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.
April 6th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
uhmmm maybe it should be called singwriting tips eith shamir, or like tweaks, and tips for all songwriters?? LOL =)
April 6th, 2008 at 4:30 pm
Shamir, you are doing so well already. None of this stuff works without HEARING and FEELING. May I suggest you LISTEN to your own heart and HEAR the answer. I believe the answer is already inside you. Thank you for your hard work.
April 6th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
Dear Shamir , I thought of naming your Blog called Shamir’s Creative Songwriting Tehniques.
April 6th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Hi Sha,
U’ve really been a help to all of us and u’re still doing it. But I think u should follow ur heart, ’cause that’s what matters. I’m sorry I couldn’t find something to give u, but I know u know what to do..
April 6th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
Title the Blog “Essentials For Songwriters”
“How To For Songwriters”
“It all begins with a song”
Coke2
April 6th, 2008 at 5:32 pm
Learn to Create songs, Plus much more.
April 6th, 2008 at 5:33 pm
Song writing 101 and beyond
April 6th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
shamir showsmore4songs
April 6th, 2008 at 6:15 pm
i think u should call it ‘millie is the best ‘
April 6th, 2008 at 6:19 pm
Basic Music Principles.
April 6th, 2008 at 6:48 pm
i think
* lyrics tips
* songwriter
i don’t know. i think u will get.
April 6th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
im With William Scarbro:) Call it “Musical Songs made write with Shamir”
April 6th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
Great looking Blog. How about: “Shamir Shares his Musical Expertise”?
Good Luck
Tim
April 6th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
Musical inputs.
April 6th, 2008 at 7:04 pm
Thoughts to Music, How to make it happen.
April 6th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
your layout is cool i really like it..now for the name of this..i think inspiration sensation..i like it because one..it’s the name of another show i used to watch and two..u need inspiration to write and the sensation to sing what u right so it all goes together plus it has a great ring to it…don’t u think. so that is my idea.
April 6th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
I think to attract new readers it would be a good idea to keep the same name of ‘Songwriting, Music and Inspiration’, but perhaps tweak it a little, so for instance:
‘Thoughts on songwriting inspiration’
or ‘Thoughts to inspire your music and songwriting’
So that perhaps it sounds appealing.
Sorry that I couldn’t be of more help!
Good luck with the blog, I find it is always useful and enjoyable to read, I just need to start putting the ideas into practise!
x
April 6th, 2008 at 7:29 pm
Hello Shamir. Since Songwriting is your focus and since a simple title (like good song titles) are usually simple and memorable, how about:
THE SONGWRITE CAFE
Welcome to The Songwrite Cafe!
Again, thanks for the good songwriting information. Great Images at your new blog…they tell at least 1,000 words.
Wayne Silver
April 6th, 2008 at 7:31 pm
Shamirspiration. i know how lame…. ill come up with a much better one one day.
April 6th, 2008 at 7:32 pm
Your Souls Inspiration
April 6th, 2008 at 8:03 pm
I like the layout
as for the title, i think it should be something like:
“The Musical Mind”
but you name it what you want
April 6th, 2008 at 8:15 pm
lyrics utopia
April 6th, 2008 at 8:27 pm
Shamir,
Why don’t you call it : The words to a song, or, Hook, song and sing or, Find the words to my song. I am not sure if any of these are of use.
Cheers Lesley. Hope you come up with one. If I think of any others I will let you know.
April 6th, 2008 at 8:36 pm
How about:
*Click*
*Cough, cough* …
April 6th, 2008 at 10:28 pm
*MUSIC AND MINDS*
or
*MUSIC IS EVERYTHING*
lol, i don’t know.
April 6th, 2008 at 10:43 pm
One of names could be
NEW SONG because we make something NEW when we write songs!!
April 6th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
How About
Writer’s Blog
You know…writer’s block kinda play of word
April 6th, 2008 at 11:19 pm
or just Writer’s Block
April 6th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
So…obviously those last 2 are gonna be the name…AAaah gaaaa
So…do I win something for that litlle piece of genious.
