Professor Pooch

I don’t understand why so many people have to put up walls around themselves, never letting you really get to know them. What are they afraid of?

True Artists, as well as anyone who is confident in themselves, in effect, say: "What you see is Me. I do hope you like me, but, for better or worse this is who and what I am. Take me or leave me."

Successful artists are those, who when performing, open themselves up and give their all - they give themselves totally to their audience, that is, they’re not afraid to appear vulnerable.

One of my Pet Peeves: Singers who try to show all the tricks they can do with their voice... .. instead of letting it out from their heart where they’re real and are communicating the Song with feeling...

Have a Great, Happy Holiday, But, Please Stay Safe Out There!!!

Songwriters: It is important for you to understand that when you sign a Songwriter’s Agreement, you are turning ownership of your Song(s) over to a Publisher, in exchange for possible royalties and perhaps a small amount of up-front cash. This means that they will have exclusive rights, that is, control of your songs.

Now, please don’t get “Paranoid” - that’s just as dangerous. Just be “Cautious” … Check them out!

By the way, that's a good reason to form your own Publishing Company and sign to your own company, giving yourself a fair Songwriters Contract! Then work it from there, even if you have to give away a “piece of the Publishing,” on a particular Song or Songs, to get things done...