i try to write full song compositions with words and lyrics and all.
most times i think the stuff i have would only need minor adjustments to make it a whole lot better.

unfortunately i haven't a clue on how to get someone interested in my stuff. i tried the usual advice of posting online but that doesn't quite cut it.

plus, i don't do stages at all. i'm scared stiff of 'em.

i guess what i want is someone who could take care of the pitching thing or who would be interested in performing them outright so i can focus on just writing.

advice and linkups would be much appreciated.....

Hello! Would you be looking for recordings or performing?

hey everyone,

here's a link to more stuff i've written

http://www.ilike.com/artist/Solar+Music

just to give a better feel of the general sense of things

Sola my best encouragement to you is to keep writing. Also do it for your own personal enjoyment because you like it and enjoy it. Most of the best musicians and songwriters in the world started writing and playing music at very young ages and have stuck with it. The longer you stick with something the better become at it. Also I would make a demo CD for your friends and post the music in more places like Purevolume, Myspace and even Youtube. Then your music will get out there.

About stages, just realize that no one cares about the little stuff and the more you do something the better you will get.

Believe it or not there was a time when the Beatles sucked and they played for 5 years in strip clubs in hamburg Germany to eventually become one of the best rock bands in history. There road definitely wasn't easy. Just keep working and sticking with it. You have a very good start it just takes practices and a few failures to do very well.

hey thanks for the advice TCC.
i really should get back to the more fun side of making music

Take the bull by the horns!
For demo music go see local area musicians perform and start talking it up with them to at least get someone intrested. Chances are they'll have some sort of intrest in recording a guide track for you. Vocalist, I'd start with the karaoke nights at your local establishments to find someone that suits your song style.

It's like anything else in the industry, you have to sell your product before anyone comes beating your door down for it.

Good luck,

Steve

as long as you like your songs you should be proud
i'm useless at writing music but i write a lot of lyrics and sing them at my school.
try and show your friends your lyrics they could help you a lot.
and if anyone should sing your songs it should be you.
as long as you like it who cares what everyone else thinks!

Well Hi (: I was just listening to your music and I thought it sounded great! (: I personaly think you have great potential (:

@sdelgo: yeah that approach works real good... when you sing what everyone in your hood pretty much expects. some of the most popular artists here are tuface idibia, 9ice, whiz kid. just listen to a few of their songs and go figure.

i've actually been to a couple music producers who told me my stuff was ok but not right for the market here. they specifically told me to post stuff online and hope for the best. yikes!!!


@grace: thanks for the encouraging words. feel pumped already but i really don't intend to perform. i just wanna write.

@erin: thanks girl. muchos appreciated

Nice iLike page Sola,

I can produce and find a singer for your music. Send me an email at ben@thesongmakers.com

Looking forward to hearing from you

Ben

hey everyone

good news!! i found someone who's willing to work with me.
thanks to y'all for your advice and stuff.

bad news!! i lost my i like page. the site went defunct!?!!?
real bummer!!
now i gotta ship everything here and hope this one doesn't go bust too(next year i think?)

sdelgo, my man(or lady). turns out your tip wasn't as bad as i made it out to be.
thanks a bunch.

Now, to get back to the fun side of things!!

Hello,

My name is Johnny I would love to help you out in anyway I can.

You can listen to my music on my reverbnation profile at:

http://reverbnation.com/johnnystraws

All songs are written, sung (Lead and Backup), recorded, arranged, and produced by me. I guess you could call me a One-Man-Band.

I write in several genres:

Country
Rock
Punk Rock
Pop Rock
Ballads
Rap
etc

Thanks for your interest.

~Johnny STRAWS
johnnystraws@live.com
(978) 702-6462 (Mobile)