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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I Want It to Sound Just Like That

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Explorations in Guitar Colorations

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6 More Studio Readiness Steps

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How Songwriting Encourages Risk-Taking in Innovation

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The Latest Scams—and How Songwriters Can Avoid Them

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The Power of Creative Habits

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Melody or Lyrics: Which Is More Important?

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Room to Move

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Three Ways Creativity Helps Future-Proof Your Problem Solving

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When An Arrangement Isn’t Working (and What to Do About It)

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The Importance of Navigating Day Jobs for Songwriters

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The Wonderful World of Metaphors

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Should I Hire a Producer?

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All Things Strings

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Recording in Reel Time

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The Power of Doing Serious Work While Having Fun

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How to Differentiate Your Vocal Input

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Mixing While You Work

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How Songwriting Fuels Breakthrough Thinking

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Don’t Spare the Hooks