As songwriters, what we hate to hear most when we're submitting material for a project are comments like "This sounds good, but it really doesn't … Read Article
As songwriters, what we hate to hear most when we're submitting material for a project are comments like "This sounds good, but it really doesn't … Read Article
I once read an interview with legendary songwriter Leonard Cohen ("Suzanne"), in which he said that when he writes a lyric, he might spend the day … Read Article
Within a verse, there may also be a pre-chorus--a two or four line section, rarely exceeding four bars musically, immediately preceeding the chorus. … Read Article
The majority of choruses adhere to certain guidelines. I say ‘majority' because there are songs that ignore some of the guidelines and still win by … Read Article
We've had the good fortune to personally experience, witness and celebrate the successes of many songwriters from the first day they got off the bus … Read Article
TAXI CEO and seminar moderator, Michael Laskow, introduces Steve Seskin at TAXI's convention, the Road Rally 2002: Steve Seskin is one of the most … Read Interview
Shawn Colvin's right hand hits the strings on her Martin D-28 with a precise aim and rhythmic force that seems to cause every sinewy muscle in her … Read Interview
Thoreau once said that every writer's duty was to give "first and last, a simple and sincere account of their own life." More than his sage words … Read Interview
The sign that hung on the studio door simply read, "You have nothing left to lose." For Janis Ian, who was behind those doors recording her first … Read Interview