While known for fashion, looks, and great videos, the group was very prolific at songwriting.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simon-parker8/support
In this episode, I will use 3 chords, C G D, and show how rearranging the sequence creates different "flavors" of sound.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simon-parker8/support
Basically these podcasts coming up will discuss how to better write chord progressions for your music. While you don’t need to have a background in music theory to understand what is going on, there will be some concepts that you might not unde
I take two minutes to highlight the very successful career of session musician and former Toto keyboard player David Paich.--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/appSupport this p
How good sound wise and production wise do your demos need to be to get an artist to cut your song? --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simon-parker8/support
His haunting riff was used on the soundtrack for the Exorcist, but Oldfield was more than just an instrumental composer.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simon-parker8/support
With 50 charting singles, a stint on American Idol as a judge, a stint as an A&R exec and now a professor of songwriting, what’s not to admire from the ultra successful songwriter?--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simon-parker8/su
In these episodes we will be having segments such as a two minute tribute where we recognize the talents of songwriters that may not have been recognized by many in the industry. Our first tribute is Dan Hartman.--- Support this podcast: ht
In this episode I explain that you should have both concrete as well as abstract concepts in your songs. One way to remember how to enhance your song writing lyrics would be to both show and tell the topic that you want are trying to relate.
This episode deals with the title of the song and how important it is to have a good title for a song.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simon-parker8/support
Just because an A&R person likes your music and wants to hear more, doesn’t mean squat. I’ll explain why in this episode. I’ll also explain what needs to happen so the label actually wants to move forward to sign you or promote your song to a s
In this episode I will explain why American idol is no good for the typical songwriter. And while some songwriters have had huge success with American idol, most including major writers have not.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/s
In this episode I take the top five listener questions I received over the last few weeks via email and discuss them on air.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simon-parker8/support
This episode deals with a song written in 2010 by a three member songwriting team that had hits with Justin Bieber, Kelly Clarkson and Flo-Rida. These writers also worked with Dr. Luke, Toby Gad, Christina Augellera, etc. Anyway, the writers
In this podcast I will play both the original demo and released version of the song "Realize" which was featured on Kate Fletcher's 2009 independent release. This song was special as it was my first cut with an independent artist that was bein
This episode talks about name dropping. It is a very common practice in the music industry to name individuals that have establish reputations as someone you’ve worked with. I will explain why I don’t use this methodology anymore, and why you s
This episode explores the common elements used in hit country songs. I will provide examples in the discussion of the main elements used in today’s hit country songs.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simon-parker8/support
In this episode, I explore the advantages and disadvantages an artist faces in signing with a label versus being an independent promoter of your product --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simon-parker8/support
This episode explores hit songs that became timeless and other hit songs that did not. I will discuss why some songs that are hits, feet away while others seem to maintain longevity.--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/simon-parker8/