Tiffany Red shines light on unfair songwriter and publishing splits

Many artists, including big names like Beyonce, have been accused of stealing undeserved and unearned publishing splits. Tiffany Red is calling them out…

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Sell Sheet Music to your Songs online: How to turn notes into dollars

Artists who write their own songs can earn income and connect with fans by selling their sheet music online and at gigs. While music transcription skills are helpful, there’s now. Continue reading

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What every songwriter needs to know about the BMI sale [Chris Castle]

Musicians and other music professionals are understandably nervous about the likelihood of BMI being sold to venture capitalists. Attorney and artist advocate Chris Castle offers answers. by CHRIS CASTLE from. Continue reading

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Applications open for two $40K Bob Dylan Center Songwriter Fellowships

The Bob Dylan Center will award two annual $40,000 Songwriter Fellowships designed to mentor and develop aspiring songwriters. Universal Music Publishing Group is supporting the effort. Each fellowship will include $40,000,. Continue reading

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Eno, Jacob Collier, and others name the Earth as co-writer of songs

Brian Eno, Jacob Collier, Dave and Stormzy producer Fraser T Smith, and Anna Calviare are among a growing group of musicians naming the Earth as a co-writer of their music. Continue reading

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How to get your songs to write themselves

Not every song comes together in one go, but when they do, it’s definitely a time-saver. Here are some tips on how to write music a bit more organically. by. Continue reading

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5 Icebreaker games to play before you co-write a song

Sometimes writing with other people can be a bit awkward, making it difficult to get a creative flow going. Here are five icebreakers that will help you and your collaborator(s). Continue reading

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How to arrange a song in just 5 steps

Once you know how to write a song, learning how to arrange it is the next important part. Musical arrangement is the process of structuring and outlining a song that makes sense using. Continue reading

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How to create and use Split Sheets for collaborating songwriters

Not sure how to split the ownership of a co-write? Well, look no further! Here is a quick and simple guide to how to create split sheets, so all writers. Continue reading

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FREE ED SHEERAN from ‘ridiculous’ copyright lawsuits [Mike Masnick]

Mike Masnick discusses Ed Sheeran’s frequent appearance in the copyright courts due to “silly lawsuits.” by Mike Masnick of Tech Dirt We’ve written a bunch about how Ed Sheeran recognizes how batshit. Continue reading

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