Larry Beaird, with Nashville recording studio Beaird Music Group, has charted and researched every #1 song of 2014 and 2015 (from Billboard's Hot Country Songs chart). From Larry's research, you can learn how your song compares to the #1 songs.
Introducing Studio D at Beaird Music Group!
We are excited to announce the addition of our 4th recording room! This studio will be used mainly for track programming.
It features:
- ProTools 12
- Logic Pro X
- Maschine 2
Tracks can be programmed for use with full tracking sessions (before or after the session), or songs can be created entirely through programming (and we provide the programmers).
In addition, Studio D can be used for editing, tuning, and creating worktapes for writers, etc.
Additional instruments like strings, percussion, electronic loops, (and many others) can be added to existing tracks or programmed tracks.
Upgrades to Studio A:
We've also upgraded Studio A (our tracking room) to ProTools 12 HDX. Combined with the latest Mac Pro, it's fast as greased lightning and it sounds SO good!
As always, thanks so much for trusting us with your music!
Larry Beaird
Dallas Arranging The Hit Free Demo Winner!
Smoky Mountain Songwriters Festival Free Demo Winner!
Arranging the Hit - Top Trends for Verses
Songwriters, did you know that EVERY #1 song of 2015 has only two verses? In fact, the current #1 song, "Strip It Down" by Luke Bryan only has one and a half! It's a real art for songwriters to be able to condense everything they need to say into just 2 verses. The current #1 songs prove that it definitely works!
Also, no verse of the #1 songs of 2015 uses more than 4 chords. In the Luke Bryan example, the song is in the key of A, and there are only 3 chords in the verse: Bm, D, and A. In fact Bm, D, and A are the only chords in the entire song! Every section (verse, chorus AND bridge) use this pattern: Bm Bm D D A A A A.
Girl Crush by Little Big Town (#1 for 13 weeks!) uses just 4 chords for the verse: C Em F G.
Take Your Time by Sam Hunt (#1 for 11 weeks!) is in the key of B and uses only 2 chords in the verse: G#m and C#m.
Don't get me wrong - there are many hit songs that have more than 2 verses (some are favorites of mine). I'm just supplying facts about the current #1 songs.
I'm not implying that writers need to rewrite songs they've already completed, but I think it's a great idea for writers to have songs in their catalog that fit this pattern .
According to the #1 songs of 2015, writing songs that have no more than 2 verses (with no more than 4 chords in each verse) is an extremely commercial way to write songs.
All the best with your music!
- Larry Beaird
In the studio with Trick Pony!
Honored to have Heidi Newfield and Keith Burns of Trick Pony over to record today. Cool tunes and awesome vocals!
Larry Beaird Songwriter Workshop heads to Dallas - Oct 24, 2015
$625 Recording to be given away!
Larry Beaird is taking his songwriter workshop, Arranging the Hit, on the road! He's headed to Dallas, TX to talk with songwriters about how to make their songs more commercial. The workshop is set for Saturday, October 24th, 2015 (12:00 - 4:00 pm) at the Kitchen Cafe 17370 Preston Rd., #415, Dallas, TX 75252 (972) 818-3400.
For 2015, Larry has charted and researched every #1 song of 2014 and 2015. He uses this information to show writers what makes these songs work.
For workshop reviews, click here.
Attendees can submit a song to be included in the presentation. The first 5 writers to submit songs will be guaranteed a spot in the presentation (additional songs will be included if time permits). Writers whose songs are included in the presentation will receive a Nashville Number Chart of their song along with arrangement ideas from Larry. Please email music (mp3 only) and lyric sheet (Word document only) to Larry at larry@beairdmusicgroup.com.
In addition, one lucky writer will win a free Premier Demo recording of one song valued at $625! The winner will also get to participate in our Evening With a Publisher! Please click here for registration details.
For additional workshop details, please visit our website: click here.
Private mentoring sessions will be available also for an additional fee of $60/half-hour or $100/hour. Please call or text Larry at 615-400-2200 for these sessions. Click here for Larry's bio.
If you’d like to attend or have questions, please contact Michael Brandenberger with the Dallas Songwriters Association at mbrando@sbcglobal.net and put "Larry Beaird workshop" in the subject line. If you have any additional questions, please feel to call Larry or Aaron Beaird at 615-279-8030.
Hope to see you there!
Larry Beaird workshop heads to Indianapolis!
$625 Recording to be given away!
Larry Beaird is taking his songwriter workshop, Arranging the Hit, on the road! He's headed to Indianapolis to talk with songwriters about how to make their songs more commercial. The workshop is set for Saturday, September 12, 2015 (1:00 - 4:00 pm).
For 2015, Larry has charted and researched every #1 song of 2014 and 2015. He uses this information to show writers what makes these songs work.
For workshop reviews, click here.
Attendees can submit a song to be included in the presentation. The first 10 writers to submit songs will be guaranteed a spot in the presentation (additional songs will be included if time permits). Writers whose songs are included in the presentation will receive a Nashville Number Chart of their song along with arrangement ideas from Larry. Please email mp3 and lyric sheet to Larry at larry@beairdmusicgroup.com.
In addition, one lucky writer will win a free Premier Demo recording of one song valued at $625! The winner will also get to participate in our Evening With a Publisher! Please click here for registration details.
For additional workshop details, please visit our website: click here.
Private mentoring sessions will be available also for an additional fee of $60/half-hour or $100/hour. Please call or text Larry at 615-400-2200 for these sessions. Click here for Larry's bio.
If you’d like to attend or have questions, please contact Rhonda Thomas at songbirdsing18@yahoo.com and put "Larry Beaird workshop" in the subject line. If you have any additional questions, please feel to call Larry or Aaron at 615-279-8030.
Hope to see you there!
New video release for Willie Nelson / Merle Haggard. Music tracked at Beaird Music Group!
We are so excited to announce the new Willie Nelson / Merle Haggard video, "Alice in Hulaland". The musical tracks were recorded here at Beaird Music Group!
Our congratulations go out to Buddy Cannon for producing such a great record, and thanks for allowing us to be a part of it. We love Willie and Merle!
Here's the video for "Alice in Hulaland".
Click here to purchase the album on itunes!
All the best with your music!
Songwriters: 5 Reasons to Attend Larry's Workshop this Saturday
5 reasons to attend Larry's songwriting workshop this Saturday:
1. Examine the #1 songs of 2014 & 2015 to see what makes them work.
2. Submit a song to be included in the presentation.
3. Get a lesson on the Nashville Number System.
4. Get an easy guitar lesson on 2 different tunings where you can make chords with 1 finger.
5. Register for a chance to win a $625 recording!
Click here for more information.
Hope to see ya Saturday!
