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If I get a chance, I'll go a bit more in depth later. Finale Notepad 08? Ok, I take it all back! Lol. But seriously, Notepad is crap. The only way I'd use it would be to help students learn music theory. But I'd still give them assignments made in the full version and use that as a template since you can't really customize Notepad all that much.

Depending on your musical interest and goals, you might want the full version. The thing about waiting until you're famous--well, how do you think famous people get that way? They invest in equipment that delivers results, damn the cost. If you hone your skills as a composer and arranger, meaning you like the results you get from the software, it sounds professional, and you want to take it to the next level, then you will want to work with live musicians. Having top-notch Finale skills together with a good imagination and a good ear will get you there. More importantly, though, is that you work with a mentor who can help you find your creative direction. There are a lot of things you could have done, but maybe you just didn't think to go for it. And that's ok because composition is a skill that takes time and experience to really develop.

Reason is also pro-level software and pricey. However, I think judging just from what I've heard so far that might be your best bet. It's very dynamic software, too, and it will also help you learn that music is so much more than pitches and rhythms. I use it mainly as a sound design tool, but if I need to make a demo of something and I'm away from my studio, it's very helpful. I suggest you read up on analog modular synthesizers and get a basic understanding of how signal routing works. The first time I tried using Reason before reading the documentation, I was completely lost and couldn't even get sound out of it. Bulk up your knowledge of vintage analog synths and then carefully study all of the Reason documentation before trying the tutorials, and you'll have a good time with it.

It has much less of a learning curve than Logic, that's for sure. If you don't have any DAW recording software already, go ahead and get the Reason/Record bundle, along with an audio interface and a mic. I think the Apogee One has a high quality mic built in and would be a great start for you.

Something I've learned the hard way: If you already have a good computer, set aside about $750-$1000, get a basic audio interface, a good pair of headphones, and Reason/Record or a comparable DAW. With any luck you'll come in u der budget and you'll be set for the next 10 years. Don't even bother buying upgrades unless you just can't live without them. Finale is $100 a year, and I quit after 09. However, it's been long enough, so I'm just waiting for 12 to come out, which should be any month now, the reason being they've greatly improved how it handles lyrics, and I've suddenly found a need to print lyrics.

As for notation, if you're just trying to save some cash, get Finale Songwriter. It's only $100 and has all the basics, especially if you're doing lead sheets, etc. I tried the demo and I really like it, though I'm not giving up the full version any time soon!

I understand I need to make them not just audio, ergo, add a picture as such. can someone explain to me how I should go about it? I've got an "mpeg 4 audio" peice that I'm dying to share with the world.

I tried "muziic encoder" didn't work out, how do you do it?

phonic

do you mean adding album art?

Yes. otherwise it's just audio and youtube wont accept it.

i don't think album art helps either. if it does help then you can just open your song in iTunes and drag-and-drop your art.

something to diferent to try is to make a video in Windows MovieMaker. you start a project, add whatever pictures (you can pick how long each picture is displayed for, or even run one pic for the whole song), then use your song as a soundtrack.

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I will likely be putting a lot of music up on soundcloud from September onwards, right now I'm waiting to get a new computer so for now nothing new will be up but I'll share the start of a piano song I was working on for now soundcloud. com /mister adam

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something else i will probably delete soon.

i am simple of soul and all my music is based on patterns gleaned from within a rigid framework of cognition. it may be boring but it is a platform for better musical thinkers to build upon.

http://soundclick.com/share.cfm?id=8173677

deleted in case of copyright infringement

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Meet the worlds first autistic rapper.

UK performance artist ‘Undesirable the Autistic Rapper’ explores how
music can be used as a universal language and a
communication bridge for autistic and disabled children,
teens and adults. Promoting awareness of disability, disability discrimination, abuse and untold anguish disabled people face on a daily basis.
This Gave Undesirable Notoriety As A Respected UK Emcee Making Him The Leading Voice For the disability community worldwide aslong with hip hop In His City.


[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hri7yPjgzNg[/youtube]

Autistic rapper

I also help other autistic singers or those who want to rap or write potery be able to express themselves.
you can find me on facebook as well please support my cause

So here is one of my songs. It was written in 2003.. Not sure what genre, punk I guess. Kinda its own thing.
Time
http://kiwi6.com/file/ch35p024k3

another one from 2006
Dazzle
http://kiwi6.com/file/6796h746j7

hey rapper I really like your last song (above). thx for sharing.

beautiful.

Hrmn, I'm not much for hanging onto the old stuff, don't even have coies of my own records anymore ... but there's an old myspace for a noise rock band I used to play drums & synthesizers for:

Neglected Receptors

Some poster/sticker art I did in there, too

i haven't posted my newish song yet... it's called bring me a storm and it's free to dowload and share, as always.

http://www.reverbnation.com/play_now/song_9709920

i intended it to be written for someone in particular, but once it was completed i didn't think it sounded good enough. anyway i've dedicated songs to people before and interestingly those tunes never ended up being the recipients' favourites!

so i think my new policy is to keep my special people in mind but leave them wondering...

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GJl_llHLmAI[/youtube]

This is me about 5 years ago