Introduction
The songwriting process
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What you should know before watching this course
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1. Before
Keep a running list of song titles and ideas
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Keep a file of unfinished songs
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Do your research
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Set up your writing space
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Schedule an appointment to write
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Prepare for your cowrite
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2. During
Eliminate distractions
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Keep a recorder running
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Put your lyrics up on the screen
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Write out a chord chart
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Concentrate on the flow
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During your cowrite
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3. After
Register the song with your performing rights organization (PRO)
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Don't copyright your song yet
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Decide whether the song is demo worthy
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Make a plan to pitch
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Schedule your next writing appointment
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Conclusion
What's next
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