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.

“I Quit My Day Job And…” (A Songwriter’s Adventure)

Have you ever thought about quitting your job and pursuing your songwriting with reckless abandon like an uncharted road trip? While many of us try to balance day jobs with our creative pursuits, Ryan Nolan took a leap of faith and took to the road. His adventures took him to Europe and across North America. Along the way, he professes he went from simply “writing songs to becoming a Songwriter.” Here’s a first person account of his incredible journey and what he learned along the way.

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

Scotland: Haggis, Bagpipes and Musical Adventures

Does leaving home make you more creative? While some of you may have been inspired by our last blog about Ryan Nolan‘s adventure off the beaten path, those of you who had any reservations may be convinced that leaving home is exactly what you need to do after reading the following guest blog by Signe (rhymes with Xena), the singer behind our recently Featured Video.

Pursuing the elusive Hit Song…or not…

We’ve all heard the phrase, “it’s the journey, not the destination that counts.” At the same time we live in a society that worships glorified destinations. Hollywood and the world of sports, epitomize the golden crown so many wish to achieve. For those without artistic or athletic dreams, the values instilled by media affect how we view ourselves, our bodies and deeply affect how we choose to spend hard-earned resources. For those with acting, music or sports on their hearts, the final dest

“I Quit My Day Job And…” (A Songwriter’s Adventure)

Have you ever thought about quitting your job and pursuing your songwriting with reckless abandon like an uncharted road trip? While many of us try to balance day jobs with our creative pursuits, Ryan Nolan took a leap of faith and took to the road. His adventures took him to Europe and across North America. Along the way, he professes he went from simply “writing songs to becoming a Songwriter.” Here’s a first person account of his incredible journey and what he learned along the way.