27 Practical Tips for Songwriters

Join professional songwriter Cliff Goldmacher as he explores the craft and business of songwriting. Explore practical solutions to common problems, in short self-contained lessons.

Introduction

• Welcome
• What you should know before watching

1. The Craft of Songwriting

• You're stuck for title ideas
• Your songs feel long when they're not
• You're struggling with your second verse
• People aren't getting your song's message
• You're stuck finding the perfect line
• How to tell if your song's finished
• How to make your songs unique
• Your lyrics are too complicated
• You can't remember that great idea

2. A Career in Songwriting

• You can't find time to write
• The music business feels overwhelming
• Is a publishing deal for you?
• You dread networking as an introvert
• How to pitch your songs and get out there
• You're unable to stay patient
• You're comparing yourself to others
• Your songs aren't getting cut
• Forgetting to appreciate career milestones

3. The Songwriter in the Studio

• You've booked a session but your song's not finished
• Should you play or sing on your demos?
• Finding the right team for your demo
• What to bring to your pro demo session
• How to communicate with the musicians
• Scaled-down or full-band demo?
• What genre to use for your demo
• Pitching your demo to film and TV
• What to ask for when your session is complete

Conclusion

• Next steps