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How Songwriters Can Promote Their Songs and Get Them Heard by the Right Audience
Impact. That’s what every songwriter I know (and I know quite a few!) wants to happen with their music. Sure, songwriters want to get paid. But more than a paycheck, all most songwriters want is for their music to have the best chance of making it out into the world....
How Gospel Music Artists Can Find New Songs to Record
If you sing gospel music, whether professionally or casually, you know one of the most difficult things to do is find great new, original music for your next album or single. Unless you’re a songwriter yourself, you are at the mercy of the connections you’ve made, the...
The Way Artists Find Songs Is Broken
How does a songwriter get a song discovered? Have you heard the story of how the song “Old Man In the Shanty” made its way into the hands of Lonesome River Band and became their first hit? It’s an interesting study in support of today’s blog! During the late 1970s, a...
From Notebook to Studio: 5 Steps to Bring Your Songwriting to Life with Professional Demos
We have a saying at BuyDemoTracks.com: “It All Starts with a Great Demo.” It may sound a bit trite to say since we are in the demo business, of course. But in our professional experience, it’s exactly right. The harsh reality is that most songwriters don’t have a...
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
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?
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
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
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
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;...