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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.

Whether you’re trying out co-writing for the first time or you are well-seasoned writing with others, here are a few tips on how to “get in the writing room” with people that you want to write with.

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Pro writer Jeff Cohen, who boasts credits on shows like Dawson's Creek, One Tree Hill, Desperate Houswives, and movies like Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants and Stuart Little 2, shares his best insights on getting plugged into the world of sync placements.

Pro-songwriter Jeff Cohen stresses the importance of developing relationships when trying to establish a career in the music industry.

Pro-songwriter Jeff Cohen discusses how simply "showing up" is not enough to find success in the music industry.