Songwriters Room

Colm Gavin is a Dublin based Irish singer/songwriter currently signed to  BEO Records home to The First Lady of Celtic Music Moya Brennan. Colm's first two solo releases (Your Endless Slumber, A Voice For The Urban  Darlings) both reached number 1 in the Irish Charts, and his most recent  EP release “The 1992 Tapes” reached #1 in the Irish Singer/Songwriter  Charts, #4 in the Pop Charts,  #56 in the Billboard 100 in the United States & #81 in the Italian Pop Charts. Colin shares the tip of songwriting by performing a couple of his intimate songs and give a great tip for upcoming songwriters. Follow him on: https://www.instagram.com/colmgavin

SONGWRITERS ROOM spotlights songwriters of all walks of life. Willard Morgan is a Jewish singer songwriter, producer, musician, actor, comedian, and prolific creator of comedy music and videos in New York City. More info: http://willardmorgan.com

Guitar virtuoso Ron Jackson shares the key to increasing his social  media presence, and demonstrates his original tune "Australian Love  Affair".  More info: http://ronjacksonmusic.com

Moneystone is a versatile pianist, singer songwriter, and producer.  Moneystone has worked with the likes of Rick James Stone city band, Kid  Rock, Martha Reeves, P funk, and Cameo. Currently working as a part of  the production team Cameo Nation led by Larry Blackmon of Cameo, he's  produced for Flavor Flav, Avis Ellis, Wild Bill Young, and more. More info: http://cameonation.com

Ron Kobayashi is a world class jazz pianist, composer, producer and  educator.  Ron has played with Mel Torme, Margaret Whiting, Peter Frampton, Peter  White, Tom Scott and Kenny Burrell, among many others. His albums have  received airplay around the world. Ron’s trio was voted Best Jazz Group  in Orange County by readers of the OC Weekly in 1996 , AND nominated for  Best Jazz at the Orange County Music Awards in 2012. They also played  for President Bill Clinton in 1992. He demonstrates how to compose a jazz instrumental tune.

Josie Aiello is an award-winning singer, BMI songwriter, two-time winner  of USA Songwriting Competition, and worship leader with 3 self-titled  album releases. Josie was signed to Quest Records by Quincy Jones. Most recently Josie recorded background vocals for Jennifer Hudson in the new  Aretha Franklin Bio Film RESPECT. Josie shares her music journey and demonstrates how she wrote her song  "Heavy Heart",  and gives her best songwriting advice! More about Josie Aiello: www.josieaiello.com

ITSMRJLUV, a dancehall reggae artist from Belize, talks about his new album produced by Father MC, how he met him and working with him have helped him grow. He demonstrates how he wrote his first single from the album "Who Want Some".

Contact: IG@ITSMRJLUV.

THE Netsky Twins, Steve Netsky and Ron Netsky are accomplished versatile songwriters, writing together since 1970s. Some of the songs recorded  and performed are: Love Don’t Hurt People” recorded by Cissy Houston, with Whitney Houston on background vocals, “Only Love Can Make It  Right,” recorded by Jet Brown. 

Steve Netsky wrote the Celtic instrumental “The Green Hills” and the country-blues instrumental “The Patchwork Quilt” for albums by  storyteller Sharon Kennedy and was nominated for a Grammy for the production of her album The Patchwork Quilt And Other Stories From Around The World in 1998. He also co-wrote the song “Standing In The  Doorway” with legendary folksinger Mary McCaslin on her 2006 album  Better Late Than Never. Steve toured the world as a member of the  Klezmer Conservatory Band, as a production manager at Rounder Records, and currently at Ed Keane Associates, a management and booking company,  where he works with artists like Take 6, The Manhattan Transfer, Nnenna  Freelon. He has taught Music Business at University of Massachusetts  Lowell, and currently the coach of the Songwriting Ensemble at New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. 

Ron Netsky is one of the writers about music for the NY magazine “My  City Paper” He’s also a Professor of Art at NazarethCollege in Rochester  NY. If you’re an artist looking for songs to record, please check their  YouTube channel “Songs by the Netsky Twins” where you can hear many of  their unrecorded songs. If you find any song you’d like to record,  contact me through my website: tomokomusic.com

L'Marco is a singer/songwriter, known for his electrifying presence on stage, charisma both on and off-stage, and unique and flexible sound,  and making his own mark in the world of music, fashion & entertainment. L’Marco has worked alongside numerous notable  entertainers such as Robin Thicke, Kim Burrell, Brandy, and Shoshana Bean. L'Marco gives his mini accapella live performance of his emotional ballad "What If" and shares how he re-wrote the song.

In his 30 year career, Michael Peterson has had the good fortune to be a  million selling, Grammy nominated, country music star whose songs have  hit No.1 13 times including the No.1 hit “From Here To Eternity” and the  iconic “Drink Swear Steal & Lie.” Michael is also a songwriter who has had his compositions recorded by  Hall of Famers and Grammy winners in Country, Rock, Pop, Gospel and  Latin such as Travis Tritt, Timothy Schmitt of The Eagles, Deniece  Williams, The Imperials and Bacilos.  Michael Peterson gives a mini performance, and shares the story behind  writing the No.1 Billboard Hot Country Song: classic wedding love song  of all time, "From Here To Eternity".

This is the host Tomoko from this podcast "Songwriters Room". I was interviewed with other female podcasters on the subject "How To Be With Oneself". Although it was not about music, my personal story I shared is directly related to my musical journey, and also I gave a quick mini casual accapella performance. So here is the the part of my interview from our collaborative episode, I hope you will enjoy. 

