Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Question

1. As the music business grew rapidly in size in the 1960s, the historical roles of singer and songwriter
shifted. Before that time, most popular songs were written by singer-songwriters.
2. Your text argues that from a legal process perspective, if a publisher defaults on a songwriter
contract, the songwriter’s best course of action is to break the contract unilaterally, thus saving the
expense of expensive litigation.
3. A demonstration recording (demo) for a singer-songwriter seeking a label deal is often approached
differently than a demo for a nonperforming songwriter.
4. Your textbook advises that once you’ve reassured yourself of your talent by getting feedback from
friends and family, the best next step is to move to a recording center (New York, Los Angeles, Nashville)
and start promoting your work.

Answer 1

1. false
2. false
3. true
4. false