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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…
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 Physical Cost Of Being A Successful Songwriter
© 2010 Vinny Ribas I recently received an email from a young woman who asked me how she could become a professional songwriter. When I suggested that she join a local songwriter’s group, she said that she wasn’t willing to pay to meet other songwriters. That got me thinking about what it really costs, in…
Role Call: The Stages of Song Development
by Bill Pere In the beginning, Bartholomew Cubbins didn’t have 500 hats. He had only one hat. – Theodor Geisel (Dr. Seuss) In the traditional music business model, you, the songwriter or artist would be under contract to a large record company and publisher, who would then call all the shots. In today’s world of Independent…