Comments collected from around the site.

Robert Wayne Hereford: Very sad, but cautionary tale that I will take heed to if ever I get some kind of "deal". Those guys wrote monster hits and they and their families should have been rewarded for their efforts. ...
Nov 16, 09 | 5:32 pm | Takes from the Top: Badfinger’s 'No Dice'

Richard Puncsak: This is one of the worst scenarios I've ever heard! Two people no less. Trust no one & use the rule of Real Estate Brokerage... "If it's not in writing it doesn't exist." Period. ...
Nov 16, 09 | 12:19 am | Takes from the Top: Badfinger’s 'No Dice'

michael nicholson: wow...that just brings it home...youve gotta be careful and know as much as you can about the biz or have someone that you trust that knows a lot about the biz and who is going to fight for you... ...
Nov 13, 09 | 11:34 pm | Takes from the Top: Badfinger’s 'No Dice'

Lem Genovese: Badfinger reminded me of the Razzberries, both derivative of the Fab Four and yet their potential was not reached for a variety of reasons. Its a cruel business and this article reminds of how fickle fame and success can be ...
Nov 13, 09 | 8:06 pm | Takes from the Top: Badfinger’s 'No Dice'

Gary E. Andrews: This is why we study the forum threads, like, The Business Side, Songwriters Lounge, the links at the top of the page, BOOKS, LINGO, etc. The more you know the less likely you are to let someone take advantage of ...
Nov 13, 09 | 5:34 pm | Takes from the Top: Badfinger’s 'No Dice'

Anita Ingrid Neilson: Scary. Such a great start and such a tragic ending. And being ripped-off, makes it scary to be involved with anyone in that end of the business. I guess I should count my undiscovered as yet ...
Nov 13, 09 | 4:11 pm | Takes from the Top: Badfinger’s 'No Dice'

Gary E. Andrews: Wow. A tale of woe, cautionary to those who aspire to 'do business' with our songwriting. What should have been the realization of a dream, and a happy-ever-after result, becomes a dreadful nightmare with no ever-after at all. I'll have ...
Nov 12, 09 | 5:18 pm | Takes from the Top: Badfinger’s 'No Dice'

Dennis T. McCarthy: Thanks Gary, Great information. Denn ...
Nov 05, 09 | 6:08 pm | © C in a Circle - Splitting Heirs: Paying Royalties After Your Death

Robert Wayne Hereford: What are some ways that you can dump your music from a 4-track recorder to CD? ...
Nov 05, 09 | 5:22 pm | Fast Tracks: Get The Recorder Going While The Juices Are Still Flowing

Robert Wayne Hereford: That's givin' it to you straight! That's some of the best advice I've ever heard...The networking seems to be the key,,,next to great songs of course! ...
Nov 05, 09 | 5:14 pm | In Urban Music as in Any Other Genre, the Key To Success Is a Great Song

Gary F. Roth: Dennis: Since those copyrights not signed to publishers are yours, you can bequeath those. Even if you later assign them the copyrights, you still will own royalty rights that can be left by will. The so-called "poorman's" copyright gives you ...
Nov 05, 09 | 4:56 pm | © C in a Circle - Splitting Heirs: Paying Royalties After Your Death

AltoNet: I'm a songwriter/singer. It's so ironic; I just spoke with an Attorney who informed me I've been co-producing my songs and didn't even know it (now I give myself credit)! I've been searching the web for articles that ...
Nov 02, 09 | 11:18 am | Producers: What They Do & Why You Should Consider Using One

Dennis T. McCarthy: I am a BMI affiliate. Some of my songs have been registered with the Library of Congress. However, the most recent ones are "protected" (so to speak) under the controversial Poorman's Copyright. As a Taxi member I have had songs ...
Nov 02, 09 | 10:34 am | © C in a Circle - Splitting Heirs: Paying Royalties After Your Death

Peter Ripley: If you enjoyed this article and are in LA you might want to RSVP to Cliff's workshop that BMI is hosting November 3rd (tomorrow)... BMI Workshop: Cliff Goldmacher Workshop: Stripping Down Your Demos and Getting Them Cut ...
Nov 02, 09 | 10:05 am | Producers: What They Do & Why You Should Consider Using One

Clifford Goldmacher: Hi All, Hope you enjoyed my article! If you'd like to reach me by email, it's cliff@cliffgoldmache website is http://www.cliffgold ...
Nov 02, 09 | 9:01 am | Producers: What They Do & Why You Should Consider Using One

Michael Klemp: Gordy gave me the tip on this one... Excellent Information! ...
Oct 30, 09 | 10:20 pm | Producers: What They Do & Why You Should Consider Using One

