How-To Articles/Sound Advice


Sound Advice: How not to get a song cramp

DOs and DON’Ts at a professional song camp

Sound Advice: Tips for beginners in Nashville

“Lyric is King” and other key lessons

Sound Advice: Writing Songs with a Corporate Audience

Surprisingly, it re-kindles inspiration for musical mentors

Sound Advice: How to use social media in 2016

According to Microsoft’s Nancy Baym

Sound Advice: Kardinal Offishall

All about the game

Exporting Yourself: Making a dream come true

You need more than a few showcases to launch your internatio...

Unison Benevolent Fund springs into action

Creating safety net for independent Canadian music community

Sound Advice: Publishing Agreements

For performances

Sound Advice: How to tag your tunes

And why it’s so important

The Dodson family does it all themselves

Sharing music, tech, studio, label, promo

Mediate, don’t litigate

David Basskin resolves rights holder conflicts

How to write songs for the children’s market

Don't talk down to them

Lessons Learned: Owen Pallett

"Pay your fellow musicians and crew more than you yourself a...

Lessons Learned: Alyssa Reid

"Always be honest with yourself about your feelings."

The Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA)

A secret weapon for success on the world stage

Lessons Learned: Clinton Shorter

"What you do has to mesh with the director's story."

Lessons Learned: Deric Ruttan

"Always serve the song."

Lessons Learned: Stephan Moccio

"Always strive for originality."

Tax Tips for Canadian Songwriters:

Royalties are considered self-employed business income

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