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Announcements
- Quote to Inspire - Frozen's Oscar-Winning Songwriter, Kristen Anderson-Lopez , on her
GREAT LIFE LESSONS.
- Two Non-Country Street Pitches #1681 & #1682 - Street Pitches for Film, TV, Commercials: ALL STYLES/GENRES (EXCEPT COUNTRY) through February 28th for Pitch #1681 faith-based; and Pitch #1682 songs about birthdays, anniversaries, Mother’s Day, or just a good day. See more details and important submission guidelines on the pitch opportunities page.
- Pop, Female: Street Pitch #1684 Bailee Rainwater - ala Katy Perry/sassy attitude. Through March 15th. See more details and important submission guidelines on the pitch opportunities page.
- Seeking Pop Latino Style Songs in English & Spanish - Fast Track Pitch #1672: Extended through March 15th! Pop, Dance, Latino songs with both a Spanish and Brazilian feel ala Marc Anthony, Daddy Yankee, Shakira. Combined English and Spanish songs preferably. So far this guest is impressed and has marked several songs submitted as "maybe." Still listening. See more details and important submission guidelines on the pitch opportunities page.
- Sign up for THE BIG REVEAL! February 23rd at 11 AM ET - This session adds an important educational component to our recent Special Event Pitch: Songs For Sync!in which music supervisor, Barry Coffing, will discuss his listening process during the pitch event, why certain songs caught his attention, and answer questions from the participants.
WHEN: Registration begins on February 16th. The Big Reveal! is on FEBRUARY 23rd at 11AM ET.
HOW: Sign up to ATTEND LIVE or to listen to the TRANSCRIPT-ONLY. Go to Activity>View/Add Live Courses>SPEC 420 The Big Reveal. PLEASE, if you know you can't be there live, use Transcript-Only.
WHAT: In this live session, Barry will discuss his listening process and reveal the contender songs he chose. We'll also reveal the winner of the $150 Pearl Snap Studio prize! Transcript will be recorded.
AM I A CONTENDER? Go to your Pitch Activity page. The link will read "Listened" when Barry has initially heard your song. He may listen to it again at any point during the decision-making process. You will know if he is interested in adding it to his catalog when and if the link reads "Marked As Contender" prior to the Big Reveal on February 23rd at 11AM ET.
- WHY USE COACHING? Cuz My Coach ROCKS! - Dear Coach, thank you for the evaluation of my song. I wanted to tell you...
Coach #814:
Wow... Awesome detailed review which I can tell you spent
extra time on. So quick you got back with me! Thank you so,
so much for all your abilities to see with a very discerning
eye. - Chuck (GA, United States), 1/24/2019
Coach #1104:
Thank you so much for the great critique of [my song]. I am
going to tame the lyrics a bit but not go to far away from
the original as you stated. Ending the bridge with show me a
sign rather than your no friend of mine is brilliant. Thanks
again coach, see you on the next song. - Eric (FL, United States), 1/29/2019
Coach #1683: I appreciate your thoughtful comments! Points well taken.
It's nice to be able to bounce one off of some fresh ears. Thanks much! - Hookstown B. (TN United States), 1/21/2019
Coach #3762:
As always I appreciate your honest evaluations and the
concise content. I know when I send a tune to you that I
will receive a report that you have given a lot of time and
effort. Because of your interest in sharing your knowledge
with us we receive great advice on our quest for success as
songwriters. - Don E. (NC, United States), 1/19/2019
Coach #4146: I
appreciate your thoughts on this. Work to do....gives me
focus :-) Thanks! - Carol C. (KS, United States), 1/28/2019
Coach #6732:
Wow. Thank you. I am totally blown away by this evaluation.
Wow. Thank you! This made my day! - Marcia (NH United States), 1/22/2019
Coach #9588:
It was very heartening as this was our first submission. For
a professional songwriter to acknowledge our material so
enthusiastically means a great deal to us and you certainly
got into the spirit of the song. You made many pertinent
comments that we are now considering. THANK-YOU once again!
- JK (United Kingdom), 1/26/2019
- Looking for e-Classroom Instructions? - Here's an easy short instructional page to print out. e-Classroom Instructions Printout Page . You will also find this link on your course registration confirmation email. The latest look/feel of the e-classroom makes for a quicker set-up time and better functionality.
