Itaal Shur on Songs, Business and life -2/2
This is part 2 of 2 of a 2010 interview with Itaal Shur, Grammy Award winning songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer. The first portion of the… Read more »
Tagged: Songwriting
Surviving the Label System
Lead singer/songwriter Brad Roberts of The Crash Test Dummies relays the experience of transitioning from major label to independent artist and shares some advice for songwriters that want to succeed in the current climate.
SESAC and Music Rights
Trevor Gale, Senior VP of Writer/Publisher Relations at SESAC talks about what it takes to be a successful musician and songwriter, the finer points of music publishing and how artists can find the right PRO to suit their needs.
The Art of Co-Writing
Singer/songwriter Jason Reeves talks about co-writing, the process of building a touring base and why you need to stay focused on your unique vision as an artist in order to have a long-lasting music career.
How to Be a Solo Artist
Singer, songwriter and producer Chris Wallace talks about the important lessons he has learned from the music business and shares some words of wisdom with emerging artists about building a sustainable career.
The Importance of Career Flexibility
Shele Sondheim, president/CEO of CSM Words and Music talks about how his diverse industry experiences helped him evolve and shares some valuable tips for those to build solid and rewarding careers in music.
Jonathan Mann, on Songwriting and YouTube
Songwriter Jonathan Mann talks about how he got started in music, some techniques he uses to stay prolific as an artist and how musicians can use YouTube and other tools to find opportunities and grow their fan bases.