GeniusSongwriter Bio
My name is Steven Wagenheim. I have been a songwriter since 1977. I am equally capable in multiple genres.
Now that the blah, blah, blah is out of the way (I hate boring people with talk) let’s get down to the good stuff.
Samples of my work.
No More Excuses...Please Help A Wannabe Songwriter
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thecontrolcentre thecontrolcentre https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=76240
- KVRAF
- 35189 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from the wilds of wanny
Wags say thanks? C'mon man ...
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el-bo (formerly ebow) el-bo (formerly ebow) https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=208007
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- 16369 posts since 24 May, 2009 from A galaxy, far far away
You've got the Waggenheim dictionary, alsovurt wrote: ↑Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:20 pmor "thanks, is there any chance you could give me a few pointers to make it more appealing?"wagtunes wrote: ↑Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:08 pmYou're welcome to rewrite it for me.mgw38 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:01 pmI evaluate a lot of portfolios for my work. The first thing you usually want to make clear is what the purpose of the portfolio is. Do you want to attract customers, or is it just for informational purposes? Do you intend to use it for applying for a job or for school? Does it support some other part of your business (e.g. your libraries)? Etc.wagtunes wrote: ↑Mon Jul 22, 2019 3:39 pm Okay, web page is done. 2nd link on main page, Songwriter Bio. Open to suggestions for improvement.
http://wagsrfm.com/
The other thing I see a lot of people do which is an absolute no-no, is to pat yourself on the back. You never call yourself "capable" regardless how capable you actually are. It is purely the work that is talking on your behalf. And, btw, you also never say something like "let the work talk for itself" either because that is completely self evident.
I would rewrite the first paragraph a bit to establish the purpose of the bio. Then drop the second paragraph completely, it is not necessary. You say you "do not want to write about boring stuff". That is perfectly fine. But what exactly is the purpose of writing about what you are not writing about?
And also drop the first part of the first paragraph after the portfolio pieces (up to "I'm quite versatile") and fold the second half of that paragraph into the very last one.
Depending on who you are writing it for, a slightly less colloquial language might help as well.
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- 21196 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
Right now I have a bigger problem. I can't get the files on the site to play and I'm not a tech guy so I have no idea what the problem is. So I have to fix that before I can fix the text.
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- KVRAF
- 2797 posts since 26 Jul, 2015 from Philadelphia
You have no idea how often I hear that.
Follow me on Youtube for videos on spatial and immersive audio production.
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- Topic Starter
- 21196 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
Links fixed and bio rewritten
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- 21196 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
If you want, you can take a 2nd look. If not, that's fine too.
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- 6980 posts since 28 Dec, 2015 from Atlantis Island
After all your worthwhile hints and time you invested into writing them into your post the answer of the wannabe songwriter is quite disrespectful and annoying.
With such an unsociable attitude he will not have any success.
https://sonograyn.bandcamp.com/music Experimental Ambient
https://martinjuenke.bandcamp.com/music Alternative Instrumental
https://martinjuenke.bandcamp.com/music Alternative Instrumental
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thecontrolcentre thecontrolcentre https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=76240
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- 35189 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from the wilds of wanny
You don't say?martinjuenke wrote: ↑Mon Jul 22, 2019 4:59 pmAfter all your worthwhile hints and time you invested into writing them into your post the answer of the wannabe songwriter is quite disrespectful and annoying.
With such an unsociable attitude he will not have any success.
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- 1644 posts since 8 Feb, 2013 from Switzerland
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_19xE7cqGw
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- KVRAF
- 2797 posts since 26 Jul, 2015 from Philadelphia
Much better. A bit on the short side, but much better. I would probably add a brief statement explaining what the artists would do with your material. What is the value you are adding to their work?
"I am looking for up and coming artists who are searching for new material to..."
Follow me on Youtube for videos on spatial and immersive audio production.
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- 21196 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
Thank you. I'm sorry if I came off as whatever I came off as before. I'm frustrated, burnt out and a whole lot of other things that I'd rather not get into. Remember, it's been 42 years.mgw38 wrote: ↑Mon Jul 22, 2019 5:02 pmMuch better. A bit on the short side, but much better. I would probably add a brief statement explaining what the artists would do with your material. What is the value you are adding to their work?
"I am looking for up and coming artists who are searching for new material to..."
I will edit again.
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thecontrolcentre thecontrolcentre https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=76240
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- 35189 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from the wilds of wanny
Change the dark gray text to white. Its very hard to read on that black background.
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- 21196 posts since 8 Oct, 2014
Edited. Probably not worded as well as possible. Any suggestions on improving what I did are welcome.
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thecontrolcentre thecontrolcentre https://www.kvraudio.com/forum/memberlist.php?mode=viewprofile&u=76240
- KVRAF
- 35189 posts since 27 Jul, 2005 from the wilds of wanny
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- KVRAF
- 2797 posts since 26 Jul, 2015 from Philadelphia
No worries. Bios or portfolios are extremely personal things. A bit of a push back is a normal reaction.
Follow me on Youtube for videos on spatial and immersive audio production.