April 6th, 2008 at 11:59 pm
How about “Songspiration?” A combination of song combined with inspiration to accurately describe how a song is written.
April 7th, 2008 at 12:18 am
call it…. bestsongwritingtipsonlince.com
April 7th, 2008 at 12:19 am
ph and another one could be music-is-life.com
April 7th, 2008 at 1:17 am
Hey, I’ll take stab at it how about Music”heart and soul”
April 7th, 2008 at 1:34 am
How about “Songwriting For n00b’s” ……no. I’ll think harder on it then.
April 7th, 2008 at 1:37 am
Here’s some titles I came up with: “Inspirational Music;” “Musical Things You Need to Know;” ” Musical Ideas to Learn About;” “The Art of Making Music”
April 7th, 2008 at 3:15 am
yes MUSIC IS EVERYTHING
i don’t know but i love music with my hole hart
music mean everything for me
*love music*
in music you will always be loved
hahah i think so
April 7th, 2008 at 3:44 am
i think .
“EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MUSIC” OR “MELODY” OR “MUSIC BIBLE” OR “MUSIC AND LYRICS” LOL .
April 7th, 2008 at 4:07 am
I like you original idea, Songwriting, Music & Inspiration. That way if someone does a google search and you have this as the name it should guide them to you site.
Maybe an alternative might be Help for Songwriters. It needs to say what it is. Keep it simple.
If you try to be too clever with the title you may miss people looking for your kind of site.
April 7th, 2008 at 4:20 am
how about the “Magic of Music” or “Music from the Inside” just a thought
April 7th, 2008 at 4:23 am
temperal probes
April 7th, 2008 at 4:55 am
Yes I like your new blog. Any blog with a P.A system of that size, and that microphone, I would say you are looking very good. As for the name, I think you have the right words for the most part. But, before I give you my title input, here is a bit of advice. What ever title you chose,make sure it has “songwriting” in it. That is a key word for new songwriters who uses search engines like Google, Ask, etc; it will take them right to your blog/website. That’s how I found you! Now for my title input: Shamir’s Songwriting,Music & Inspirational tips. Or, as Junior Hedrington says,he love the word inspiration, you could put it in front ie;Inspiration,of Songwriting & Musical tips.
April 7th, 2008 at 5:00 am
Shamir’s Inspiration of Songwriting & Musical tips.
April 7th, 2008 at 5:03 am
Ooo I like The Songwriting Cafe, which someone else posted. And some other ones there.
“Eat My Words- learn the art of movement in songwriting”
“Conspire/ Inspire: songwriting”
Meh…
you want to show that you get how awesome an artform songwriting can be- how liberating and satisfying and beautiful completely.
April 7th, 2008 at 5:40 am
Music ~ Make It Happen
April 7th, 2008 at 5:55 am
“Simple Is Not Simply Done”.
I use that as my mantra. Years ago I thought “how hard could it be to write a song”. I think a title for your blog should reflect that simple idea. As you and everyone else here posting knows and understands, writing a three minute song with perhaps two and a half minutes of story time for lyrics is one of the toughest jobs there is. It is not for the feint of heart. And it is not “simply done”.
LC
April 7th, 2008 at 6:47 am
enCompass Music…
April 7th, 2008 at 7:44 am
Thanks Shamir for all your valuable tips they are a great help to someone starting out like me especially as they are free.
Maybe you could call it ‘All the help you need in order to succeed’ cheesy or what!
April 7th, 2008 at 8:44 am
First of all, I really appreciate your approach for suggestions, because we never know it all. Even when one thinks he has the best, there is nothing bad asking for ideas, after all one may get the best from others. What simply comes to mind now is: “Songwriting and You”. I am sure songwriting goes with music and vice-versa.
Shall there be any other suggestion, I would not hesitate to let you know.
Have a good day.
E. C. Boko
April 7th, 2008 at 9:23 am
i will suggest you call it”music solutions” or “cook a song and make it music”
April 7th, 2008 at 9:25 am
THE WORLD OF MUSIC
April 7th, 2008 at 9:52 am
Shamir,
Let me thank you for your tips and the opportunity for me to make my suggestion.
