Just like playing a sport or learning an instrument, mastering a new skill requires disciplined practise and songwriting is no exception. The evidence is there in the most successful writers of all time- they were incredibly prolific. Take The Beatles for example. Not all of their songs were perfect or groundbreaking, but they wrote so … Read more
As a musician, after writing, recording and fine tuning your music, the worst thing that you could do is make a bad impression by a poorly constructed submission. Firstly, check if the company accepts unsolicited material, if they do then you’re in the clear. If not, respect their decision and don’t contact them. Next, check … Read more
It may sound cliche, but there’s a reason why people say the key to surviving in the music industry is down to who you know. Getting to know people in different areas of the music industry can be an invaluable way to learn how things work. Building relationships can be greatly beneficial to your career … Read more
You’ve mastered your craft and you’re sitting on a goldmine of great songs but you have no idea what to do next? Looking at music publishing might be the right step for you. What does a music publisher do? In short, they deal with the business side of things and aim to increase the potential … Read more
Get to Know Your Copyright As a songwriter, swatting up on copyright can be really advantageous when attending business meetings with publishers, labels or sync agents. It’s a part of the music industry which can be quite tricky to master. So, showing you have a great understanding to professionals really does set you apart from … Read more
Back in April, we were honoured to host the panel “Letting It Sync In: Why Music Supervisors Love Electronic Music” at this year’s Brighton Music Conference. Joining us for the discussion were music supervisors Martin Hewett and Rachel Menzies along with John Meredith, owner of production music library Arms Production Music, and our very own … Read more
Getting your music onto radio can be a tricky task. However, there are a few ways you can ensure your music does not fall at the first hurdle. Within this blog, we will explore tips to help you submit music to radio within the UK, giving your tracks the best chance possible to get heard. … Read more
When you think of music in video games, you think of the iconic soundtracks of Super Mario Bros, Tetris and Street Fighter II just to name a few. These games have tracks that are often regarded as the greatest in video games’ short but impressive history. However with the rapid advancements in technology accompanying video … Read more
Behind every great song there’s usually a greater story behind how its composition came about. Even if you’re not one to suffer from writer’s block, there are certainly a number of techniques and songwriting tips that can help put you onto something special. And who better to learn from than the greats, eh? The Beatles … Read more