Successes
- SONGU SUCCESS SPOTLIGHT! MITCH TOWNLEY - This week we're shining the light on songwriter Mitch Townley (member since 2006, TN). Type of Good News: Got a Song Recorded (TWICE!). Song Title: "Stomp On!" Artist: Sonny Thurnall and Artist: Matt Westin.
Some more great news recently from our own SongU faculty, Nashville music publisher, Dallas Gregory, who emailed, "Mitch has gotten back to back cuts on his incredible song "Stomp On" through SongU!!!" To those of you who have been part of SongU.com for a while, Mitch Townley's name is familiar. You may have met him in Song FDBK sessions, heard his songs as Special Event contenders (and winners), seen his posts about numerous festival-contest wins, and artist cuts and more on the SongU Facebook page. Mitch's work ethic epitomizes the formula for commercial songwriting success: 1) write lots and lots of songs, 2) get feedback and work on each of your songs until you feel they are the best they can be; 3) record professional sounding demos; 4) network any way you can and then; 5) pitch 'em!
Mitch also has a heart for "giving back" and has worked with and mentored other songwriters throughout the years. About SongU, he says, "I have been a member of SongU since 2006. SongU has been a gateway for me to establish solid co-writing relationships, professional relationships with publishers and artists and the ability to pitch my songs. I have also been able to write with 2 hit writers through their “write with a pro” [Golden Ticket] special event opportunities. There are no shortcuts to growing as a songwriter. A song may not experience commercial success but if it moves someone to tears, happiness, thought or action then it is a great song."
Well-said, Mitch! Congratulations! Listen to 'Stomp On' and more of Mitch Townley's songs on his SongU Member Website. And special thanks YET AGAIN to our friend and mentor, Dallas Gregory, for rockin' it out for our members!
Remember to submit your own good news here for a chance to be our success spotlight!
- Gold Stars Report January 28th - February 18th, 2019 - CONGRATULATIONS to the following members who received notes of interest from 01/28/2019 through 02/18/2019 by SONGU.COM pitch guests for the following leads:
#1607 - DALLAS SMITH: *Kyle Gaston; * Kyle Gaston
#1652 - SCOTTY MCCREERY: *Mathew Pownall
#1661 - TIM MCGRAW: *Paul Jarvis; * Stephen Adrian Lawrance
#1670 - HANNAH DASHER: *Carol Coffey; * James Hoppe ; * Mitch Townley ; * Rita Weyls
#1671 - BLAKE SHELTON: *Rachel Amidei; * James Hoppe ; * Rita Weyls
#1675 - DEVAULT RIDGE BAND: *Hollie Brogunier; * John Condrone ; * John Condrone ; * James Hoppe ; * Rick Lane
#1677 - ALAN JACKSON: *James Hoppe; * Ralph Jeswald ; * Pat Shea ; * Chelsie Taylor ; * Brad Yunek
#1681 - CONTEMPORARY SONGS FOR FAITH-BASED FILMS: *Nancy Blandford
AND A BIG SHOUT OUT to all the MAYBES too! Keep up the *Gold Star Work everyone!
- Got Good News? - We love it when our own members are out there slugging away against the big music industry beast and winning some battles. Your achievements inspire all of us. Please let us know about it. View more MEMBER SUCCESSES and SUBMIT YOUR OWN GOOD NEWS HERE!
Instructor-Led Courses This Week.
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Wed Feb 20, 2019 08:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 225 Indie, Film-TV, Production Song Feedback and Mentoring with Diona Devincenzi
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Thu Feb 21, 2019 09:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 315 Publisher Song Feedback and Mentoring with Bob Dellaposta
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Sat Feb 23, 2019 11:00 AM (ET)
SPEC 420 The Big Reveal! Songs for Sync with Barry Coffing with Sara Light
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Sat Feb 23, 2019 01:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 205 Song Feedback and Mentoring II with Alan Roy Scott
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Mon Feb 25, 2019 08:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 215 Christian Songwriters Feedback and Mentoring with Dallas Gregory
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Tue Feb 26, 2019 08:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 330 Song Production Feedback for Film-TV-Media with Queenie Mullinix
Current Pitching Opportunities
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