Songwriting and Production

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We can offer you tips for using various software programs to do acoustic recording, virtual instrumentation, sequencing and song mastering. Applications we can help you with include: Apple Logic, GarageBand, Cubase and Sibelius. You can even ask us to mix and master a song for you for a fee ($60 to $120 per song, depending on complexity). Send us your tracks as individual files, or send us your DAW project in a ZIP archive (please include plug-ins used). DAW=Digital Audio Workstation (i.e. a sequencing program). Send an email to info@topcatholicsongs.com to get started.
3 4 5 years 4 weeks ago
by Richard Schletty
Discussion about songwriting. Lyrics, song sketches, prosody, chords, melody, harmony and orchestration. How to connect with your audience with meaningful messages.
3 11 5 years 4 weeks ago
by Richard Schletty
Sibelius and Finale notation software (engraving).
47 55 7 years 16 weeks ago
by Richard Schletty
Software, hardware and techniques for videography (filming), video editing and publishing, specifically targeted for song/music video creation.
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Ideas for getting your music published and purchased. Website creation, blogging, new media (social media), concert performance, music portals, iTunes, CDBaby, Amazon Music, writer/composer share, publisher share, royalties, PROs (performing rights organizations), U.S. Library of Congress.
5 14 8 weeks 5 days ago
by Richard Schletty
Discussion of various genres of Catholic Christian music, including Gregorian Chant, Classical, Traditional Hymnody, Contemporary Liturgical Songs, Catholic Folk, Catholic Jazz, Catholic Rock, Catholic Pop, Catholic Praise, Catholic Hip-Hop and more.
1 1 10 years 1 week ago
by Richard Schletty
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