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With all that’s been going on, I forgot to tell you that John Braheny has an article in the new edition of Songwriter’s Market 2007 that just came out.

You’ve seen Writer’s Digest books in the stores … Writer’s Market, Poet’s Market, Novel and Short Stories Writer’s Market, Photographer’s Market, etc., as well as their excellent magazines.

John has written chapters/articles for them before. This new one is called Getting Ready to Face the Industry, including these sub-topics:

• Ethics in the Biz
• Ego
• Dealing with Rejection
• Survival
• Marketing Your Lyrics
• Organize Your Song Shopping
• Setting Up Your Database
• Submission Software Packages

Also, in the back of this book there’s a world of resources including some listed by geographic locations. Very handy!

(Los Angeles) Last Thursday night, BMI (Broadcast Music Inc.) graciously hosted a warm reception for the leaders of the Southern California local songwriters organizations … to celebrate the release of John Braheny’s brand new 3rd edition of his best-selling book, The Craft and Business of Songwriting.

Left to right — Mark Northam (Film Music World), Lori Barth (Society of Composers and Lyricists), Michael Laskow (Taxi.com), Paige Sober (Asst. VP, Writer Publisher Relations, BMI), Jimi Yamagishi (Songwriters Network), Liz Axford (NSAI — San Diego), Alex Del Zoppo (Songwriters Co-op), John Braheny (Author – The Craft and Business of Songwriting), Dan Kimpel (Music Connection magazine), Gilli Moon (Songsalive!), Seth Jackson (NSAI – L.A.), Judy Lamppu (L.A. Women In Music), Stephen Scott (L.A. Women In Music)

I love this. It’s exactly what I needed to read right now, especially with all the projects we’re working on, plus holiday festivities coming down the road.

Check out excerpts on his site, from John Maeda’s new book,
The Laws of Simplicity.

Law 1: Reduce
Law 2: Organize
Law 3: Time
Law 4: Learn
Law 5: Differences
Law 6: Context
Law 7: Emotion
Law 8: Trust
Law 9: Failure
Law 10: The One
(Simplicity is about subtracting the obvious, and adding the meaningful.)

JUST NOTICED THIS…

Paramount Group in Nashville is popping up on my GOOGLE ADSENSE ads here.

Please note that John Braheny and I DEFINITELY, DEFINITELY DO NOT ENDORSE the Paramount Group in Nashville.

I will look into how to edit out such ads from appearing on this blog.

JoAnn Braheny

Just saw this and to let you know…

Swapsets, triple-threat fashion accessories that function as headband, headphones and optional headset, are available in various fabrics from wool to cotton to silk.

The Swapsets site lets you mix and match materials so you can create your own look. A selection of optional dangles that resemble earrings add a little flare.

Swapsets

John Braheny‘s new 3rd (totally updated) edition of his classic book, The Craft and Business of Songwriting, should be coming to your local bookstore within the next few days!

Check with your local Barnes & Noble, or Border’s Books…or click below:

For a list of all that’s new in this 3rd edition, plus the new Table of Contents, check out: johnbraheny.com.

As you know, John Braheny and I are on a road trip, to promote his totally updated new 3rd edition of his book, The Craft and Business of Songwriting. (See book pictured below.)

We listen to all kinds of music as we travel, and came across this great radio show on NPR (from West Virginia), played here today in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

I don’t know if Mountain Stage.org is streamed or podcast but do check it out…especially if you’re into indie country/folk, singer/songwriter music, in the style of NPR’s Prairie Home Companion.

Enjoy!

Have any questions about the music business? It doesn’t matter if you’re a novice or if you’re experienced in songwriting or performing…you will find this an essential event to attend. (Not to mention, the shmooze factor is at its best!)

SONGPOSIUM (Nashville Songwriters Assn. Internat’l)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee

September 25-29, 2006 (Mon-Fri)

John Braheny and JoAnn Braheny will be coming from Los Angeles to Nashville to teach three classes each at this incredible workshop marathon featuring songwriting and music business classes.

John’s classes:
Thurs. 9/28 at 9 a.m. – Pitching Songs to the TV/Film Market
Thurs. 9/28 at 11 a.m. – Taking Care of Business
Fri. 9/29 at 11 a.m. – Principles of Writing for Radio

JoAnn’s classes:
Thurs. 9/28 at 2 p.m. – Meet the Monsters in Your Head (Make Nice with Your Inner Critic)
Fri. 9/29 at 4 p.m. – Building Your Creative Team

From the NSAI web site:
At the heart of Songposium Week, you’ll find an awesome array of classes taught by some of the top songwriting teachers in the nation. Faculty from music meccas such as New York, Austin and Los Angeles are coming to Nashville to join their Music City counterparts.

Together, they’ll share their expertise with present and future hit songwriters through a wide variety of classes (over 100 in all!) covering topics such as lyric structure, melody structure, demos and studios, co-writing, music publishing, the Nashville Number System, guitar instruction, vocal instruction and more.

There’s something for everyone at every level! Songposium classes will be held on at nine different venues on Music Row, giving the attendees a taste of “Music Row.” See photos from last year’s Songposium.

You may sign up for the whole week (different packages), or individual classes ($40 each).
Pricing info, registration instructions, click NashvilleSongwriters.com
or Register for Songposium by calling (800) 321-6008.

Info about Private Consultations in Nashville with John Braheny ($100hr) will be available during Songposium week as well. To make an appointment in advance, please email john@johnbraheny.com.

Been meaning to tell you sooner…but if you’re in the San Franicsco Bay area, and you’re a songwriter, then, you must know about this weekend’s…

…26th Annual West Coast Songwriters Conference…

It’s Friday night, Saturday and Sunday – September 8, 9 & 10, 2006
Foothill College, Los Altos Hills (40 miles south of San Francisco, 15 miles north of San Jose) 12345 El Monte Road.

Gobs of classes, workshops, opportunities to have music business professionals hear your songs, and hear you play “live” as well.

Yes, John Braheny will teach a lyric writing class, and JoAnn Braheny will moderate a panel on “socially conscious” songs … and we will both be doing “one-on-ones” listening sessions.

This is one of our favorite events…try to make it if you can.