What do you think this blog should be called?
As you can see, I’ve just ‘revamped’ my blog. You like? 
I’ve never really put much thought into what name I should give to this blog. At first, I called it “Songwriting, Music & Inspiration”. I called it this because I’m about much more than just songwriting. (ie. vocal coaching and music production too).
For me, songwriting includes all of these area’s and so I just lumped the word “inspiration” into the mix.
However, I feel a change is in order. Tell me something, is it me or does “Songwriting, Musicianship & Inspiration” sound a little boring? Maybe it’s me. I may eat my words, I don’t’ know.
But right now, I need your input. I really do. I’ve had a bit of a ‘mind block’ when trying to ‘re-title’ this blog.
So what do you think this blog should be called? All of your suggestions are welcome.
You see the nice picture above this post? Well, there’s a blue blank spot there left intentionally. This spot will be filled with the new blog title that I’m gonna choose.
So, all suggestions are welcome. Just one thing, I don’t like the word ‘muse’ so stay away from that one. 
Post ALL your idea’s and suggestions in the comments section below.
Massive thanks…
Shamir
PS. Any thing you want to ask me to help you come up with a better blog name, go ahead. I’m all ears and I’ll be posting below too.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:27 pm
Great layout! Hey maybe you could call it…erm
I’m gonna think sorry mate!
xx
April 5th, 2008 at 11:29 pm
Well, my thoughts are that it should be ‘Inspiration, Songwriting, and Music’. Because usually you need inspiration then you go on to songwriting and finally you can start to create the music that goes along with it.
Love the layout, by the way.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:30 pm
I’m not sure what to say, but Thank-you for the opportunity. Something that has to do with your name Shamir.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:32 pm
Yes, perhaps “the Sha Blog”
April 5th, 2008 at 11:38 pm
First of all, let me say THANK YOU for everything you’ve done on this blog and through your songwriting tips course (which I purchased awhile ago). You’re an angel for doing all this.
As for the title…I’m not very good at this…but I liked the phrase you used in your first paragraph - “More Than Just Songwriting” or More Than Just ____something____. Just a phrase that jumped out at me when reading your entry
Mallory
April 5th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
maybe…song writing 101?
April 5th, 2008 at 11:40 pm
DON’T BE LIKE THE REST, BE THE BEST.
GIVE THIS A TRY
April 5th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Good job, keeping working.
Congratulations for your music work!
Sincerily tanks!
Washington
April 5th, 2008 at 11:45 pm
Why not call it what it ’suggests’? = “Step up to the mic!!!” Sounds real corn ball, I know, BUT here’s WHY: the microphone is something we ALL need, & rely on!! Musician, singer/songwriter. sound engineer! In some way, we ALL are dependant on what sound comes out, & what is heard thru the mic! SO, why not?! This will open up discussions, tips, forums, announcements, news flashes, etc…..! Isn’t that what the ‘open mic’ represents? Well, to me, it does! Just a suggestion! Ray Withrow, Pres. of No Creek Music (ASCAP)
April 5th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
I think this it should be called, “Songwriting, Music for the Mind and Soul”
Thanks for asking, Noah
April 5th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
“A Song Is Born” - maybe a little cheesy but seems on track to me
or “Your Song Is Born”, “Let Your Music Sing”
anyway, something active rather than passively descriptive.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
Inspiration music.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
Hi Shamir, after reading the “What do you think this blog should be called?” you stated:
“At first, I called it “Songwriting, Music & Inspiration”. I called it this because I’m about much more than just songwriting. (ie. vocal coaching and music production too).”.
I thought about your own words, and my input for the new BLOG name is:
“MORE THAN JUST A SONG”
April 5th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
Call it “The Art Of Making Music”………………..
Thanks Shamir, Sara Isis
April 5th, 2008 at 11:48 pm
This blog should be called Inspiration music.
April 5th, 2008 at 11:49 pm
How about “Blog Muse; Songwriting, Music & Inspiration”
April 5th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
You Should Call It Musical Inspiration Or Something Like That And I’m Having Kind Of The Same Problem I’m Having A Hard Time Coming Up With A Title For A Song I’m Wrighting For Someone Can You Help Me Out Please Thanks
April 5th, 2008 at 11:50 pm
Shamir.. the name you’ve got is ok. Yes it might need a bit of a change, but this is how people remember you. You need a name that will catch peoples eye and make them want to read it. E.g “Inspiration && Preperation For Songwriting And Lots More”. I think that sounds good, and it tells the readers that you are here to help if they have any problems with songwriting and that you are here for other things e.g vocal coaching and music production as you said. If you feel like you need any more help with your name just e-mail me and i’ll see if i can help you out. E-mail me the final outcome aswel if i don’t hear from you. Gemma
April 5th, 2008 at 11:51 pm
Well, I was originally making myself a blog a while ago and I still have it, and I called it dreams of faith, because it’s all about any kinda of art and just perusing your dreams and doing what you love. Hmmm? Some name’s you could call it is Inspiration Equals creation, or something around those lines. See, the difference with the name is, is that people will be more likely to read your blog with your original name, but I think something based on art,. Inspiration, and being creative would be a nice place to start. You could call it productive inspiration? LOL, I don’t know, it’s up to you. I hope you liked my ideas though.
