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Songwriting Guides > Performing Songwriting Guides Performing Playing live is a good way to get noticed. "People send in so much stuff to us it can get buried". Catherine Bell, Director Rights at Chrysalis Music Ltd in Becoming a performer. Why perform your own songs? It's nerve-wracking but find out why it's always worthwhile for a songwriter. Becoming a performer Tips on how to be professional and what to do if the PA breaks. Vocal training If you don't want to end up with nodules, follow this advice. Gigs Why gigging will help get the A&R man interested. Getting paid for a gig What steps to take to make sure you get paid for your efforts. Songwriting GuidesWriting a SongPerformingWhy Perform your Own Songs?Becoming a PerformerVocal TrainingGigsGetting Paid for a GigWorking with Other WritersIn the StudioPublishersRecord CompaniesManagementStaying on Track The Songwriting Game Pick a chord Play with chords and find out what kind of songwriter you are with the Songwriting Game. Newsletter sign-up Sign up for updates on new songs, documentaries and live events DON'T MISS Doves Special guests on Dermot's show this week

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