How to Break into the Nashville Songwriting Scene

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Tip 1 - 10 Things Not To Do In Nashville - Tuts+ Music & Audio Article

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by shane French | permalink

Nashville's music business is just that, a business. And like any other business, there is a casual sort of protocol, however laid back the vibe of the place might be. Violating certain unspoken rules can mark you as anything from an outsider to a full-blown beginner who hasn't done his homework. After working in the industry for twenty-five years, I have compiled a mental list of Nashville no-nos and hopefully they will save you from making a few of the mistakes that many make. | Tags: General

For further reading: http://music.tutsplus.com/articles/10-things-not-to-do-in-nashville--audio-13789 ^[1]

Tip 2 - How Can I Break Into the Music Industry as a Songwriter?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Kaliambetsos Michail | permalink

Are you a musician? Is your group having issues? Ask Fan Landers! Critic Jessica Hopper has played in and managed bands, toured internationally, booked shows, produced records, worked as a publicist and is the author of The Girls' Guide to Rocking, a how-to for teen ladies. She is here to...
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For further reading: http://www.laweekly.com/music/how-can-i-break-into-the-music-industry-as-a-songwriter-5052118 ^[2]

Tip 3 - How is Nashville’s music chosen and written?

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Amit Khullar | permalink

In entertainment, an awful lot of stuff happens behind closed doors, from canceling TV shows to organizing music festival lineups. While the public sees the end product on TVs, movie screens, or radio dials, they don’t see what it took to get there. In Expert Witness, The A.V. Club talks to industry

For further reading: http://www.avclub.com/article/how-is-nashvilles-music-chosen-and-written-201013 ^[3]

Tip 4 - Nashville’s Best Open Mic & Songwriters’ Nights | Nashville Guru

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Dick Burkhartzmeyer | permalink

See the best open mic and songwriters' night in Music City. These are the places to meet songwriters, test your songs, and get heard.
Tags: nashville songwriter, nashville songwriter nights, nashville open mic, nashville open mic nights, nashville songwriter rounds, nashville songwriters rounds, nashville songwriters

For further reading: http://nashvilleguru.com/30574/nashvilles-best-open-mic-songwriters-nights ^[4]

Tip 5 - 10 Things You Need to Know About Placing Music on TV and in Films

Published: 9 years, 4 month(s) ago | Submitted by Alec Yaverian | permalink

You want every chance to generate income from your music, and while mechanical royalties (for sales of tangible product and digital downloads) have diminished, there are more opportunities than ever to have your music heard on television and in movies. In addition to the financial benefit, for songwriters who are also…

For further reading: http://www.bmi.com/news/entry/10_things_you_need_to_know_about_placing_music_on_tv_and_in_films ^[5]