Song Writing

Imagine never missing the split moment that would have been a great tune.  ClickNotes' software solutions enable you to capture that essential moment.

With ClickNotes it is possible to capture digital input channels in real-time and store them within a single .IQ file, whereby all data captured is digitized and synchronized, whereby time becomes the common point of reference for all data captured. (Refer to the illustration below.)

What is knowledge management and why does it apply to you and your profession?

Knowledge management to a songwriter is about keeping and maintaining records of potential or complete "songs".  As a songwriter your most valuable asset are your ideas.  Knowledge management is about making sure that you have access and availability to these "songs" as well as being able to expand on your ideas.

Knowledge management with ClickNotes' software solutions

With ClickNotes' software solutions we are taking knowledge management one step further. You are no longer limited by having various forms of information scattered. ClickNotes' software solutions enable all relevant information to be located in one .IQ file.

How? With ClickNotes' software solutions it is possible to record a verbal communication (ie sung lyrics, hummed tune, played cords). Then we can add any loose leaf information such as written notes or written lyrics.  These channels are just an idea of what is possible, but the possibilities are endless.  The convenient part of an .IQ file, is that all this information is stored into one file and time and date coded. This means that all of the above channels have been synchronized.

Another unique part about ClickNotes' software solutions is that you are able to add new channels or further information onto the file.  This means that you are able to expand on your music or add further notes.  Also because everything is stored electronically, you are now able to access your information wherever there is a computer, as well as forward it by email to whomever you like.

What is risk management and why does it apply to you and your profession?

Risk management is about securing yourself against future law suits. For a songwriter risk management is about making sure that someone else does make millions of dollars off your idea.

Risk management with ClickNotes' software solutions

Risk Management is no longer an issue because with ClickNotes' secure software solutions complete and accurate recording is now possible. How? With ClickNotes' software solutions files are digitally time and date coded. These files can comprise of a single channel (ie, digitally hand written notes) or multiple channels (ie digitally hand written notes as well as a digitally recorded voice). A voice recording can be either by telephone, microphone, pocket recorder or face to face etc. You can also add any other channel type as long as it can be captured digitally. ClickNotes has absolutely no limits. Because all recordings are part of a single .IQ file, you are now able to interact between them. For example, if you click on a digital hand written note, it will bring you to that exact point in time where the verbal recording took place. Alternatively, if you click on the verbal recording it will bring up the notes taken at that time.

The simple thing about ClickNotes' software solutions is that you do not have to change the way you are currently doing things. Instead of using a regular pen and paper, you change to a digital pen and paper. This allows an electronic version of your notes to be synchronized by the software. Because everything is recorded and stored digitally you don't have to worry about it taking up any space. This also means that the file is now searchable as you have created an index with your written notes.

Now with ClickNotes' software solutions risk management is made easier because in case of a dispute you are now able to search and retrieve your recording. The file can be fully protected so that there can be no alterations made.  Alternatively any alterations made will also be time and date coded. Thus making risk management a part of your everyday without even having to think about it.

What restrictions are there with the way things are now?

A songwriter always takes small notes which inevitably become lyrics.   While taking the notes for the lyrics they usually are humming or playing a tune.  It is difficult for a songwriter to capture the moment which is essential for the outcome and success for the writer.  Mainly because the tune and rhythm can only be heard by the songwriter and it is not always possible to write both the lyrics and music down at the same time.

How ClickNotes' software solutions makes your life easier!

From anywhere and at anytime ClickNotes' can capture the moment when an idea or a tune comes to mind which is then stored and can be accessed for editing later.  It is also possible to record audio at the same time as notes are being written.  Because both are being recorded in real time, this means that you no longer have to try to recall both the tune and the lyric.  By having a microphone for all audio involved (whether you use a guitar, piano, voice) you can then play back the recording individually by either listening to it or clicking on one of the notes you have jotted down to bring you to that point in time.  You are then able to build on, edit and make further notes (or add hyperlinks) wherever you like in the recording.