Songwriters Marketplace

The Musical Journey of Charlie Faye

Ashley Davis — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:15:05 +0000

American Singer/Songwriter Charlie Faye out of Austin, TX took touring to a new level with an experimental idea that has landed her music in front of more crowds and given her many more collaborators, and she had a full length album at the end of her journeys. Her exploration was documented in her sophomore release > Read More

On Success for the Performing Singer-Songwriter

Ken and Dave — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:48:48 +0000

I had an interesting insight the other day and I have been trying to give it words. I have been writing songs and performing for over forty years. I have played as a solo act and I have played guitar and been the front man for a number of bands. I was even offered a development > Read More

Song Contests – To Enter or not to Enter?

Staff — Wed, 25 Apr 2012 22:08:43 +0000

by David Hardwick I happened to come into contact with a Grammy award winning songwriter who now does consultancy. I asked her what she thought about song writing competitions. "Oh, they are just run to make money for the organizers!". Of course, her own consultancy business is not just there for the altruistic benefit of songwriters > Read More

The Pros & Cons of Signing A Publishing Deal

Cliff Goldmacher — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:52:26 +0000

For most songwriters in the early stages of their careers, the idea of being hired as a staff songwriter for a publishing company is close to the Holy Grail. It represents that most coveted prize of industry recognition and validation of your talent along with a gateway to cuts, movie placements and any one of > Read More

Kiyomi – Love and Music from the Heart

Ken and Dave — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 18:37:01 +0000

Kiyomi (meaning pure beauty) is a Japanese American singer/songwriter living in NY who was born into a very musical family. She has had an immense passion for singing and music ever since she can remember, and has pursued it her whole life. Her education in Classical Voice at NYU, and Composition at SUNY Purchase has helped > Read More