What about ‘THE SONG FACTORY’
‘SHAMIRS SONG FACTORY’
‘THE ENTIRE WORLD OF SONG’
‘EMBRACING MUSIC AND VERSE’
Thanks again Shamir
April 7th, 2008 at 10:37 am
Enchanted SongCraft
The Songwriting Connection
Sensational Songwriting
April 7th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Songwriting for Free - Blogspot Community by Shamir. Guides, tips and the kind that keeps you going.
Why this? Well, we want to get the advantage of the search engines and search function. If I were a typical newbie to songwriting (which we all were once), I will type in ’songwriting’ and ‘free’ side-by-side. The subtitle is like another backup for other people to find this site. ‘Community’, ‘guides’,'tips’ are three common words to find a particular website dedicated to a subject.
That’s all i can offer. Hope it rang some bells in your head. Oh and look how many fans you have. It’s like we’re repaying your kindness and help.
April 7th, 2008 at 12:32 pm
U’ve got d talent in Songwrit’g, Music, Vocal coach’g & Music prod’n,
The current blog’s okey but i came up with
“Perfection of Music”
April 7th, 2008 at 12:38 pm
I READ YOUR BLOG AND MANY PEOPLE HAVE GIVEN YOU DIFFERENT TITLES SOME GOOD SOME NOT SO GOOD, I THINK YOU SHOULD CALL IT ‘MUSIC CREATORS COMPANION’. HOPE THIS HELPS. THANKS FOR ALL YOUR HELP IN MY MUSICAL JOURNEY.
Jim
April 7th, 2008 at 1:28 pm
“anatomy and physiology of song writing”
April 7th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
I think u should call it
“anatomy and physiology of song writing”
April 7th, 2008 at 1:57 pm
So many people have a song in their heart but don’t know how to get it on paper. You help them find a way to do that. So I like a play on the words with “heart song” “creation” or “Inspiration”.
EX: “Create Music from the Heart”, “Heart Song Creation”, “Creative Inspiration turned to Music”
…Just a thought:)
April 7th, 2008 at 2:06 pm
Hi Shamir
Thank you for your e mails they are very beneficial. There has been many good Ideas posted and my one would be “Songwriting Complete”or “Complete songwriting” what ever you choose keep it short and simple just like song writing.
Take Care and Thanks again
Fergal Flaherty
April 7th, 2008 at 2:13 pm
Shamir, I really really think it should be a short name, at most two words, or two syllables, maybe the musician’s digest or something actually i think I’ll list all of my ideas,
1 The artist’s site
2 Song Works
3 Songwriting Hotline Online
4 Amp Aide
5 songwriting 101
6 Inspiration 4 Music
theres more, but I think thats sorta the okay ones
April 7th, 2008 at 3:31 pm
I think that Songwriting , Musicianship and Inspiration is a fine title. I do, however think that your editor should be more careful with the improper punctuation. I see repeated misused apostrophes. For example:
“songwriting includes all these other [area's]” and:
“Post all your [idea's]”
Neither of these words require an apostrophe. Simply being plural does not require this apostrophe. It should read [all these other areas] and [Post all your ideas]. I have seen this alot and it makes for difficult reading. The apostrophe is used when you are showing ownership, such as:
I am going over to Shamir’s blog to get some Ideas.
Look at this songwriter’s work!
Keep up the good work!
April 7th, 2008 at 3:39 pm
I believe it should be “Songs to Write”. Great layout by the way sir.
April 7th, 2008 at 4:31 pm
Hey Shamir, I have this poster at home on my door and I really loved the saying: its by Victor Hugo
Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.
Just a deep thought, but here are some other idea’s… “Music, its food for the soul” “Inspiration for todays musician” “Imagination; the key to the musician’s heart” here you go shamir HUGE thanks again to you for helping me! Look forward to hearing from you.
