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Songwriter and producer Marshall Altman recounts his journey through the music industry, first as an artist and programmer before various stints working in A&R for record labels. Altman is now owner of the Galt Line studio and is co-published by BMG Music Nashville and Southern Gothic Songs.

Marshall Altman shares a tip about the importance of living your life when it comes to writing "great" songs in your career.

Cristi Williams-Gilbert has been involved in the entertainment industry for over 13 years, with her daughter, Hayley. Hayley Williams is the lead singer of the Grammy nominated and multi-platinum band, Paramore.

Songwriter and producer Marshall Altman discusses the process of harnessing ideas -- and how great ideas on their own are not enough to make it as a songwriter.

Cause A Scene was founded by Larry Kloess in early 2012 as a way to showcase burgeoning artists from the Nashville area and beyond. It began as a music blog before quickly launching a house concert series before evolving into curated "secret shows"

By Dana Lalevee on January 11, 2017

We get this question a lot at NSAI: “should I go ahead and record a demo version of my song so I can pitch it or get it evaluated?” The answer: Definitely maybe.

I had a professor in college that categorized something...