How making playlists can improve your songwriting
Who knew that your everyday shower mix could actually help you write your next big hit? Here’s how… by RAMITA ARORA of SoundFly Whether you hate or love song playlists, whether you. Continue reading
Semisonic’s Dan Wilson on surviving the industry as a songwriter
From “Closing Time” to writing with Adele and Carole King, Wilson explains the small strategies he’s learned to turn musical roadblocks into great songs. by Ron Hart of Spotify For. Continue reading
5 crucial things you need to note for every song you write
Ready to take the song you just wrote to the next level? First, you need to make sure you have these 5 things… by Randi Zimmerman of Symphonic Blog On. Continue reading
Songwriter streaming royalty rate increase explained
Good news for songwriters! Just last week, a new increase in songwriting royalty rates was announced. Here’s what it means… by Bobby Owsinski of Music 3.0 If you think that. Continue reading
Music Streamers, Songwriters, Publishers agree on new royalty increase
[UPDATED] The National Music Publishers’ Association (NMPA), Nashville Songwriters Association Int’l (NSAI), and the Digital Media Association (DiMA) have agreed on slightly higher U.S. royalty rates for songwriters and music. Continue reading
QUICK HITS: Soundstripe adds $9M • Chordal launches collaborative rights platform • Elektra promotes marketers
Soundstripe, a provider of royalty-free music, video, and sound effects for creators, has raised $9 million in Series B financing. The company will use the funding to invest in new. Continue reading
How to balance quality and quantity as a songwriter
Is it more important to have a long list of songs on hand or to write chart-toppers? In this post, learn about when either quality or quantity comes first and. Continue reading
12 things I wish I knew before becoming a professional songwriter
You may be more efficient in your path to becoming a professional songwriter if you plan around some of these things that I’ve learned in my own career. Not everyone. Continue reading
4 things Music Publishers want in a Songwriter
It takes more than simply writing decent songs to get signed by a publisher. Here are 4 of the main things that publishers look for in songwriters. by Randi Zimmerman. Continue reading
Applications for $2500 Songwriter Stimulus Grants are now open
The non-profit musician and creators advocacy group 100 Percenters has opened the first round of its Songwriter Stimulus Program applications supported by Sony Music Publishing. To qualify for the grant, applicants. Continue reading
