What Makes a Great Musician?
If you are a songwriter, then you’re also a musician. By now, you know that it takes a lot to be a musician, and it…
Category: Professional Songwriting
Covers: The Law
If you’re a songwriter, something at the forefront of your mind might be: who can play your song, and what happens when they do? This…
How to Get a Record Deal (Without Selling Out!)
Selling your soul to the devil doesn’t always get you a golden fiddle (or a gold record, for that matter). So, then, how does a…
How to Get Into the Music Industry
You have the passion and the talent. You’re ready to take it to the next level. Jumping into the music business isn’t a simple thing.…
How to Promote Your Music Online
The process of writing a song is a highly rewarding experience. However, the most rewarding aspect of making music is sharing it with other people.…
12 Fresh and Helpful Tips for Professional Songwriting
Professional songwriting is about more than just the passion. There is a method to the madness, and you’re going to have to get hip to…
The Top 10 Best Lyricists of All Time
Some songwriters are good, some are great, and then there are some that are downright legendary. Whether you’re a beginner writer or a seasoned musical…
Tip on Being a Professional Songwriter: Saving Money on Copyrights
When artists first start creating with being a professional songwriter in mind, information floating around can be a little misleading about copyrights. It…
How to Protect Yourself When Marketing Your Music
In today’s entertainment industry, the key to getting the word out about your music is to take advantage of the wide range of marketing…
Music Publishing: Professional Songwriter Basics
Building up a catalog of songs and protecting it is the first step in professional songwriting. Further down the rabbit hole of this business…