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The 5 Necessary Ingredients Of A Great Song

April 14th, 201001:16 PM ET

By Diana Burnell

Some of you have asked, so here are my thoughts on the essentials for a great song: 1. The Hook - The hook, handle or title should all be one in the same and be the central idea of the song. It should be the strongest and most focused concept - what the song is about. It should also be accompanied by the strongest and most memorable (sticky) mus...
Becoming A Lyricist

March 23rd, 201002:13 PM ET

By Diana Burnell

Many years ago when I was in my mid 20s, I served as composer-in-residence at the New York Shakespeare Festival for around five years. It was an unbelievable opportunity to learn on the job, get major experience writing for the theater and work with the best people in the business. Most composers for the theater are happy if they can get a show o...
Just Imagine

March 19th, 201004:17 PM ET

By Diana Burnell

I first met John Lennon when I was in college. Actually, we didn't exactly meet face to face - just heart to heart. I was on my way to lunch one day when I heard "I Wanna Hold Your Hand" on the radio. My life was changed that day forever. What followed was the greatest musical upheaval of my life - greater than the advent of rock n' roll, gre...

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