Best regards,
~TREVOR~
April 5th, 2008 at 11:54 pm
Songspiration
April 5th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
what about ‘i wanna write’?
aye, i think it’s sounds wrong..
‘it’s all written’ ?
boring eh..
hmm i don’t know really. i post again when i have an idea. =)
April 5th, 2008 at 11:58 pm
I think you should put the phrase ” Creating A New Mind.” Because you said that you create a song, not write it. I hope you like my idea!
April 6th, 2008 at 12:01 am
Lyrics from your soul
April 6th, 2008 at 12:02 am
1. Musicology 101.
2. Sound-Ed.
3. Sound Solutions.
Also, “idea’s” is just “ideas” and “area’s” is just “areas”. (No apostrophes.)
April 6th, 2008 at 12:03 am
Music and Lyric is about being succinct; boiling things down to the feeling, the moment, etc
If you want to attract songwriters, make it brief and musical. Wordsandlyrics.com, minstrel. com, myheartonaspit.com =)
April 6th, 2008 at 12:04 am
I really love the word inspiration,so insted of putting it last i will
put it first like Inspiration of songwriting & music.
April 6th, 2008 at 12:05 am
I think the title of this blog should be, “SWMA” (That stands for Song Writing Masters Of America). Or it can be called, “Song Writer Tips”. Just to tell you, these can be used for future blogs.
April 6th, 2008 at 12:05 am
I think that you are right and that the old blog name was boring! Although the idea I have probably isnt much better. Anyway maybe you could name your blog, “The Guide Into The Music World”. Anymore tips please send some.
April 6th, 2008 at 12:12 am
hi how u been. i think the name u choose is just great u don’t have to choose another one. ifu really don’t like it u can just call it after ur name or one of ur familly names. so good luck with ur music u writting just let me know how it goes ok GOOD LUCK.
April 6th, 2008 at 12:14 am
“infinite musical structuring method”
Sounds a little long if you ask me?
or maybe this would also do:
“gathering notes for perfection”
Anyway, you said you needed help so eh…I tryed.
April 6th, 2008 at 12:20 am
that title is good… just too long.
so everything together i think it could be like “musician’s breath”
but have to centralize in the google searchs… something that the people look for when they need lessons or advices.
the words they use… i think yours its fine
(my native language is spanish… sorry if theres a mistake)
April 6th, 2008 at 12:24 am
possible names for the blog: 1 ( Songwriting: turning thoughts and ideas into musical magic. ) 2 ( Songwriting: where thoughts and ideas become musical magic. )
April 6th, 2008 at 12:24 am
“The art of Songwriting, Music & Inspiration” I like the inspiration you have given. Thank you and good luck finding a name…
Mike Ladouceur
April 6th, 2008 at 12:26 am
I really love the word inspiration so instead of using it last i will use it first like Inspiration of songwriting & music
April 6th, 2008 at 12:26 am
hi,
the title maybe could be
1-LETS CREATE
2-LEND ME YOUR EARS
3-TIME TO WRITE
4-LET MUSIC FEED YOUR MIND
5-MELODIES AND DREAMS
6-LET YOUR PEN DO THE TALKING
April 6th, 2008 at 12:29 am
Hi Shamir
first let me say that this is a great blog, and i think anything name that has to do with music will do the job. because everything on here has to do with music. But I’m going to have to agreed with Sara Isis, her idea of calling it the “The Art Of Making Music” is great. but you don’t have to take my words for it. Well good luck anyways, I’m sure whatever name you came up with or decide to choose will be great.
SO GOOD LUCK
Amos Flomo
April 6th, 2008 at 12:34 am
i think it should be … “Inspiration of Music” or “Inspiration for music” ..hope this helps.
April 6th, 2008 at 12:38 am
Shamir’s Songwriting Tips, Inspiration, and Musicianship is a good name.
My website is a CD of songs that I wrote.
Thanks for your tips.
Connie
April 6th, 2008 at 12:40 am
Well Ive given it some serious thought much as I would with a song itself and Ive come up with.
Music Scapes Songwriting…………. for a single title Orrrrrr
Song Scapes
The Art of Songwriting…………… for a title with a footnote
Peter
April 6th, 2008 at 12:44 am
How about the SMART Blog.
