The Co-Writer Conundrum
Many Nashville-based music industry professionals recommend hooking up with established songwriters to help get their own foot in the door. Handy advice for someone who’s got Keith Urban’s home phone number, but what of the rest of us?
3144 hits | 7 comments | added on 08.11.09

For Laurie Berkner, Music Is Child's Play
In the following article, the first of two devoted to writing music for children, Laurie Berkner says that drawing on personal experience is the key to success.
2970 hits | 3 comments | added on 08.30.06

Tax Cut Package Contains Break for Songwriters
A major legislative gain, the provision means songwriters will be able to treat the sale of their song catalogs as capital gains instead of as income
3796 hits | 6 comments | added on 05.22.06

Destination Anywhere: Memphis, Tennessee
Memphis has always been a magnet for the rural residents of the surrounding states, both black and white, and this cultural and ethnic mix is perhaps the main reason why so much music was born here.
5042 hits | 4 comments | added on 05.01.06

Get Me Rewrite
As with most creative endeavors, there’s no one surefire formula when it comes to rewriting.
4330 hits | 7 comments | added on 03.07.06

Accidental Classics
Some of the best moments in pop music were the result of unintentional noise-making, intentional rule-breaking, or both.
6007 hits | 7 comments | added on 10.19.05

Behind The Songs: "Mellow Yellow" & "Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds"
Get the real scoop on the inspiration for these classic compositions.
7772 hits | 5 comments | added on 04.25.05

'Be Heard' Kauai Scholarship Winners Announced
Clayton Colwell, Devon Copley, and Steve Boynton win all-expense paid trips to the Kaua'i Music Festival.
5854 hits | 5 comments | added on 03.18.05

Faculty Member Harold Lilly Joins KMF Staff
Learn valuable skills from songwriter/producer/artist Harold Lilly at the 2005 Kauai Music Festival
5406 hits | 4 comments | added on 03.07.05

Strong Song Skills Will Help You Score in the Urban Market
David Renzer, Worldwide President of Universal Music Publishing Group, says developing your chops is the key to success in the urban music marketplace.
5322 hits | 7 comments | added on 02.14.05