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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-10-05 | marla | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Excellent answer, Bill and thank you! Great that you included an example of Tom Chapin's song, plus a reference book, your explanation is very clear and makes me want to try my hand (and ear) at crafting a round ! Thank you also for such a speedy response. I am glad I found this site and I will definitely check out your book! |
| 2009-08-25 | Theo | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much! I really appreciate your time and care in your answer. |
| 2009-08-22 | Joe | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the very quick response. I will do as you suggest and research "derivitive works". |
| 2009-08-19 | Kimberly | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | The answers I received were very concise and also provided many other helpful resources and my questions were answered a lot more quickly than i expected. Thanks so much to Mr. Pere. |
| 2009-07-28 | Sean | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-07-25 | Lara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thankyou so much!!!!!! You Rockkk!!!! |
| 2009-06-17 | Lara | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-06-12 | Judy | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thankyou so much for the timely response to my question. I appreciate your expertise in music theory and that you overlooked my typo error in the question I submitted. The information you gave me will make the difference when I play the correct pennywhistle this weekend! Thank you again. Judy R. |
| 2009-03-30 | Kelly | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks! This was exactly what I wanted! |
| 2009-03-26 | Brandon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | thanks for the feedback...I've been fighting with myself over my demographic lately since I wrote a much more simple phase song recently that people seem to enjoy. I did a great job focusing on stresses and sounds of words, and it is much more concrete than this example (I have hundreds written)...It just feels too easy for me, everybody loves the song, however I really hate it and can't stand its simplicity. |
| 2009-03-14 | rick | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wow! My hat's off to you, Bill. Thank you so much for your extremely fast, knowledgeable, comprehensive and educational answers to my questions. Not only did you break it down and give clear answers to each question, but you pointed me in some further directions to check out for myself. Thanks for sharing your hard-earned knowledge with those who are independently trying to find their way through the maze. You rock, Bill! |
| 2009-03-06 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Wow! Thank you for the super fast (less than 30 minutes) response to my question. I really appreciate it. |
| 2009-02-03 | Ash | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Gosh Bill, Thank you for that very enlightening response. I've never before thought/realised the 3 halfstep motiff before. You are absolutely right! Pink Floyd does indeed use it in quite a lot of their songs (esp. my favourite ones). I guess I will now be looking at the structure in a completely new way. Thanks a million! Once I re-look at the songs I hope you wouldn't mind me asking any further queries that arise. Regards ASH |
| 2009-01-25 | Lisa | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thank you. that was really helpful. |
| 2009-01-21 | Matt | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank God for Mr. Bill Pere. He has been more than helpful, and an absolute blessing in the music business. I can't even explain how absolutely helpful he has been, and so I'll let my ratings do the majority of the talking for me, but he is the first 'expert' I've ever met who has the actual expertise needed WITHOUT any arrogance or superiority heard in his answers. Thank you again for Mr. Bill Pere. |
| 2009-01-14 | Matt | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Beautifully detailed answer, and it covered all that I asked for. Thank you very much, Mr. Pere. |
| 2008-10-09 | Caryn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Hey bill I think I was unclear about my question & may have confused some about what needed to know this time. But in fact, you answered a few others I had for the next round,now that I have found this ridiculously awesome source! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your knowledge! Very helpful Caryn Moss & my girl thank you! Nikisaletta.com |
| 2008-10-06 | Lucya | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-08-25 | Amiram | 10 | 8 | 8 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-07-31 | Ed | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks! I see what you're saying. I'm going to practice what you told me since I have an exam this coming Monday on counting. All the best. Ed |
| 2008-07-07 | MARGO | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you.... you have cleared up the muddy waters for me...thanks. Margo |
| 2008-07-07 | MARGO | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2008-07-02 | John | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thx a lot for this very thorough intro to songwriting. Much appreciate it. I shall keep in touch- |
| 2008-04-15 | Sarah | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks so much for your help! Sarah |
| 2008-02-17 | bplumb | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much, and I will check out some of those books and articles that should help me! |
| 2008-02-08 | Ryan-Maurice | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for the quick response!! |
| 2008-01-30 | rory | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | thanks to the advice and pointers i think that finding topics to write about will be much easier now ive got some direction |
| 2008-01-24 | Andrew | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2007-12-07 | Aaron | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank You -aaron |
| 2007-10-19 | Simon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks for a clear, concise answer! |
Answers by Expert:
Bill Pere
Expertise
Can answer questions on : Technical aspects of lyric and music compostion; How to give and receive objective critique; Arranging and production; Concrete vs abstract imagery; Use of metaphor; Rhyme techniques; Song Structure; Collaboration; Songwriter Associations; Promotion; Guitar technique; Music Business;
Experience
President of the Connecticut Songwriters Association and Director of the Connecticut Songwriting Academy; Named one of the Top 50 Innovators and Guiding Lights of the Music Industry in 2008 by Music Connection Magazine; Author of "Songcrafters' Coloring Book:The Essential Guide to Effective and Successful Songwriting."
Named Independent Artist of the Year,by the 2003 national Independent Music Conference; 30 years as a professional singer-songwriter; 16 original CD's released;
Have had songs placed on other artists' CD's. Twice named Connecticut Songwriter of the Year.
20 years as Executive Director of the LUNCH Ensemble. Have attended more than 200 presentations by top industry professionals and have critiqued thousands of songs. Have written and produced dozens of stage plays and hundreds of concert events; Have coached hundreds of aspiring songwriters, and collaborated with several award winning writers. Have written commissioned songs as an Official Connecticut State Troubadour. Music Director of youth choirs and music camps.
Organizations
Connecticut Songwriters Association (President); LUNCH Ensemble (Local United Network to Combat Hunger -- Exec, Director); CMEA (Connecticut Music Educators Association); Folk Alliance; Association For Psychological Type; Songsalive;
Publications
Songcrafters' Coloring Book: The Essential Guide to Effective and Succesful Songwriting
Songwriters Market (2001, 2002); Connecticut Songsmith; Contemporary Songwriter Magazine; Songwriters Musepaper;
Songcrafter's Coloring Book; Strategies for Teaching Guitar;
Education/Credentials
Masters Degree Molecular Biology; Certified MBTI Practitioner (Myers Briggs Type Indcator); Connencticut Secondary Public School Teaching Cerftificate; Author: "Songcrafters Coloring Book: The Essential Guide to Effective and Successful Songwriting:
Awards and Honors
Named one of the Top 50 Innovators and Guiding Lights of the Music Industry in 2008 by Music Connection Magazine; Independent Artist of the Year, (2003 national Indie Conference); Official Connecticut State Troubadour, appointed by CT Commission on the Arts, 1995 ; 1982 and 1992 CT Songwriter of the Year; 2000 Award for 20 years of Outstanding Service to Songwriters;
2002 CSA Award for Outstanding Contribution to Education through Music; Numerous awards for outstanding community outreach through music; 1997 Citation from Connecticut Legislature for exemplary dedication to community outreach through music. 1995 Renaissance Award for multiple music achievments in a single year. Invited Presenter and Mentor at various Music Conventions
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