Which stands for:
Songwriting
Muscianship
And
Refined
Theory
April 6th, 2008 at 12:49 am
How about inspirwritingcal or inspirwritingmus
April 6th, 2008 at 12:51 am
“MUSIC POWER”
“ENTER MUSIC EXIT LONELINESS”
LOL I DUNNO..:)
April 6th, 2008 at 12:54 am
1) Words & Music
2) Journey of Composition
3) Songwriter’s Odyssey
4) Art and Skill of Songwriting
5) Songwriting: The Process
6) From the Napkin to the Record Store
All the best Shamir, Phil
April 6th, 2008 at 12:56 am
I hate blogs..but since its yours Ill come..hmm let me think
Servant of Song
April 6th, 2008 at 12:59 am
Hi!
ok: short one: “Expressions”
long one: “When Music is everything, everything is Music”
April 6th, 2008 at 1:08 am
Hi Shamir!
What do you think about this? ” Songwriting, Inspiration and Music at The Speed of Thought!
Just a thought-hehe!
Ernest J. Walker aka (Midiman)
April 6th, 2008 at 1:12 am
sweetlay-out, ummmm, i’m gonna try to think of some
April 6th, 2008 at 1:13 am
Hi shamir. Your site looks professional, but I think it needs your picture.
I don’t think it matters much what you call it, just make sure it is easy to get to. I’d call it something like this. “All about music and songwriting According to Shamir”
April 6th, 2008 at 1:13 am
the word “revamped” stuck out to me…. so what about something like “revamping your passion” or “revamped inspiration” , “revamping inspiration/songwriting/mucisianship”
layout looks great :).. love the pictures
April 6th, 2008 at 1:15 am
Lets call it lyrics and music that inspire the soul
April 6th, 2008 at 1:18 am
Shamir -
Nice job! How this for a name . . .
“Music and Lyrics by . . . ”
Danny
April 6th, 2008 at 1:18 am
music and lyrics becomming one
April 6th, 2008 at 1:21 am
I was thinking something “writers block” cuz u post stuff on there to prevent that or somethink like that
April 6th, 2008 at 1:28 am
music and lyrics are the key
April 6th, 2008 at 1:28 am
songwriters imagination
April 6th, 2008 at 1:29 am
Perhaps you could use this:
Songwriting and Beyond
Inspirational Songwriting Skills and More
Exploring the Art of Songwriting and Beyond
An Inspirational Approach to Songwriting and Perfomance Techniques
The Inspirational World of Musical Genuis and Songwriting
The inspirational Songwriting Experience and More
How to Write and Perform, an Inspirational Approach
April 6th, 2008 at 1:29 am
your thoughts can be a wonderful thing
April 6th, 2008 at 1:30 am
words and music are what you make it
April 6th, 2008 at 1:33 am
How do you think…? “Your place … Songwriting, Music & inspiration” However; Thanks.
MD.
April 6th, 2008 at 1:34 am
1. challenge the mind with lyrics and music
2. music and words go hand in hand
3. let your soul write the words and music
4. music and words flow into songs
April 6th, 2008 at 1:35 am
Shamirs song production and more—–
April 6th, 2008 at 1:46 am
Shamirs Song Production and more—-Yfou have tried the rest now experience the best
April 6th, 2008 at 1:47 am
How about “Take the Next Step with a Song”?
April 6th, 2008 at 1:55 am
Great design! A thought for your blog name could be “Living The Songwriter Life”
April 6th, 2008 at 2:01 am
Hey Shamir,
I have been on the disabled list for about 10 months now and am just getting at the e-mails you sent. From what I have read your stuff is great. As soon as my brain gets back into gear I will reply back to you. Maybe you can help me with my project book of Living Life Complete. I will share more in the future and where you fit in.
Hopefully Talk Soon,
Looie
April 6th, 2008 at 2:03 am
hi heres maybe a good blog name ….A Song, A Note ,A Tune makes Music! star
April 6th, 2008 at 2:05 am
Hi there,
A few titles could be.
1. Time to create.
2. Inspirational tips for all musicians.
Cheers
April 6th, 2008 at 2:05 am
I just wanted to say that the pics you selected are absolutely perfect for the site.
April 6th, 2008 at 2:09 am
‘inspiration for song writing.’
what every musician needs!!
Marie x
April 6th, 2008 at 2:13 am
” THE ART OF MUSICIANSHIP AND ITS EVERYDAY INSPIRATIONS”
I HOPE YOU PICK MINES BECAUSE IT REPRSENTS ALL ASPECTS OF MUSIC AND ITS EVERYDAY INSPIRATIONS. AND IT TOOK ME A WHILE TO COME UP WITH THAT TITLE LOL!!!!!!!!!
