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Co-writing Songs
Some of my clients send me lyrics that need music. Some send me music that needs lyrics. Others send me finished songs that are maybe 80% there – and when I add the Molly to them, look out – they are potential hits!
Don’t Ever Say “I’m Just a Lyricist”
Too many very, very talented lyricists introduce themselves to me, and to everybody else on the planet, by saying “I’m just a lyricist.”
Getting Your First Big “Yes!”
Yes, I am talented. But everybody's talented. I just wanted it more.
Do you?
Excerpt from How to Write a Hit Song in the Digital Age
As a tunesmith who didn’t sing, I was anonymous to the people who recorded my work and misspelled my surname on their CD’s.
Maya Angelou
Maya Angelou
Poet, singer, author, mentor, songwriter. When she was afraid, she sang.
The Unwritten
While I was taking my walk along the ocean early this morning, someone on NPR recited this poem. It’s too perfect not to share with you.
What happens during a lyric consultation?
The power players in the music business are acutely aware that Molly knows the best new, lyricists, unsigned bands, writers/artists everywhere, and constantly seek her out for referrals.
Writing Partners
When collaborating, there aren’t just two of you in the room. There’s a third energy present. Writer A suggest a melody line, writer B tweaks it a little, and they settle on Melody C. It’s not a contest to see who writes the biggest chunk. As professional songwriters, we always try to go what’s best for the song, not our egos.