Why Songwriting Contests? Sure, now (more than ever) there’s plenty of different platforms to release your music through. SoundCloud, Bandcamp, and even getting your music on Spotify and Apple Music can be done in a few simple steps. However, outside of one-in-a-million stroke of luck scenario, the chances of getting recognized and put on playlists […]
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A Songwriter’s Guide to Music Demos
If you write songs, sooner or later, you’ll have to record a demo. The phone in your pocket is good enough to help you remember what you’ve come up with. But sooner or later, you’ll want to share your finished songs with family, friends, and fans — as well as other musicians and industry people. […]
9 Songwriting Lessons from the Beatles’ Get Back
Love them or hate them, the Beatles have made an indelible mark on music and influenced countless songwriters. If you haven’t seen The Beatles: Get Back yet, you’ll probably love it if: You’re a Beatles fan. You’re a songwriter, musician, recording engineer, or producer. You’re a creative of any kind (writer, artist, etc.) You’d love […]
The Best Songwriters of All Time — Or The Problem With “Best of” Lists
People are endlessly fascinated by GOAT (greatest of all time) lists, including the greatest songwriters of all time. We love to read these lists. We agree with them, fight over them, aspire to them, and we’re inspired by them. Because they’re so popular, magazines like Billboard and Rolling Stone continue to publish them. But when […]
How Much Do Songwriters Make?
So you’ve decided you love songwriting. Maybe you’re wondering how much do songwriters make, and if you can really make a living doing it. After all, it’s a tough business. And it’s not all that clear how the top songwriters became successful. Do they have something you don’t? Can you make your own success with […]