April 6th, 2008 at 2:20 am
Hey I’m Back,
A few corn ball names popped in my head as I thought about all the Tips you sent me. I feel it’s my turn to give something back even if they suck, they may be a start to a great name.
WEBSITE NAMES
Music Craft
SongSmithSecrets
Inspiration Creation
TuneUp Time
Building A Tune
Take Care,
Looie
April 6th, 2008 at 2:31 am
How about naming this baby ” My Big Wheels they ain’t been turnin’, Proud writers keep on Learnin’” to the tune of “Proud Mary”? “Rollin, Rollin, Rollin down the River”!!!!! LATER AND SPACE SAFELY!
April 6th, 2008 at 2:32 am
I would have to agree with Mallory, on everything she said, your amazing for doing the tips, and her name was good too, it was “More than just song writing” or maybe
( Songwriting: where thoughts and ideas become musical magic. ) like jimmy said or maybe something less literal, more clever, infinate musical magic or A new mind of music
April 6th, 2008 at 2:34 am
Dear Shamir:
Thank You for giving me the opportunity for my opinion on your blog. Hope you like it.
My idea for your blog is, Inspire your music endeavors.
Sincerely,
Terry
April 6th, 2008 at 2:36 am
well, i dont really now but i guess you can put something that you like!!!!!
April 6th, 2008 at 2:37 am
“The Song Shamir”
April 6th, 2008 at 2:37 am
Dear Shamir:
Thank You for giving me the opportunity for my opinion on your blog. Hope you like it.
My idea for your blog is, Inspire your music endeavors.
Sincerely,
Terry
April 6th, 2008 at 2:38 am
Write the song, make the music, and feel the inspiration…or in the reverse order.
-Heather
April 6th, 2008 at 2:41 am
Thanks for all your songwriting expertice Shamir. While all of the titles above are good, I seem to lean toward the person that suggested using your name. It is after all just a title for your blog page so I don’t think it needs to be too fancy or indepth. Maybe “the Sham Jam” or Sham-o-gram or something simple but catchy. You can always use the original as a subtitle or something.
April 6th, 2008 at 2:47 am
hey
thanks so much for all the information, its awesome!
maybe u could call the blog ummm …. ‘releasing the beat within you’
or unleashing the beat within you, ‘how to open your personal music box’
i duno,lol im all out of ideas for now!
xxxx
April 6th, 2008 at 2:52 am
hey well actually i really dont know but may be something like increttible songwritting//////
April 6th, 2008 at 3:04 am
musicpoliton?
writesongs?
blastermania?
scribbledribble?
penyursong?
balladier?
shakesong?
shashashamiiirrrrrr?
shamirwritesong?
shasong?
sharesong?
writesongsha?
songmier?
lifebylyrics?
feelingsang?
cosmopolitanmusic?
Songwriting?
Songwritingers?
musickers?
froglog?
bloggasong?
whitesongs?
Some random ideas. hope it helps.
Kylie
April 6th, 2008 at 3:06 am
i think (Not just heart; Soul)
April 6th, 2008 at 3:07 am
How about Shamir Musicology?
April 6th, 2008 at 3:08 am
Shamir,
I think it’s awesome you take the time to help all these people and their song writing questions. I had some struggle thinking of a blog name, but i eventually came up with some…
1) song writing: perspiration of the soul
This is good because it says that everyone can do it and that it comes easliy. It also will make people lauph.
2) Don’t Be Silenced
This one is significant because to me, the reason for writing is so you’ll be remembered and looked highly on. This name brings these thoughts to life.
April 6th, 2008 at 3:10 am
ummm…..well, since you a songwriter n’ your blog is about songwriting n’ the main thing a person has to have to right a well written song is some kind of inspiration n’ songs are built upon poems, so i think you should call it “Poets inspiration” n’ ovcourse you should put ur name “Shamir” to detail the blog.
p.s i’ve been writing ever since i was 11 yrs old n’ now i’m 15 n’ my friends think i should publish my poetryn i dont know where i can possibly do that. i’ve also been creating a poetry book with alot of my best work n’ i was planning on publishing that when i’m finished, but i don’t know what to do before publishing, so im asking for advice.
April 6th, 2008 at 3:12 am
where here with songwriting tips from shamir
tried to include you’r name
April 6th, 2008 at 3:12 am
call it “Music’s Key”
April 6th, 2008 at 3:19 am
Or how about “SHAring-MIRacle: Song-ology” ? I still want to have your name there anyway.
