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Songwriting tips to help you stay creative

June 26, 2018June 26, 2018 Izotope

Not all these songwriting tips deal with the minutes and hours you’ll spend with your instrument in your hand, but that’s partly the point… your life outside your music studio should be rich and inspiring so that the music you create is too. Read the post.

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Ready to launch a music project? Do these four things first!

May 9, 2018May 8, 2018 Dave Kusek

Whatever your next music project is — be it an album, tour, video, single, or anything else — the first step is always planning. These four steps will get you off on the right foot. Read the post.

Working on being creative is a good way to make headway with new projects.

You need to work at being creative (creativity is NOT a talent)

March 27, 2018July 16, 2019 Johnny Dwinell

Being creative is not an innate ability that you either have or you don’t. Creativity is not, in and of itself, a talent. Creativity is not related to IQ. Creativity is a way of operating. Read More.

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Regrets of a wanna-be rock star

March 23, 2018March 23, 2018 Craig Kelley

Trying to be everything to everyone, or changing your style to fit the mood du jour, is not a recipe for long-time success. You have to focus on being the best you that you can be (or be a wanna-be). Read More.

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Writing lyrics with depth

March 19, 2018May 31, 2022 Chris Huff

If you are interested in writing lyrics with depth, you need a deep artistic well to draw from. All output requires input, and as a lyricist, I recommend you begin with words. Read the post.

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How to make the most of Facebook songwriting groups (or, stop ruining Facebook!)

March 8, 2018August 21, 2018 Johnny Dwinell and Brent Baxter

Brent Baxter and Johnny Dwinell discuss strategies on how to behave as a member of Facebook songwriting groups. Excerpted from The CLIMB podcast, “STOP Ruining Facebook and Your Career.” Read More.

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Crafting the right song demo can maximize the chances of having your music cut by major artists

March 1, 2018March 1, 2018 Michael Gallant

Your song has to be great for you to have a chance at landing a cut with a major artist, and your song demo has to hit the right notes, too. Read More.

There are a few things to consider before pitching your music to Spotify playlists

Five things to do before pitching your music to Spotify playlists

February 23, 2018February 5, 2019 Dave Kusek

Getting your music on Spotify playlists can be difficult. Let’s start at the beginning and focus on the things you should have in place before you even start pitching your tracks. Read More.

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Are you writing for an audience of one, or one million? Mailbox Money, Part 4

February 21, 2018August 6, 2018 Brent Baxter

If you’re hoping to land a cut, there’s one listener who definitely must connect with your song: the artist you’re pitching to. That’s your first listener, the one who will hear it before the masses. Read More.

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The song pitch: 9 tips for getting your songs heard by major artists

February 14, 2018October 29, 2018 Michael Gallant

We spoke to a music industry veteran to get 10 tips on how to perfect your song pitch and maximize your chances of major artists hearing – and possibly recording – one of your original songs. Read More.

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Landing a cut can jump-start your music career: Mailbox money, Part III

February 9, 2018March 1, 2018 Brent Baxter

Being a performing artist isn’t the only way to make a living in the music business. Landing a cut can be a way to kick off your solo career, or it could be a way to long-term success as a songwriter. Read More.

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Hear More “Yes” in 2018

January 30, 2018January 30, 2018 Dave Kusek

A new year always brings new potential and new opportunities, but the first step is knowing exactly what you’re aiming for. Here are a few things you can do to start hearing a lot more “yes” in 2018. Read More.

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The first steps to pitching your songs: Mailbox money, Part II

January 26, 2018March 1, 2018 Brent Baxter

You may already have the makings of a network that can help you pitch your songs to other artists — maybe even signed artists. Do your homework. You might be sitting on a mountain of contacts who could open doors of opportunity for you to earn some mailbox money. Read More.

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Mailbox money: How cuts can increase your money-making potential

January 18, 2018March 1, 2018 Brent Baxter

A “pitch” is when a song is presented to an artist in the hopes the artist will record it. When an artist records your song, it is commonly called a “cut.” When you get a cut, it can lead to a wonderful thing called “mailbox money.” Read More.

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Are you ready to quit your day job and do music full time?

December 14, 2017December 14, 2017 Dave Kusek

I’ve seen so many musicians go from working day jobs to making a comfortable living off their music full time. But if you’re making this big transition, you owe it to yourself to acknowledge the reality of it all. Read More.

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