Thanks to Songwriters Connection member Rebecca Hosking for this great article. *************************************************** Getting this out early with...
PLOTTING Hi everyone! Hope you're having a nice summer! In my opinion this months exercise is probably the most important step in writing great songs. Without...
Writing Complete Songs Kim Copeland In today's market it is more important than ever that you strive to be a complete songwriter. Three chords and the truth...
two sites who would appreciate music submissions for play: www.kopncoolcreations.com<about:blank> (Sheryl Clapton's radio show -featuring Country, folk and...
TOP FIVE COMPLAINTS FROM JOB POSTERS ABOUT SUBMISSIONS One of the things we discuss with the music supervisors, filmmakers, and producers who place job...
WRITING FROM THE HEART By Jason Blume In beginning my seventh year of teaching the BMI Nashville Songwriter Workshops I've been reflecting back over the years....
Simile Exercise by Christine Anderson www.songwritersblueprint.com Hi everyone! Hope you've all had a wonderful summer. This months exercise is the first of a...
If you have a CD and want it heard in Austria, contact these folks. Remember when you ship overseas to fill out the form 2976 from the post office and put in...
WRITE THROUGH IT Rebecca Hosking What is writer's block? I have asked the same question many times and thought I have come to points in my writing that I can't...
New Page 1Craig Bickhardt has this to say about adding a poetic device to your lyrics. "A plain, direct lyric is fine if you are trying to achieve that result....
In my daily role as a music publisher and artist manager, I have occasion to meet with many songwriters. Both established hit writers and up and coming...
A View From The Other Side: How A Pitch Becomes A Cut By Kim Copeland Imagine that there is a huge funnel into which hundreds of songs are poured at the...
Tips from the Tip Jar -- Writer's Block, Lyric Lock What to say, what to say? If you've been at a loss for a subject or theme for a song and feel like you...
Even if you're "just a songwriter" and not aspiring artist, this is valuable information for you. I've recently met a songwriter who is shooting up the ladder...
Hello friends and family, Sorry if you get this more than once, but I'm happy about it. I have a new web page at www.songu.com/members/RobbBledsoe<about:blank>...
Do you know any latin jazz songwriters? If you do, send them to my band's website, www.SLSon.com<http://www.slson.com/>. Thanks! Josie I received the above...
Subject: The Songwriters Connection E-Tip Invest in Yourself By Kim Copeland and Robb Bledsoe If you want to fish, you have to go to the water. To catch the...
This is a music industry website. http://www.theindustryresource.com/rollcall.php<http://www.theindustryresource.com/rollcall.php> You can join for free, but...
Call for songs - over the next several months we will be accepting submissions for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanza, and Hanukkah songs. Please send tapes or...
Subject: The Songwriters Connection E-Tip (Financial Management) Hi Songwriters, Hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving and are looking forward to a happy...
... Tips from the Tip Jar -- Writer's Block Q & A from Gus Q. I'm a guitar player. All my songs seem to be in the same few keys: G, C and E. And there...
Something For Nothing (Checking your Christmas list) by Kim Copeland Since much of my time is spent on my passion of nurturing aspiring songwriters and...
Call for songs - over the next several months we will be accepting submissions for Thanksgiving, Christmas, Kwanza, and Hanukkah songs. Please send tapes or...
List of Accomplishments Nanacy Moran Many years ago, as we were driving home for the holidays, Fett and I started reflecting on the past year simply as a way...
How You Join ASCAP You can join as a writer, a publisher, or both if you meet the eligibility requirements. There is no cost to join ASCAP and there are no...
