Do you need some help charting your path in the music industry?

Many times young and experienced artists and songwriters need advice, wisdom, encouragement and direction in the murky waters called the Music Business. There are many sharks out there and often it is not easy to know what sort of contract you should sign, who you should approach with your demo, if you are paying too much to have your recording produced, which arranger you should use... etc.

Mary Dawson is a published, professional songwriter and president of CQK Records & Music of Dallas, Texas, a company which creates and produces songs in a panorama of styles for a variety of artists and audiences. A lifelong songwriter herself, Mary has forged a place for herself as an "independent" within the Music Industry. Her experiences in finding a "way up the mountain" without compromising her art, have given her a wealth of practical wisdom which she tries to pass on to aspiring songwriters and artists who are coming up the "same side of the mountain."

Years of experience in adjudicating songwriting competitions, conducting songwriting workshops, and mentoring new songwriters make her well-qualified to instruct writers in the creative aspects of the craft, and her position as president of a music company has made her knowledgable in the business aspects of the Music Industry. She is the host of the popular radio talk show created especially for songwriters, I Write The Songs. She provides personal consultation services for aspiring songwriters in the development of both the craft and a career of songwriting. Mary is highly qualified in most topics relevant to the Music Industry ranging from royalty percentages, business issues (such as contracts and agreements) to song critiquing and advice about the best deals for recording studios, producing demos, etc.

Contact Mary via email at MARY@IWRITETHESONGS.COM directly to arrange an appointment