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How To Steal From Other Artists

July 28, 2023

Photo credit: Markus Winkler You should be stealing stuff from other songwriters and musicians. It’s one of my favorite ways to create music, or to get unstuck. Let’s talk about it. What I Mean by “Stealin... Read More...

Songwriters, Here Are 5 Books To Read

Caleb J. Murphy

July 17, 2023

Photo credit: Kelsy Gagnebin I’ve talked about books I think musicians should read. But I want to narrow it down to books I think songwriters should read. So below are some of my favorite books that have he... Read More...

14 Songwriting Prompts To Get You Started

Caleb J. Murphy

June 23, 2023

Photo credit: Noah Buscher If you’re feeling stuck as a songwriter, this post is for you. Actually, let me rephrase that: when you feel stuck as a songwriter, revisit this post. Below you’ll find 14 songwri... Read More...

The Most Important Thing

Caleb J. Murphy

May 30, 2023

Photo credit: Strauss Western Imagine you’re on your deathbed. You’re probably deep in thought about your life – what it all means, who you're leaving behind, wondering if they'll be okay, realizing finally... Read More...

TikTok’s Best: Songwriting Tips

Caleb J. Murphy

June 17, 2022

This is the second installment in a series of posts about TikTok’s best tips for indie musicians. TikTok is full of amazing content for musicians, and I want to share the content I’ve come across. I already... Read More...

How To Write Song Lyrics That Are More Interesting

Caleb J. Murphy

May 16, 2022

Photo credit: Mike Tinnion As songwriters, we want to blow people’s minds. We want our lyrics to change lives, cause movements, and become so ingrained in society that they become famous sayings passed down... Read More...

7 of the Best Books For Musicians To Read

Caleb J. Murphy

February 3, 2022

Photo credit: Kimberly Farmer If there’s one thing I wish had more of when I first started my music career, it’s direction. I wandered, following the pack until I realized it wasn’t working for me. An... Read More...

How To Start a Music Career With a Plan

Caleb J. Murphy

November 8, 2021

Photo Credit: Lorri Lang You might be considering a career in music. Or maybe you’re well on your way. Whatever your situation, creating a plan needs to be at the center of your music career. And in this pos... Read More...

13 Myths About Getting a Songwriting Advance

Alex Heiche

August 15, 2016

The following post comes from Alex Heiche, CEO and founder of Sound Royalties, a company working to transform the entire way that songwriters fund their creativity. Sound Royalties has just partnered with ... Read More...

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