Performing Songwriter
Jul 25, 2023 · Home of Performing Songwriter Creative Workshops and archives of Performing Songwriter Magazine
About Performing Songwriter & Lydia Hutchinson
With encouragement from writers, artists and producers who valued its creativity-first focus and “Be Heard” philosophy, Performing Songwriter established itself as the leading independent magazine connecting those who love music and those who create music.
Performing Songwriter Magazine Back Issues, #118-59
Below are Performing Songwriter archives of issues #118-59 available in print. Issues #118-80 are also available in hi-res PDF as a digital download for $3.99. Each comes in its entirety and has an interactive Table of Contents.
Performing Songwriter Magazine Back Issues, #1-58
Below are Performing Songwriter archives of issues #1-58 available in print, including a few copies of the very rare early editions.
Songwriter Essays From Performing Songwriter Magazine
One of the favorite parts of the magazine over the years were the essay contributions by songwriters and artists of all genres, sharing their thoughts, stories, heartbreaks and passions while providing more building blocks in the community of Performing Songwriter.
Video interview with Performing Songwriter's Lydia Hutchinson
Sep 22, 2010 · interviews with Lydia Hutchinson about folding Performing Songwriter magazine, the launch of Be Heard Music Media, and her book "Letters From Lydia."
Erykah Badu Talks with Performing Songwriter Magazine
May 17, 2011 · "Artists have never gotten a fair deal, because the industry was not designed for the artist to be rich," Badu says to Performing Songwriter.
Jewel talks with Performing Songwriter Magazine
Jun 6, 2011 · "It’s interesting looking back and asking, 'How far has my songwriting come? Where is it going?' I didn’t know any rules when I was a kid," Jewel tells Performing Songwriter.
Ray LaMontagne Talks With Performing Songwriter Magazine
Mar 4, 2011 · "A song happens whenever it wants to happen. If a melody strikes me, I’ll grab a guitar quickly and work it out," LaMontagne tells Performing Songwriter.
Joan Armatrading talks with Performing Songwriter Magazine
Feb 4, 2011 · "A song is what it is. It also sets its own tempo. It tells you what pace it should be taken at. And it also sets its own key," Armatrading tells Performing Songwriter