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Lydia Hutchinson
Lydia Hutchinson
Magazine Editor and Publisher

Lydia Hutchinson is the editor and publisher of Performing Songwriter magazine, the only internationally distributed publication that serves the songwriting community. She founded the magazine in 1993 and has kept it independent while promoting artists’ ability to also have success in the independent world.

Lydia is originally from Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and has lived in Nashville, Tennessee for the past 18 years.


News:


Aug 27, 04 | 11:36 am

Performing Songwriter magazine has just launched its “Be Heard” campaign, the goal of which is to provide songwriters with tools to write and open up new markets; confidence and inspiration; a sense of community and worth; and to raise the profile of what a songwriter is and what they contribute to our society.

Mar 30, 05 | 7:00 pm

Performing Songwriter launches $10,000 Gear Giveaway: Anyone subscribing to Performing Songwriter from now until May 1 will automatically be entered to win one of four packages with gear from Audio-Technica, Electro-Voice, Fostex, Godin Guitar, Kustom Amps, L.R. Baggs, Martin Guitar, MasterWriter, M-Audio, Phonic, Tascam, TC Helicon and Yamaha. As a Songwriter101.com member you are eligible for a discounted rate of only $20 for a year’s subscription. Just go to performingsongwriter.com/sw101 and subscribe today!

Stories:


Destination Anywhere: Memphis, Tennessee
Five Minutes With: Isaac Hayes
Favorite Keyboard Sounds
Five Minutes With: Ben Folds
Software to Enhance Your Gigs
Your Voice, Your Choice, Part 4
Guitar Care for Travel
Your Voice, Your Choice, Part 3
Creating the Virtual Band
Your Voice, Your Choice, Part 2
Your Voice, Your Choice, Part 1
Behind The Songs: "Mellow Yellow" & "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"
Guitar Care and Feeding
Studio Construction & Sound Treatment
Tax Deductions for Musicians
Behind the Songs: WHITFIELD & STRONG
Where the Money Goes
Getting the Most Out of Merch: Part 1
Getting the Most Out of Merch: Part 2
Getting the Most Out of Merch: Part 3
Hiring a band: Part 2
Hiring a band: Part 1
A Musician's Retirement Plan
Cut Your Own Demo: Professional Studios Around the Country for $100 OR LESS Per Hour: Part 2
Taxes and Recordkeeping: Part 1
Cut Your Own Demo: Professional Studios Around the Country for $100 OR LESS Per Hour: Part 1
Taxes and Recordkeeping: Part 2
Synchronization Licenses
Music Map
New Artist Checklist
What About Hardware?
Taking the Mystery Out of Mastering
Building Your Team: Part 1
Building Your Team: Part 2
A Side Note About Credit Cards and Credit Reports
Does Your Money Matter?
Understanding the Charts: Retail Sales and the Performing Songwriter: Part 1
Understanding the Charts: Retail Sales and the Performing Songwriter: Part 2
The Exclusive Songwriter Agreement: Part 1
The Exclusive Songwriter Agreement: Part 2
The Exclusive Songwriter Agreement: Part 3
The Exclusive Songwriter Agreement: Part 4
Travel Extravaganza: Part 1
Travel Extravaganza: Part 2
Travel Extravaganza: Part 3
The Benefits and Realities of Song Contests and Showcasing: Part 1
The Benefits and Realities of Song Contests and Showcasing: Part 2
The Benefits and Realities of Song Contests and Showcasing: Part 3
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