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In an industry where it can be difficult to get the attention of major labels, attorney Chuck Allen Floyd discusses how independent artists can go about obtaining and structuring a deal from an investor.

This industry is nearly impossible to stand out as a lonely island in the middle of the ocean. Hit songwriter Barry Dean discusses the importance of building your network and finding your "tribe" that are conducive to your creative endeavors.

In part one of this video, Hannah Showmaker, Creative Director at Big Loud Shirt; Ciara Shortridge, A&R Representative at Disney Music Group; and Chelsea Kent, Creative Director at Still Working Music, are all members of the "Crazy Pitches" Plugging Group. In this video, they discuss what a plugging group is...

Hit songwriter Jon Nite shares his most essential tips for co-writing with professional songwriters.

Hit songwriters Rivers Rutherford and George Teren discuss the art of co-writing and their long-standing co-writing relationship. They have written many songs together, including the Grammy-nominated duet "When I Get Where I'm Going" performed by Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton.

Award-Winning Songwriter Marcus Hummon - "Cowboy Take Me Away" (The Chicks), "Born To Fly" (Sara Evans) and "Bless The Broken Road" (Rascal Flatts) - discusses chemistry, collaboration and the importance of vulnerability in the writers room.