Songwriting Advice
Fixing Clunky Lines
You have a great idea ruined by one clunky line. We have all been there. You write something that sounds like a lemonade recipe read by...
How to Write Western European Lyrics
Look alive. You want lyrics that land across Paris bars, Lisbon rooftops, Madrid block parties, Berlin clubs, Milan aperitivo hours and...
Jacob Edgar, A&R Consultant at Putumayo World Music Contact Details
Jacob Edgar is a renowned A&R consultant at Putumayo World Music, a leading record label and music publisher that specializes in wo...
How to Write Lyrics About Interaction
Interaction is the oxygen of modern songs. People do things to each other. They text, they interrupt, they ghost, they clap back, they ...
Metalcore Songwriting Advice
You want riffs that punch through speakers. You want breakdowns that make crowds forget they have knees. You want lyrics that are hones...
Bubblegum Pop Songwriting Advice
Want to make a song that sticks in the listener like gum on a sneaker? Bubblegum pop is pure ear candy. It is big on melody, brighter t...
Mafioso Rap Songwriting Advice
You want to sound like you ran the city in a previous life. You want verses that read like a crime novel and hooks that stick like a ta...
All Music Industry Contacts
Ready to dive into a world where connections are your secret sauce, and every handshake, or DM, could be the spark for your next big hi...
How to Write West Coast Jazz Songs
You want music that smells like ocean air and a late night espresso. You want melodies that float like a convertible top down on Pacifi...
Mike O’Dell, Booking Agent at Bobby Ball Talent Agency
As a musician, getting in touch with the right people in the industry can be a game-changer for your career. Mike O'Dell, a booking age...