Get Your Rate Right with Singer-Songwriter Michelle Lewis
Michelle Lewis is an American singer-songwriter who has written songs for everything from award-winning kids shows to Cher, including the worldwide #1 single “Wings” by the British girl group Little Mix.
She's been part of the professional music scene since she took her first gig at 3 years old and, more recently, has become an advocate for the rights of songwriters.
In this episode we dive deep into the commercial side of the music industry. We discuss:
- How she landed and continued to write 5 seasons of the hit show Doc McStuffins
- How pop songs are actually made
- How streaming has changed everything about the popular music model, especially for songwriters
- Why she founded Songwriters of North America (and why they sued the Department of Justice)
- Tips for protecting yourself from getting taken advantage of as an artist
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