Songwriting
Expand All Guide SectionsSongwriting Basics
Many publications about the songwriting community are good for beginners and those seeking a ... read more »
The Craft of Songwriting
As with poetry, prose, and other forms of writing, there are many schools of thought on song ... read more »
Performance Opportunities
If you're ready to move beyond playing for your friends or busking at train stations, you'll need ... read more »
Songwriters' Festivals and Songwriters' Conferences
Songwriting conferences allow songwriters the opportunity to network with a wider circle of contacts. Most of these gatherings feature listening sessions with music buyers and record label heads, as well as performance showcases and panel discussions with professional artists and music business representatives. The sites listed below offer information on upcoming festivals and conferences, as well as archives from past events.
Dulcinea's Insight
- While a select few songwriters are often discovered at these events and score a coveted record deal, these conferences are networking opportunities for all levels of working artists first and foremost.
- Many of the regional associations listed above host their own conferences. Note that the sites below are larger events geared to the global songwriting and folk music communities, rather than the pop, indie, and rock and roll communities.
Dulcinea's Picks
Music Publishing, Music Licensing, and Music Copywriting
The business arm of songwriting is as varied as the creative side. Artists who have moved beyond ... read more »
Songwriters, Song Lyrics, and Song Arrangents
There are many sites devoted to song lyrics and chords by established artists. It is easy to use ... read more »
