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Marqs
May 23, 20236 min read
MUSICIANS: WHAT PRODUCT ARE YOU SELLING?
A musician's true offering is something intangible, yet immensely powerful: the ability to evoke emotions and connect with listeners
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Marqs
Feb 23, 20236 min read
Some Things You May Not Know About Some of Pop Music's Greatest Singer-Songwriters
Pop music has been shaped by some of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time. These artists have created timeless songs that continue...
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Marqs
Mar 31, 20215 min read
Original Songs
Here are a few of my original songs.....
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Marqs
Mar 5, 20212 min read
30 Song Starters ( for Songwriters who are 'stuck' )
Most songwriters have LOTS of ideas for songs, but for those times you need some inspiration here are a few ideas.
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Marqs
Oct 9, 20202 min read
Write, write a song - don't worry that it's not good enough...
Writing a song should be something that comes from the heart. How it sounds is far less important than how it feels.
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Marqs
Apr 16, 20205 min read
Songwriting Contest Winner!
The results are in! The Music Is Passion Songwriting contest announces the winner!
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Marqs
Mar 17, 20202 min read
Self-Quarantined? Write a song! ( and maybe win some $$ )
During this pandemic, you might have extra time on your hands - write a song and enter Music is Passion's songwriting contest! by March 31!
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Marqs
Feb 20, 20201 min read
Free Kindle Book Give Away! - February 22 & 23, 2020
Get Marqs' newest book on Kindle for FREE February 22-23!
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Marqs
Dec 10, 20192 min read
A White Christmas?
I recently did a remix of 'White Christmas' that was different than the original. But the original was a different thing for Irving Berlin.
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Marqs
Nov 14, 20192 min read
Songwriting Challenge: A Letter to my friend
We all have friends and family who are coping with difficulties. This is a challenge to write a song/poem to encourage them.
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Marqs
Jul 28, 20192 min read
7 Day Songwriter's Challenge - Day 7 ( and recap )
Eating breakfast at the Neighborhood Cafe inspired this last song in the 7 Day Songwriting Challenge - this on a ukelele!
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Marqs
Jul 27, 20191 min read
7 Day Songwriter's Challenge - Day 6
Choose to live your own life, not the life others would choose for you, it's better than the alternative!
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Marqs
Jul 26, 20191 min read
7 Day Songwriter's Challenge - Day 5
One aspect of love we often don't talk about is what happens to our love when we die. "I Will Wait For You" is an anthem of hope.
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Marqs
Jul 25, 20191 min read
7 Day Songwriter's Challenge - Day 4
There are days that trying to write a song is full of roadblocks, mentally and time-wise. Today has been one of those.
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Marqs
Jul 24, 20191 min read
7 Day Songwriter's Challenge - Day 3
As the journey continues, I let the 'rocker' in me out a bit, and wrote a 'song with a hidden meaning'. I'll let the listeners decide....
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Marqs
Jul 22, 20192 min read
7 Day Songwriter's Challenge - Day 2
Day 2 of the 7 Day Songwriting Challenge. A new song, different processes for these first two songs. How are you doing in your challenge?
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Marqs
Jul 22, 20193 min read
7 Day Songwriter's Challenge - Day 1
Writing songs doesn't just "happen". People sit down with an idea, or melody, or a few words, and craft it into a full blown song.
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Marqs
Jun 11, 20192 min read
Why isn't there a song about .. oh nevermind, there is..
Songwriting has been around as long as people have been making music. There are songs about everything...literally, EVERYTHING. I sat...
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Marqs
May 14, 20193 min read
Catching catfish with your bare hands
In the southern U.S., they call it noodling. Personally, even though I grew up in the south, I call it crazy. Catfish have sharp fins!
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Marqs
May 10, 20193 min read
Aren't there already enough songs?
Why do we songwriter types keep creating new songs when there are already more songs, about every topic, than any of us have yet heard?
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