GOING DOWN TO HEAVEN

LET GO

SOMEWHERE IN THERE

BETWEEN A ROCK AND A FAR PLACE

I BELIEVE IN LOVE

DREAMS

THE WAITING ROOM

THE LOVE YOU SPEND

YOU CAN BLAME IT ON THE WHISKEY

WHEN RINGO WAS A STAR

RUN AMY RUN

EMOTIONS OF A TRAGEDY, 10 year tribute to 9-11

STARS AND STRIPES "and kindlier gripes"

A LONG TIME AGO

AMBER WAVES OF SHAME

NOBODY KNOWS

IF JESUS HAD NOT DIED

I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU

THE POWER OF THE INTERNET

THE LIMIT IS THE SKY

FAIRY TALE ROMANCE

ROAD SIGNS OF LIFE

A SINGLE LAST TEAR

TAKE MY MEMORIES

WHAT A MAGICAL FEELING

Pop, Easy Listening and Smooth Jazz Videos (Instrumental Music)

Song For a Soul Departed

A Silhouette Of Seventh Heaven

Design For A Dreamtime Desire

Instructional Videos

Question 1: THE HOOK, What is a Hook ?

Question 2: I can't think of anything to say, where do I find some ideas ?

Question 3: When I find something to write about, How do I get started, what do I do first ?

Question 4: I have a way with words but I'm not a very good musician, should I try to write my own music or ask a professional musician to collaborate ?

Question 5: I'm not very good with words but I'm pretty good at writing music, should I try to come up with some lyrics myself or find a good lyricist to collaborate with ?

Question 6: How much money will I earn if I sell my song to an artist ?

Question 7: What is a performing rights organization ?

Question 8: Why do I need to join a performing rights organization ?

Question 9: I just wrote a song that I think would be perfect for Kenny Rogers, and I'm sure if he recorded it, it would become a big hit, but I get the feeling that when I play it for friends they do not share my enthusiasm

Questions 10: After I finish writing a song and play it for someone, shouldn't I be worried that they might steal it?

Questions 11: The melody of my new song sounds kind of familiar but I can't think of what it reminds me of, should I be worried that I may be stealing somebody else's melody?

Questions 12: I've heard that using Rhyming Dictionaries and Thesauruses is cheating, and that you're not being true to your own creative juices, Is this true?

Questions 13: Should I be worried about what key I write my song in, I've heard that using so called open guitar chords is better, such as in the key of E or A, is this true?

Questions 14: Should I write a song with a specific artist in mind and try to write the song in the style that would suit them best, or just write what comes natural?

Questions 15: I've got 250 original songs, how many should I send out on a tape to a publisher who may be looking for material? I've heard that you shouldn't send more than 3 the first time and if they like what they hear they will ask you for more, is this true?

Questions 16: Should I try and send my material directly to big name artists or is this just a waste of time and money?

Questions 17: I've written a pretty good song but the title of the song is the same as another song that was recorded back in the 50's. The melody line and words in my new song are completely different, so is it all right to use an already used title?

Questions 18: I read in a magazine ad that they would listen to my song and help get it published, but I would have to pay them a fee. Is this an accepted way of getting your material recorded?

Questions 19: A top music publisher in Nashville is interested in publishing one of my songs, but I'm not sure of all the legalities they are talking about. Should I consult a lawyer who is familiar with the music business before I sign anything?

Questions 20: I'm a lyricist and I've been in contact with a musician on the Internet who wants to write some music to my lyrics. Should I be concerned that he will take my lyrics and write music to them and then just take credit for writing the whole song (words
and music)?

Questions 21: I've got what I think is a very good song and I went to a nearby recording studio and played it for them. They agreed it was good and said I should record a complete (fully orchestrated) C.D. quality demo with a professional singer that would cost $500. and it would give me a far better chance of getting it recorded by a major artist when pitching it to publishers. I can't really afford $500 for a one-song demo, but I really do believe in the song. What should I do?

Questions 22: Should I send my material to publishers unsolicited or should I call or write them first and ask their permission to send them a tape, CD or MP3?

Questions 23: How much money can I make if my song becomes a hit?

Inspirational Videos