What's in a Song

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In this episode Scarlet Keys is joined with Forensic Musicologist Dr. Joe Bennett.  Joe breaks down the chords in this song and shares Nashville tunings for the guitar.

Joe gets granular in this discussion as he compares Lenny Kravit's "It Ain't over 'til it's over" with "Ruin the friendship" and clarify's what constitutes copyright infringement. 
He talks about copyrighting your songs and how to protect your original work while still finding inspiration from songs you love.

Chord progression in "Ruin the Friendship:
D  GMaj7/B  Csus2  G5

Nashville tunings:
Need two sets of guitar strings
Take off the 4 thickest strings and replace with much lighter strings replace bass strings with much lighter strings.
Bass to treble change tuning to: BE are the same but others are an octave higher 

How to copyright your songs and protect your work
copyright.gov 

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Joe Bennett:
To learn more about forensic musicology and professor Joe Bennett: https://joebennett.net/
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Mixed by Peter Sykes: https://www.petersykesmusic.com/

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In this episode, we talk about Taylor Swift's narrative and lyric techniques.  We break down the bridge in the song "Ruin the Friendship"  with a focus on lyrical techniques and a touch on melody.  We talk about the power of a bridge and the alchemy this bridge has on the rest of the narrative.

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What members are saying:
"I've been in Scarlet's songwriting group since it began. I've learned so much from Scarlet, her guests, and from the other members. It's been an important part of my songwriting journey." - Neale Eckstein

 I really have grown through your community. Here is a quote that captures my feelings ..... "Through lyric-writing practice, craft-focused feedback, and a supportive community of songwriters, I've become a stronger storyteller in song and gained confidence to share those stories with a wider audience." ... Joe Howell

"Scarlet was my first songwriting professor when I was a student at Berklee College of Music. I had never written a song before and left her class with a catalogue of finished songs and an immense love for the craft of writing. 10 years later, I'm now a professional musician, songwriter, and songwriting coach. Through the years, I have been encouraged by the wisdom and insight Scarlet has to offer. I'm not a morning person, but I look forward to the Friday morning sessions where I log on with my bed head, notebook, and cup of tea. The group offers a sense of community with other kind writers working on their art and finding joy in this world through music. The meetings are a positive start to my weekend and keep me inspired as I work on my various music projects. I am so fortunate enough to learn from Scarlet with her positive spirit and love for songwriting."

 - Stephanie James
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Star Island In person songwriting retreat: https://starisland.org/program/songwriting-intensive-the-art-of-the-song/Support this podcast:
 
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https://www.amazon.com/What-All-Goes-Right-Practicing/dp/B0CTYVQ9Q8
Joe Bennett:
To learn more about forensic musicology and professor Joe Bennett: https://joebennett.net/
Mailing list:
https://www.scarletkeys.com/
Mixed by Peter Sykes: https://www.petersykesmusic.com/

Scarlet's website:

https://www.scarletkeys.com

Scarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/

To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "The Craft of Songwriting:

https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

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In this episode we talk about the critical thinking skills of a songwriter and the puzzle of the song.  
When your song feels like it's missing something or you might feel bored by your own song but don't know what to do to change it.  After the song is written, it's important to know what to look for on how to make the song as effective as possible.  I hope you will join me for my next online class to learn what to look for and the solutions that can make your song as impactful as possible.
Master class: "Diagnosing a song"
May 1st 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. E.T.
Cost: $45.00 
Eventbrite sign up: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988234179954?aff=oddtdtcreator
Submit song to be chosen for critique:
Send sharable google file of lyric or lyric doc to:
[email protected] 
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Songwriting retreats:
Star Island In person songwriting retreat: https://starisland.org/program/songwriting-intensive-the-art-of-the-song/
Support this podcast:
https://buymeacoffee.com/scarlet.keys
 
Join the “What’s in a Song” community: 
https://buymeacoffee.com/scarlet.keys

Scarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/

To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "What if it All Goes Right: Practicing Hope in the Hardest Times" featured on NPR and the Wall Street Journal:
https://www.amazon.com/What-All-Goes-Right-Practicing/dp/B0CTYVQ9Q8
Joe Bennett:
To learn more about forensic musicology and professor Joe Bennett: https://joebennett.net/
Mailing list:
https://www.scarletkeys.com/
Mixed by Peter Sykes: https://www.petersykesmusic.com/

Scarlet's website:

https://www.scarletkeys.com

Scarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/

To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "The Craft of Songwriting:

https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

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Welcome back to a new season!
We are continuing on with the Life of a Show Girl interpreted with new up coming episodes.

Today, I am joined with Dr. Joe Bennett as we break down "Eldest Daughter" by Taylor Swift.

Songwriting retreats:
Star Island In person songwriting retreat: https://starisland.org/program/songwriting-intensive-the-art-of-the-song/
Support this podcast:
https://buymeacoffee.com/scarlet.keys
 
Join the “What’s in a Song” community: 
https://buymeacoffee.com/scarlet.keys

Scarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/

To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "What if it All Goes Right: Practicing Hope in the Hardest Times" featured on NPR and the Wall Street Journal:
https://www.amazon.com/What-All-Goes-Right-Practicing/dp/B0CTYVQ9Q8
Joe Bennett:
To learn more about forensic musicology and professor Joe Bennett: https://joebennett.net/
Mailing list:
https://www.scarletkeys.com/
Mixed by Peter Sykes: https://www.petersykesmusic.com/
Scarlet's website:

https://www.scarletkeys.com

Scarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/

To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "The Craft of Songwriting:

https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1

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In this episode, we break down Father Figure from Taylor Swift's record "The Life of a Showgirl".
In this episode we look at:
The chord progression
Melodic hooks
Rhetorical devices
Guitar voicings
The stunning bridge and what the back ground harmonies are bringing to this section to make it so spectacular
Phrasing
Prosody
Sign up for the Master class:
The songwriting secrets of Taylor Swift Nov 18th:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1811786424969?aff=oddtdtcreator

Support this podcast:
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Join the “What’s in a Song” community: 
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Scarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/

To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "What if it All Goes Right: Practicing Hope in the Hardest Times" featured on NPR and the Wall Street Journal:
https://www.amazon.com/What-All-Goes-Right-Practicing/dp/B0CTYVQ9Q8
Joe Bennett:
To learn more about forensic musicology and professor Joe Bennett: https://joebennett.net/
Mailing list:
https://www.scarletkeys.com/
Mixed by Peter Sykes: https://www.petersykesmusic.com/

Otto Gross: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMnxx19QD-vxD4wnYGTn3Jw
Scarlet's website:

https://www.scarletkeys.com

Scarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/

To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "The Craft of Songwriting:

https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1