Why Just Having A Song ISN’T Enough

Brian Asselin is a mutlifaceted member of the Songwriters Association of Canada and a recent Featured Member. He has spent many years teaching music and working as a jazz musician. More recently, he discovered an interest in songwriting and while he finishes up recording his debut album, he has already gotten radio airplay for his song, “Tonight,” which was actually his first foray into writing a conventional love pop song. In addition, Brian wrote a song of appreciation for teachers which ha

When a studio won’t release your tracks

Alan Hardiman was an enthusiastic audience member at the Songwriters Association of Canada’s AGM earlier this year. As a producer and creative director, he is passionate about helping musicians and offered the following article for our blog. We are grateful to Alan for his contribution.

“Songwriter At Your Service”

For the past 4 years Ania Ziemirska has had the privilege of combining her passion for songwriting with helping fellow songwriters as the Membership Services Representative at the Songwriters Association of Canada. She sat down to talk to us about her job, her music and her advice for members. Here’s what she had to say.

Has Digital Killed the CD Star?

Two weeks ago Toronto was THE HUB for musical activity. Every year, Canadian Music Week brings together industry people from across Canada and around the world to talk business and make music. I had the privilege of attending both as a singer/songwriter and as the Songwriters Association of Canada resident blogger. Much of the discussion centred around the changing habits of music consumers and the tools and strategies necessary for artists to evolve and survive.

Getting Paid and Getting Protected as a Songwriter

I recently attended the “Registering Your Music – Copyrights & Royalties Information Session” in Edmonton and Calgary and met up with Singer/ songwriter Erica Viegas, who I had previously met at the CCMAs last year. Here is her take on the evening’s discussions. (Don Quarles)

6 Proven Networking Strategies for Songwriters

Some good advice for songwriters prone to hiding at home who need help to make the connections to get their music out there.