Quote to inspire: "Vulnerability is the birthplace of love, belonging, joy, courage, empathy, and creativity. It is the source of hope, empathy, accountability, and authenticity."
- Brene Brown.
Special! Meet & Greet with David Stark! SongLink International tip sheet Founder/Editor/Publisher will be in the e-classroom on April 22nd at 1pm ET to answer your questions about pitching your songs for sync and international artists. Plus, we're sure to hear some good stories based on his latest book "IT'S ALL TOO MUCH!" a memoir of his numerous encounters with the Beatles in the '60s and beyond. Read more about David Stark here. Go to View/Add Live Courses "BUS 450 David Stark on Strategies for Pitching Your Songs Everywhere!" to register beginning April 15th.
And the Winner Is... If you missed the Big Reveal with Curb/Word Senior Creative Director Ciara Shortridge, you can still catch the transcript. A big round of applause to all the Rising Star Contenders and congratulations to Matthew Soileau (TX) who Ciara selected to co-write with hit songwriter Bobby Tomberlin. In our estimation, you are all winners for bravely putting your songs out there to be "judged" in a very competitive industry. Thanks to Ciara for her time and expertise, and for being incredibly complimentary of the overall quality of the songs submitted. If you would like to know WHY and HOW Ciara chose the songs she did listen to The Big Reveal Transcript . Also, make sure to check out incredible talent of your peers and listen to the final contender songs.
Feedback in April! Keep up the great work! Our coaches and instructors are seeing so much growth in the songs and rewrites that you've been submitting. Reminder, if you can not attend or submit a song for a live session you've signed up for, please delete it from your Active Course list to open the spot. Thanks. INTERNATIONAL members, check for convenient GMT-friendly times in the Live Course schedule. Lately, many members have been enjoying Private Sessions to take advantage of that quality one-on-one time with your mentors. Pitching: Our guests have been happy with the overall professionalism and productions of the songs you've been submitting, but remind you to read the descriptions COMPLETELY and cast your pitches appropriately. For questions or assistance, please use the support form.
SONGU SPOTLIGHT
- Featured Pitch. Pitch #1921: Romantic Background Music For CBS TV Sitcom Adult Contemporary ROMANTIC BACKGROUND MUSIC For CBS TV Sitcom. Pitch guest, N.P., is seeking two types of VOCAL songs for season 2 of this charming show:
1. Soft Pop style songs that have a romantic feel. Think ... View all pitch opps.
Pitch #1921
ROMANTIC BACKGROUND MUSIC For CBS TV Sitcom. Pitch guest, N.P., is seeking two types of VOCAL songs for season 2 of this charming show:
1. Soft Pop style songs that have a romantic feel. Think warm and honest (not cheesy) current adult contemporary/soft pop that could be playing in a restaurant. Nothing too electronic, rocking or distracting as it is laying under dialogue.
2. Acoustic Indie Singer-Songwriter songs that have a romantic feel. Again, nothing too cheesy, something that could be heard on the radio/stereo or in a restaurant. Nothing too distracting as it is laying under dialogue.
Male or female vocals- slow to mid tempo. (Think Ed Sheeran, Julia Michaels, Taylor Swift, Amos Lee, etc.) Songwriters, important - please read:
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.
(#1910) Pitch For Publisher. Alternative. REVERIE LANE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com...more
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Jonny Born "IT'S STILL ABOUT THE SONG"
(4/18/2021)
Pitch #1910
REVERIE LANE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Dreamlined Entertainment artist Reverie Lane. Nouveau-Traditional Country Female Duo looking for raw, honest, edgy, fresh lyrics; All tempos; Send us hits! Reference "Good At It" https://www.amazon.com/Good-at-It/dp/B07X8W46NW . 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.
(#1910) Pitch For Publisher. Alternative. REVERIE LANE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com...more
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Bill OHanlon "GIRL IN THE PICTURE"
(4/18/2021)
Pitch #1910
REVERIE LANE. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for Dreamlined Entertainment artist Reverie Lane. Nouveau-Traditional Country Female Duo looking for raw, honest, edgy, fresh lyrics; All tempos; Send us hits! Reference "Good At It" https://www.amazon.com/Good-at-It/dp/B07X8W46NW . 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 Apr 19, 2021 09:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 120 Pop, Hot AC, Song and Production Feedback and Mentoring with Michele Vice-Maslin
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Tue Apr 20, 2021 08:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 135 Song Feedback and Mentoring with Randy Klein
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Wed Apr 21, 2021 01:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 140 Song Feedback and Mentoring with Marcia Ramirez
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Thu Apr 22, 2021 01:00 PM (ET)
BUS 450 David Stark on Strategies for Pitching Your Songs Everywhere! with Sara Light
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Thu Apr 22, 2021 08:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 225 Indie, Film-TV, Production Song Feedback and Mentoring with Diona Devincenzi
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Sat Apr 24, 2021 01:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 205 Song Feedback and Mentoring II with Alan Roy Scott