Happy Holidays from Benita Charles Music!

Dear Friends:

Happy Holidays! Wishing you the magic of the season and a joyous and wonderful holiday!! I hope you and your family have a joyous, happy and fun-filled holiday weekend!

Thanks so much for your support of my musical endeavors through the years.  I appreciate all of your kind words, well wishes, attendance of my shows, purchasing my music, and your support of my online Singing Tip Show. I am so touched by your kindness!

If you're not following me on Facebook and Twitter, please connect with me as I post often and you can get notifications for my live broadcasts. Those are always fun and I enjoy the engagement with the fans.

I wish you well. I wish you joy and I wish you love this holiday season. Best wishes!

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"


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Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - Tip #27

Benita Charles in New York City

 Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - Tip #27

Songwriting 101 (Part 5): Protect Your Work (Copyright it!)

Here are the key reasons why you should copyright your work:

1) You will have legal protection against theft and unlawful use of your work if you copyright your work. Should you have to go to court, your copyright is your legal proof that you are the owner of your song.

2) As the copyright owner, you have full use of the song.  You can record it, perform it live and license it for a fee for other to use it. You will receive compensation for all the ways you use your song.

3)The poor man's copyright is to mail a copy of your song to yourself.  However, it won't hold up in court. Only, the legal copyright through the US Library of Congress will the court recognize as your proof of ownership. It's good to do when you're in a pinch. However, it's best to always register your songs through the US Library of Congress to fully protect your songs.

4)Register your songs through the US Library of Congress. To register your songs, visit: http://copyright.gov.  You will use the PA Form (for unpublished songs you write with music and lyrics). You will use for SR Form (for recorded songs with words and music). If you register online, it's cheaper than using the standard mailing process.  Check the website for appropriate fees for both.

Bonus tip: It's best to copyright your songs as you create them.  This way you will have your copyright in the same year you created it. Also, you avoid the risk of your work been stolen.

Best wishes to you as you take your voice to the next level!

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"

http://benitacharles.com
Blog: http://singingtipsbybcm.blogspot.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcmsings/
Email: singingtips.bcm@gmail.com

 https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/benita-charles/id200276662

Live on Facebook:

https://youtu.be/rNsPdN9l9R8

Live on Periscope:

https://youtu.be/tsFolHzGLvk

Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - Tip #26

Benita Charles in New York City

 Singing Tips by Benita Charles Music - Tip #26

Songwriting 101 (Part 4): How to Conquer Writer's Block

Here are the 3 key ways to conquer writer's block:

1) Step away from the song and do something else
-Sometimes it helps to put the song down and do something else.  When you come back to the song, you'll have a fresh perspective.
-Record the song first before you put it away. This way, when you come back to it, you'll hear what you worked on and it will give you new ideas for the song.

2) Keep writing until you can't write any more.
-When you return to the song again from your break, keep writing. Even if you don't like what you write, write it anyway.  You can always edit it later.  The most important thing is to write it out and get it out of your head.  This is called, free form writing.
-There's a wealth of information from your free form writing, perhaps another song.

3) Establish a writing schedule
-It's helpful if you have a set day and time for your writing. Set aside a certain block of time where you will focus and concentrate on your song. 
-Remove distractions and find a comfortable space of your choice where you can write your songs.

Finally, study your favorite hit songs. What works for the song? What's the most memorable? Why do you like it? Take what you like and kind your own style.  Good luck with your songwriting and your hit song!

Best wishes to you as you take your voice to the next level!

Much love,

Benita Charles Music

"Spreading love through music for your inspiration and entertainment!"

http://benitacharles.com
Blog: http://singingtipsbybcm.blogspot.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bcmsings/
Email: singingtips.bcm@gmail.com


Benita Charles live on Periscope

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Benita Charles live on FB Live

https://youtu.be/s-h3HaTlL9E

https://itunes.apple.com/us/artist/benita-charles/id200276662