Songwriting Advice
How to Write Lyrics About Ambition
You want ambition that sounds human. You do not want a motivational poster set to a drum loop. You want lines that sting with want and ...
How to Write a Song About Alienation
You want your song to make someone who feels invisible feel seen. You want lyrics that land like a warm smack and melodies that hold th...
Rap Opera Songwriting Advice
You want a rap opera that punches like a Kendrick verse and soars like Pavarotti in the same breath. You want the crowd to nod, then cr...
Claude Marcheterre, Manager A&R at Les Disques Artiste Contact Details
As a musician, getting your foot in the door with industry professionals can be a daunting task. One such influential figure is Claude ...
How to Write Guajira Songs
You want a song that smells like sun baked dirt and cheap rum while still sounding like it belongs on stage. Guajira songs sit in a war...
Minneapolis Sound Songwriting Advice
Want to write songs that sound like they grew up on fried purple neon and rolled out of a drum machine with attitude? The Minneapolis S...
How to Write Disco Polo Lyrics
Disco Polo is the music of wedding dance floors, village festivals, and TikTok singalongs. You want lyrics that get stuck in one chorus...
Filmi Songwriting Advice
You want a filmi song that makes audiences cry in multiplexes and stream it at 1 a.m. You want a hook that becomes a ringtone and a lin...
12 Revenue Streams for Songwriters Beyond Streaming Pennies
Tired of watching your streaming numbers climb while your bank account laughs at you? Same. Streaming pays something like confetti that...
Recouping Personal Travel And Luxury Expenses - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
So you splurged on first class and a hotel with a bathtub that looks like a movie set. You flew for a meeting, a photoshoot, or a once ...