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Michael Woodard Wins on Series Finale of Popular Reality Singing Show ‘Majors and Minors’
14-year-old up-and-coming BMI writer wows fans and industry judges Last night, on the highly anticipated season finale of the popular reality singing show Majors and Minors, 14-year-old BMI writer and singer Michael Woodard took home the top prize of a music publishing deal and a record deal with RCA Records. Woodard, a sweet and gifted eighth grader from Philadelphia, won fans’ hearts with his incredible voice, positive attitude and infectious…
From News, posted 1.30.12
Sandy Vee on Producing the Perfect Pop Song
If renowned pop music producer Sandy Vee had come across his current job among the help wanted ads, it may have read something like this: Job Listing: Top Music Producer Major Duties and Responsibilities: Ideal candidate must basically know how to do everything and do it extremely well on a daily basis — including, but not limited to, producing, mixing and mastering pop songs that much of…
From MusicWorld, posted 12.01.11
15 Years and Going Strong: BMI Songwriters Workshop with Jason Blume
On a Tuesday in October, men and women form a line in BMI’s large lobby on Nashville’s Music Row. Some shoulder guitars and cradle weathered notebooks; others hold CDs carefully labeled with sharpie markers or iPods filled with homemade tracks. Teenagers and those old enough to be their parents and grandparents mingle, greeting one another quietly. Most spend most days in nine-to-five jobs or in school, crafting melodies and lyrics…
From News, posted 10.20.11
Ina Wroldsen, Writing a Windfall
Twenty-seven-year-old Ina Wroldsen signed her first record deal in 2006. On the verge of a dream realized, and with spirits high, she completed what was to be her debut record for the company. Fate, however, would deal her dreams an unexpected blow. Watching helplessly as her missives and melodies turned into a collection of missed opportunities, the label to which Ina entrusted this inaugural batch of songs…
From MusicWorld, posted 9.22.11
Fraser T. Smith: Crafting a Vibe
English songwriter and producer Fraser T. Smith maneuvers an eclectic stream of styles. From the opulent r&b buttressing Cee Lo Green’s soulful boom on last year’s platinum-selling The Lady Killer, to the power ballads steering the debut album by U.K. songstress Clare Maguire released last February, Smith’s oeuvre continues to branch. It’s no accident. For Smith, longevity hinges on renewing sound. Apart from following trends in both…
From MusicWorld, posted 6.29.11
Songwriter/Producer Benny Blanco ‘Builds the Beat’
BMI presented “Building the Beat” with genre-traversing songwriter/producer Benny Blanco on April 21 at Jungle City Studios in New York. Fifteen up-and-coming BMI producers submitted two beats through Production MarketPlace (PMP) to attend the workshop. Participants got chance to interact with Benny and listen to him discuss his many roles, including controlling a recording session, overseeing musicians, mixing and mastering. In addition, the fifteen bourgeoning producers were…
From News, posted 4.22.11
BMI Partners with Boardwalk Entertainment for ‘Majors & Minors’ Reality Series
The Boardwalk Entertainment Group, in partnership with BMI and Sony Music Entertainment’s RCA /JIVE Label Group, has announced the launch of nationwide casting search for kids to be mentored by the biggest and most established artists in the music industry in a groundbreaking new reality series. Called “Majors & Minors,” the series will be televised this fall on The Hub television network, a destination for kids and their families. Boardwalk…
From News, posted 3.29.11
Grammy Winners & Nominees Discuss Songwriting at BMI’s ‘How I Wrote That Song’
BMI staged the annual Grammy-infused installment of its popular “How I Wrote That Song” panel on Saturday, February 12 at the Key Club (9039 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069) in Los Angeles. Panelists included multiple Grammy-winning rapper/singer/songwriter/producer Cee Lo Green; multiple Grammy-winning singer/songwriter Seal; Grammy award-winning songwriter/producer Chad Hugo; Grammy-nominated singer/songwriter Claude Kelly; hit songwriter
From News, posted 2.14.11
Sky Ferreira: Robot Love Stories and Chart-Topping Dreams
Here’s my confession / I don’t just want you to love me / I want to be your obsession / I want my name on the marquee. Through those words, cooed wistfully on her debut single “Obsession” (written by One Republic’s Ryan Tedder), sultry electro-pop newcomer Sky Ferreira announces her intention: to make you want her. Cool and confident, the 18-year-old singer/songwriter has never been anything but…
From MusicWorld, posted 2.09.11
BMI’s ‘How I Wrote That Song’ Goes Grammy Feb. 12
Panelists include Cee Lo Green, Seal, Bonnie McKee, Claude Kelly, Chad Hugo, & BC Jean BMI will stage the annual Grammy-infused installment of its popular “How I Wrote That Song” panel on Saturday, February 12 from 1 until 3 p.m. at the Key Club (9039 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069)…
From News, posted 2.04.11
Recent Britney Spears events
| Mar 18 2009 | BMI Presents “A Conversation With The Industry”: New York |
| Feb 7 2009 | BMI “How I Wrote That Song” Panel: Los Angeles |
| Oct 21 2008 | BMI Presents . . . A Singers Workshop: Beverly Hills |
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