Songwriting Business

The words songwriting and business seem almost incongruous to the beginner. After all, songwriting is supposed to be a creative endeavor. It is! But getting the songs you write cut by other artists or managing your relationships with co-writers and publishers can be difficult at best.

The business of songwriting is nearly as important as the actual songs you write. Want to improve your chances of making money with them. Read the articles below.

Songwriting Business Articles

• Can You Cut It?
  by Michael Anderson
• Craft + Magic = Success
  by Michael Anderson
• Learning Where The Money Comes From, Part 1 Part 2
  by Jason Blume
• New Media Songwriting Deals
  by Dina LaPolt
• The Professional Songwriters Code Of Conduct
  by Nancy Moran
• Push Yourself
  by Michael Anderson
• Road Rally 2004 Success Stories Panel
  Q&A with five successful TAXI members
• Sarah McLachlan Finds Her Own Walden Pond
  by Bill DeMain
• Shawn Colvin: Born To Be Telling Her Story
  by Lydia Hutchinson
• The Song That Changed The World
  by Kenny Kerner
• Staff Writers
  by Jason Blume
• Steve Seskin Shares Secrets
  Rally 2002: Moderated by Michael Laskow
• Types Of Songwriter Agreements
  by Jeffrey & Todd Brabec
• The Real Deal
  by Michael Anderson
• Writing For Speciality Markets
  by Jason Blume