3 Lessons from American Idol – Top 8 Female Semifinalists
In last night’s episode of American Idol, I saw a few themes that you can apply to your musical performance.
Debra Recommends Songwriting with Jason Blume
Fellow TAXI Drivers Ed Faculty -I often talk about getting feedback from qualified experts – and Jason certainly is that! Songwriting tutor and cross-genre hit maker Jason Blume recently celebrated ten years of BMI-sponsored workshops and seminars. Since the BMI Songwriters’ Workshop inception in 1997, Blume has mentored more than 6,000 aspiring songwriters from at […]
Debra Recommends Songwriting with Steve Seskin
I’ve known Steve Seskin for several years as we are both speakers on the Music Conference circuit. Steve is renowned as one of the best songwriting craftsman around and you can learn tons about the art and craft of songwriting from him. He can teach you how to make your songs good and then how […]
Debra Recommends Music XRay
I have recently been listed as an expert – under career coaching for Music Xray. Music Xray is a resource for both musicians, composers and the buyers of music to connect in a professional and transparent environment. Music industry professionals use Music Xray as the preferred, direct and transparent method for interacting with artists. Music […]
Creator’s Block
Whether you are writing words, writing songs, painting, taking photographs, sculpting, designing jewelry or in any way creating on a regular basis, creator’s block can happen. So, in this month’s newsletter, I’m going to look at creator’s block, give you an overview of possible causes (which I’ll be writing more about in my blog) and a technique to help you break through your block.
Debra Recommends MasterWriter – Thesaurus on Steroids!
Masterwriter is on SALE – Discounted Price – $199 MasterWriter 2.0 is the most powerful suite of songwriting tools ever assembled in one program. This revolutionary new software won Best of Show at MacWorld Expo and has received rave reviews in every major music magazine. MasterWriter is endorsed by ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, NSAI and is […]