April 6th, 2008 at 3:23 am
Awesome. It could be:
DoubleForte
Enchanted Voice
Lost-Melody(or melodies)
melody-of-the-heart
echo-of-the-heart
whispered-voice
April 6th, 2008 at 3:32 am
I think “Songwriting Production” covers a large area.
April 6th, 2008 at 3:51 am
Wordsmiths and Tunesmiths
The Art of Music
Songwriters Spotlight
Music and Lyrics
April 6th, 2008 at 3:52 am
DREAMS AND VISION
http://www.catgotyertongue.blogspot.com
April 6th, 2008 at 4:01 am
Inspiraiton (soul), Words (Heart), Music (Mind).
No particular order needed, I think music comes from all three.
Not much coming to mind tonite, Something that I would like to see included.
P.S. Dont forget your name, after all you started it. Keep up the good work!
April 6th, 2008 at 4:09 am
Music and lyrics–the essence of writing songs
April 6th, 2008 at 4:19 am
I’m comming up with:-
Song Writers Blog (”to cure your song writers block”)
April 6th, 2008 at 4:20 am
“Song Directions”, “Making Melodies”, and an acronym “SWAN” (song writers answers now)
April 6th, 2008 at 4:27 am
Ok the only thing more boring than the old blog is the replies to your latest topic. I don’t know if I’ll do any better but I can’t do any worse.
If you want to improve your message then you need a hook. There are ways to develop a hook and one of them is to look qualitatively at the topic. If I read your initial comments right you are looking for ideas about how to develop a hook. Something that says a lot with very little.
If you want to connect with your audience you need something that they can identify with. You need something that says a lot with a little, that does not trigger inaccurate preconceived notions, something that stimulates curiosity, and hopefully penetrates the psycho/emotional barriers they have erected to keep out the mundane, thus enabling people to interact on a more creative level.
First and foremost songwriting is a craft. One of my closest friends who can walk into any office in Nashville without an appointment and speak to whomever he chooses — speaks of the “craft” as if it were a supernatural gift and a divine calling.
Thoughts like “songcraft” come to mind. SoundCraft did ok on a global scale with its made up word “soundcraft”. [It doesn't hurt to make up words if they are self explanatory -- especially for marketing]. Another thought that comes to mind is another made up word like “songsmanship” though it has less punch that songcraft.
Just did a search on Songcraft and it looks like someone already has songcraft.com — so I guess that’s not as crafty as I’d hoped. Though you don’t have to have that URL to use the term.
“Musical Storytelling” has an interesting topical idea behind it. “The Story of Song” has a sort of esoteric sound to it along with a double entendre.
“Songs are Everything” has a thought it that causes people to think about that idea — you could follow it with a caption like “everything about songwriting”. Obviously you don’t have to actually cover absolutely everything in order to be true to the ideal of a whole approach to song writing.
“Beyond the Song” has potential at least as an idea to wring a hook from.
“Songs that work” contains an implication that points to whatever elements you want to bring to the table. “Songs that Work” appeals to the ideal inside a songwriter, it has a double entendre, with a depth of meaning between the two meanings. Frankly I’m tempted not to post this idea for two reasons: 1. The URL is available and you may not read this before someone rips it off. 2. From a marketing point of view whether you use it or not — it is a winner of a URL.
Ok here is what I did. I did not want to risk losing that URL whether you wanted it or not so I registered it. However you (and only you) can have it for the 10.00 it cost me to register it or a break on one of your products… provided you use it for your blog and don’t just resell it.
Even it you change the title to “crafting songs that work” or some other adaptation … as long as you are using the “songs that work” phrase then the URL is perfect.
Sorry if I seem presumptuous because you may not even like the idea … but I like it and will use it if you don’t so there’s no loss here. The only reason I left the entire post up is so that others could see the mini brainstorming session in progress. What I wrote here is just one of my thought processes I go through when crafting a hook. Hopefully someone will benefit from that. If not no harm no foul.
Wow here is another one …. just for fun… “hooked on Songwriting”. Yes I grabbed that url just now as well. The creative process is great.
Hopefully you’ll get some inspiration from this if you don’t like the ideas. I know I sure like the two URL’s I got out of this. If you don’t want them I can put them to good use.
Douglas.
April 6th, 2008 at 4:28 am
“Contemporary Troubadour”
April 6th, 2008 at 4:31 am
Here’s another suggestion, taking a different approach:
Songwriting: Nuts & Bolts
Thanks for all the great information, Shamir.
April 6th, 2008 at 4:38 am
hey!
i really love the songwriting tips you have been emailing me!!!
thankyou
how about call your blog ‘ j’adore la musique! ‘
-i love music, in french!!
April 6th, 2008 at 4:39 am
Shamir on Songwriting
short and sweet, to the point!
