FROM GOOD TO GREAT: HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR SONG WILL STAND OUT FROM THE START

Can you tell if your song will stand out from the start?
Join Jacques Mario Gentil and special guest Mike Macdermid — Songwriter, Producer & Radio Broadcaster based in the U.K., signed to Warner Chappell Music (Triple Platinum #1 Songwriter) — for an inspiring and practical session on what separates a good song from a great one.
Discover how pros spot a hit early — and how you can, too.

🗓 Wednesday 12 November, 8:00 PM (Melbourne AEDT)
🎶 Free online Meetup for songwriters of all levels

### 🔹 FULL DESCRIPTION

Ever wonder why some songs just click while others — even well-written ones — somehow don’t connect?
In this special Songwriters Meetup presented by Magesongs, award-winning songwriter Jacques Mario Gentil will reveal how to identify early on whether your song concept has the emotional and commercial power to stand out.

You’ll discover:
🎯 The five checkpoints that reveal if your song idea has real traction
🪶 Why concept comes before content — and how great songs start with great ideas
🎧 The subtle but decisive differences between a good song and a great one
⚠️ How to recognise false positives — songs that feel strong but won’t last
🏆 Simple self-tests used by hit writers and contest winners to validate songs early enough in the songwriting process.

And to make this Meetup even more special, we’ll welcome guest speaker Mike Macdermid — (Triple Platinum #1 Songwriter, Producer & Radio Broadcaster based in the U.K., signed to Warner Chappell Music) — who will share words of encouragement and insight into how he knows when he’s onto something truly special, plus more...
Whether you’re a beginner, developing or an advanced songwriter, this session will sharpen your instincts, save you time, and give you tools to elevate every idea you start.

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### 🔹 TIME & LOCATION

🗓 Wednesday 12 November 2025
🕗 8:00 PM – 10:00 PM (AEDT - Melbourne time)
👉 ONLINE - RSVP NOW TO GET THE ZOOM REGISTRATION LINK.
⚡ Please note, seats are limited on Zoom.

### 🔹 AGENDA

• 8:00 PM — Welcome & Introductions
• 8:10 PM — Talk: “From Good to Great” by Jacques Gentil
• 8:45 PM — Guest: Mike Macdermid – Real-World Reflections
• 9:10 PM — Open Discussion & Q&A
• 9:25 - 10:00 PM — Networking & Closing

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### 🔹 BRING ALONG

Bring one of your unfinished songs or even just a title idea — we’ll test it live against the Good → Great criteria.
Seats are limited, so RSVP now and join this one-of-a-kind session that could change how you approach every song you write.

Jacques
Magesongs Mentor / Organizer
Multi-Award-Winning Songwriter