Gordy Thomas: Great article! Gordy Thomas http://www.G ...
Oct 30, 09 | 6:35 pm | Producers: What They Do & Why You Should Consider Using One

Anita Ingrid Neilson: Hi. My name is Anita. I've written lots of songs and posted them at soundclicks where they are doing really pretty well on the charts. (See www.soundclick.com/s and other links listed there. I have several ...
Oct 29, 09 | 9:58 pm | Producers: What They Do & Why You Should Consider Using One

Anita Ingrid Neilson: Hi. My name is Anita. I've written lots of songs and posted them at soundclicks where they are doing really pretty well on the charts. (See www.soundclick.com/s and other links listed there. I have several ...
Oct 29, 09 | 9:57 pm | Producers: What They Do & Why You Should Consider Using One

Lem Genovese: The ACCESS to finding a "WORTHY" producer is the KEY to getting your finished product the best in can be within the confines of time and budget. Mr. Goldmacher definitely gives you the most valuable requirements of the producer ...
Oct 29, 09 | 3:24 pm | Producers: What They Do & Why You Should Consider Using One

Darryl D. Gibson Jr.: This is a wonderful article, it has everything you need to know about Producers and the biz, is there any way I can talk to the Writer on this article by e-mail? If so I can be reached @ gbsn_drryl@yahoo.com ...
Oct 28, 09 | 8:04 pm | Producers: What They Do & Why You Should Consider Using One

Lem Genovese: GORDY: U Da MAN ! It isn't just what Na$hville does in the studio. These are cast in stone "MUST DOES" to save time, frustration and MONEY on your projects. These are the tried and true steps that ...
Oct 27, 09 | 6:47 pm | What to Do Before You Record Your Demo

Gordy Thomas: A short note regarding songwriter demos: Nashville remains a place with a glut of recording studios and qualified pickers and singers, of virtually ALL genres. I'm talking about folks who rarely--if ever--need your tape ahead of their arrival in the recording studio. The ...
Oct 27, 09 | 4:22 pm | What to Do Before You Record Your Demo

Gordy Thomas: Hi Michael, I checked out the two tunes on MySpace and sent you a friend request. I think you have a great (usually inherent) sense of song structure. That's good because it's THE most common thing lacking in people who believe themselves ...
Oct 27, 09 | 2:56 pm | What to Do Before You Record Your Demo

Lem Genovese: This is one thread that needs input from EXPERIENCED tunesmiths with serious studio time under their belt. Getting the basics down with a decent click track, so that the basic lead vocal and rhythm guitar or keyboard sound great ...
Oct 27, 09 | 2:33 pm | What to Do Before You Record Your Demo

Michael Klemp: Hi Gordy! You are for sure, a wealth a knowledge in this area. In October of 2008, I did a two song demo in a recording studio located in Northern California. The songs aren't bad, but one mistake that was made was not ...
Oct 27, 09 | 10:07 am | What to Do Before You Record Your Demo

Taney Johnetta Earl: Anyone looking for a songwriter please contact me at taneyearl@yahoo.com and leave your name and contact info ...
Oct 17, 09 | 8:20 pm | The Benefits and Realities of Song Contests and Showcasing: Part 3

June Hayes: My husband had a holographic will, which is valid in our state of TN. leaving all rights to his songs to me (wife). BMI and all but one publisher (Universal Music Group)accepted a copy of his will and his death ...
Oct 14, 09 | 1:29 pm | © C in a Circle - Splitting Heirs: Paying Royalties After Your Death

Henry Lamar Hunt: I have been using Finale's Print Music for years. It is easy to use, either typing the notes in or using the mouse. The software bings you if you try to place two many notes in a measure ...
Oct 01, 09 | 2:44 pm | Using Notation Software

jorge alberto nazar de miguel: like to have this notation sofwares. ...
Oct 01, 09 | 2:44 pm | Using Notation Software

Jim Stewart: I think Portland, Oregon is a great music town. World-class live music every night is the rule and not the exception. It's a great indie scene and has been an established jazz center for a long time. Biased? Sure I am, but ...
Oct 01, 09 | 10:33 am | Music Map

Lem Genovese: Dave Simons has given us another piece of the 21st Century technology puzzle for songwriters. The tricky part is to research which program works best for your individual needs. ...
Sep 30, 09 | 1:51 am | Using Notation Software

Kevin Mason: My name is Kevin James. I am a registered member of BMI and have been selling some of my home studio recorded material online by means of Itunes, myspace, blastmymusic etc etc. I am clueless when it comes to publishing ...
Sep 28, 09 | 4:36 pm | Getting Your Foot in the Door: How to Hook Up with a Music Publisher

Lem Genovese: The Ramones took their abrasive, in your face methedrine tempos and finally had the studio experience to go with their live performance expertise and created a masterpiece of punk. Layering guitar tracks, keeping it real AND ...
Sep 15, 09 | 12:24 pm | Takes from the Top: The Ramones’ Rocket to Russia

Thom: Yes and no :-) But I am guilty of getting locked into over complicating the demo...I've recently just began to force myself to keeping it simple... ...
Sep 10, 09 | 2:02 pm | Don't Demo to Death!