April 6th, 2008 at 4:47 am
Wordsandlyrics.com sounds good to me!
April 6th, 2008 at 4:52 am
“Mind Hearted Music” is, to me, something catchy. I guess it states what song writing and music making is all about… Putting your mind to work, listening to your feelings and as a result, achieving music.
All the best!
April 6th, 2008 at 5:04 am
songcrafting………..Use your Muse………….
April 6th, 2008 at 5:20 am
Shamir, first I would like to cmment about your new site’s template. Are you using wordpress 2.3.3? If you are, then I suggest you look for other template that looks more ‘music’. You can do this by entering keyword ‘wp themes’ in google search.
About the name, I suggest you use name that similiar with your own domain name. For example : online songwriting tips. It may sounds simple, but it helps new friends to understand what your site about.
We like your old blog because the content that helpful, Shamir. I hope other people will do the same to your new site.
Don’ get stuck in making name, my friend.
“Just write it down, don’t even think about it…”
LoL
Good luck, man!
April 6th, 2008 at 5:22 am
lend Me a pen and let the thoughts of MELODIES flow thru your ears and hands
April 6th, 2008 at 5:22 am
VOCAL_CORDS.FRET_STRING
That’s it, ain’t it?
April 6th, 2008 at 5:36 am
Shamir, keep it simple man.
COURAGE
Good luck dude.
Denny
boxingsecretsrevealed.com
April 6th, 2008 at 5:36 am
Songwriting, vocal coaching, production!!
Sounds to me like the blog should be called “Music And More”
April 6th, 2008 at 5:44 am
1.song along 2. heart to heart 3. soul music 4. emulate 5.fulfillment
6.desires 7.intentions 8.transformation 9. momento 10.create
April 6th, 2008 at 5:50 am
Shamir, give me a couple of days on this. I will get back to you.
April 6th, 2008 at 5:54 am
in leu of our passion of songwriting, and to sound updated
without going to far to the left, I was thinking, somthing like
SONGWRITERS DELITE. in my opinion it s simple yet direct.
thanks, L.C.Jones
April 6th, 2008 at 6:02 am
THE SHAMY!
April 6th, 2008 at 6:22 am
I feel that writing music is something that lets us express how we feel about things. A good song brings up emotions in our listeners, often the same feelings we had as we wrote the song if they have had similar experiences. This is a Creative process and is also an Art. To use the term “Inspiration or Inspirational” evokes feeling of gospel music to me. I think something like “Creative Musical Artistry” would effectively capture the spirit of what you are doing here. I hope this helps.
April 6th, 2008 at 6:29 am
Lets make music
April 6th, 2008 at 6:37 am
Go with something creative yet direct to the point (of the pencil ;)? Great new layout by the way) like maybe:
Songwriting Blog: Entries of a Man at his Craft
or
SongBlog Jotter: Honing His Craft
But only cooler sounding or looking of course :p. I’ll leave it up to you but I think you should work off of that idea.
-Stephen
April 6th, 2008 at 6:40 am
shamir
Sing, Have A Music Inspiration, wRiter!
haha just smth i made up =D
seems too long though.
Maybe…
Inspire Inspirations or something cool like that =D
April 6th, 2008 at 6:40 am
Hey, Just a thought
“Inspiration: Sound and Words Alike”
or
“Music: The only thing that makes sense”
April 6th, 2008 at 6:44 am
“The Complete Art of Songwriting”
Keep d work goin shamir. i just don’t like d fact dat u’ve stopped posting lessons to mail…dat was disappointing and i dnt usually read blogs. Just mail.
April 6th, 2008 at 7:11 am
How about:
“THE SOUND WALL”
“SOUNDING WALL”
“THE SOUND WALL OF INSPIRATION”
..you get the idea….you have funwalls on facebook, so i thought it was a cute pun
being call something along the lines of a sounding wall…..
April 6th, 2008 at 7:21 am
INSPIRATON THE KEY NOTE, SHAMIR I’VE GOT A FAVOR TO ASK OF YOU COULD YOU SEND ME YOUR LAST TWO BLOGS, I’VE ACCIDENTALLY DELETED THEM.
FROM
WAYNE SMITH
April 6th, 2008 at 7:32 am
words on music
April 6th, 2008 at 8:04 am
Sup I think you should call it Inspirational Songwriting and Musicianship!
Hope you like the idea…i like the layout by the way
April 6th, 2008 at 9:00 am
I second what Ernie Nearman suggested earlier, it is short, sweet and succinct:-
Songspiration!