Singer songwriter Gordon Chambers gives a mini live performance of the song he wrote for Brownstone "If You Love Me". Gordon shares his tips on songwriting and memorable moments working with mega R&B singers such as Whitney Houston. To know more about Gordon Chambers visit: http://gordonchambers.com

Keith Thompson has worked as a composer, arranger, musical director in NY, Las Vegas, and overseas. His credits include Mama Mia, Cabret, Les Miserable, Jersey Boys, Producers, Hair Spray, We Will Rock You, and many more. In PART 2, Keith demonstrates his interesting new musical songs after the pandemic to inspire.

Keith Thompson has worked as a composer, arranger, musical director in NY, Las Vegas, and overseas. His credits include Mama Mia, Cabret, Les Miserable, Jersey Boys, Producers, Hair Spray, We Will Rock You, and many more. In PART 1, Keith shares his experiences including working with QUEEN. 

Skip Martin, a lead vocalist of The Dazz Band, former lead vocalist of  Kool & The Gang, accomplished trumpeter, songwriter, producer and an author, breaks down how he wrote a new song using the track/chords of Wham's hit song "Careless Whisper", and some songwriting tips. Skip also shares the story of his children's book "Morgan The Clydesdale Pony".

Skip Martin - the lead vocalist of The Dazz Band, former lead vocalist of  Kool & The Gang, accomplished trumpeter, songwriter, producer and  the author of the children's book "Morgan The Clydesdale Pony" shares how he co-wrote the Grammy Award Winning song "Let It Whip"  with The Dazz Band. And Skip teaches his "3Cs" to succeed in the music business, and shares funny conversations he had with his idols such as Stevie Wonder, Aruturo Sandoval.

An accomplished guitarist Dirk K talks why he moved to America and the difference of the music scenes in Germany and America in PART 1, and shares how he wrote a song for his son in PART 2.

A power house and beautiful singer songwriter Steph Payne talks about her hot new single "Already Over You" that she co-wrote with Parrice Smith from As Yet, and working with Father MC and more!

L'Marco is a singer/songwriter, known for his electrifying presence on stage, charisma both on and off-stage, and unique and flexible sound, and making his own mark in the world of music, fashion & entertainment. L’Marco has worked alongside numerous notable entertainers such as Robin Thicke, Kim Burrell, Brandy, and Shoshana Bean. He sings a little accapella of his beautiful piano ballad "What If" and shares how the song came about.

Billy breaks down the chord progressions and arrangement of "Mary Jane" by Rick James.

The pianist from the original "Stone City Band" with Rick James, Billy Nunn goes on record how he didn't get the credit for co-writing "Mary Jane".

Deb gives a couple samples of songwriting for musicals. Additionally, she shows her adlib skills by making up a song for Tomoko right on the spot, and also shares the funny story of her student from Japan.

She shares how she uses her intuition for her vocal training, and the biggest challenge in the music industry as a female singer in 90's in NYC.

Katherine C.H.E. breaks down the process of how she wrote her sentimental waltz "Tennessee Time".

Katherine C.H.E., a singer songwriter from The Hampton, New York, shares how she grew up in the natural music surroundings singing and playing around the campfire in Nashville, as well as her special connection with flowers.

He demonstrates how he wrote his powerful funky song "Put Your Shoes On" that was inspired by his favorite TV show "Sex And The City".

Growing up as a musical prodigy in Brooklyn NYC, L*A*W worked with giants starting with his uncle Sam "Bluzman" Taylor. He shares his experiences working with Amy Winehouse, and insights that he's learned from  his mentor George Clinton, and more!

He breaks down how he wrote the song "Truthfully" for Brandy, and gives great songwriting tips.

He shared what really happened with how he started Boyz ll Men with Nathan Morris and why he had to leave the group, working with his mentor Babyface, and more!

Oscar shares his insights on the craft of songwriting as a classical trained versatile pianist and producer.

Oscar shares his interesting stories about the days working at Motown, met the finest vocalists and musicians of those times in the west coast, and then why he still moved to New York.

Patrick shares what he's learning at UNLV and demonstrates how he wrote one of this tunes.

Joined by my two fabulous fellow graduates of London Real "Broadcast  Yourself" Academy: Alexander Gerald with "Proud To Be Out, Tracy  Hitchings with "Prog Rock", and me with "Songwriters Room", we announced  the launch of our new podcasts on digital platforms via Facebook Live,  and we interviewed each other, it was so much fun! My "Songwriters Room" will premier on the 1st week of  September on YouTube!

Dennis gives us a mini live medley of his comedic songs and breaks down how he came up with the funny ideas.

Tomoka explains how she improvise and gives a mini concert.

Tomoka talks about how she started, her idol saxophonist, first American song she got into, and more. 

Ellen gives us a little taste of her process of songwriting with guitar.

Ellen shares why it would be best to learn to play instruments for songwriting.

Dennis shares his funny stories working with the legendary comedian Rodney Dangerfield, George Carlin and more! 

Wycliffe shares some ideas and advice for songwriters.

Wycliffe shares what music and jazz mean to him, how he has shifted in these uncertainty times, and his new aspirations.

Chris shares his personal story when he was drinking even when he was recording his album.

Chris demonstrated how he wrote some of this songs, and shares his insightful perspective for songwriters and musicians.

Chris shares his personal challenges of kicking his addiction and working on his first solo album.

A singer songwriter, producer/engineer, Michael Stewart shares his process of songwriting. Find out how you can get a special giveaway from Michael.

A singer songwriter, producer/engineer, Michael Stewart shares his insights about how to adapt in this certainty, his special gift of synesthesia, and advice to other songwriters.

Hosted by Tomoko, "Songwriters Room" is an intimate place where songwriters of all genres, ages, and ethnicity share some insights about the art of songwriting and uncover the mystery of the songwriting process. There would be no singers without songs and there would be no songs without songwriters, and songwriting matters!