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4 Types of Royalties Involved in Music Publishing

February 10, 2022| Songwriter's Corner|

Photo: Meghan Trainor (met her publisher at the Durango Songwriters Expo!) | By Jessica Brandon, USA... Read More → 4 Types of Royalties Involved in Music Publishing

Songwriting Tips & Inspiration from Robin Frederick

February 3, 2022| Songwriter's Corner|

If you could ask a question of any successful hit songwriter, what would you want to know? You’d... Read More → Songwriting Tips & Inspiration from Robin Frederick

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We’re Going to Talk About ‘Bruno,’ Yes, Yes, Yes

January 20, 2022| Songwriter's Corner|

Encanto cover | By Ashley Spencer, New York Times | “A seven-foot frame! Rats along his back!” a... Read More → We’re Going to Talk About ‘Bruno,’ Yes, Yes, Yes

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Front Range Songwriters Gets a Website!

December 23, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

Front Range Songwriters (f/k/a Colorado Springs NSAI) has created a website thanks to the very talented Megan... Read More → Front Range Songwriters Gets a Website!

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“Christmas Time Is Here,” a Classic Holiday Song

December 23, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

Video reporting by David Pogue, CBS Sunday Morning | When Lee Mendelson produced the 1965 TV special,... Read More → “Christmas Time Is Here,” a Classic Holiday Song

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Taylor Swift Set to Face a Jury Trial Over Accusations She Stole ‘Shake It Off’ Lyrics

December 16, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

Photo: Taylor Swift | By Jake Epstein, Rebecca Cohen, Claudia Willen, Insider | A copyright case against... Read More → Taylor Swift Set to Face a Jury Trial Over Accusations She Stole ‘Shake It Off’ Lyrics

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How Integral is the Role of a Music Supervisor in Film and TV?

December 2, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

Photo: Lily Collins (from her Facebook page) By Sean Wilson, Composer Magazine | Contributed by Sync Summit... Read More → How Integral is the Role of a Music Supervisor in Film and TV?

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Adele Wants You to Listen to Her Album in Order, and Spotify Agrees

November 26, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN | When it comes to her art, Adele has a certain way she likes things to be done. The... Read More → Adele Wants You to Listen to Her Album in Order, and Spotify Agrees

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Celebrate Fall With the Magical Sounds of ‘Autumn Leaves’

November 18, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

By Denise Oliver Velez, Community Contributors Team, Daily Kos | It’s autumn. I love watching the glorious... Read More → Celebrate Fall With the Magical Sounds of ‘Autumn Leaves’

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SONGWRITERS CORNER: Tai Verdes to Present at ASCAP Experience

November 11, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

ASCAP will host a conversation between hitmaker Tai Verdes and Shirley Halperin, Executive Editor of Music at... Read More → SONGWRITERS CORNER: Tai Verdes to Present at ASCAP Experience

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SONGWRITERS CORNER: Researchers Analyzed 700-plus Songs Known to Give People Chills

October 28, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

By Lila MacLellan, Quartz at Work reporter | Academics have spent years investigating why some songs give... Read More → SONGWRITERS CORNER: Researchers Analyzed 700-plus Songs Known to Give People Chills

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COMBO’s Featured Songs for October 2021

October 14, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

Photo: Last Call Romance | Each month COMBO features songs from mostly Colorado Musicians on its website. Our... Read More → COMBO’s Featured Songs for October 2021

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Judge Rejects Donald Trump Bid to Escape Song Copyright Lawsuit

September 30, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

Editor’s note: This article is here only due to the value it has to all musicians everywhere with their... Read More → Judge Rejects Donald Trump Bid to Escape Song Copyright Lawsuit

Christopher Ryan

Announcing! The Winners of COMBO’s 8th Annual Songwriting Contest!

September 9, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

Photo: Christopher Ryan | We know you’re just dying to know the outcome of COMBO’s 8th Annual Songwriting... Read More → Announcing! The Winners of COMBO’s 8th Annual Songwriting Contest!

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Reminder: DSE Hotel Reservation Deadline September 1st

August 26, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

Photo: The Pools at the Omni (photo by Barb Dye) | Hello DSE Family! We can’t wait to see you soon for... Read More → Reminder: DSE Hotel Reservation Deadline September 1st

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