Songwriting
Janie Ross Coulter
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An Evening with Jimmy Webb - Part Three
Read the final installment and hear what Jimmy Webb has to say about the art of songwriting and the state of that art today, including looking to the future and the past.
An Evening with Jimmy Webb - Part Two
Read more about what Jimmy Webb has to say about the art of songwriting and the state of that art today, including the imortance of subtlety and depth.
Jimmy Webb is the only artist ever to have received Grammy Awards for lyrics, music, and orchestration. Hear what the lyricist/composer of standards such as "By The Time I Get To Phoenix," "Didn't We?" "Galveston," and "MacArthur Park," has to say about the art of songwriting and the state of that ...
Come have a look at exclusive photos from this year's Songwriters' Hall of Fame 32nd Annual Awards Dinner, including Dolly Parton, Diane Warren, Willie Nelson, Paul Williams, Billy Joel, Gloria and Emilio Estefan, Emmylou Harris, Marc Anthony, Judy Collins, John Secada and Dave Matthews.
The Reel Scoop: Placing Music In TV and Film
Getting songs placed on soundtracks is still a viable option for new artists and songwriters. But like breaking into the rest of the music business, you have to stay on top of it.
The Songwriters' Hall of Fame Awards - Part 2
The 31st annual Songwriters' Hall of Fame dinner continues, complete with a surprise appearance by...
The Songwriters' Hall of Fame Awards - Part 1
James Brown, James Taylor, Brian Wilson, Curtis Mayfield, and the Eagles' Glenn Frey and Don Henley were a few of the people inducted into the 31st annual Songwriters' Hall of Fame. Let me take you there.
Legal-Ease: Approaching A Lawyer
Do you know how to choose a good lawyer? Do you know how to be a good client? Here are a few considerations, for starters...
Un-Block My Song: How To Cope With Writer's Block
If you've ever had the feeling you just can't write, here are some tips for overcoming the dreaded Writer's Block.
Find out what The National Academy of Popular Music looks for when they choose songs for their showcases in this interview with Projects Director Bob Leone.