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DEAN OLSON is a songwriter, radio host and producer of two acclaimed interview series: "StrongWriter On the Radio" and "Dean Olson Hollywood Interview" "StrongWriter" is a conversational long form music interview program - now a podcast with selected episodes streaming on iHeart Radio. Occasional, Dean cleanses the listeners palette with shows featuring actors, authors and entertainers in his "Hollywood Interview" series. One element ties the two series together: The triad of faith, hope & encouragement. Dean is based out of Orange County in Southern California.

4 Ways Your Co-Write is Like a First Date

April 4, 2013 Dean Olson Iron Sharpens Iron

By Shantell Ogden   A Favorite Co-writing Friend: Wood Newton   Nashville is the ‘land of the co-write’ and the best comparison I’ve ever found to co-writing is dating. Here are four ways co-writing can feel like a first date: 1. No Chemistry– we’ve all been there. You may like your co-writer as a person…

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Top 10 Songs About a Car (Eclectic TV Field Trip)

April 2, 2013 Dean Olson Album Reviews, Dean Olson

One of the more popular field trips on Eclectic TV, even though Dean didn’t get any interviews on-camera!

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Elton John and songwriting partner Bernie Taupin to be honored by Songwriters …

April 2, 2013 Dean Olson Stories In the News

NEW YORK – Elton John and his longtime songwriting partner, Bernie Taupin, will be honored at this year’s Songwriters Hall of Fame induction ceremony. John and Taupin, who teamed on most of the singer’s best-known hits, will receive the Johnny Mercer …

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U.S. Soldier Wins Over Judges With His Amazing Performance

April 1, 2013 Dean Olson Iron Sharpens Iron, Stories In the News

Daniel Jens US Army. Special Ops. had been serving our country in Iraq for 15 months, separated from the wife he loves.  As a way to lift spirits and pass the time while away at war, Daniel played his guitar and sang for his fellow brothers.   In this audition, he bravely takes the stage…

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Remembering SELENA: 18 Years Later

March 31, 2013 Dean Olson Stories In the News

              Her husband Chris Perez said the following of his late wife: Selena inspired me and she inspires the world. She provided her fans with everything they needed, from dance tunes to soulful ballads. Through her own life and through her music, Selena showed those who were struggling –…

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Songwriting Tricks of the Beatles

March 31, 2013 Dean Olson StrongWriting - Tips For Songwriters

                This is a guest post from regular reader and English songwriter Matt Blick: Five Beatles Songwriting Tricks – By Matt Blick The Beatles were songwriting Ninjas, but they employed many tricks that anyone can add to their songwriting tool box.

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RIP Phil Ramone: Billy Joel speaks…

March 30, 2013 Dean Olson Stories In the News

Phil Ramone, music producer and dear friend of Billy Joel, died this morning in New York at age 79. Phil produced The Stranger, 52nd Street, Glass Houses, The Nylon Curtain, An Innocent Man, The Bridge, and the single “All My Life” released 2007. Our prayers and condolences are with the Ramone family. Phil will be deeply missed. ——————————————————————– “I always thought…

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David Foster’s 10 Tips for Songwriters – YouTube

March 30, 2013 Dean Olson StrongWriting - Tips For Songwriters

A great lecture from Mega-Producer, David Foster, courtesy of BMI.

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Clouds by Zach Sobiech | Songwriting Tips Blog

March 30, 2013 Dean Olson StrongWriting - Tips For Songwriters

              Check out Zach’s latest song – Fix Me Up – Clouds is now available on iTunes! To download go.

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Nick Cave talks new album, songwriting process

March 30, 2013 Dean Olson Stories In the News

  AUSTIN, Texas — Nick Cave looks exactly like you’d expect. The Australian-born singer-songwriter is wearing a dark, well-tailored suit and a simple white button-up shirt. His thin black hair is slicked back, and his skin is pale. He’s holed up in a …

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