I found it very interesting... sorry I'm late but I've been out of town visiting relatives and celebrating Columbus Day. From my perspective, real world songwriting for those of us at or near the bottom of the pyramid, it is nearly impossible to find a way to get our songs into the hands of people who really count big in the Biz. No complaints, that's just the way it is.
Once a reputation is established, your name is "on the list" of those with capability, reliability, talent and discretion.
It seems as though 1000 songwriters appear "out of the woodwork" every day... and about the same number "call it quits."
Thanks for sharing. Glad to hear something not totally related to new gear. If I were as successful as the subject songwriter, I could buy a new arranger each year... but it isn't in the cards. LOL!
All my best, ----Dave