Songwriter's Market 2012: The Most Trusted Source for Music Publishing Information - Now Better Than Ever!

This title provides listings for music publishers, record companies, managers and booking agents, music firms, play producers, contests and awards and more; including a new feature - venues. It offers increased focus on editorial content (articles and interviews) to help songwriters learn how to make a living as a songwriter and/or performer (from publishing deals to booking your own tour and from advice coming from award-wining songwriters and producers to educational pieces on music licensing with industry experts). New features include: inclusion of checklists, worksheets, timetables, and other interactive elements to help writers stay motivated and focused on success; and exclusive Webinar entitled "Breaking into Song: Tips and Techniques for Songwriters". The following are some examples of those contributing: an interview with Hillary Scott of Lady Antebellum, 2010 SESAC Songwriter of the Year & Grammy Award winner; an article on how to get your music licensed with leading music supervisor Sarah Gavigan; an interview with successful independent musician and songwriter Andy Davis; and, an article with husband-and-wife songwriting duo Chris and Morgane Stapleton (have several big cuts b/t them, including Darius Rucker's current hit "Come Back Song").