Tag Archives: songwriters

The “NEXT” Project, Literally!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Rick Dean

The “Next” project is about a new song. But that’s where the normality ends. First and foremost, this new song “Next” was written by none other than Beverley Ross. Doesn’t ring a bell for you? How about her history making song … Continue reading →

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Maybe You’ve Already Written A Song, Now What?

Posted on March 31, 2012 by Rick Dean

So you’ve written a song. And here’s the million dollar question: Now what? We get asked this very question at every songwriter meeting and it never gets old talking about it. We believe that everyone has a song inside them. … Continue reading →

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What Is A Music Publisher?

Posted on March 20, 2012 by Rick Dean

A Music Publisher or (Publishing Company) is responsible for facilitating the exploitation of your music (songs) and for ensuring the songwriter(s) and composer(s) receive fair and proper payment when their music is used in a commercial way. Through the publishing … Continue reading →

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Six Steps To Songwriting Success (Featured Book)

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Rick Dean

We’ve ben asked to feature a few publications on the craft of songwriting. Sticking with our belief that an informed songwriter is a better songwriter, we decided to do just that. The first songwriting book we’re featuring is by Bookmark … Continue reading →

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A Little Info On Recording Engineers

Posted on February 25, 2012 by Rick Dean

A recording engineer is someone who is responsible for creating, modifying and producing music and audio files. The equipment a recording engineer requires includes mixing boards, digital recorders and listening equipment. Many modern sound studios include a sophisticated Bookmark on … Continue reading →

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What Are The Different Parts Of A Song You Ask?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Rick Dean

I meet new songwriters from time to time who haven’t learned their way around to being a successful wordsmith just yet. I also teach a few classes now and then on songwriting and inevitably I’m asked, “What are the parts … Continue reading →

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The Day The Music Died

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Rick Dean

Every once in a while I have the opportunity to sit and reflect on many things. Being in the music business and being a musician/songwriter myself, I tend to think musically most times. Just the other morning I was reflecting, … Continue reading →

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What Is A Songwriter?

Posted on February 21, 2012 by Rick Dean

When you read the title to this post you must have chuckled, especially if you are a songwriter. I spent quit a bit of time considering my own past as a songwriter before writing this post. After writing and deleting … Continue reading →

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