April 6th, 2008 at 9:05 am
Maybe:
How-to: Making Music
April 6th, 2008 at 9:06 am
Hii the site is great and i think you cud call it…………”the sound of music” or something like that lol sorry got no ideas :):)
April 6th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Hi my dear, thanks for your time, the new layout it’s ok, the left side where the microphone is it’s seems a little empty respect the other side, seems less professional (in my opinion of course)
Thinking at the name I leave songwritingtipsonline, no doubt!
Ciao
April 6th, 2008 at 9:34 am
Shamir- How do like- ” The Tree of Music”-Roots, Branches and Fruit…
April 6th, 2008 at 9:53 am
Write more than words, write music.
hope you like it…i think it’s OK.
April 6th, 2008 at 9:57 am
Wow. What a response.
Wayne, this blog has all the posts from the previous one. You’re just currently reading ‘one page’.
Here’s the main blog front page: http://songwritingtipsonline.com/blog/
OK, there are many cool names here. Douglas, you’re spot on with your analogy with what the name should entail. A note to everyone though, PLEASE do NOT register ANY domain names for me. It’s not what I’m after
I do appreciate your time though Douglas.
I like the title to be short, concise, to the point, catchy, all that it encompasses and nice to ‘hear’.
Here’s a few that really grabbed me:
- Musicology… (this came from Leo and Michael Anderson)
- Songwriting & Beyond…(this came from Waleed Muhammad)
- Songspiration (initially came from Ernie Nearman- very cool title!)
- More Than A Songwriter… (this came from Mallory, Gemma and more)
- MusiCraft - ( I made this up
)
- Music & The Madness (Another one I just came up - right this minute)
What do you guys think of any of the above? I like the last one! It’s kinda’ cool and rings true.
Shamir
April 6th, 2008 at 10:11 am
in construction…my website.
the name for your blog.should be.- be happy and play and sing MUSIC!!Its heaven in the earth.
-Eleve your level in life practice MUSIC!
How to practice MUsic.-the best way.
Thanks a lot,and good luck!!!
April 6th, 2008 at 10:13 am
Hi Shamir,
I went through some suggestions above, and some really stand out.
Since you was so nice to ask here is my contribution;
“Songwriting Remedy” or,
“Songwriters Remedy”
Ciao
April 6th, 2008 at 10:15 am
How about the The Claire blog JOKE, maybe the Shar Blog easy and cool .
April 6th, 2008 at 10:44 am
Hey no sweat about the URL’s. I just couldn’t help but snap them up if I was going to send the post.
I actually don’t think you should change your URL anyways but it never hurts to have some great URL’s that redirect to your blog or a spot on your site. Even if it’s just a free ebook offer that has reference links to your main site in it.
As for a blog title I like songspiration the best — if I’m going to choose from the ones you noted above.
However I don’t think you’re there yet if you don’t like “songs that work”.
There is huge scope if you don’t use the word song in the title. If the goal of your blog is to reach people and connect with them you’ve got to get a bit more personal. I mean isn’t that the whole idea of maximizing a social networking tool like a blog?
You use the term madness and you only appeal to a narrow audience because of the “madness” concept. Songspiration has some potential but it lacks any personal connection except with a somewhat narrow field.
Musicology is a better name for an ebook or a course than a blog because the “ology” implies a learning system or at least a body of knowledge.
“Songwriting and beyond” is ok but lacks punch. There is not much of a hook there if any.
“Passion for Songwriting” evokes a more personal concept in that it implies involvement in the process and not just a label to identify a lifeless whatever.
“Awesome Songwriting”
“Awesome Musical Expression”
Get out a thesaurus and put some words together and keep playing until you find something that you can’t help but use.
Whatever you do don’t stop until you are thrilled with it. Don’t settle for something that doesn’t inspire you.
And don’t make the amateurish mistake of using words like “inspiration”, “creative”, and so on. If you want to evoke that in people then show creativity in your title in such a way that it stimulates those thinks in them.
Above all get a bit more personal. That is what makes a song great is it’s capacity to get inside of us and be part of us. Probably you like the last title the best because it is a bit more personal than the others — though perhaps a bit narrow as far as the audience who’d identify in a more personal way with that.
Douglas.
April 6th, 2008 at 10:44 am
what do you think of the name - Musicology or Musicology and More (M&M )
April 6th, 2008 at 10:59 am
How to write the songs that make the whole world sing.
April 6th, 2008 at 11:04 am
A Song a Day
Max Lyrical
Shamir’s Daily Tune Up
April 6th, 2008 at 11:08 am
hiya shamir lovin the new site
it’s stylish
new
and funky
to be honest i really can’t think of a name
but what about
songwriting in style
April 6th, 2008 at 11:17 am
Hi Shamir, I read most of your stuff with great interest and find a lot very heplful, keep up the good work, with regard to your blog I would suggest ‘Tips from the Songsmith’
Regards, Kenny.
