EPISODE 30: With numerous Billboard-charting singles, over 200 releases, and millions of album sales under her belt, Alexandra Forbes exudes a contagious passion on the subject of songwriting. Her material has found a home on major and indie labels, feature films and TV in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Founder of the top songwriting coaching site CreativeSongwriter.com and author of the inspirational guide Write Songs Right Now, Alex has led courses and workshops for NYU Steinhardt, the ASCAP Foundation and many other organizations. Her song, “I Dance My Dance," is featured on the most recent album by three-time Grammy Award-winner Nile Rodgers. Numerous other songs are slated for release with a variety of up-and-coming and established artists. Film placements and over 200 television placements include the Denzel Washington film Déjà Vu, Dance Moms and Nurse Jackie. Alex’s earlier hits include Don't Rush Me (#2 Pop, #6 Dance, #3 Adult Contemporary, ASCAP Pop Award), Nothin’ My Love Can’t Fix (#19 Pop), Too Turned On (#6 Dance), and In A Dream (#6 Dance, #72 Pop). Her anti-poaching anthem, Where Will the Giants Roam, written for the Global March For Elephants and Rhinos songwriting competition, won first prize: a $30,000 photo safari in Africa.

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