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Career Advice for Songwriters


How to Write, Record & Pitch Your Songs


One of our roles at BMI is to nurture the creation of music and help songwriters and composers be the best they can be. In addition to the many programs that BMI supports through various educational outlets, we hope you find that these articles also provide guidance in your careers. Good luck and enjoy!

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3 Benefits of Using Metaphors in Your Lyrics

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Recording Formats Revisited

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5 Suggestions for Productive Tracking Sessions

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Focus on Vocals

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5 Things I Wish I Had Known About Writing Successful Songs

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Listening Variations

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Are Your Songs “WOW”—or Just “Good?”: A Checklist

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Methods of Modern Mixing Revisited

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How To Make Creativity Easier

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The Pros & Cons of Clichés

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How to Get Your Music on Playlists: Demystifying the Process

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Ideas for Arranging Your Demo

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Tips for Writing a Great Story Song

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Which Point of View Is Best For Your Song

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Are Your Songs Hitting the Right Target?

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5 Common Lyric Mistakes—and How to Avoid Them

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Top Songwriting Tips For 2023

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A Mic for All Sessions

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How to Stretch Yourself Melodically

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From Stage to Studio