About
Im a performing songwriter in a variety of pop styles. I've studied at Berklee and have done a couple national self-funded tours. I was signed to a label at one time, but I didnt like the fact that they could do so much and all I could do was be charismatic, sing well, play a little guitar and had written a few weak songs, so I got out of that, learned a bunch of other instruments, began studying songwriting and recording which led to mixing and production. Along the way I delved into the business side of things like music-related law, marketing, and indie artist operations. Ive played a bunch of small shows, open mics, cover gigs, in other people's bands, and am currently working as recording/mix engineer in Las Vegas in addition to producing projects for some of the top indie artists locally, being a consultant for music business matters, a session guitarist/pianist and arranger, vocal coach, doing jingles and other spot work, all while working on my own material which varies but is mostly rnbish pop rock.
General Info
 
First Name:
Richard
Last Name:
Cooper
Age:
38
City:
Las Vegas
State:
NV
Country:
United States
Songwriting Info
 
I am a:
Songwriter
Looking for a:
Songwriter, Beat Producer
Preferred collaboration style:
in person, video chat
Genres:
Alternative, Dance, Electronic, Hip Hop/Rap, Indie, Jazz, Pop, R&B/Soul, Rock, Singer/Songwriter
I'm strongest at:
lyrics, topline writing/hooks, melodies, chord progressions, beats/grooves, arrangements
Instruments I write with:
guitar, piano, vocals, drums, bass, other
Sounds like:
Prince
Influences:
Prince, Michael Jackson, Jimi Hendrix, Rolling Stones, Tupac
Songwriting is my:
current full-time career
Songwriting Achievements:
I make a living doing music only.
Personal Songwriting Goals:
Write better songs
Collaboration Goals:
publishing deal, sync placement (film, TV, video games), mainstream artist release, niche/independent artist release