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Dear Genre’s André Cataldo Opens Up About Life’s ‘New Orders’

This article is sponsored by Dear Genre. “The object of making art is not to make something good, but to make something true.” Rick Rubin The Order Meeting with André Cataldo feels less like a press interview and more like two creatives in a Parisian salon. We talk about Romantic…

March 19, 2026The Craft of Songwriting

The Craft of Songwriting

Nobody Taught You Music the Wrong . They Taught You the Wrong Thing.

Why feeling it first might be the only way to actually learn it. Picture this: you've been playing guitar for six months, you can name every note on the fretboard, you know what a major scale is, and you've memorized the I-IV-V chord progression. Your teacher is proud of you.…

February 20, 2026The Craft of Songwriting

Music Publishing

Exclusive vs. Transferrable Rights in Music Licensing: What These Terms Mean for artists and songwriters

When managing and using your music, it’s important to know the difference between exclusive and transferrable rights. These terms affect how your music can be used and shared, and understanding them can help you make the best choices for your work. What are Exclusive Rights in Music? Exclusive Rights mean…

August 12, 2024Music Publishing

Music Publishing

Mechanical Licensing 101: How to Legally Post Song Covers Online

In today's music industry, where everyone is doing song covers, remixes, and rearrangements on TikTok, there still seems to be a lot of misunderstandings and misconceptions among artists and musicians about how mechanical licensing works. I'm all for creativity, but if you want to actually make money from your renditions…

June 28, 2024Music Publishing

The Craft of Songwriting

6 Ways to Write a Song: How Your Musical Priorities Reveal Your Artistic Identity

When people ask you, "what kind of music do you play?" Do you ever feel like you struggle to find the right answer? I know I have. As someone who's ventured into different genres in the journey to find my own sound, I've had plenty of false starts. As an…

June 17, 2024The Craft of Songwriting

Music Publishing

Still Using Beaststars in 2024? Here are 2 Things to Keep in Mind

But almost 6 years later, there are many lessons I wish I would have learned sooner about the platform. Namely, why you should build a relationship with your producer, and how that can limit your ability to collect future earnings. This article offers up my lessons learned.

June 1, 2024Music Publishing

Opinion

Dear Genre’s “Speak Your Mind” Becomes an Anthem of Authenticity

This article is sponsored by Dear Genre. “Be who you are and say what you feel, because those who mind don't matter, and those who matter don't mind.” Dr. Seuss We’ve all said it: “This is going to sound crazy, but…” What follows is usually the kind of raw, unfiltered…

December 18, 2023Opinion

The Craft of Songwriting

4 Steps to Crafting a Timeless Song that Turns Followers into Fans

Most songwriting today is cartoonish. That is to say, it's written and described in two dimensions. We talk about it in moods and vibes. As a songwriter, what if you gave your music a personality, or wrote it for a specific occasion? Simply put, when you write one dimensionally, your…

June 27, 2023The Craft of Songwriting

Faith Lifestyle Opinion

Looking for Peace? Seek Freedom, not Truth

Are you part of the 52% of Americans who don't feel safe on a daily basis? Not only is it more common these days to experience anxiety, depression, or self-depracating behavior, but studies show that it could even be hereditary. I think one reason we've seen such a dramatic increase…

August 13, 2022Faith, Lifestyle, Opinion

Faith Lifestyle Opinion