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What is a Featured Artist Release?

What is a Featured Artist Release?

Every so often, a seismic shift happens in the music industry that turns everything on its head. The last time this truly happened was with the introduction of streaming services. This was poised to be a great alternative to the reality of illegal websites like...

Why Songwriters Should Be Paid When You Reserve Their Song

Why Songwriters Should Be Paid When You Reserve Their Song

I not-so-recently experienced the thrill of having a song "put on hold" by an artist. I had labored hard over the lyrics and melody to tell a special and meaningful story. I created a "scratch" recording of the song and a chart to communicate the chord progression....

What is a Song Demo and is it Worth It to Make One?

What is a Song Demo and is it Worth It to Make One?

A song demo can be one of the most powerful tools in the songwriter’s arsenal. Of course, a song demo can also be an enormous waste of money! Knowing what a demo is and when it is best to invest in one will save you time, money, and frustration. In this blog post,...

Writing Captivating Song Lyrics

Writing Captivating Song Lyrics

Greetings, songwriters! Let's talk about iconic song lyrics for a moment - and I mean those lyrics that people sing back to you when you mention the title of a song.  The Power of Song Lyrics Try it now with these hits: take note of the first words that pop into...

Releasing a Songwriter Cut

Releasing a Songwriter Cut

Some songwriters seem to have all the tools needed to perform their own creations at a very high level: instrumental prowess, vocal chops, and industry connections. I’m happy for them – but I realize I will probably never be one of those blessed in ALL the ways! ...

The Limits of Networking and Cold Outreach in Songwriting

The Limits of Networking and Cold Outreach in Songwriting

They told me to go down 16th Avenue That I might have a chance to make my dreams come true But I’ve looked everywhere, and I don’t know where they are The one that can make me a country music star. ‘Get in line, buddy Get in line, buddy’ That’s all I heard him say;...

How Fancy Does My Song Demo Need To Be?

How Fancy Does My Song Demo Need To Be?

Greetings, fellow songwriters!  February was a short – but full – month, and as a result February’s post will be shorter than usual.  That said, I wanted to address a question that frequently arises: “Just how fancy does my song demo need to be?” I’ve...

The Pros and Cons of Co-writing

The Pros and Cons of Co-writing

In last month’s blog we explored some ways to overcome songwriter’s block, and I mentioned that co-writing songs is one of the most important suggestions I’ve received – so important, in fact, that I promised to devote my post this month to the topic of co-writing....