How Rusty Gill writes his songs

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How Rusty Gill writes his songs

by Rusty Gill
(Sioux City, Iowa)

Been Awhile

This is a really great opportunity to share this info with younger songwriters(Once I was you). I can only say that I can not predict when a song is going to complete itself in my head. Usually I have some phrase that I've heard dancing in my brain and one day it all just seems to click. I never throw anything away as it might crop up years later. Never rely on what friends might think of your songs because they are tainted by the media. It's OK to listen to songs of today as long as you don't steal someone's tune. Remember one thing: If you believe in what you write; others will be believe it to. Good luck. Zeno54

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How Rusty Gill writes his songs

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Sep 10, 2007
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Great songwriting tips.
by: Roger George

Rusty,

I agree with what you said about not relying totally on what your friends think. Sometimes you've got to just believe in yourself and write.

Sep 16, 2007
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Hey!
by: Jen C.

Thanks for the tips. :) I'm a young sognwriter so I'll remember those. Cool picture, by the way. :)

Dec 04, 2007
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i agree
by: auston arellano

i agree about the phrase stuck in your head that happen to me all the time usually that phrase become the hook

Feb 26, 2008
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thank you
by: Anonymous

I believe in what i am writing and it comes straight from my heart and how i feel. I just don't know how to but music to my words. Do you have any suggestions for me?

Apr 21, 2009
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I agree :)
by: Anonymous

I can totally relate to the 'never chuck stuff out in may come in handy later'

I was strolling through a few of my notebooks which were stored in my attic and I found lyrics from several years ago and they related to a song i was writing and i was able to use them to complete the song and they opened new ideas for me.

Even though back then i thought the lyrics were pretty rubbish, but when used within the contents of the current song i was writing, They made sense :)

Apr 21, 2009
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Sorry I Haven't Commented Sooner
by: Anonymous

To everyone that has written to me I apologise for not responding. I have been battling some serious health problems and I hope to be more available now. You can email me at:Rustygill0903@msn.com for a more complete answer if you wish. Keep writing and don't get discouraged. After all we're all in the same boat!!

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