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“I’ll give you honest, constructive and supportive feedback on your songs. Though I may offer suggestions I never request writer credit or royalties.”   John Braheny

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About John Braheny

JOHN BRAHENY (Bra HAY nee) is a highly sought after consultant and coach for songwriters and writer-performers ranging from beginners to major label artists and music companies such as Taxi.com, the world’s leading independent A&R company.

He is one of the most recognized and respected people in the music industry, and, more specifically, in the songwriting community.

The author of The Craft and Business of Songwriting, he is referred to as “the songwriter’s best friend” for his tireless efforts to create education and discovery opportunities for songwriters, to help bring public attention to songwriting as an art form and to champion songwriters’ rights.

He offers constructive song critiques and career strategies. He’s taught songwriting and music business courses and seminars throughout the U.S and Canada and along with being a total information freak, he continues to update his information via participation in industry organizations. [ More... ]

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