Originally Posted by Sue Rarick
That $25 is the equivalent of $200/250 today. Paul's dad was a musician and bandleader so Paul was well versed in music which means he probably had charts and the musicians in those 'public studios' (demo studios) were good readers and those places were often used by publishers and record companies (rates were cheaper than using their own studios). Paul also got his degree in English Lit. so was also pretty well trained when it came to writing.

So the answer to all the questions is - Yes
And he had the good sense to have a professional handle what he wasn't proficient in.

PS: My mom was a professional musician and teacher. By age ten I could read and write simple charts. She had enough connections to get me gigs in those demo studios at a young age.


Even people who CAN do it themselves, usually dont. There is always more value bringing in people who know what they are doing.

There isnt alot of charting in rock and pop music, it's more feel based. I'd rather have a guy who doesnt read a bit of music but who has great ears, than anybody who has studied music.

I havent heard any of your music, do you have any samples?