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Three Good Reasons To Love Your Songs

The kind of love I’ve been talking about is not something that happens overnight. It comes from putting in the countless hours necessary to perfect your craft, incorporating others’ suggestions…

In Praise of “Modular” Recording

For those of us who lack the time or discipline to write a fully formed song in a single gulp, “modular” recording represents the perfect opportunity to recycle discarded bits…

Four New Year’s Resolutions for Songwriters

After looking back and taking stock of what last year had to offer, it’s time for us to dig in and start preparing ourselves for songwriting success in the year…

Three Reasons To Be Thankful You’re a Songwriter

We all know how difficult, frustrating and even scary songwriting can be. Being thankful for all of the good it brings us can help keep things in perspective.

Four Things You Can Do To Improve Your Odds in Film/TV Song Placements

When it comes to getting songs in film and TV, there is absolutely no substitute for doing the work. You need to be a savvy businessperson who is willing to…

Mark Neill on the Making of the Black Keys’ ‘Brothers’

During his yearlong journey recording Akron’s blues-rock duo the Black Keys, producer-engineer Mark Neill revisits a Southern studio shrine — and nets a Grammy in the process.

Five Things Songwriters Can Do To Move Their Careers Forward

As a new songwriter, you may be overwhelmed by all there is to do when it comes to moving forward in your career. I’d compare the approach of this article…

Good, Fast, Cheap: Pick Any Two

Making your way through the maze of a musical career is a complicated endeavor to say the least. It’s doubly so given that you’ll have to make not only the…

Four Reasons It Pays for Songwriters To Be Patient

As long as you’re not planning on being a songwriter for this week only, take a deep breath, work on your songs and your career a little every day and…

10 Rules for Running a Successful Recording Session

Recording guest musicians in your home studio requires a combination of diplomacy, technical proficiency and business savvy. Here are some tips for making it happen.