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Invented in the late 1950s by Neal Matthews Jr. (of the Jordanaires) and perfected by Charlie McCoy, the Nashville Number System is a shorthand method for writing chord charts.
If you’re looking for great local live music near Trenton, New Jersey, Cooper’s Riverview has quickly become one of the area’s go-to destinations for cover bands, tribute acts, and weekend entertainment.
If Nashville is where the song is born and New York is where the deal is brokered, Los Angeles is where the song becomes a multi-media phenomenon. LA is the global headquarters for the intersection of music, film, and television, making it the most critical destination for songwriters looking to master the art of “the sync”.
While Nashville is the heart of songwriting craft, New York City is the brain of the global music industry. It is where the deals get signed, the sync placements are brokered, and the international catalogs are managed. For a songwriter, NYC offers a different kind of energy—one that blends Broadway, pop, hip-hop, and indie experimentalism into a single, high-stakes ecosystem.
There’s something special about intimate live music venues.
Not the giant arenas. Not the overcrowded bars where nobody is really listening. I’m talking about those smaller rooms where the sound feels warm, the audience is locked in, and every performance feels personal.
Award-winning songwriter with 30 years of real stories. Todd Bailey started busking Hollywood Blvd in the ’90s, survived the long road, writing, story-driven songs for people who’ve lived a little—think Jimmy Buffett, Robert Earl Keen, and Niko Moon.
A huge THANK YOU to Telegraph Hill Radio, Gen X Jersey Show, and Garden State Radio for spinning "Back Roads of This Town" from my new double album Midnight in Plain Sight! 🎶❤️It's an honor to be included alongside so much incredible New Jersey music and to have these amazing stations supporting independent artists and songwriters. Every spin helps get these songs out to new listeners, and I couldn't be more grateful.Be sure to check out @telegraphhillradio_nj and @genxjerseyshow and support the folks who work hard to keep local music alive and thriving! 🎸🌎#BackRoadsOfThisTown #ToddBailey #NewMusic #IndependentMusic #Songwriter #JerseyMusic #SupportLocalMusic #Americana #RootsMusic #TelegraphHillRadio #GenXJerseyShow #gardenstateradio@telegraphhillradio_nj @telegraphhillrecords @genxjerseyshow and @gardenstateradio … See MoreSee Less
🎸 Songwriting Tips & Resources – toddbaileymusic.com/songwriting-tips-resources/A practical songwriting hub built from 30+ years of real, award-winning experience.If you’re looking for real-world songwriting advice—not theory, not recycled blog content—you’re in the right place.This section is built from decades of writing, performing, co-writing, and studying songs from the inside out. It’s all about what actually works when you’re trying to write songs that connect.What you’ll find here:Practical songwriting tips from real sessionsHelp overcoming writer’s blockIdeas for stronger lyrics and melodiesReal-world structure and craft guidanceTools to develop your own songwriting processEverything shared here comes from doing the work—hundreds of songs, live performances, co-writing sessions, and years in the craft.👉 Built for writers who want to get better, not just read about getting better. … See MoreSee Less