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All Reviews from Users
Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-02-18 | Srinivas | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks to Daniel and I hope to have the same support to be continued. |
| 2008-12-03 | Ellen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2008-11-29 | Cathryn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much! I know I wrote a lot but you did adress everything I said. Yes I went back and had a look over my songs, and realized that it seems to be the meanings of the lyrics that actually confuse me. So I started writing out what I think I meant, and all the songs I couldnt play I found I had forgotten what I was talking about!! So I have decided to do ideas brainstorms before writing the song, and that gives me a clear basis for working from. The lyrics are just a form of that inspiration. Thank you so much for helping me! Cathryn |
| 2008-11-20 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-02-27 | Catherine | 8 | 8 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks, that was helpful, I will probably do 8 lines then. [GCSEs are the qualifications i'm taking in high school. Students aged 15-16 take them before A levels. Its probably different all the way around the world.] |
| 2008-02-18 | Lisa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much for your help! I have nearly completed my composition with your help. It is much appriciated! Thank you once again. From Lisa :) |
| 2008-01-23 | Marvin | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Excellent Response! Thanks for painting the hold picture. |
| 2007-09-12 | Matt | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks alot Dan! |
| 2007-09-01 | Lavi | 10 | 10 | 7 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2007-08-20 | dianne | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2007-08-15 | Victoria | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2007-06-25 | Seneca | 8 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2006-12-13 | Chris | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | I appreciate this response Dan! I am as you said, an instrumentalist. Yet your idea for the tape recorder to record my music is a very plausable one. Usually I just fool around on my synth, and if an Idea comes I can run with it. But I also create music by method of note for note composition. I have moved from that aspect to more of listening to whats in my head, and maybe even humming it if words arnt able to create what im looking for. I am very greatful for your time, and for that, Allexperts.com. I will look for you on songwriterstipjar. Talk soon! |
| 2006-11-30 | Beth | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for replying to my question. I found the answer very helpful and I shall use your advice to the best of my ability. Thanks again. |
| 2006-09-24 | Johnathon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks he was very helpful |
| 2006-03-16 | Tom | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2006-03-02 | Rich Nicklas | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for try...I did google it, but it isn't the song. |
| 2006-02-16 | Art | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | one of the best experts here.... thanx |
| 2005-08-05 | Kiran | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank You Very Much I really Needed to Hear That or in this case read that ,,,, But Thank you Again And may god bless you Bye |
| 2005-07-18 | Brittney Cullum | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | Yes | One of the best experts I've asked. NO DOUBT! Thank you for your kind, high-quality, superb, and fantastic tips. The depth of your knowledge is beyond that of Mt. Everest |
| 2005-07-18 | Jim Reed | 10 | 10 | 8 | 10 | Yes | Thankyou! i will definately try it, and it sounds like a really good idea, thanks for your time! |
| 2005-04-26 | Adrian | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you very much. You are helping me with the basics.. |
| 2005-04-26 | Boris Uytterhaegen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Its so nice to get answers for my questions so fast. I prefer this teacher more. |
| 2005-04-24 | Jake | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Tons n Tons of Thanks..So non Chord notes can be added as passing tones for a bass line. |
| 2005-02-18 | Katherine | 8 | 10 | 9 | 10 | No | Great help |
| 2004-10-28 | Haley | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thank you so much for your advice! you really answered my question thoroughly and quickly!! wow!! thanks again! i highly recommend you for anyone! |
| 2004-10-13 | Anthony Rohr | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | good advice and very helpful thanks :) |
| 2004-09-14 | Anthony Rohr | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks Daniel. Really quick response and practical suggestions |
| 2004-09-05 | Vijay | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you very much! I look forward to using your advice! |
| 2004-07-27 | Vijay | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thankyou so much! I'll try going for a walk to get inspiration. I do keep a daily journal so maybe that will begin to start helping! Thats okay about the delay! I'm really sorry the power went out and you lost a really long e-mail. that really sucks! I haven't been able to check my e-mail in several days because my computer is acting up so i know how you feel! Thanx once again! Peace Out! jordi |
Answers by Expert:
Daniel Johnson
Expertise
I can answer questions on verse and chorus construction. I can answer questions on lyric and melody writing. I can suggest ways to overcome writers block and to spark a creative flow. I can`t answer advanced questions about notation or music theory. I can`t answer questions about composing classical music or eastern music.
Experience
I am an active songwriter and have been writing off and on for over 35 years. I have written and performed in a wide variety of styles, including folk, rock, pop, bluegrass, country, old school R&B and soul. Over the years I've performed my original songs in a variety of bands, duos and solo in the USA, Canada, Europe and Central America.
Publications
I co-author a songwriting newsletter, the Songwriter's Tip Jar and I started an online songwriter forum also called Songwriter's Tip Jar.
Education/Credentials
I studied classical music at Penn State University as well as guitar, jazz and theory with several excellent private teachers.
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