Career Advice for Songwriters


How to Write, Record & Pitch Your Songs


One of our roles at BMI is to nurture the creation of music and help songwriters and composers be the best they can be. In addition to the many programs that BMI supports through various educational outlets, we hope you find that these articles also provide guidance in your careers. Good luck and enjoy!

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The Value of Beginner’s Mind

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Why Pre-Production Still Matters

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The Lo-Fi Effect

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How to Know When It’s Time to Remix

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Stand Points

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Three Reasons to Face Your Fear of Creativity

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Five Daily Micro Creativity Exercises

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The Power of Accepting - and Thriving In – Ambiguity

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Coloring With Percussion

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The Long-Term Dividends of Creative Confidence

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What Makes a Great Intro?

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The Case for Monitors

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The Many Uses of Acoustic Guitar

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Mix and Match

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Hooks: How Many Are Enough?

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Getting Right with Reverb

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Three Common Mistakes We Make About Creativity

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Four Indicators of Successful Creative Collaboration

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The Songwriting Synth

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The Perfect Summer Song