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Tips and tricks to consider when writing songs.  Brandon Drury has seen the same mistakes repeated over and over and over.  While he certainly doesn't have a hit formula, he has tactics that will at least avoid the most common pitfalls that bands make.
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» Blow Up The Planet With Your Songwriting
By Brandon Drury | Published 12/27/2006 | Songwriting | Rating:
?Video games are great because you can wrap a car around a telephone pole, shoot an innocent woman in the face, or blow up the world without any of the real life consequences associated with these actions. Songwriting can be the same way. This article will explain why you HAVE to push the limit with your songwriting.
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» Why A Songwriter Needs Midi
By Brandon Drury | Published 09/24/2006 | Songwriting | Rating:
?I ran a busy recording studio for well over four years without Midi. Recently, I switched to Cubase SX3 by Steinberg and I've been blown away by the possibilities that midi sequencing has provided creatively for me. This article will explain why a songwriter NEEDS midi sequencing and sampling.
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» Songwriting 101: Are You Afraid Of Writing A Bad Song?
By Brandon Drury | Published 06/6/2006 | Songwriting | Rating:

I've worked with a lot of bands and songwriters in my day. Some people are relaxed and comfortable when creating. Others get mega self-conscious and actually limit their creative output because they are to busy fearing that a bad song may come out. When writing, a bad song is the best thing you can hope for. I'll explain...

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» Songwriting: A Couple Of Reasons Why A Song Might Suck
By Brandon Drury | Published 05/21/2006 | Songwriting | Rating:

After recording and mixing 700 songs, I've had the lucky opportunity to mix more bad songs than anyone I know. While big boy engineers grew up learning what you SHOULD do, I've been blistered and calloused on what not to do. Here are a few flaws that I see repeated in songwriting all the time.

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» Song Co-Writing: When A Band Member Doesn't Like Your Part
By Brandon Drury | Published 03/3/2006 | Songwriting | Rating:
 In any songwriting situation in which more than one person is writing the song, there will be a time when the other writer doesn't like the direction you went with the song. Here are a few ways to handle it.
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