What makes a hit? Part 1

Being an A&R representative requires being able to identify the components that make a song or artist a hit and coordinating the right elements to ensure a successful result.

Think About

What makes music. . .

• a hit?
• a slow burner classic?
• a flop?
• stand out in your memory?

Get Started

1. Name 5 of your favorite songs
   1. What makes them your favorite songs?
2. Think about the first song you remember loving.
3. Think about and answer the following questions 

• What do you remember about the first song you loved?
• How did it make you feel?
• Can you remember the melody? the lyrics? How it sounds? 
• What made you love it?
• Do you still love that song? Why or why not? 
• What makes it stand out from other songs you like or don’t like?

Continue to part 2