In this chapter, Stuart Stuart gives tips on writing lyrics you can be proud of. 

Chapter 13 - Seven Tips On Writing Great Lyrics

Producer Stuart Stuart talks about how the goal is not to simply copy your favourite artists, but use a wide range of influences to forge your own style. 

Chapter 4 - Are You A Copycat Or An Original?

How do artists get paid, and get rich? What is a record company advance and how does it work? What happens if you don't sell enough records to cover your debt to the record company?

Chapter 5 - Record Sales and Songwriting Royalties

Talks about whether there are marketing advantages in putting a band together, or at least, promoting yourself under a band name. 

Chapter 6 - Solo Artists, Do You Need To Put A Band Together

How do you get established artists to sing your songs? What is a publishing deal? How do you get your music into TV shows and movies? 

Chapter 7 - Writing Songs For Other Artists

5 common things dodgy drummers do. Tips on being a more song orientated drummer.

Chapter 8 - Five Common Drummer Mistakes

A breakdown of how a song is put together. You'll hear all the individual tracks in the Sheppard song 'Pebble Road'. Producer Stuart Stuart explains how the sounds work together, and why they were chosen. A great introduction to what a producer does.

Chapter 9 - What Does A Producer Do (The Pebble Road Sessions)

Producer Stuart Stuart talks about the pros and cons of letting an inexperienced friend manage your music. 

Chapter 10 - Should You Get A Friend To Manage You

In this chapter, Stuart Stuart talks about the pros and cons of auditioning for The Voice, X-Factor, Idol etc. 

Chapter 11 - Should You Audition For A TV Talent Show?

Stuart Stuart discusses the issue of age in the music business, and where the opportunities lie for musicians in their 30s, 40s and 50s. 

Stuart Stuart-Producer

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