Tune-Smith isn't a band. It's the result of the dedicated efforts of one individual striving not to create new versions of the same-old-stuff. That individual is me.....Tom Hoffman. Welcome to tune-smith!

In addition to being a musician & songwriter, I guess I consider myself a student of human nature. People are an endless source of ideas for new tunes. Let's face it, most songs end up being about people and common life experiences. Those are great themes & I often use them in my writing. That being said, I think there are plenty of new and interesting ways to approach those subjects. New songs shouldn't sound like rehashed versions of done-to-death themes. Writing shouldn't be about trying to sound just like everyone else. What I strive for, is a good blend of original and somewhat familiar. In other words, I want my songs to sound fresh & different, but not so unique that you the listener...can't relate to them.

Several of my songs have recieved recognition in international writing contests. Up till now, I've been a finalist, a semi finalist, a runner-up, a suggested artist and gotten numerous honorable mentions. I've yet to win, but hopefully that's a work in progress. For a detailed breakdown, click here awards & recognitions.

I appreciate your visit to my site. Please feel free to let me know what you think. After all, your opinion is the one that counts! I load new songs onto the site frequently, so please visit again. By the way, if you're interested in downloading songs from this site for your personal music library, you have my permission to do so. However, this permission does not apply to any type of commercial use. Please contact me personally to secure the legal rights for any commercial applications. To save a song to your computer, simply right click your mouse on the desired mp3 link, choose the "save target as" option from the drop down menu and save the song file to your system.

*MP3-"In The Moods"* instrumental		TUNE-SMITH		*MP3-"Not For Profit Life"* pop-rock
*ABOUT THE WRITER* *photos & more mp3s*		Tune-Smith isn't a band. It's the result of the dedicated efforts of one individual striving not to create new versions of the same-old-stuff. That individual is me.....Tom Hoffman. Welcome to tune-smith! In addition to being a musician & songwriter, I guess I consider myself a student of human nature. People are an endless source of ideas for new tunes. Let's face it, most songs end up being about people and common life experiences. Those are great themes & I often use them in my writing. That being said, I think there are plenty of new and interesting ways to approach those subjects. New songs shouldn't sound like rehashed versions of done-to-death themes. Writing shouldn't be about trying to sound just like everyone else. What I strive for, is a good blend of original and somewhat familiar. In other words, I want my songs to sound fresh & different, but not so unique that you the listener...can't relate to them. Several of my songs have recieved recognition in international writing contests. Up till now, I've been a finalist, a semi finalist, a runner-up, a suggested artist and gotten numerous honorable mentions. I've yet to win, but hopefully that's a work in progress. For a detailed breakdown, click here awards & recognitions. I appreciate your visit to my site. Please feel free to let me know what you think. After all, your opinion is the one that counts! I load new songs onto the site frequently, so please visit again. By the way, if you're interested in downloading songs from this site for your personal music library, you have my permission to do so. However, this permission does not apply to any type of commercial use. Please contact me personally to secure the legal rights for any commercial applications. To save a song to your computer, simply right click your mouse on the desired mp3 link, choose the "save target as" option from the drop down menu and save the song file to your system.		FREE RING- TONES legal downloads
	*MP3-"The Real World"* pop/rock	*YOUTUBE video of "Too Small To Save"* *Tom Hoffman at "JANGO.COM" RADIO* *Tom Hoffman at "REVERBNATION.COM"*	*MP3-"Too Small To Save" blues/rock*
MP3-"Someday" adult contemporary		*Tom Hoffman on "FACEBOOK"* *SEND EMAIL* *LINKS TO DRUM TUTORIALS, WRITTEN BY ME, FOR UK MUSICIAN'S RESOURCE SITE......."SONGSTUFF.COM"* *"Fundamental Beat-Building" drum tutorial* "The Revelation of Syncopation" drum tutorial "The Role of Rolls" drum tutorial "Crash Cymbal Skills" drum tutorial(part 1)** "Crash Cymbal Skills" drum tutorial(part 2)		MP3-"Dorian Dilemma" instrumental