. . . of songwriting are like steps of a business decision . . .
(based upon information at http://www.umassd.edu/fycm/decisionmaking/process/)
Step 1: Identify the decision to be made.
In songwriting-do you want to write a cry-in-your-beer-song-about-a-love-gone-wrong . . . or a JAZZ INSTRUMENTAL?
Step 2: Gather relevant information.
In songwriting-if you know nothing about jazz, stick to the first.
Step 3: Identify alternatives.
In songwriting-the beer song should be a 4/4 country-type ballad with a catchy hook, the instrumental could be a modal configuration, a waltz, a swing in 4 or 8, a searing, uptempo hard-bop number?
Step 4: Weigh evidence.
In songwriting-skip this one.
Step 5: Choose among alternatives.
In Songwriting-see 1, 2 and 3.
Step 6: Take action.
In songwriting-sit down and WRITE the sucker.
Step 7: Review decision and consequences.
In songwriting-play it, (sing it), listen to it. Do you like it? Move on to the next one.
Step Lively
©2016 Raymond M. Jozwiak
