These try instances for all of us. Perhaps you might have youngsters at house with faculties closed, possibly you’re working from house or worse possibly your livelihood has been shut down in the intervening time. So many lives are being altered proper now by this pandemic however there are nonetheless issues we will do as creatives.
Now may be a good time to dig into books and how-to movies, apps that will help you along with your songwriting, personal classes or teaching by way of Skype or FaceTime. With this in thoughts, I wished to supply just a few recommendations.
Right here’s a hyperlink to my newest weblog about staying inventive throughout troublesome instances with just a few books and video recommendations.
I’m additionally providing a $50 financial savings on my single session choice with 20% going towards International Giving to assist these severely affected by the coronavirus. Particulars are on this hyperlink.
A couple of of my most proficient pals are getting inventive with what they’ll provide from house. Right here’s an instance of among the world-class musicians providing distinctive providers throughout this loopy time:
Bob Britt
My buddy Bob is my favourite guitarist is in Bob Dylan’s band and coming off a Grammy win for his manufacturing work with Delbert McClinton. Bob’s spouse Etta is an superior singer too! You’ll be able to attain Bob instantly by e-mail and watch his pitch right here.
Kevin Savigar
Kevin is an previous good friend and one among life’s good guys! He’s co-written a few of Rod Stewart’s greatest hits in addition to produced a few of his finest information. He’s additionally a present member of Rod’s band and like many people, working from his house studio in LA throughout this time. Sensible keyboardist and arranger. He can do on-line keyboards, manufacturing and mixing. It’s a singular probability to get him in your mission! Contact Kevin by e-mail and take a look at his web site right here.
Kenny Aronoff
How about drum tracks from the most effective within the enterprise? My previous buddy Kenny Aronoff presents this service from his house studio in LA.
Parisa
I like this one! Parisa is an superior session singer primarily based within the UK. Right here’s her message for these instances, her provide and call information:
Hey all,
Parisa right here! I hope everyone seems to be protecting as secure and calm and doable throughout this uncommon time. Issues really feel bizarre and unsure proper now and we’re all strapped for money, however I believe it is necessary for us to maintain our spirits excessive and out inventive vitality flowing while we watch for the storm to move: even when we’re confined to our homes for now!
On that be aware, I might like to supply my providers to you all, as a distant session singer, at an extremely discounted charge (as I assume most of us are self-employed and haven’t got cash to splash proper now.) I can offer you a totally comped Lead Vocal PLUS any and all harmonies/backing vocals/ adlibs (together with double monitoring) for simply £75 (or the US/EU equal should you do not use £ the place you reside.)
I can ship you the uncooked wav recordsdata again throughout the day if it is a push, or in just a few days should you’re not up in opposition to it 🙂
This charge will stand till we’re all again to our typical schedules.
Be happy to ship me a DM on Instagram @itsparisamusic
or e-mail me at itsparisamusic@gmail.com should you’re .
There is a hyperlink to my soundcloud web page under with some covers and a couple of launched songs in addition to a reside youtube video in a extra stripped-back model. If you wish to hear anything or another kinds, attain out and I am going to ship you a personal hyperlink to some unreleased music I’ve!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leSbLHOovyA
https://soundcloud.com/parisa-music
Kinds embody – Pop, EDM, Various, Singer-Songwriter, Nation, Musical Theatre, RnB/Hip Hop
Love and light-weight to all
Parisa x
We’re all in search of issues to do throughout this robust time. This one could be very cool for my music pals, younger and previous. The Nation Music Corridor Of Fame and Museum right here in Nashville has made a lot of their content material obtainable to observe on-line. Test it out.
An increasing number of artists are providing live shows of their properties as a technique to cheer up a few of these stay-at-home days. Google Keith City, John Legend and Chris Martin from Coldplay to call just a few.
Lastly…feeling actually formidable and have the time to do one thing you’ve all the time thought you’d prefer to attempt? How about writing a guide? Critically. My good friend Tucker Max is a bestselling creator and his firm, Scribe, primarily based in Austin, is providing that will help you write your guide…FOR FREE! I took their Guided Writer course and it it was a HUGE assist in getting me going with writing my guide “Track Journey”. Try Tucker’s provide right here.
Because of all of you who’ve picked up my guide! For those who haven’t learn it but right here’s a hyperlink to buy it by Amazon.
Please encourage one another to remain inventive, sane and most of all keep secure my pals!
Mark
Nashville, TN
3/21/2020
Mark Cawley is successful songwriter who coaches different writers across the globe by his one-on-one, on-line service iDocoach.com. His songs have been on greater than 16 million information with cuts starting from Tina Turner to Wynonna Judd to The Spice Women. His guide, Track Journey, was launched in April 2019 and went to #1 in 6 classes on Amazon.Mark is a decide for the UK Songwriting Contest, Nashville Rising Star, Belmont College’s Industrial Music program, and West Coast Songwriter occasions. He’s additionally a contributing creator to USA Songwriting and Songwriter Journal, a sponsor for the Australian Songwriting Affiliation, and a mentor for The Songwriting Academy UK. Born and raised in Syracuse, New York, Mark now resides in Nashville, Tennessee.