April 7th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
I THINK IT SHOULD BE CALLED ( THE ART OF COMPOSING BY SHAMIR)
April 7th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Hey, first i just want to say thank you for all the tips you have been sending me :). I do like your blog… sorry i have no idea what to call it though.
Vicky x
April 7th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Hi Shamir,
How about:
“Open Mic: The Songwriter’s forum for Inspirational Tips & Technique in the Art of Songcraft”
You like?
April 7th, 2008 at 5:24 pm
Shamir, I read your blog comments and always find something in them that talks to me. I can see your wish to update the name of your blog, but isn’t the sheer number of replies to your wish for an new name the true answer: We find you because you’re there, by the old name? Leave it as is, also with the new layout ( which is OK, but doesn’t add anything to the content, I actually liked the purity of the old view very much).
Or. as old Will put it:
What’s in a name? That which we call a blog
by any other name would help us meet…
April 7th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
i like the new layout alot more than what it was and maybe call it sonethink like “the guide to song and music writing history”
“sorry im not very good with these things”
April 7th, 2008 at 6:03 pm
Here is my feed back thanks for asking:
“Song Pathfinder”
You know, for the journey of inspired music makers.
There are many paths, ie:Songwriting, Music & Inspiration, vocals, sound, instrument voicings, etc….
You are a very capable guide on this journey. Thank you.
Holly
April 7th, 2008 at 6:13 pm
Hi Shamir!
Nice layout. Hope I’ll help! What about:
“A passion named Songwriting”
“Much ado about Songwriting”
“Mastering the art of Songwriting”
“Inspiringly yours: the art of Songwriting”
“Get inspired with Shamir’s Songwriting blog”
“Get the the best of your songwriting skills”
Regards.
Mattie
April 7th, 2008 at 6:43 pm
i think you should just call it a music blog plain ‘n’ simple
April 7th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
Shamir:
I love the tips you send every day and am applying them to my songwriting. How about:
“Help For The Musical Artist”
April 7th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
Hi Shamir,
I can understand your misgivings about the word muse. I have similar ones with the word blog. It sounds like a chant to the porcealain idol after a misty dawn celabration.
The name i thought of is: NewtuneU
I’m thoroughly enjoying your songwriting tips.
Thanks you,
Stan
April 7th, 2008 at 7:51 pm
UMM how about my inspiration blog….:P
April 7th, 2008 at 8:46 pm
How about Shamir’s Keynotes
April 7th, 2008 at 11:23 pm
I think you should call it Songlines. Nice and simple.
April 7th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
Where music is our lives.
April 8th, 2008 at 12:07 am
i think you should leave it as is because you are “ giving us Inspiration on Music” telling use things we dont know or didnt know at the being. So i think it should remain the SAME!!!!
April 8th, 2008 at 12:49 am
Call it “Songwriting, Singing, Sounds (all yours!)”
April 8th, 2008 at 1:16 am
Songwriting: The Edge
The Edge…..
April 8th, 2008 at 2:02 am
call it “Fa Four”
April 8th, 2008 at 4:39 am
You ready for this, “BEYOND INSPIRATION”.
April 8th, 2008 at 7:14 am
get “r done. finish your song
April 8th, 2008 at 7:15 am
hey, how about ‘ Connecting music and us’
thanks for asking.
Btw, ur tips are amazing! just love it! keep them coming okay!!
SINGAPORE
April 8th, 2008 at 11:56 am
i like the re vamp,,,! does the name have to say inspiration music and songwriting in the title…why not something along the lines of ‘ for the love of music: songwriting, recording and vocal coaching’ or ‘music from the soul’ blah blah blah blah
lol
honestly i think itll be a lot more personal if it sounds like youre not selling it by saying exactly what you do.. if that makes sense?
April 8th, 2008 at 12:15 pm
SHAMIR´S SECRET or SECRET LYRICS
April 8th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
love it!!! try calling it “Doing it for yourself”
April 8th, 2008 at 12:51 pm
How about “Keys to Songwriting”?
