Posts Tagged ‘Video Lessons’
How Do Songwriters Get Paid?
Marty Dodson is a 10 Time #1 Hit Song Songwriter with nearly 10,000 songs written. Marty has written songs for artists such as Kenny Chesney, Billy Currington, Carrie Underwood and many others! In this episode Marty talks about how songwriters get paid and the steps you should take once you produce a income producing song.
Read MoreRecord Killer Vocals : Microphone Choices
In this video, Simon will share with you the different types of vocal microphones and how you can choose the right microphone for yourself to record killer vocals at home! Simon Reid is a songwriter, producer, mixing/mastering engineer, and session musician based in Nashville, TN. With over 18 years’ experience, Simon has produced remixes…
Read MoreWhat NOT To Do When Meeting With Music Industry Pros
John Ozier has been responsible for over 30 #1’s as an A&R executive, a publisher and as a songwriter. John is a hit songwriter with cuts by Lee Brice, Tyler Farr, Kid Rock, Kellie Pickler, Charlie Worsham, Josh Thompson, American Young, Air Supply and others. He co-wrote Lee Brice’s multi-week No. 1 and multi-platinum single,…
Read MoreSo Your Co-Writer Signs A Song Contract. What Does That Mean For You?
So, your co-writer signs a song contract. What does that mean for you? This is one of the top questions asked at SongTown. Chapters Chapter 1: You’ve written a song with your co-writer Chapter 2: Do you have to sign the contract your co-writer signs? Chapter 3: What if I’m pressured into signing the contract?…
Read MoreWhat Is The Role Of An A&R?
John Ozier has been responsible for over 30 #1’s as an A&R executive, a publisher, and as a songwriter. John is a hit songwriter with cuts by Lee Brice, Tyler Farr, Kid Rock, Kellie Pickler, Charlie Worsham, Josh Thompson, American Young, Air Supply and others. He co-wrote Lee Brice’s multi-week No. 1 and multi-platinum single,…
Read MoreHit Songwriter and Producer – Forrest Glen Whitehead
Forest Glen Whitehead is the co-producer of Kelsea Ballerini’s GOLD-certified debut album, “The First Time”, as well as her GRAMMY-nominated follow up album “Unapologetically”. In this episode of On Songwriting, Hit Songwriter and Producer Forest Glen Whitehead talks about how he got his start in the music business after moving to Nashville and knowing basically…
Read MoreA Melody Writer’s Secret Weapon: The Wind-up
What’s one songwriting component that separates the promising newbie songwriter from the seasoned pro? How much punch the chorus packs. Specifically, when the chorus hits, does it impact the listener? This is one of the main things I work on with writers in my SongTown Melody MasterClasses. Often their choruses show up un-announced and begin…
Read MoreFinding Inspiration In That Song That’s Stuck In Your Head
Pro songwriter Clay Mills shares how to turn that old classic song you can’t stop humming for the last 2 days, into inspiration for your own classic! Check Out SongTown and get 10 free videos to level-up your songwriting.
Read MoreVideo Songwriting Lesson: Finding the Heart of Your Song
Finding The Heart & Soul Of your Music Takes Courage… And A Few Tricks! Multi #1 songwriter Clay Mills will show you how to find the “true heart of your song” and create music that matters. This video is part of a weekly lesson series for members at SongTown.
Read MoreJack Tempchin Reveals Story Of Writing “Peaceful Easy Feeling” For The Eagles
Legendary songwriter Jack Tempchin is most known for writing classic rock songs for the Eagles, Glenn Fry, and Johnny Rivers. Classic songs like “Already Gone,” “Peaceful Easy Feeling,” “Slow Dancing,” and many others. Clay Mills hangs out with Jack for an incredible evening of music and stories from the SongTown Studio set; and in the above video clip Jack reveals his funny story behind…
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