April 6th, 2008 at 11:18 am
What about “The Alchemy of Songwriting”
April 6th, 2008 at 11:28 am
hey sha.the look is great and i had a couple of ideas on what you could call the the blog.i think music is universal and as you as there are many facets to it..so i think.omething like The Art of Expression or Expression of Art. simply because music is art.
April 6th, 2008 at 11:29 am
I think you deserve to have your name right there… :S but I’m having no ideas… I mean, I had some ideas… but they are similar to the ones posted there
April 6th, 2008 at 11:34 am
hEY Shamir,
Keep up your good work.
u sound when u sing to a mic,
Music sounds and u mix down sounds.
i don’t know what about inspirational sound.
April 6th, 2008 at 11:35 am
tuning up with tips
April 6th, 2008 at 11:54 am
Hi Shamir and thnx for all your advice and help…..
you have so many amaazing suggestions, i think it’s gonna be more difficult in a sence….lol. And to add…. here are some ideas from me
good luck man
ciao ciao
Marcm
The Art Of Music
From The Ear To The Soul
Gathering Of The Dots
All Things Music
Music and More
April 6th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
How about “Chicken Soup for Songwords”
Chicken soup fixes everything, So does your helping hand.
Cheers … Tony.
April 6th, 2008 at 12:17 pm
Lots of greqat ideas. The name needs to be succinct, not too untouchable for th meek, and inviting.
The name you have carefully constructed is very good.
Phil Trevilo is on to soem good ideas:
1) Words & Music
2) Journey of Composition
3) Songwriter’s Odyssey
4) Art and Skill of Songwriting
5) Songwriting: The Process
6) From the Napkin to the Record Store
April 6th, 2008 at 12:43 pm
The pictures look very nice. My suggestions are:
“Songwriting Plus”
“Shamir’s Songwriting Plus”
“Inspired Songwriting Plus”
“Inspired Songwriting”
“Songwriting Now and Forever”
“Encompassing the Song”
“Songwriting Treasures”
“Songwriting Unlimited”
Thanks for asking us to help. Great idea!
April 6th, 2008 at 12:47 pm
Hi Shamir, like all your tips and help. The new blog site looks great. Maybe you want to name it “Musician’s Heaven”, “Music Solutions” or “Open for Music”. U like that ? Cheers, Werner
April 6th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
I just thought of another one:
“Song Success”
“Songwriting Success”
April 6th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Ahahah lol I reckon it should be Capital Gain
April 6th, 2008 at 1:08 pm
Hi Shamir.
Man, Im kinda stumped on a name idea.
Two spring to mind; ‘Songwriting 101′ and ‘Witty blog name’
Keep up the good work!
Laurie ‘hold the mustard’ Howarth
April 6th, 2008 at 1:26 pm
maybe u could call it…INSPIRATON from the heart….cos it is all from de heart at de end of the day…or maybe u could go lik INSPIRATON from the music
April 6th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
make it something that stands out from the crowd. Be unique, and expirement with different things.
hope this helped
xoxo
April 6th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
“Tips For Songwriters” or “The Songwriter’s Tips”
April 6th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
sweet layout!
maybe you could call it the musicman: the ultimate music help site.
April 6th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Hello Shamir from Toronto Canada;
First of all, let me thank you for all the help you’ve shared these past few days. My creative juices have definitely been awakened!
Hey, that’s not bad…”Creative Juices”. However, my first thought was:
Shamir’s (Musical) “Tips ‘N Tricks”. Or how about, Shamir’s “Golden Voices”? …maybe… “Thy Golden Voice”….(by Shamir, naturally.)
Yeah, I kinda like the sound of “Shamir’s Golden Voices”, the best.
I mean, it’s a blog site, right? Take care bro.
John
April 6th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
“Songs, Heart And Musically Inspired Rhymes”
It’s where I’m at and where you want to be
I traveled down some heavy roads:
spent sleepless nights up all alone,
to find places for my memories to be:
I write them down and sing aloud
my spouse covers her head up with a shroud
but, Shamir is always there for me.
Songs, Heart And Musically Inspired Rhymes
His name is with me all the while
his inspiration keeps me company
So think about it for a while
then place this name upon your blog
It is what the name should surely be.
Songs, Heart And Musically Inspired Rhymes
April 6th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Musical Melodies
Music Notations
The World of Music
Music Workshop
Music Is My First Love
Music Mania
Music Maestro
Music Is My Dream
April 6th, 2008 at 3:26 pm
Just a thought - How about
“Musical Songs made write with Shamir”
April 6th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Your Mind’s Ear
April 6th, 2008 at 4:14 pm
Maybe you could call it “Inspired Melodies”. I think your blog looks great. Very clean and clear.