Muse's News February 2015

The Muse's News An E-zine For And About Songwriters. Issue 17.11 February 2015

In This Issue: * Editor's Musings * Music Reviews - Cyrus Rhodes & Dan Cohen * New Artist Spotlight Additions * Songwriting Book Review - by John Thomas * Musical Notes - Songwriting Contests & Market Info. * Muse's Clues - Songwriting Web sites that inspire -by adventurer and songwriter, Richard Miller. * Featured Article Quick Tip: Saying What You Don't Mean To Say by Brad Dunse * On Site Featured Article - An article (or articles) already online for your viewing pleasure. * Classifieds & Useful Services * Contact information

ISSN 1480-6975. Copyright 1998-2014 - Jodi Krangle. For more contact information, see end of issue.

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Editor's Musings: Welcome to the beginning of a new year, folks. I hope it's been going really well for you all so far. Any New Year's resolutions you're intending to keep? (I know that can be a tricky question. ;) ). As for me, my new sound booth is in place, though it needs some "fine tuning" (I'm getting there) - and so far, the new year has been a great one! And because I like to share my joy, here are the raffle winners for this month. :) Alan Noah, from Rocklin, CA, has won a copy of Virtual Studio Systems' Lyricist software. Mary Massie, from Charlotte, NC, has won a free 3 month membership to SongU, an Internet-based learning environment providing online coaching, co-writing and pitching opportunities, in addition to over 70 multi-level courses developed by award-winning songwriters. Larry Coleman from Indianapolis, IN, has won a 6 month membership to GuitarMasterClass.net. GMC has tons of helpful videos, instructors and lessons along with a forum for chatting with teachers and students 24/7, recording collaborations, attending video chats, & content for bass, drums, singing, piano, etc.     DO YOU WANT TO WIN A RAFFLE PRIZE? If you'd like to be considered for a raffle prize yourself, have a look at the various prizes offered at the top of The Muse's News webpage, decide which prizes you'd most like, and email me with your top two choices along with your mailing address so that I can get the prizes to you. Yes, it's really that simple. :) (And yes, the mailing address is kinda important. I promise it won't be used for any other reason than to send you your raffle prize - and to mention your approximate location in the notice of raffle winners you see above here.) May your February be filled with all things good. :) All the best, --Jodi Return to the Top

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