Go behind the music with some of the world's best songwriters
Carol KayeA top session musician, Carol played on hundreds of hits by The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Frank Sinatra and many others. Ed Sloan of CrossfadeThey broke through with the hits "Cold" and "So Far Away," then got dumped by their label. Here's how they emerged stronger. Howard JonesHoward explains his positive songwriting method and how uplifting songs can carry a deeper message. Ralph Casale - Session ProA top New York studio musician, Ralph played guitar on many '60s hits, including "Lightnin' Strikes," "A Lover's Concerto" and "I Am A Rock." Philip CodyA talented lyricist, Philip helped revive Neil Sedaka's career with the words to "Laughter In The Rain" and "Bad Blood." Sum 41Now attracting a new generation of fans, these guys have figured out exactly what to take seriously - and it isn't much. Jess Origliasso of The VeronicasAustralian twins in Los Angeles named after a Winona Ryder character - how their new city and long distance love plays into their songs. Henry McCulloughThe only Irishman to play at Woodstock (backing Joe Cocker), Henry was an early member of Paul McCartney's band Wings.
Carol KayeA top session musician, Carol played on hundreds of hits by The Beach Boys, The Monkees, Frank Sinatra and many others. 
Ed Sloan of CrossfadeThey broke through with the hits "Cold" and "So Far Away," then got dumped by their label. Here's how they emerged stronger. 
Howard JonesHoward explains his positive songwriting method and how uplifting songs can carry a deeper message. 
Tobin Esperance of Papa RoachThe philosophy behind their songs and how they "hand it over to the fans." 
Ralph Casale - Session ProA top New York studio musician, Ralph played guitar on many '60s hits, including "Lightnin' Strikes," "A Lover's Concerto" and "I Am A Rock." 
Philip CodyA talented lyricist, Philip helped revive Neil Sedaka's career with the words to "Laughter In The Rain" and "Bad Blood." 
Sum 41Now attracting a new generation of fans, these guys have figured out exactly what to take seriously - and it isn't much. 
Jess Origliasso of The VeronicasAustralian twins in Los Angeles named after a Winona Ryder character - how their new city and long distance love plays into their songs. 
Henry McCulloughThe only Irishman to play at Woodstock (backing Joe Cocker), Henry was an early member of Paul McCartney's band Wings. 