FAQ - I want to break in as a songwriter. What should I do?
Be smart, do your homework! Take advantage of the resources that are available to you, such as organizations like TAXI or Circle of Songs. There are great classes and seminars offered by organizations like BMI that can further help you develop your songwriting skills. In addition there are several trade magazines, such as Performing Songwriter, that offer valuable information for the beginning songwriter.
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I have really been using wha i thought were the proper networking tools trying to be a working songwriter. I have had producers tell me they love my songs and want to work with me, but it always seem to wound up with some of them wanting to get me in bed. I have have some even come out and say that they don’t think I ‘m ready and they don’t hear any hits at all. Yet there are those who love my work. How do I seperate the two? I really want a shot at this i do know I have what it takes, just haven’t got a break yet.
Hi Tinzley,
If you are serious about being a professional songwriter, you need to educate yourself about the craft and business of this profession.
Producers are not gonna be your ticket to success if your craft isnt honed.
Learn how to write great songs in the genre of music that you intend writing in. The best way to network to and cultivate relatonships with the contacts you desire is to co-write.
Keep writing and definately take the advice above, use songwriting services that offer critiques and feedback from pros.
Jimi-Lyn
ive got really honed in respected material ive been writing songs in notebooks for years i just want to get rid of them for some cash please help
Just a comment from someone in radio:
I’m sure the song writing classes, services, and seminars are all very helpful. But I find it hard to swallow that every successful songwriter currently working has had to go through that much time and effort (outside writing) to get to where they are. Writing is a natural God given ability, just waiting for the right break from the right person. Or, should I say, the right person in the right position to say “YES” to you.
I’d appreciate some comments on songwriting contests. I see a lot of them, and it definitely occurs as a great money making device for the organizer(s). What about the artist/songwriters? What are the reputable songwriter contests, and is it worth spending the money on these?
i have been writing for a very long time now, but i don’t play an instument, people say its crazy and can’t be done, well that is i’ll be no good, but if i can say so my self my lyrics are pretty strong and i’m doing well. its just that i dont know where to go from here. Please help me.
I just recently sent five of my songs to paramountsong group in nashville,one song called i found a rose I entered in the valentine contest.I sent them money to do a professional demo of thoughtful memories with a five peice band,I just hoping that it turns out good,they said they would pitch it for me,they never gave me a time frame as to when it would be done,they want me to sign a contract for my other songs and I said no,as Im waiting to hear my demo that there doing for me.I will let everybody know when I actualy get it,Im just hoping that they don;t ##### me.thanks for any advice you can give me,sincerley,Ray McIntosh
Ray, I’ve been thinking of having a demo done by Paramount in Nashville aslo, and would love if you could email me regarding your experience with them. I would *really* appreciate it! I am curious if the demos are any good or if I should just keep shopping around. Thanks :) .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
Kate: Try this.
enter mitch snow in your web browser.
Mitch does great demo work at a truly
small fee. Tell him I sent you.
Good luck, Don
this is tinzley. who is mitch? I would love a good demo done please tell me how i can reach him. Thank you Tinzley
currently, i’m not a songwriter but i write poetry that could be used as songs. how do i go about finding a publisher or agent i could trust to review my work?
