The Craft of Songwriting
April 4, 2006 by Jim
Recorded April 3, 2006
An all-star line up of songwriting talent discussing the craft of songwriting and surrounding issues.
Topics include:
- Songwriting techniques
- Tips on collaboration
- Writing for advertising
- How to copyright and register songs
- How to get your song heard
- How to get proper credit and payment.
Moderator:Jon Langford – Mekons, Waco Brothers, Pine Valley Cosmonauts, etc.
Panelists: Kurt Elling – Grammy nominated jazz vocalist
Percy Bady – Grammy nominated gospel songwriter
Joel Corelitz – Steve Ford Music, advertising jingles
Jim Peterik – author of Songwriting for Dummies, “Eye of the Tiger”
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