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I'm looking forward to hearing your songs! Here's what you need to do:

1. Click on the button for the number of songs you'd like me to critique (email me for special pricing discount on multiple songs)

2. Copy these questions into an email and tell me as much as you can about each song.
 Name:
 Email address
 Telephone number
 Song titles
 What are your goals for your songs?
__I'd like someone to record my song
__I just want to write a great song
 Any specific questions about these songs?

3. Attach an mp3 of each song (no larger than 7 M if possible) as well as the lyrics.

If you have any questions or difficulty, contact me at ruth@ruthgreenwood.com

R.E.S.P.E.C.T. - MY PHILOSOPHY OF CRITIQUE & TEACHING
R: Respect
I will RESPECT your work--you honor me by sharing your unique Songs and your Self as a writer.

E: Evaluate
I will EVALUATE how well your song includes all of the basic elements of a good song

S: Suggest
I will SUGGEST how you can make corrections or add missing elements

P: Play
I will PLAY with words and music to show you how you can make your lyrics more interesting, unique, and singable...and make your music more memorable.

E: Educate
I will EDUCATE you if necessary by freely sharing information I've gotten from workshops, private lessons and coaching, my college training, my writing experience. I'll point you to online and other resources to add to what you're learning and answer all your questions!

C: Concentrate
I will CONCENTRATE on the areas of your song or your writing that are most important to YOU.

T: Treat
I will TREAT you like an adult who is serious about your songwriting (even if we have *fun* while we're working together!)