It goes back as far as the cavemen. Evidence of musical instrumentation can be found as far back as 12,000 BC
To get started in songwriting, one should visit a local songwriting course. Check the local listings. Alternatively, look at Youtube videos on the basics of songwriting.
Started songwriting and singing at 14
Join your local songwriter's association. Google the terms <your town> and "songwriting association"
UK Songwriting Festival was created in 2004.
She started songwriting at the age of fifteen and while in college she won a singing competition.
Betty Comden was Adolf Green's songwriting partner
If you need help with your songwriting, there are several places you can turn to for help. It's best to consult a songwriter and ask specific questions like "how could I make this chorus stronger, etc.". You can get some great free songwriting help at HitJerker-Songwriting.com: http://www.hitjerker-songwriting.com/songwriting-help.html
Songwriting copyright, or publishing rights, is the aspect of song protection separate from the performance or recording; it is right in the underlying work.
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