The Birth and Journey of a Song: A Songwriting Masterclass

Understanding the concept of a song and what kind of conversation you're having with the listener. 

The pros and cons of collaboration and it's importance in the songwriting process.

How to think outside the box when it come to writing lyrics, and how to express yourself in a way that is meaningful to the listener.

Get the gears turning with creative changes to otherwise common parts of speech.

Define and understand your process to maximize your output and quality.

What makes a great hook and why it is so important to songwriting success.

What does a captivating melody consist of? 

They're more like guidelines than rules really...

Reinventing the wheel can be as simple making a single change.

What steps to take to maximize recording efficiency. 

Achieve a competitive sound and the ability to execute better edits and effects through the use of a click track. 

Your environment and mindset does matter when it comes to performance and you need to put yourself in an optimal place to achieve your best.

Record a song with Tom! 

Complete mixing walkthrough with first hand look at Tom's process.

There's a lot of talk about it but what is mastering, and how is it used? Time to dive in.

How to restore and enhance previously created audio that may contain errors or imperfections. 

A brief overview of Stereo Enhancement.

What is EQ and how to we use it properly? EQ should create a balanced playback on any device.

What is Sequencing and Spacing, and how is it used? 

Let's put what we've learned to good use! Watch Tom behind the controls as he masters a new track.

If you're not using social media to promote your music and your brand, you're doing it wrong. Today social media is currency for new artists and songwriters.

It's a must have for new artists and songwriters. How to create your one-sheet, what it's for, and how to use it.

All artists and songwriters should have a great website that represents them and generates interest. Let's talk about how you can do it right with minimal time investment.

Let's take a look at a great resource for exposing your music and connecting with people who can help progress your career. https://www.musicconnection.com/

There's a lot of misconceptions about what managers SHOULD actually do. Let's find out what works best and gets results.

An in-depth discussion with Fernando Costa, a representative at Reynolds Management. Reynolds Management is a premier management company working with artists such as Imagine Dragons, The Killers, and Postal Service.

Let's look at what a publisher's job description is, and how you can benefit by working with a publisher, or becoming a publisher yourself.

Let's talk with Marty Wereski, founder of Mar-Tune Music Publishing and long time friend of Tom, to get a glimpse behind the curtain of the publishing industry.

The first step in protecting and generating income from your song. 

An in-depth explanation of the 13 ways in which songwriters can earn royalties from their musical compositions.