CIAM General Assembly and International Women’s Song Camp
S.A.C. is thrilled to be attending this year’s CIAM GA in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The global unified voice of music creators, the International Council of Music Creators (CIAM), will…
Songwriting
In Memory of Canadian Songwriting Legend Gordon Lightfoot
The Canadian Music Community is mourning the loss of a Canadian songwriting icon and trailblazer, Gordon Lightfoot. Born in Orillia, Ontario in 1938, Lightfoot expressed an interest in music from…
Sound Advice: Legal Considerations When Co-writing a Song
What rights do songwriters have? Can a co-writer record the song, or sign a synchronization license, without the consent of the other co-writers? How do co-writers “split” songs? What are…
Digital Music – Are NFTs Genuine?
The topic in focus over at The Digital Music News, Non-fungible tokens have definitely taken the art and music industries by storm. From untitled art work to full length special…
How to Use Past Experiences to Fuel Musical Creativity
We all have had past experiences, either happy, sad or confusing, that can be used as fodder for songwriting. A bad breakup, the intense love felt when holding your baby,…
Songwriters Are Tired of Having Their Money Taken—By Artists
After a well-known singer demanded a portion of the income songwriter Emily Warren would earn from writing a song in exchange for recording it, Warren got angry and stood her…
How to Write a Throwback Song Without Sounding Dated
A “throwback song” is one that emulates a song from the past, but in a modern way. This is done by absorbing a golden oldie’s melodic and rhythmic themes, finding…
Placing Yourself Within Your Song’s Lyrics
Using the first person (I, me) in your song can create more of an emotional connection with your listeners when you write about loss, love or any universal emotion. Making…
Featured Member: Steve Smith
As a partner in the SA TrackWorks and Brkthbeat teams, Steve has co-written, produced and mixed songs for acts signed to the world’s leading labels, including J Records, Universal, Sony,…
Featured Member: Andrew Allen
Allen’s DIY ability and optimistic attitude have served him well. He’s scored five Top 10 hits in Canada, 2009’s “I Wanna Be Your Christmas”, 2010’s “Loving You Tonight” which was…