Quote to Inspire. "If you hit a wrong note, it's the next note that you play that determines if it's good or bad." -- Miles Davis
June Musings. When something difficult is happening in our personal lives or the world at large, it's almost impossible to go about our day-to-day as if we are untouched by it. During particularly unsettling times, our shared grief, fears, and questions naturally filter into our creative process. To the SongU.com writers: our instructors, mentors, coaches, and pitch guests have noticed that you have been speaking your truth and finding your stories in the sorrows and joys that life brings to us all. We encourage you to continue to arrive at the universal through the specific. Remember that YOUR creative viewpoint is an integral part of the songwriting process. Keep it up!
The June Member Spotlight Playlist! We asked you to submit your very best songs about nature, seasons, weather, or holidays. Congratulations to the Spotlight Songwriters this month! Hear all the songs by CLICKING HERE.
General Registration Reminders. You may have 2 Active FDBK courses at one time, but can add a 3rd if there is still an open spot 24 hours before a course starts. Check your live Course schedule in case someone cancels during the week and a seat opens up. TO ALL, please delete your course from your Active courses page if you are not going to attend and have no song in your backpack. Thank you. International members, if there are any FDBK sessions you can not be present at due to a time-zone challenge, you can register to attend the session anyway. Just be sure to add your work-tape and/or lyric to your backpack and a note to the instructor for feedback on the recorded transcript. Also, be sure to look for our GMT-friendly meetings (between 1-3pm EST) during the week and on Saturdays for meetings that may fit your "live" schedule. As always, remember to "Submit Your Good News" in your Account area.
SONGU SPOTLIGHT
- Featured Pitch. Pitch #2049: Songs for Insurance Company Commercial Americana SONGS FOR INSURANCE COMPANY COMMERCIAL. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs that have a sentimental, but upbeat tone. Emotional, but not dramatic. Predominantly acoustic/organic instrumentation,... View all pitch opps.
Pitch #2049
SONGS FOR INSURANCE COMPANY COMMERCIAL. Street Pitch guest, N.P. is seeking songs that have a sentimental, but upbeat tone. Emotional, but not dramatic. Predominantly acoustic/organic instrumentation, but can have some electronic elements as long as it keeps the warm tone. Lyric themes of family, having fun, enjoying time together, traveling, journey, on the road, going on an adventure or vacation, etc. Male or female vocals. Genres: Singer-songwriter, pop, rock, indie, Americana. References for tone: "Family" Drew Holcomb, "Family is Family" Kacey Musgraves, "Do You Believe In Magic" The Lovin' Spoonful, "Home" Edward Sharpe, "Send Me On My Way" Rusted Root, "Walking On Sunshine" Katrina & The Waves. Songwriters, important:
SONGS SUBMITTED HAVE TO BE CLEARED FOR SYNC LICENSING as per the following guidelines (no exceptions):
- You must own both your master (recordings) and 100% of your synchronization (publishing). If you do not...
- Then, all master owners, co-writer(s) or co-publisher(s), must sign our licensing agreement as well.
- Songs must be CLEARED: meaning if you have paid musicians and/or singers including background vocalists, you must have a signed 'work for hire' OR RELEASE form for each person involved in making your recording so that they have no further claim to the song. Please note, the producer who produced your recording should be able to help you acquire a work for hire agreement or release, however in many cases there may be a fee involved particularly if the recording was purchased as a demo. No writers signed with major publishing companies with major administration deals.
- Submissions must be MASTER/BROADCAST QUALITY recordings. If we express interest, you will need to supply us with a mastered copy of both the song AND an instrumental track.
PITCH FOLLOW-UP: If this guest expresses interest in your song you will be asked to sign an agreement for this project only (non-exclusive); with a 50%/50% split for both the master/sync licenses. Will not take publishing of the song so the publisher/writers will get all the performance income. If there is no upfront licensing fee, the 'guest' will take 50% of the publishing income for this placement only. The 'guest' will not take ownership of the copyright.
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GOLD STARS! CONGRATULATIONS to our members whose songs were picked up in the past 72 hours to be signed or pitched from our leads! See who else had their songs recently picked up.
(#2040) Pitch For Publisher. Americana. TIM ANDREWS. Extended! Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for...more
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Jonny Born "STARTS WITH A SPARK"
(6/23/2022)
Pitch #2040
TIM ANDREWS. Extended! Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for artist Tim Andrews who is working with top Nashville musician and producer John Heinrich. We have a good working relationship with the producer. Seeking '70s & 80s Pop/Rock/Soul, medium to up tempo e.g. Huey Lewis, also new country and Americana, for this powerhouse singer, entertainer, and high energy bandleader based in Nashville. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
(#2041) Pitch For Publisher. Country. SHANE WOOTEN. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com...more
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Ricky Amburgey "THAT SOBER AGAIN"
(6/23/2022)
Pitch #2041
SHANE WOOTEN. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for 3LDR Media artist Shane Wooten. Male artist with his own band; influences include Bellamy Brothers, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Lyrnd Skynrd etc. Seeking fun beach-style country up tempos...think Jimmy Buffett. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
(#2041) Pitch For Publisher. Country. SHANE WOOTEN. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com...more
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Lucy LeBlanc "AIN’T THAT A BEACH"
(6/23/2022)
Pitch #2041
SHANE WOOTEN. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for 3LDR Media artist Shane Wooten. Male artist with his own band; influences include Bellamy Brothers, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Lyrnd Skynrd etc. Seeking fun beach-style country up tempos...think Jimmy Buffett. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
(#2041) Pitch For Publisher. Country. SHANE WOOTEN. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com...more
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Scott Miller "SUMMER HIGH"
(6/23/2022)
Pitch #2041
SHANE WOOTEN. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for 3LDR Media artist Shane Wooten. Male artist with his own band; influences include Bellamy Brothers, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Lyrnd Skynrd etc. Seeking fun beach-style country up tempos...think Jimmy Buffett. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
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Bill OHanlon "LONG TIME NO SEA"
(6/23/2022)
Pitch #2041
SHANE WOOTEN. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for 3LDR Media artist Shane Wooten. Male artist with his own band; influences include Bellamy Brothers, Garth Brooks, Kenny Chesney, Lyrnd Skynrd etc. Seeking fun beach-style country up tempos...think Jimmy Buffett. Pitch follow-up info: If this guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
UPCOMING INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSES
Registration for song feedback and mentoring courses (FDBK) begins one-week prior to course time starting at 10:00 am ET. Limit 5 participants per session.
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Mon Jun 27, 2022 08:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 215 Christian Songwriters Feedback and Mentoring with Dallas Gregory
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Wed Jun 29, 2022 08:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 330 Song Production Feedback for Film-TV-Media with Queenie Mullinix
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Thu Jun 30, 2022 08:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 160 Song and Production Feedback and Mentoring with Justin Morgan