
CYNTHIA EMMETS
Cynthia Emmets is an award-winning lyricist from the northeastern part of New Jersey. Music has been her passion since she was 3 years old when her parents bought her her first record player. They were amazed that she learned the words to songs after hearing them only once or twice. Her love of music continued in college at Kent State University.
After receiving her Bachelor of Science degree in French and English, and a Master's in French, Cynthia became a creative writing teacher in Ashland, Ohio. One class she created was to analyze the lyrics of songs as poetry, instead of studying literature's classic poets. The students loved it but their parents - not so much!
Cynthia won 1st place in a number of songwriting contests, including American Songwriter and Billboard Magazine. She also has a song recorded by Sapphire, the Uppity Blues Women, that was released on Alligator Records, the largest blues record label in the U.S. The song, co-written with Betty Ball and John McDuffie, is called "There's Lightnin' in These Thunder Thighs". "Thunder Thighs" became one of Sapphire's fans' favorites, as well as the group's signature song.
Cynthia collaborates with songwriters who create melodies that turn her lyrics into songs. She's always looking for collaborators to bring her lyrics to life. Her songs are produced by several award-winning professionals, including Daniel Martin, as well as Marty Rifkin. Take a listen to some of her songs on this site!

SONGWRITERS

Ben Dowling
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Jeff Turmes
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Bebe Gordon
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John McDuffie
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Bill Lynch
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Linny Simkin
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Don Helverson
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Lisa Aschmann
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Robin Pearl
Sal Landers
Stefani Rose
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Wendy Becker
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PRODUCERS

Daniel Martin
PRODUCER/SONGWRITER
Daniel Martin is a music producer, songwriter, and musician. Founder of ReAmp Recording Studios, and co-owner of Hourglass Independent Records, he now runs and operates his own independent production company in Temecula, Ca. Daniel is a multi-instrumentalist who studied music production at both Fullerton College and UCLA. Daniel has been published by RipTide Music, Perfect Storm Music Group, and Sony ATV Music Publishing.

Marty Rifkin
PRODUCER/STUDIO MUSICIAN
Marty is a multi-instrumentalist and producer based in Southern California. He has produced music for over 1500 songwriters & artists including Smokey Robinson, Hal David & Rita Coolidge. As a studio musician, he’s recorded with Bruce Springsteen, Tom Petty, Elton John, Jewel and many more well known artists. Whether working with these artists or with a new singer/songwriter, when Marty is in the studio, he’s in his element.