Under the best of circumstances, maintaining collaborative relationships in music like the ones in bands and between songwriting partners can be tough. I don’t need to tell you that we’re not living through normal circumstances.
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Great songwriting is about creating an experience for the listener, in order to guide them through the journey of your song. A story can be told from multiple perspectives, and it is up to the songwriter to decide which point of view works best for that particular message.
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In part two of a three part series, Patrick McGuire dives further into the importance of creating a sustainable music career.
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You’ve been at it for years and haven’t seen any concrete success in music. What keeps you going? This article is Part 1 in a TuneCore series about building a sustainable music career.
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While there isn’t a single right way to tackle your own workflow, the goal should be to have a consistent process that helps you finish songs in a way you’re happy with, without tearing your hair out.
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Music makes us feel less alone, and that’s a power we shouldn’t take for granted, though musicians often do. If you feel uncertain about the state of the world or even just what’s going on within the confines of your own life, you’re not alone.
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Check out this list of overlooked steps in the multi-stage creative process known as songwriting from our friends at the Flypaper Blog!
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Subscribing to a DIY ethos doesn’t mean ignoring all opportunities to reach out for help! Patrick McGuire breaks down the times in your music career when it makes sense to connect with others for support.
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In Part 1 of another two part piece on home engineering & production, Gary Gray gets back to basics on what’s truly possible from the comforts of a home studio.
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While the TuneCore Blog is always there for you when it comes to career advice and education, we’re happy to spread the word about other great songwriting resources!
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