be some positives. As users, we have alot invested in Protools and Avid products. And by far I think it's the highest quality DAW on the market. There are so many top level studios and media companies that use the software and hardware, I have to believe that major changes and less development will be a hard thing to swallow for them. They might sell off some of the products. Maybe on the video side, maybe even Protools. There's a pretty good learning curve and maybe not the easiest to learn with all the possibilities and add-ins but the more you work at that level the better it is for you. I don't see this changing much, going forward. Some of the hardware, which I would really want for my studio, like the consoles, are expensive and for many of us have to be budgeted to purchase or do without. Maybe there will be some reduced pricing for the lower to middle end needs. And their support is top notch which I hope stays the same. What could happen to ProTools with the rumoured Avid sale? Post your comments in reply below.

Aug. 2, 2023 Music Business Worldwide AI VOICE PLATFORM KITS.AI, BACKED BY STEVE AOKI, LIONEL RICHIE AND WYCLEF JEAN, HITS 1M ‘VOICE TRANSFORMATIONS’ https://www.musicbusinessworldwide.com/ai-voice-platform-kits-ai-backed-by-steve-aoki-lionel-richie-and-wyclef-jean-hits-1m-voice-transformations/

What thoughts do you have that X (Twitter) could do for improvimg the music community? Are they those for music fans or artists/bands?

It won't take a 100 yrs.

I was so disappointed when Ariana had her donut licking episode..😜