Hi Donny and fellow responders:

You have at least two song-writers who frequent this part of the "Zone." I do the best I can with the "instrument available to me"... the 970 but am increasingly frustrated with the complexity of Vocal Harmony and Vocal Effects. Then, when combined with creeping old age and poor health, it's difficult to spend much time here and at other sites I used to frequent quite often. Many of the real good song-writer's sites have hung up their spurs.

Tony, the Intro and Outro of styles do not "make up the composition" of the song," IMHO... but granted, they have the capability to influence things. As I see it, without the arranger, I would be stuck with a single instrument song and unless I possessed immense talents on both the instrument and my vocal (not to mention fantastic melody and lyric creativity)... I would not stand a ghost of a chance in getting the gist of what my song(s) are attempting to achieve.

All that considered, the worst pitfall in writing today... newbies seem to come out of the woodwork in droves wanting to be songwriters. Most are only lyricists looking for co-writes with composers. Without real support from insiders with clout, the odds of success are downright pitiful. Most of us consider it a hobby... even though many of us work at it as though it is our "Day Job."

I hope your weather is improving up there along the East Coast.

Regards, ----Dave