April 8th, 2008 at 12:55 pm
How about:
1 - Tuned Minds
2 - Tune your mind
April 8th, 2008 at 5:48 pm
Shamir,
Can’t come up with a definitive answer, but to be sure, some thoughts and ideas come to mind:
Music is the language of the heart, the primal expression and an uttered cry from the depths of the creator’s inner most being.
Essential keys: Primer for the expression of the universal language
Your tips are keys, and music has keys, as well. Your passion for music, a key factor of your person, is in fact the primary way you ’show up’ in the experience of life.
What a task! To capture the essence of what your passion speaks to us in this cyber neighborhood? This child must be named by its parent. The rest of us can only hint, suggest, inspire, point—all the same things you’ve done for each and all of us already.
You are a unique individual and this blog of yours is truly a fiat of who you are, a product of the construction of all the linked moments of your life. Your love of music, your desire to forge a pathway, to encapsulate and put into words something so abstract, that it nearly defies definition, and can only be known by its descriptions, and the force suggested by its sheer empirical power.
So in all that is a rhetoric to express, signify, verbalize the logo, the icon of you, shamir, our musical mentor in the realm of songwriting.
Good Luck!
April 8th, 2008 at 8:55 pm
How about
The Road To Songwriting
it’s Simple but it catches your eye.
April 9th, 2008 at 12:43 am
How about you call this website “Songquest”
April 9th, 2008 at 2:51 am
I think an idea like : GETTING THE WHOLE MIX or
FOCUSING YOUR TALENT AND DELIVERING THE PRODUCT
April 9th, 2008 at 5:31 am
How about… Songwrite Your Destiny?
April 9th, 2008 at 6:39 am
“play for your life”
April 9th, 2008 at 8:20 am
Shamir
How about “Inspirational Songwriting’ or “Inspirational songwriting & music’
April 9th, 2008 at 9:19 am
Hy first i would like to thank you for all you’v done, all the inspiration i’v gotten form all your tips.Mins a lot.
Well how bout naming it “Unleashing the Hidden”
Ciao
April 9th, 2008 at 11:43 am
‘Sing out’
April 9th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
how about Sharing The Music. I mean That is what you are doing. You have helped so many in different ways. Sharing is caring. and you DO care about music. you need the word share in there, it does mean alot. although I’m not much of a writer or playing instrutments, I have and always will be passionate about music. it gives so much. reading the tips you send does give me hope of really being able to write the words that need to be written.
Thank You
Mo
April 9th, 2008 at 2:41 pm
Hi Shamir,
I thought you might like “Intuitive Songwriting” or “Intuitive Songwriter”.
I know all my songwriting springs forth from somewhere in my unconscious mind.
It is only afterwards that I use rational thinking to polish-up the lyrics, find the right chords and so on. I imagine it must be the same for most songwriters.
By the way, I like “Songwriting, Musicianship & Inspiration”. Like you, I’m just not certain if it works as a title. You could still use it as a very good subtitle though.
Good luck with your search, Claude
April 9th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
What about ” Music for Musicians! From Majors, Minors, to Captains!” “Not Just your average How to’s”
April 9th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
Trying to come up with something extraordinary when it comes to blog titles might be too difficult for me since I only write the music and not the lyrics in my songwriting team, but I would prefer something like ‘Shamir’s Thoughts”. It isn’t very interesting, but it gets to the point and since your site deals with songwriting and musicianship, we already know what the subject is and it might be redundant to use that as your title.
April 9th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Hey great layout but umm i think you should call it the music revelution
u changed my style on how 2 write music!! well keep on teaching
well good luch shamire!!=]
April 9th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Inspired Songs Inspired By Songs
April 9th, 2008 at 10:12 pm
‘Blog your way to stardom’
(I’m actually only 9 so its probably not that good)
April 10th, 2008 at 4:00 am
Call it the Staves of Heaven
April 10th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Hi Shamir,
Thank you so much for all your tips you sent to me, and the opportunity for me to make my suggestion.The new blog site looks great, Wow!
All of the titles above are good, but I seem to lean on a phrase carrying your name for easy identification of the designer. It is just a title for your blog page so I don’t think it needs to be too fancy. it should be something simple but catchy.
