How do I get started as a songwriter?
An Aspiring Songwriter’s First Job (Free)
If you are serious about being a songwriter, this is your first task!
An Aspiring Songwriter’s 2nd Job (Free)
This is also a requirement for success as a songwriter.
Role Call: The Stages Of Song Development (General and Pro Members Only)
Learn the various stages a song goes through to go from inspiration to getting cut and getting airplay.
Songwriting and Pitching – Goals and Action Plan (General and Pro Members Only)
Step by step action plan for improving your writing, making demos and pitching your songs.
Should I join a songwriter organization?
Finding The Right Songwriter Group (Free)
How to find the songwriter group that is going to meet your individual needs
What tools and resources should I have and how much do they cost?
Resources For Songwriters (Free)
Websites, books, tools, organizations and more of importance to songwriters.
The Cost Of Being A Successful Songwriter (General and Pro Members Only)
To be competitive, even a songwriter needs to invest in himself and his craft.
What do I do with all of my poorer or partially written songs?
What To Do With Those Less-Than-Perfect or Unfinished Songs (Free)
Don’t throw away your songs or ideas that you don’t think make your ‘A-list’. They can still be worth a lot to you!
How do I get my songs cut?
Getting Your Songs Cut Part 1 (Free)
Some of the things that need to line up and be put in place in order to get a cut.
Getting Your Songs Cut Part II (General and Pro Members Only)
How to earn credibility and build strong relationships in the songwriting industry.
‘Song Plugging and Song Pluggers’ with Steve Bloch (video) (General and Pro Members Only)
Nashville publisher Steve Bloch explains what song pluggers do, how they work, how they are paid and how to avoid getting ripped off.
‘Marketing Your Songs Or Song Catalog’ with Bob Dellaposta” (video) (Pro Members only)
How to produce substantial income from your song catalog, even if you never get a major cut.
When will I need to have sheet music and who creates that?
‘When and Why it Pays to Have Notes On Paper’ with John Hinchey (video) (General and Pro Members Only)
Great video on musical arrangers, composers, writing sheet music, scoring films and much more
What are some strategies for being a successful songwriter?
Next Year’s Big Fish (General and Pro Members Only)
When choosing co-writers, don’t overlook young, up-and-coming artists who may have a big future.
‘The Secret Ingredient Of Songwriting Success’ with Rand Bishop (video) (General and Pro Members Only)
I can’t tell you what it’s about. It’s a secret
‘Strategic Songwriting’ with Rand Bishop (video) (Pro Members only)
Find out how to dramatically improve your chances of getting cuts.
Where should I go to improve my chances of success as a songwriter?
‘Songwriter’s Guide To The Nashville Music Industry’ with Marc Alan Barnette (General and Pro Members Only)
If you’re a songwriter in Nashville or trying to pitch songs there, this video will save you time, money, frustration and embarrassment!
The Differences Between Songwriting in NYC & Nashville (Pro Members only)
There are a lot of differences between the Nashville and New York songwriting industries. Here are some of the major ones.
Do you have any specific songwriting advice or lessons?
‘How To Write Songs That Stick’ with Morgan Cryar (General and Pro Members Only)
Writing songs that stick in people’s minds is the key to commercial songwriting success.
Twists On Lists (General and Pro Members Only)
Writing songs in ‘list form’ is a very effective technique. Here are some pointers.
May I Have Your Attention Please (Branding Your Song) (Pro Members only)
A lesson in making a listener sit up and pay attention.
‘Express Or Communicate – What’s The Difference? (Pro Members only)
This article explores 2 different approaches to your songwriting.
Interpreting Interpretation (Pro Members only)
If you leave your lyrics open to interpretation, you can’t blame anyone for interpreting them wrong
Sonic Activity – Making Your Songs Radio-Active (Pro Members only)
What makes a song attractive to radio programmers
I don’t handle rejection well. What can I do?
Trading Self-Pity For Gratitude (General and Pro Members Only)
Are you moping around because you haven’t had that big cut’?
What is different between writing songs for myself and writing songs to pitch to other artists?
“Writing Songs from an Artist’s Point of View” with Rand Bishop (video) (General and Pro Members Only)
If you’re an artist, the songs you write for yourself need to reflect the real you.
What does a publisher do. and do I need one?
“The Ins and Outs Of Publishing” with Ron Hebert (video) (General and Pro Members Only)
Learn in detail how the publishing industry works.
What are some resources for licensing my music?
Resources For Licensing Your Music (General and Pro Members Only)
A list of popular online services for licensing music to film, TV, commercials and products.
How is digital technology changing the music industry?
‘Futurehit.DNA : How Digital Technology is Changing Top 10 Songs’ (Pro Members Only)
Learn how digital technology is affecting how you should write and record songs.
