ABSTRACT
In previous chapters, the reader learned about various aspects of song-writing. There are songwriters who never perform, some who performonly on a limited basis, and some whose energies are equally split between songwriting and performing. In Chapter 7, the reader learned about the royalties that can accrue from songwriting. This chapter focuses on the many issues involved in establishing and maintaining a career in songwriting. These include some common pitfalls, such as falling for so-called Song Sharks, making a demo, working with a music publisher, and getting songs recorded by major artists.
