Phil Galdston, a long time songwriter and producer, talks about the process of writing songs.

Phil Galdston, a long time songwriter and producer, talks about the benefits of collaborating with other artists as a songwriter.

Phil Galdston, a long time songwriter and producer, talks about the different ways in which a person can become a songwriter.

Todd Brabec is the Vice President and Director of Membership for the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). He talks about the close relationship between video games and film, the types of music in films, and the skills necessary for a songwriter or film composer.

Phil Galdston, a long time songwriter and producer, talks about what it takes to be a songwriter.

Phil Galdston, a long time songwriter and producer, talks about the benefits of owning your own publishing. In the long run, the artist earns much more money if they hold onto their publishing rights throughout their career.

Jim Ellis, a musician and composer based in Atlanta, GA, shares some advice on songwriting.

John Kellogg, Professor of Music Business/Management at Berklee College of Music, discusses the impact that using a sample of a copyrighted work can have on your bottom line, and offers some alternative creative strategies that will keep all your work’s income flowing to you and you only.

Russell Rains, a lawyer and Director of the Digital Media Management MBA Program at St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX, discusses how someone get their music placed in video game, or even make a career out of doing so. He also explains the limitations of relying on such a scheme for your income.