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AMA: “How do you tell when a demo like Burning House becomes a fully finished, ready to release production?”

How do you tell when a demo like Burning House becomes a fully finished, ready to release production? Caleb Great question, Caleb. When I turn in a song to my publisher, I get it as close to master/ready-to-release quality as I can without spending too much time on it. I always preface my email to

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AMA: “For songwriters, do you recommend getting any job in the music industry, just to be close to the action?” – Jay

Hi Jay – I think this is a great attitude and perspective. It’s also a great way to get your foot in the door of opportunities. Around 2009 and 2010 I was so discouraged as a songwriter. I didn’t know how to move forward. I decided to learn how to tune pianos so that I

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AMA: “What’s a favorite quality of Heidi’s? What instrument can you not play now that you’d like to learn? What are the chances you’ll ever tour again? What’s your favorite record from the 1950s? 60s? 70s? 80s? 90s? 00s? 10s?”

What’s a favorite quality of Heidi’s?What instrument can you not play now that you’d like to learn?What are the chances you’ll ever tour again?What’s your favorite record from the 1950s? 60s? 70s? 80s? 90s? 00s? 10s? —David Hi David – Love this little “lightning round” of questions. Here we go! Honesty, compassion, justice Clarinet 62

AMA: “What’s a favorite quality of Heidi’s? What instrument can you not play now that you’d like to learn? What are the chances you’ll ever tour again? What’s your favorite record from the 1950s? 60s? 70s? 80s? 90s? 00s? 10s?” Read More »