Songwriting Advice
Brian McNelis, SVP Music & Soundtracks at Lakeshore Ent Contact Details
Brian McNelis is a highly respected music industry executive who currently holds the position of Senior Vice President of Music and Sou...
Aldo Gonzalez, Senior Director, A&R at Universal Music Group Contact Details
Aldo Gonzalez is a highly respected figure in the music industry, currently serving as the Senior Director of A&R at Universal Musi...
Favored Nations Broken By Hidden Side Deals - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
You thought a favored nations clause was your contract angel. You expected equal treatment, a promise that if anyone gets better terms ...
Emily Weber, Director Trailers/Promo/Ads at Position Music Contact Details
As a musician, getting your music in front of the right people can be a game-changer for your career. Emily Weber, Director of Trailers...
How to Write Vispop Songs
You want a Vispop song that makes the crowd sing along in Cebuano and in tears or smiles within the first chorus. You want a chorus tha...
How to Write a Song About Gratitude
Gratitude songs do not have to be saccharine or preachy. They can be messy, true, funny, vulnerable, triumphant, petty in a charming wa...
How to Write Quiet Storm Lyrics
Quiet Storm is the slow burn for grown up feelings that still sneak into DMs at 2 AM. If you want to write lyrics that feel like silk o...
Weak Deposit Clauses Before You Travel - Traps & Scams Every Musician Must Avoid
You are about to get on a plane, hop on a van, or spend your last paycheque to get to a show.</strong You signed a contract and the ...
How to Write Gamelan Lyrics
You want words that sit in the gong breath, not crash like a drunk tourist on ceremonial stairs. Gamelan music from Indonesia moves wit...
Melody vs Topline vs Hook: Differences, Examples, Exercises
Stop confusing the words and start writing hits. You have heard these terms thrown around in writing rooms and producer texts. Someone ...