

#111: Go Behind the Scenes of the Songwriting Business—with Tom Douglas (legendary songwriter) and Troy Tomlinson (CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing)
7 snips Aug 27, 2018
Legendary songwriter Tom Douglas and CEO of Sony/ATV Music Publishing, Troy Tomlinson, take us behind the scenes of the songwriting business. They discuss the process of submitting songs, the power of feedback and asking questions, the importance of finding trustworthy feedback, and the ups and downs of co-writing. They also highlight the creative process and work ethic of a songwriter.
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Introduction
00:00 • 4min
The Process of Submitting Songs to a Publisher
03:31 • 21min
The Importance of Finding Honest and Trustworthy Feedback
24:07 • 2min
The Power of Feedback and Asking Questions
25:56 • 2min
The Importance of Asking Questions in the Songwriting Business
28:20 • 3min
The Journey of Success
31:06 • 19min
Co-Writing Challenges in the Songwriting Business
50:09 • 10min
The Creative Process and Work Ethic of a Songwriter
59:45 • 1min