I suggest you use: “Welcome to Shamirs’ world of Music”
Thanks
By Francis Nujimem.
April 10th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
As a musician I think you should play for the song,not for your self.
How about “Saying for the Song” or “Saying for the Song(writing)”.
April 10th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
hey shamir,thanks,you are doing a great job.
maybe…..Instant inspiration-songwriting with a difference
April 10th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
first i must thank you for all the tips and info, wishing you grow stronger and much wiser! My suggestion is “The Heart of the MUSIC”
April 10th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Nice layout
April 10th, 2008 at 9:35 pm
hey shimair, long time no talk.just been busy with work, and music of course. love the pics, now all u need is a name for it.
“Life Trough Music”.
April 10th, 2008 at 9:53 pm
“Life Through Music”
April 11th, 2008 at 4:21 am
The question is would you like to keep it straight foward and simple, or more creative, and out there. Something straight forward can be “Mastering The Art of Songwriting” or “Songwriting tips” etc.
but if you wanted to be more creative and out there, which i personally prefer, you could use something like “Resonation of the soul” or “sounds of emotion” etc. or you can even combine them.
thanks for all the tips, look forward to hearing from you.
Cheers.
Adam Oliveira
April 11th, 2008 at 6:11 am
your original name explains all. It may be a little boring but it gets the point! I must also agree with Francis Nujimem.
Thank you for all the insporation you have given me. My band is doing very well here in South Africa and from the 17 May we are recording our original material with an international studio and engineer. Other bands are green with envy! You helped us a lot! Thank you.
Stephen Smith.
April 11th, 2008 at 7:00 am
Hi Shamir,
I’m not very good at this, but i also like ‘Musician’s Breath’. or maybe it could be ‘Creating Inspiration’?
I Hope you find a nice one, good luck
Mimi
April 11th, 2008 at 7:33 am
I think music , songwriting&insiparation sound good to me.we really appreciate your work and it is helpful.we hope you will carry on .
christopher.mukiza
South Africa
Cape Town
TEL.NO:0027219040212
April 11th, 2008 at 12:08 pm
You should call it, The REAL way to write good songs.
April 11th, 2008 at 12:56 pm
Shamir,I really love your blog,you have been a great help.
What about “Stepping stones to songwriting from the Soul”
Im sure anything you end up calling the blog will suit it perfectly.
Good luck and thanks for asking for our input.
April 11th, 2008 at 11:42 pm
Great Job!!!!
How about “Inspiration to Song and Music Writing”
April 12th, 2008 at 12:46 am
Suggested title/s:
1. Music Matters
2. Voice of Music
3. Shamir’s Sharepoint
4. Share it with Shamir
5. (the name of your favorite note/Key)
6. Shamir Says
7. Notes, Notions and Notations
8. In Tune
9. Shamir’s heart
10. Simply Shamir
April 12th, 2008 at 3:30 am
IT’S FINE THE WAY IT IS
April 12th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
Hi Shamir. I never really get on here because i have been so busy with work. BUt how about “The Art of Song”? I think that you are trying to convey all of the components of writing a good song. THis title i really like. I hope all is well. THis is the first time i actually wrote anything on here but im glad i did. give me a holler. It is very cool of you to ask my opinion. I appreciate it.
April 13th, 2008 at 1:41 pm
Hey,
Your website looks awesome!!!
Why don’t u name ur Blog as ” The Freedom Of Music?”
God Bless and Take Care and Good Luck
Ting Ting
April 13th, 2008 at 10:00 pm
How about something like ‘Shamir’s inspirational music and creative song-writing’
April 13th, 2008 at 11:05 pm
Hi Shamir,
I’m going to remind you with what you and Nadir preached in your song writing recordings. Come up with the subject of the song and the hook (not necessarily in that order) and name your song after the hook. The subject of this blog is about song writing, somtimes we digress into areas of music production, vocal coaching and others but it’s mainly about songwriting. So call it Songwriting. That’s it.
