With every industry comes a set of wording that is specific to that field; the music business is no different. Check out this quick list of compiled definitions so you can learn to speak the language of the music industry. DEFINITIONS 360 Deal: An increasingly common major-label-deal structure in which the label earns income not only [...]
For proof that sometimes you can win…even if you don’t win, look no further than Edens Edge! Hannah Blaylock, Dean Berner, and Cherrill Green formed Edens Edge in 2004. Shortly thereafter they entered the NSAI Song Contest presented by CMT. The submission did not make it to the final round of judging, but the story [...]
When it comes to making great music, kindred spirits somehow seem to find each other and such is the case with Edens Edge. Three talented young musicians from Arkansas — Hannah Blaylock, Dean Berner, and Cherrill Green –make their debut on Big Machine Records with a vibrant sound that honors country music’s roots while creatively [...]
Editor’s Note: This is the second part of an article on re-writing, written by hit songwriter Jon Ims. “Professional songwriters take re-writing for granted,” Jon Ims says. “All the songs you hear on the radio have been thoroughly sifted through to remove any obstacles that might hinder their ability to communicate clearly and effectively.” Toward [...]
Editor’s Note: This is the first part of an article on re-writing, written by hit songwriter Jon Ims. “Professional songwriters take re-writing for granted,” Jon Ims says. “All the songs you hear on the radio have been thoroughly sifted through to remove any obstacles that might hinder their ability to communicate clearly and effectively.” Toward [...]
Shawn Bowling- NSAI Song Evaluations Director Like any commercial art form, the music industry has ever-changing market trends and new artists can spark a new trend at any moment. Keep this in mind as you read further! As a songwriter, chances are you would like to hear one of your songs on mainstream radio someday. [...]
Nashville Songwriters Association International’s 20th Annual Tin Pan South Songwriters Festival presented by Regions Bank is set for Mar. 27-31, 2012 and promises to present a slate of songwriters that range from the hottest new tunesmiths on the scene to a host of Hall-of-Famers from all genres of music. Performers already confirmed for this year’s [...]
Editor’s Note: At NSAI not only do we fight diligently for the rights of songwriters through our legislative efforts, but we have signature services that encourage songwriters to enhance their craft and knowledge of the music business. One of the services members benefit from is the Nashville workshops. [...]
To most of us music is like air. It floats all around us as we move from car to store to office to home. We really don’t think about it much unless it’s really good or really bad. But if we’re hiking up a beautiful mountain trail, looking at a breathtaking view, and taking in the sweet fresh pine scented [...]
This is a question we hear often at NSAI. Here are a couple of things to keep in mind. Professional demos can be very expensive and it is in the best interest of most writers to hold off on investing in a full production until you have received professional feedback. When sending a song in [...]
