AWARD-WINNING SONGWRITERS - Selda Sahin and Derek Gregor are award-winning New York-based

songwriters. They're best known for writing the music for the sexy and dark 2014 indie musical short film,

"Grind" which won a number of awards and featured Broadway favorite, Anthony Rapp (Rent, If/Then), Claire

Coffee ("Grimm"), and Pasha Pellosie ("The Carrie Diaries"). The duo has brought their intricately crafted

and captivating style of music to life through spectacular and intimately preserved live performances from

some of Broadway's most distinguished vocal performers including: Eric Michael Krop, best known for starring

in Broadway's Godspell, American Idol alums; Natalie Weiss (Les Miserables, Everyday Rapture), Devyn Rush and

boyishly handsome pop singer, Brian Justin Crum (We Will Rock You, Next To Normal). The duo was just named a

finalist in the 16th Annual Great American Song Contest for their pop anthem, "The Storm."

INTERVIEW QUESTIONS INCLUDE: Can you explain how important it is for a new musical artist to self-promote

themselves via social media? What are some of your best tips on networking and marketing a duo band? What is

the secret to writing great lyrics as well as the instrumentation? What cities are a must to book to build

your fan base?

WEBSITE: SeldaAndDerek.com