March 28, 2021 · by David Guilbault
I have written a couple hundred songs over the years. And it's important to me that they find a way out into the world. At my age, I know I won't have a career as a performing songwriter, but I want the songs to have a life outside my computer. It…
Read more →June 28, 2017 · by James Linderman
Many would consider a four-chord-song to be a song with one completely unnecessary chord in it, and it is true that there are many brilliant three-chord-songs. Country songwriter Harlan Howard famously stated that all he needed was “three chords and …
Read more →May 24, 2017 · by Kimberly Newland
Song Critiques: Why You Need Them, Why You Should Do Them There are two crucial steps that many amateur songwriters overlook in their quest to improve their craft and take their songs to the next level. First, they fail to subject their songs to a…
Read more →April 1, 2017 · by James Linderman
Perhaps two of the only things left that we can all agree on is that we live in a world divided, and it is now a time of protest. Whether people are protesting truth to power, or power to truth, protesting a certain ideology, or defending it, it…
Read more →March 30, 2017 · by Chris Klimecky
I remember very little about the first song I wrote...I was in sixth grade, and I know it was a cheesy breakup song in A minor about my first "girlfriend" in fifth grade. I don't think any recordings of "The Love We Shared" exist (mercifully), and…
Read more →January 28, 2017 · by Eric Tingstad
Twice a year for the last six years or so, I have attended the four-day Durango Songwriters Expo. The people that attend this intensive confab are publishers, film supervisors, performers, and most of all songwriters of all ages. I’m going to break…
Read more →May 30, 2012 · by SiS Administrator
David Guilbault Classic Americana singer/songwriter David Guilbault is interviewed by SiS Organizer Chris Klimecky. David & Chris go in-depth about David's latest experimental project: Giving his songs to 4 different producers to let them do what…
Read more →May 1, 2012 · by SiS Administrator
Erin Jordan Retro-cabaret singer/songwriter Erin Jordan is interviewed by SiS Organizer Chris Klimecky. Erin shares songs from her new album with the band Bakelite 78 , insight into her original sound and songwriting process, and performs a new…
Read more →March 29, 2012 · by SiS Administrator
Rebekah Ann Curtis Singer/Songwriter Rebekah Ann Curtis is interviewed by SiS Organizer Chris Klimecky. Rebekah shares new, unreleased tracks along with stories about her songwriting and performing history. She performs "What Goes Up" live to finish …
Read more →February 28, 2012 · by SiS Administrator
Jabi Shriki Pop/Rock musician Jabi Shriki is interviewed by SiS Organizer Chris Klimecky. Jabi shares tracks from his new album, Puzzle Pieces , and the philosphy behind them as well as a new tune played live. Click the play icon above to stream, or …
Read more →January 30, 2012 · by SiS Administrator
January, 2012 Charlie Heinemann Americana singer/songwriter Charlie Heinemann is interviewed by SiS Organizer Chris Klimecky. Charlie shares songwriting tips, songs from the album "Disheartened" with his band The Repeat Offenders, and plays a new…
Read more →October 24, 2011 · by David Rix
I would like to start off our little coaching session with a tip that is crucial for good song development. It's sad but true that many songwriters ignore this skill I am about to tell you resulting in underdeveloped songs. It's also a skill that's…
Read more →October 18, 2011 · by SiS Administrator
Thanks to everyone who sent in entries to the Songwriters in Seattle contest and thanks to Brian Nelson of Paintshaker Music for providing the grand prize: 8 hours of studio time at Elliot Bay Recording Company . Congratulations to the winner of our …
Read more →September 14, 2011 · by Chris Klimecky
Songwriters in Seattle had a really cool and unexpected bit of national media attention Monday with our song, "A Black Market For Mooncakes" being part of a segment on NPR's Marketplace. I've been asked a lot about how it happened, all the way back…
Read more →August 31, 2011 · by SiS Administrator
February, 2011 Andy Glover SiS Organizer Chris Klimecky interviews prolific songwriter and YouTube musician Andy Glover. They discuss how YouTube has driven, influenced and connected him with people and opportunities. All unique live performances!…
Read more →August 10, 2011 · by SiS Administrator
Acccompanying the re-launch of songwritersinseattle.com, we are pleased to announce our songwriting contest for August through September. The grand prize is 8 hours of studio time at Elliot Bay Recording Co. courtesy of Brian Nelson at Paintshaker…
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