Tag Archives: Songwriting

A Big Win for Songwriters

Posted on February 1, 2018 by russtowne

Songwriters win a big victory: The royalty rate for interactive streams will rise by 44% over the next five years. Big Win for Songwriters Source: DIY Musician Congratulations to songwriters everywhere on this long overdue change to more properly reward … Continue reading →

I Got A Call Yesterday

Posted on March 16, 2016 by russtowne

I got a call yesterday from Denis Loiseau the songwriter who four or five years ago was the one who invited me to co-write my first song with him. We wrote several songs together and enjoyed working with each other … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Song Updates, Songs I've Written or Co-Written, Songwriting Adventure, Teamwork, Working with a Co-Writer, Writing, Writing Project Updates | Tagged co-writing, Love, pain, Songwriting | 19 Comments

My Songs

Posted on October 13, 2015 by russtowne

Many of you are probably not aware that I started my writing adventure as a songwriter. I co-wrote the lyrics of several songs. Below are samples of some of them. I enjoyed working with different writers, singers, and musicians in … Continue reading →

Posted in Songs For Sale That I Wrote or Co-Wrote, Songs I've Written or Co-Written | Tagged lyrics, musicians, singers, songs, Songwriting | 10 Comments

Songwriting News

Posted on December 5, 2013 by russtowne

I just agreed to a non-exclusive licensing agreement initiated by one of my co-writers for two of the songs he and I wrote together. Since I’m new to the music industry and unfamiliar with such contracts (including as to whether … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Song Updates, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged agreement, contract, lyrics, music industry, non-exclusive license, song lurics, Songwriting | 2 Comments

Songwriting Update

Posted on May 15, 2013 by russtowne

I think it has been quite awhile since I provided an update to you regarding my songwriting. It is so much faster and cheaper for me to create and share poems that I focus much of my creative time writing … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Creativity, Dreams, Following Your Passion, Poetry I Wrote, Song Updates, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged "Don't Laugh At Me", anti-bullying, doing what I love, following my dream, having a positive impact, Kevin Harris, lyricist, lyrics, making the world a better place, music, passion, poems, poetry, rewarding, schools, song, Songwriting, songwriting class, Steve Seskin | 23 Comments

“Unfinished Business”

Posted on September 22, 2012 by russtowne

I believe that you are in for a special treat with this post. Awhile back I had a conversation with Denis Loiseau my co-writer of most of my completed songs. In fact, if you don’t like my songs he is … Continue reading →

Posted in Creativity, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged "Unfinished Business", blog, co-writier, collaborator, Denis Loiseau, experience, Jeff Wessman, songs, Songwriting, wisdom | 13 Comments

My Subconscious Mind Is a Real Pest Sometimes, But Can Be Handy to Have Around

Posted on September 12, 2012 by russtowne

I was awakened about two hours before I planned to get up this morning by ideas that would not let me sleep. It must have occurred to my subconscious mind as I slept that I’m wired to work on small … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Creativity, Following Your Passion, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged co-writing, co=write, collaborator, collaboroators, fun, having fun, I've already won, song, songs, Songwriting, won | 9 Comments

You Are A BIG Part Of My Inspiration

Posted on September 11, 2012 by russtowne

Thank you. All of you. Those of you who read but don’t comment provide an audience for my work. Nearly all creative people want to share their work. You give to me an opportunity to do so and I’m grateful. … Continue reading →

Posted in Abundance, Adventure, Authentic Living, Creativity, Following Your Passion, Gratitude, Songwriting Adventure | Tagged Americana, being myself, blog, films, fun, gifts, heart, Inspiration, Norman Rockwell, Rockwell, sentimental, share, sharing, song, Songwriting, spirit, that's who I am, won | 22 Comments

Day 2 and a Project/Co-Writer Update

Posted on September 11, 2012 by russtowne

Day two of the conference was also excellent, but more for the industry contacts and networking and for hearing some fantastic music and learning, rather than for pick-ups. Our song was presented only once on Sunday and didn’t fit for … Continue reading →

Posted in Adventure, Creativity, Dreams, Song Lyrics I've Written or Co-Written, Song Updates, Songwriting Adventure, Songwriting Conferences & Trip Updates | Tagged "I've Aready Won", "Shadow Of Our Love, Denis Loiseau, Kevin Harris, lyric, lyrics, songs, Songwriting | 28 Comments

Our Song Did Well on Day One of the 2012 Songwriters Conference

Posted on September 9, 2012 by russtowne

I am a lucky and very grateful man. Songwriters fly in from around the world to come to this annual conference that just happens to be about 20 minutes away from my home. It started off on Friday night with … Continue reading →