Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. In this segment he discusses what the day to day routine of an R&B songwriter is like.

Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. He discusses his influences, how he works, what it’s like to be a full-time songwriter in the R&B world, why songwriters should learn about and control their publishing rights, and much more.

Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. In this segment he explains why he chooses to write soulful music (citing Stevie Wonder’s “Love’s In Need of Love Today” and The Beatles’ “Hey Jude” as two examples), and what he hopes to communicate to listeners in his songs. He also discusses his influences and what his New Orleans background lends to his writing.

Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. In this segment he demonstrates his songwriting process at the keyboard, explaining his approach to melody, lyrics, and song building.

Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. In this segment he assesses the writing and performance of a Loyola student, sharing tips on selling your stage performance and on editing your songs to work in different venues.

Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. In this segment he assesses the writing and performance of a Loyola student, sharing tips on punching up your performance.

Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. In this segment he assesses the writing and performance of a Loyola student, focusing on the songcraft and hook placement in his work.

Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. He discusses his influences, how he works, what it’s like to be a full-time songwriter in the R&B world, why songwriters should learn about and control their publishing rights, and much more.

Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. In this segment he takes audience questions about songwriting, how to handle the urge to be perfect, the importance of finding your own voice as a writer, and more.

Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. In this segment he shares his thoughts on how songwriters can survive and make it in today’s music industry. He discusses the challenges of staying independent, as well as how new technologies affect songwriters.

Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. In this segment he discusses some of his current projects, his preference for mixing programmed instruments with live musicians, how artists like Prince and James Taylor have influenced him, and what the current state of R&B is. He also explains how he became a songwriter and why he made some of the business, personal and career choices he has made, as well as some things that every songwriter must know in order to survive .

Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. In this segment he discusses some deal points that every songwriter should try to negotiate into their publishing agreements.

Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. In this segment he discusses some of his current projects, his preference for mixing programmed instruments with live musicians, how artists like Prince and James Taylor have influenced him, and what the current state of R&B is. He also explains how he became a songwriter and why he made some of the business, personal and career choices he has made, as well as some things that every songwriter must know in order to survive .

Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. In this segment he takes audience questions about writing songs in the style of someone else – for example writing a “Stevie Wonder song,” and how that process works. He also talks about meeting artists and songwriting partners and winning his Grammy, which he uses as an opportunity to discuss the power of networking to make or break a career.

Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. In this segment he takes audience questions on choosing which performance rights organization to sign with (ASCAP, SESAC or BMI), how and why to set up your own publishing company, and how he chooses who he works with.

Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. In this segment he takes an audience question on dealing with and overcoming self-doubt as a writer.

Songwriter PJ Morton visits Loyola University, New Orleans to discuss his approach to the craft of songwriting. He discusses his influences, how he works, what it’s like to be a full-time songwriter in the R&B world, why songwriters should learn about and control their publishing rights, and much more.