DUWURK SOUTH: BIO: Born Kenneth Lamar Womic on September 12, 1989 at the time of 7:13am at Cleveland Memorial Hospital. A hardworking,Dedicate Motivated,Highly energized man was brought into this world."My life explains my struggle, I grew up without my father so the ...
Sep 10, 09 | 10:24 am | Building Your Team: Part 1

julia ewing: This makes so much sense! Just focus on the voice and the actual song! ...
Aug 30, 09 | 11:18 pm | Don't Demo to Death!

Lem Genovese: DAVE SIMONS IS AN OLD SCHOOL ANALOG GURU ! Acoustic guitar orientated song smiths are usually concerned with "WARMTH" from their wooden main axe. Nothing produces that "tone" better with a minimum of digital tweaking like tape ! ...
Aug 27, 09 | 11:47 am | Gear Cheapness Pt. 3: Reel Deals

Lem Genovese: DAVE: Its sometimes hard for us kids of the 1960's to realize there's a generation or two out there that have no clue how influential the "Fab Four" were during their heyday and the truly revolutionary writing, performing ...
Aug 27, 09 | 12:14 am | Takes from the Top: The Beatles’ Revolver and Abbey Road

dave simons: Peter-- What I meant to say was "the period leading up to the self-consciousness of Pepper...." or something like that. Glad you liked the rest of the piece, thanks. dS ...
Aug 26, 09 | 9:21 pm | Takes from the Top: The Beatles’ Revolver and Abbey Road

John Valdespino: A composer is also responsible for the musical composition elements in normal songs as well. It is a misconception that songwriter refers to the musical elements of a song as well, but songwriting refers to the composition of the lyrics. ...
Aug 14, 09 | 1:59 pm | Composer

Randy Gratton: I learned a long time ago that I don't have a singing voice, but that's okay. #1 and 2 were actually done at Empire Music. I get my demo's done professionally. The latest(The Deer Camp) one was ...
Aug 13, 09 | 5:05 pm | The Co-Writer Conundrum

Lem Genovese: For those who choose to write songs OTHER than for the Nashville elite... Books, instructional videos and songwriting seminars within commuting distance. Its a lifelong process and should be respected as such. GENREs are there for the ...
Aug 12, 09 | 1:10 pm | The Co-Writer Conundrum

Gordy Thomas: Make sure you check out the other songwriter 101 articles by Kevin Zimmerman: http:/ ...
Aug 12, 09 | 12:50 pm | The Co-Writer Conundrum

Gordy Thomas: One thing the author didn't mention: The BEST way to get a hit song in Nashville is to "write with the artist". But, you don't know the artists, do you? And, no one is going to introduce you unless you somehow are greater ...
Aug 12, 09 | 12:44 pm | The Co-Writer Conundrum

Gordy Thomas: Now as to the article, that's all well and good IF you are ready to be connected with someone else (a co-writer). But, what if you aren't? What if you come to town and no one is interested in what you ...
Aug 12, 09 | 12:41 pm | The Co-Writer Conundrum

Gordy Thomas: First, in reply to Randy Gratton: I found your songs through your directions. Please consider making it easier for publishers and potential co-writers to locate your stuff. Many of the great songwriters in Nashville are now using the free services of Reverb ...
Aug 12, 09 | 12:38 pm | The Co-Writer Conundrum

Jim Colyer: Stuff on the radio is shit and has been for 30 years! Remember me, Jason? Put Me On The Spot! Jim Colyer ...
Aug 12, 09 | 11:48 am | Better than the crap on the radio

Randy Gratton: I am a writer but can't get to Nashville, but I do have a web site in Nashville. To hear my songs, go to: www.songwriters go to songwriters directory. Go to Country 1, then scroll down to Randy Gratton ...
Aug 11, 09 | 10:07 pm | The Co-Writer Conundrum

Philip C Natale: www.youtube.com/watc ...
Aug 03, 09 | 2:55 pm | Copyright