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How To Steal From Other Artists

July 28, 2023

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 “Stealing” Bestselling author (and o... Read More...

Songwriters, Here Are 5 Books To Read

Caleb J. Murphy

July 17, 2023

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 helped me as a songwriter. They... Read More...

14 Songwriting Prompts To Get You Started

Caleb J. Murphy

June 23, 2023

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 songwriting prompts that will get ... Read More...

The Most Important Thing

Caleb J. Murphy

May 30, 2023

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 what's actually important to ... 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

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 through the generations. I... Read More...

7 of the Best Books For Musicians To Read

Caleb J. Murphy

February 3, 2022

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. And one of the main ways I’ve fo... Read More...

How To Start a Music Career With a Plan

Caleb J. Murphy

November 8, 2021

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 post, you’ll learn exactly h... 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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How To Steal From Other Artists

Songwriters, Here Are 5 Books To Read

14 Songwriting Prompts To Get You Started

The Most Important Thing

TikTok’s Best: Songwriting Tips

How To Write Song Lyrics That Are More Interesting

7 of the Best Books For Musicians To Read

How To Start a Music Career With a Plan

13 Myths About Getting a Songwriting Advance

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