Category Archives: Songwriting
The Case For Co-Writing
Co-writing songs may not be for everyone all the time, but every writer can draw benefits from the experience. © 2019 Vinny Ribas Many songwriters insist on writing their own songs for any number of predictable reasons. But in most cases the reasons are more ego-driven and far outnumbered by the reasons you should co-write.…
Costly Songwriter Mistakes
It’s Important To Understand The Business Side of Songwriting © 2019 Vinny Ribas You many be amazing at writing lyrics and/or music. You study the craft to ensure you know the all rules and when and how to break them. But have you taken the time to fully understand the business side of your songwriting…
10 Steps Toward Success As A Songwriter
© 2015 Vinny Ribas Learn the craft. Even the best writers continually study other great writers so they constantly add new influences and ‘tricks’ to their toolbox. Co-write. It gives you fresh ideas, and now there are 2 of you marketing the song. Co-write with writers who are better than you are. It’s the best…
Protected: “The Legal Side of Songwriting” with Greg Seneff Videos
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Protected: “Standing Out As An Artist Or SongWriter – The Journey From Good To Great” with Benita Hill and Steve Leslie
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Standing Out As An Artist Or Songwriter – The Journey From Good To Great!
With World-Renown Songwriters Benita Hill and Steve Leslie! Complete Video Available Now! “The seminar yesterday with Benita Hill and Steve Leslie at Indie Connect was one of the best industry events I have ever attended. I can’t believe all the great information they shared. I am already using one of the songwriting techniques they discussed. Getting to hear…
Getting Your Songs Cut – Part 2
© 2012 Vinny Ribas Here are some strategies for build the credibility and developing the relationships you need to move your songwriting career forward. Write with established writers. That gives you instant credibility. You need to earn your way there, but both NSAI and Indie Connect can help with that. So will the strategies below.…
Getting Your Song Cut – Part 1
© 2015 Vinny Ribas Every songwriter dreams of getting that ‘big cut.’ Many don’t realize what it really takes to make that happen. Getting a major cut often requires several key components: Great songs – Without this nothing happens. The songs need to be better than what is being pitched by established writers. Study the…
The Differences Between Songwriting in NYC & Nashville
© 2011 Cliff Goldmacher www.EducatedSongwriter.com As a transplanted songwriter from Nashville to New York City, I’ve had the chance to observe, up close, the approaches to songwriting and the songwriting communities in both cities. While there are of course many similarities, there are also quite a few differences. By the way, I feel I should…
An Aspiring Songwriter’s 2nd Job
Part Two of a Two-part series By Rand Bishop At the risk of appearing arrogant, pedantic, professorial, or even coldy academic, I have distilled the work required to become a successful professional songwriter into three general job descriptions: