Dean Olson

Songwriting podcast with Richard Sherman of Disney’s Sherman Brothers

March 29, 2013 Dean Olson

Sodajerker, a British podcast devoted to songwriting, produced a great one-hour episode with Disney songwriting legend Richard M Sherman, half of the Sherman Brothers team that gave us everything from “It’s a Small World” to “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious” (and lots more). Hearing Sherman talk about his work is fascinating.

Taylor Swift Is Inspired by More Than Love in Her Songwriting

March 28, 2013 Dean Olson

Everyone know that Taylor Swift is inspired by love and relationships — but that’s not all. The superstarlet recently opened up about a few other things that spark her creative side, and they have nothing to do with kissing in the rain. Apparently, Swift uses good old fashioned books to make sparks fly in her…

Vintage Blog – Jason Mraz: I’m Back

March 27, 2013 Dean Olson

By Shantell Ogden Here’s a blast from the past…a story I did on Jason Mraz and his album “Mr. A-Z”, back in 2005. Hope you enjoy it! Jason Mraz: “I’m Back” (originally appeared in the Boston Herald and ASX Magazine) With his second album “Mr. A-Z” just days away from release, Jason Mraz reveals the…

Ali Handal Has a New Book!

March 24, 2013 Dean Olson

Interviewed a wonderful young woman at the NAMM Show.ALI HANDAL has a handy book for girls 11 & up who wanna rock!bit.ly/Vtep3k — StrongWriter (@StrongWriterDO) February 1, 2013

How to Keep Your Songwriting Ideas Alive – Creative Song Writing …

March 15, 2013 Dean Olson

The Songwriter’s Creative Flow – – An interview by Katy Haymer From the music website of Deondrae Porter

Former Marine Uses Songwriting to Cope With Struggles of Returning Home …

March 10, 2013 Dean Olson

Former Marine Daniel Dean has seen first hand the hardships our servicemen and women go through on their return to the U.S. He’s coping by putting his experience into song. Here he is performing his song “The Simple Life”. Wednesday on Tennessee Mornings, WZTV FOX 17 is running a…

Songwriting Tip: When the Well Runs Dry

March 8, 2013 Dean Olson

Mark Cawley talks about songwriting, writers’ block and how to deal with it. Mark Cawley’s songs appeared on 15 million records: Tina Turner, Wynonna. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –…

A Loving Lullaby & The Story Behind It (Ali Handal)

March 7, 2013 Dean Olson

Ali Handal is a multi-award winning songwriter as well as a rockin’ guitarist! She has recently released a Hal Leonard published book GUITAR FOR GIRLS, which should quickly become a staple learning book for young girls who are looking more to rock than strum. She has written and toured with some big names, and has…

Songwriting Tip: How Do I Sell My Songs?

March 7, 2013 Dean Olson

Molly-Ann Leikin, a hit songwriter says too many Songwriters keep asking her, “How do I sell my songs? Show me and help me to sell my songs!” Maybe you aren’t expecting THIS answer. Dean ———————————————————————————— Songwriters always ask me, “how do I sell my songs? Can you show me how to sell my songs? Please help…

USO offers opportunity for Fort Campbell soldier-songwriters

March 6, 2013 Dean Olson

This post is no longer timely, but I wanted to archive it for its value. -DEAN “Operation: Song,” an eight-week songwriting workshop geared to soldiers, is returning to the Fort Campbell USO starting Thursday, March 14, at 5 p.m.. The course is being taught once again by California Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Bob Regan, …

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