Category Archives: INSPIRATION

FILL THE WELL with DAMIEN JURADO

March 26, 2013

In this series, I ask other songwriters about their quest for inspiration and how they tackle the day-to-day tasks of writing quality, engaging songs. Behind every good song is a hard-worker. I want to know how songwriters work and how they fill their well so it never goes dry.

I am absolutely thrilled to host DAMIEN JURADO for this week’s Fill the Well. Damien’s music crafts a world and tries to make sense of it. His lyrics patiently wait in a moment, cataloguing the details and tension of everyday life across a range of genres and styles. His answers, like his lyrics, are expressive but succinct.  … Continue Reading

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Everything Artists Want to Know… from a Film & TV Publisher

March 21, 2013

In this special March series, I asked music industry professionals to share their advice on what DIY artists need to know before we go knocking on their door. I’ve got no-frills, straightforward insight on various aspects of the music industry from the people that have spent years in it.

Today we hear from TYLER BACON, founder of POSITION MUSIC, a music publishing and film/TV licensing company based in Los Angeles. Since 1999, Tyler has developed artists and producers by connecting their songs to ads, TV shows and films, offering valuable exposure for an artist and, let’s be honest, a decent paycheck. Getting your music in film/TV is a huge milestone for an indie artist, but how do you cut through the noise? Does it pay to write like a sellout? Tyler shares what’s on his radar…… Continue Reading

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FILL THE WELL with ALVA LEIGH – part two

March 19, 2013

In this series, I ask other songwriters about their quest for inspiration and how they tackle the day-to-day tasks of writing quality, engaging songs. Behind every good song is a hard-worker. I want to know how songwriters work and how they fill their well so it never goes dry.

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Today I do the answering… I’ve been pursuing music full time for six months now. That means no school, no desk job, no excuses! I’ve written a song a week in 2013 and am gearing up to record my third album in May. Here’s what I do to keep my wheels spinnin’…  Read part one here. … Continue Reading

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