Dallas Davidson is a stand alone songwriter who has co-written multiple number one hits in the highly competitive US country charts.

He’s a really hot songwriter now and he gives some insights into what it’s like being a professional songwriter…the good, the bad, the mindset you need, the work ethic you need and why building contacts in the industry is crucial to getting your songs cut…

Craig Wiseman is a master stand alone songwriter with over 300 cuts, 100 singles and 19 number one hits.

He also has his own successful music publishing company (Big Loud Shirt).

In this video Wiseman talks about his experiences songwriting and what it really takes to be a professional stand alone songwriter (a songwriter who only writes for other artists).

He doesn’t pull any punches so if you’re going to watch this video be prepared for the truth.

Some of his stories are hilarious and he’s a great storyteller so you’ll enjoy this video even while you’re getting beat up about what you need to do to write great songs..

This is a great video for any aspiring songwriter or experienced songwriters wanting to break through to the next level.

Ralph Murphy is a great teacher of the mind set and skills behind professional songwriting. His book Murhphy’s Laws is a must read for anyone serious about understanding how a professional songwriter works his/her craft.

This video is almost 2 hours of songwriting gold. Find out who is really buying music (it will surprise you), how they listen to it the first time and why that’s vital when you’re writing a song….