Articles by John Braheny
John Braheny is a songwriter's best friend. The author of The Craft and Business of Songwriting, he is a highly sought after private consultant and screener for Taxi.com, the worlds leading independent A&R company. He offers valuable feedback on songwriting craft and business, and career strategies for performers. Visit Author's Website.
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How to Present Your Demo: 10 Biggest Mistakes Artists Make and How to Avoid Them
October 29, 2007Your demo will introduce you to the eyes and ears of many music industry professionals. Take this introduction very seriously — it’s your job interview.
Here is a short checklist that summarizes the biggest mistakes I see new artists make all the time. Avoiding these will maximize your chances of getting heard and respect the demo listener’s time.
A&R 101 - Getting a record Deal
October 26, 2007
I often get asked about “how to get a record deal,” and while my answer has changed substantially in the past two years, it’s still crucial to understand the basics — starting with A&R.
How to Improve Your Songwriting Once and for All
October 25, 2007
Looking for a hot tip on how to become the best writer in your genre?
The best way is to constantly and persistently study what hit songwriters do. Learn from the best. Listen to the radio and take notes on what hit songs have in common.
Publishing 101
October 24, 2007
There are lots of great articles and resources out there about songwriting, but if you ever want to make money from songwriting, you need to understand the publishing side of things.
