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Posts about demos, pitching, copyright and the business side of songwriting.
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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…
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Writing Captivating Song Lyrics
What makes a lyric stick, and how to write a chorus people sing back to you, with examples from classic country and bluegrass songs.
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Releasing a Songwriter Cut
Can’t sing your own songs? A Songwriter Single lets you hire top singers and players and release your song as your own project.
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The Limits of Networking and Cold Outreach in Songwriting
Networking and cold calls only go so far. Three ways to get your songs heard by artists who are actually looking for material.
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Are Songs That Have Already Been Recorded “Damaged Goods?” No, and Here’s Why
I grew up during what many would consider one of the “heydays” of Southern Gospel music. Quartet music was quite popular still, but newer…
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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…
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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…
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Six Tips For Overcoming Songwriter’s Block
Stuck on a song? Six practical ways to get the words moving again, from writing first thing in the morning to collaborating.
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Music Publishing 101: How to Understand Publishing, Copyrighting, and Royalties
Music publishing can be a confusing and overwhelming process for many songwriters, especially those who are just starting out in the industry. From copyright…
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Why won’t anyone record my song?
Every songwriter’s dream is to have their music picked up by an artist who loves the song and feels like their fans would too.…
Is your AI demo industry-ready?
What the people you pitch really hear in an AI demo, and ten checks that tell you whether your song is ready for a real demo. It takes about five minutes.