Want to get inside the mind of a hit music publisher? Read on!
We had a great “Play For A Publisher” event in June with Tim Hunze of Parallel Music in Nashville. The Songwriting Pro community brought some strong songs, and Tim brought some great advice. Let’s dive into some of his advice!
Publishers are looking for GREAT songs. Bring your best and let him know who you are as a writer. Bring something that represents the real you, not just who you think the publisher wants you to be.
Want more? Read on below.
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Even thought it might be an honest line… beware if it makes the singer look like a jerk. Singers tend to prefer songs that make them look good.
Be sure you write to the hook. If you have a great hook but a cliche’ setup or even a non-setup, it’s a missed opportunity.
Aim for the fringes. If an artist usually writes a particular type of song, it’s going to be really hard for you (not writing with the artist) to get a cut on that type of song. Aim for the fringes. Aim for what they don’t write.
A clean guitar/vocal with a loop beats a bad demo. Either go simple demo or do a great full demo. A mediocre or “not great” demo hurts you.
A great place to find new artists is the “New Boots” playlist on Spotify.
Most artists don’t want songs that are super wordy.
A lot of artists like good, positive message songs.
These are just a few of the value-bombs Tim dropped on us that night. If you’d like a get a legit music publisher to give YOU some advice… I have a great opportunity for you.
Songwriting Pro’s next Play For A Publisher event is coming right up, and our guest is John Ozier of Ole’ Music! John has worked closely with several #1 hit songwriters, and he’s been getting songs recorded by major artists. If YOU have the songs, HE knows what to do with them! Play for a publisher. Get his professional feedback. Make a connection. Overcome your fear.
CLICK HERE TO GET ALL THE DETAILS AND SEND IN YOUR SONG!
God Bless and Enjoy the Journey,
Brent
Brent Baxter is a hit songwriter with cuts by Alan Jackson, Randy Travis, Lady Antebellum, Joe Nichols, Gord Bamford, Ruthie Collins, Ray Stevens, and more. He’s written a top 5 hit in the US, a #1 in Canada & a top 10 in Texas… so far.
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