Rhode Island
40 Years Old

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BIOGRAPHY

I'm an aspiring songwriter. I write the songs and then hire studio musicians to arrange and record them.
I'm located in Johnston, RI and currently looking for a female vocalist/lyricist to work with to complete some songs.
I'm a melody-centric writer and often lyrics come last if ever.
On soundcloud.com:
http://soundcloud.com/james-wilfred-lyons

LEVEL

aspiring

GENRES

Pop, Alternative Pop, Rock

Contact

Management: james.w.lyons@hotmail.com

INSTRUMENTS

acoustic guitar / electric guitar / piano

INFLUENCES

Beatles

DAY JOB

Software Engineer

I AM INTERESTED IN

in co writing in person
in networking with songwriters
in pitching songs to artist
in pitching songs to tv
in getting a publishing deal

I WRITE:

When I'm in the mood

I Also Write:
by myself

I Prefer To Write:
melody

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