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Come From Away co-creator’s advice for songwriters

Story by Howard Druckman | August 1, 2018

In an exclusive video interview with SOCAN, Come From Away co-creator and SOCAN member David Hein – taped with his co-creator and wife Irene Sankoff (ASCAP) – offers some tips on a winning attitude that can make a difference for songwriters, and those who want to create musical theatre.

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How does Charlotte Cardin write her songs?

Story by Howard Druckman | August 2, 2018

In an exclusive video interview, SOCAN member Charlotte Cardin talks about having to sing what she writes; the first person who always listens to her demos; co-writing for the first time at the SOCAN Kenekt 2017 Song Camp; and her No. 1 rule of songwriting.

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Country star, singer-songwriter Paul Brandt: “This is way better than a real job”

Story by Howard Druckman | July 4, 2018

In a video interview, iconic country singer songwriter – who won three 2018 SOCAN Classics Awards – briefly tells the story of writing one of the award-winning songs, “My Heart Has a History.” He also discusses the inspiration for his current EP, The Journey, and talks about how he considers a chance meeting with Carl Perkins (of “Blue Suede Shoes” fame) as one of the peaks of his brilliant career.