songwriting

A Review of Captain Plugins Epic

Richard L'Hommedieu AI Tools, beats, Captain Plugins, songwriting September 19, 2023

A Review of Mixed in Key’s Captain Plugins Epic Introduction If you’re a music producer or a musician, you might be familiar with the struggle of finding the right tools to enhance your creativity and streamline your workflow. In today’s digital age, there are countless plugin options available, each claiming to be the ultimate solution. […]

Music Business/ Performance

Building a Songwriting Roundtable using Social Media

Richard L'Hommedieu americana, making a Scene, roots, roots rock, songwriting June 27, 2023

Making a Scene Presents Building a Songwriting Roundtable using Social Media Introduction As a songwriter, it can be difficult to find a group of like-minded individuals to collaborate with and bounce ideas off of. Thankfully, social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram have made it easier than ever to connect with other musicians and build […]

Music Business

Top 10 Songwriting Tips

Richard L'Hommedieu music business, songwriter, songwriters, songwriting, Songwriting tips May 4, 2023

Top 10 Songwriting Tips Songwriting is a craft that can be a fulfilling and rewarding experience for musicians. Whether you are a seasoned songwriter or a beginner, it is essential to understand the art of songwriting to create a masterpiece. Here are the top 10 songwriting tips that will help you to take your songwriting […]

Gear Reviews/ Software Reviews/ Songwriting

Masterwriter – Songwriting and Creative Writing Software

Richard L'Hommedieu creative writing, film scoring, lyric writing, making a Scene, music business, songwriting November 9, 2021

Making a Scene Presents a Review of Masterwriter – Songwriting and Creative Writing Software! What is Masterwriter? Masterwriter was created over 20 years ago as a software product to help songwriters and creative writers with their process by giving them access to all the tools they need in a single place. It has over the […]

Book Reviews/ CD Reviews/ Music Business

The Addiction Formula – A Holistic Approach to Songwriting

Jess L'Hommedieu book review, friedemann Findeisen, holistic Songwriting, making a Scene, songwriting, The Addiction Formula July 13, 2020

The Addiction Formula Friedemann Findeisen Albino Publishing Kindle/Audio Book/Softcover If you are having trouble writing songs that pull the listener in from the first time they hear it, Friedemann Findeisen’s The Addiction Formula is the perfect guide not only for those just beginning, but established musicians as well. This easy to read book provides a […]

Music Business

Tools for the Modern Songwriter

Richard L'Hommedieu making a Scene, music business, songwriting, songwriting tools June 23, 2020

Making a Scene Presents Tools for the Modern Songwriter Before we even get into it, let’s be clear. Songwriting is a craft and there are no shortcuts to writing songs. You have to do the hard work and you have to create a discipline in your writing if you want to have success in this […]

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Interview the Pros

Interview with a Pro – Arnau Bosch – SoundStorming

Richard L'Hommedieu Iphone, music business, music creation, social media, songwriting, Soundstorming April 27, 2020

Home Page Making a Scene Presents an interview with Arnau Bosch – Soundstorming For the past 4 years, Arnau has been leading the most significant and iconic global campaigns for Apple. All of them with Music on its core. From the launch of the Apple Music platform to AirPods, to ‘Welcome Home,’ which was HomePod’s […]

Interview the Pros

Making a Scene Presents an Interview with a Pro – Vinny Rebas – Indie Connect

Richard L'Hommedieu indie connect, making a Scene, music business, plugging into nashville, songwriting January 30, 2020

Indie Connect Plugging Into Nashville Making a Scene Presents an Interview with a Pro Vinny Rebas – Indie Connect Nashville The founder and CEO of Indie Connect, Vinny has been in the music industry for 55+ years. His past and current experience includes 25 years as a full-time musician and band leader, a recording […]

Book Reviews/ Music Business

The Professional Songwriter by Louis Anthony deLise

Rhetta Akamatsu making a Scene, music business, music theory, Peter DeLise, songwriting, The Professional Songwriter December 7, 2019

Louis Anthony deLise The Professional Songwriter The Professional Songwriter is a textbook aimed at writers who are dedicated to being successful as a songwriter. It is essential reading for anyone in that position, although it might have been better divided into two books, one about music theory and one about the music business. This is […]

Americana Artist/ Artist Interviews/ INDIE Blues Artist/ R&B Artist

Barbara Stephan is Making a Scene

Richard L'Hommedieu Barbara Stephan, film/tv music, making a Scene, RNB, songwriting, soul December 6, 2019

HOMEPAGE Making a Scene Presents an Interview with Barbara Stephan She classifies herself as a super nerd. She geeks out and freaks out over all things Alan Watts, Ram Dass, Terrance Mckenna and Timothy Leary to name just a few. And if it weren’t for the inspirations from these incredible renegades, she might not have […]