You and Nadir said that when a listener hears you song, if they only remeber one thing it should be the hook and if the song’s name is the same as the hook they will remember the name of the song. Think of some one web surfing and they stumble across your blog. They’ll know its about songwriting because its called songwriting and when their best mate who’s also a song writer says I’m having trouble writing songs, they’ll say “Hey I saw a blog about song writing. You should check it out”. Sounds simple right?
Call it song writing.
Hope this helps
April 14th, 2008 at 3:28 am
Name suggestion:
Woodshed
Drill Hall
Love Mick
BC, Canada
April 14th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
how about “Stripped To The Note”
April 14th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Maybe, Musicians 101- What an artist should know…
You have helped me with the tips, youre doing a great job..Be Blessed 1
April 14th, 2008 at 11:47 pm
i think it how it is “Songwriting, Music & Inspiration”
yeah, that sounds good
April 15th, 2008 at 1:53 am
Hi Shamir,
ShamirMuzik
“songwriting made simple”
April 15th, 2008 at 6:05 am
Thanks for sharing your dilemma with us, Shamir. The layout’s pretty cool and the title you suggest is sincere and honest enough ie tells people what you do. Trouble is, for the TYPE of music you’re all about ie contemporary music, it sounds a little too “heavy” and “serious”. Oh, I know that what you do is pretty professional and serious, even though it’s not “classical” music, but describing it in such a serious WAY might put some modern musos, composers, singers etc off. Remember that some of the “music community” may be VERY talented, but some may lack a great deal of education and literacy skills. It’s just the way some creative people are. What I think you need is some “cool”, catchy short title that suggests to people the idea of “tuning in on-line” to useful tips Shamir has to offer re what they aspire to do ie ie produce music in one way or another. And then, have a kind of “subtitle” that gives an IDEA of the MAIN things you do. It should be in plain, simple, snappy, cool language.
April 15th, 2008 at 11:14 am
Thanks for ALL your suggestions guys…. you’d be glad to know that I’ve finally chosen a name.
It’s a very simple and catchy name, that sums up the blog and myself.
You’ll all see what it is soon
Sham
April 15th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
POWER OF INSPIRATIONAL MUSIC
April 15th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
hi
you could call it
sonwritting is the melody, but inspiration makes the verse.
get bac to me
April 15th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
just say it “i got it”
April 16th, 2008 at 10:00 am
you can name it “Songwriting, not a big deal”
April 16th, 2008 at 3:34 pm
Open minds for open mics
April 16th, 2008 at 8:33 pm
Music is the universal laugage, So your blog should be called.
( Universal Insperation ? ) It covers all types music
Regards,
Michael in Canada
April 18th, 2008 at 1:57 am
How bout “I’ll learn you to write songs!”
doesn’t get more cheesy and stupid than that!
But seriously “Inspiration, Music, and the key to Songwriting”
or “Songwriting…It’s where you write songs”
April 18th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
[...] Songwriting & Beyond… « What do you think this blog should be called? [...]
April 18th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
Songwriters Corner
April 19th, 2008 at 3:58 am
Friendly and with a purpose, approachable and sound
April 20th, 2008 at 11:52 am
It is a verry good idea. You can call it melody making center
April 21st, 2008 at 7:38 pm
How about calling your blog Making Music?
April 21st, 2008 at 10:18 pm
What you are doing really inspire me. I am amazed at how much proggress you have made so far.
April 28th, 2008 at 10:07 am
hi yoour blog is best luck also fantastic. your song make vitamin every song writer.your creative your imgaination will be great.SONG AND SOUL
April 29th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Soul to Songs
Hope it’s not too late.
May 5th, 2008 at 1:58 am
hey i love it
May 6th, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Shamusic
May 17th, 2008 at 10:26 pm
Writing songs is a gift heavenly sent
June 21st, 2008 at 3:29 am
hi, thanks for you e-mailing
that is my best friend
how about
songwriting, inspiration, and You.
songwriting and inspiration are just small part of indivisual.
but song is more than songwriting and inspiration.
November 28th, 2008 at 4:02 am
Name itL “Music More Than Words”
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