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Announcements 
 

1. Quote to Inspire - "We are the music makers, and we are the dreamers of dreams." ― Willy Wonka

1. Wishing You - A Musical and Magical Holiday Season! As 2019 comes to a close, we want to send a special THANKS to our mentors, pitch guests, and awesome members for bringing your talent, support and enthusiasm to these virtual halls. We appreciate you all so much! -- Sara, Danny, Martin, and Benn.

1. Holiday Schedule - There will be no live Feedback & Mentoring courses (FDBK) between December 23rd and January 3rd. This is a great time for you to use the DIY & Webcast courses for a creative boost and fundamentals refresher! Also, a reminder that our coach turn-around time may be slower than usual due to holiday travel and activities.

1. Spotlight Pitches in December - Through the end of 2019 we have listings in an abundance of genres and tempos including:
   Pitches #1774 & #1775: Sync Licensing opportunities for POP, ROCK, MODERN/CONTEMPORARY and RETRO
   Pitch #1773: In need of CHRISTIAN music
   Pitch #1772 & #1776: COUNTRY, HONKY-TONK, AND TRADITIONAL COUNTRY
   Pitch #1738 (Fast-Track): ALL genres and NON-ENGLISH songs for sync placements.
   Pitch #1777: SOUTHERN ROCK
   See details and important submission guidelines on the pitch opportunities page.

1. Are You Thinking About Doing an Artist Project? - Our newest partner studio JOHN MOCK RECORDING may be just what you've been looking for. Endorsed by SongU mentor and hit songwriter and independent recording artist, Craig Bickhardt: "John is indispensable in the recording studio. In addition to being the most versatile musician I’ve ever known, he has the best ears in the business." SONGU NOTE: With Irish roots and a Nashville home base, John is a well-known composer, arranger, and multi-instrumentalist. He has worked with the Dixie Chicks, James Taylor, Dolly Parton, Nanci Griffith, Maura O’Connell, Sylvia, Kathy Mattea, and Mark O’Connor. We're so happy he's opened his studio doors to SongU. For our SongU members, he is ready to offer you a personalized experience and a top-tier product at a special SongU partner rate. Read more details in the "DEMO SONGS" area of your SONG LOCKER menu.

1. International Song Competition Deadline Approaching - The ISC has reopened entries for its annual Screen Shot promotion looking for songs suited for music sync (Film, TV, Ads, Gaming, etc.) One overall winner will be mentored by sync execs from ABC, Lionsgate, and more. Enter songs by DECEMBER 13TH. songwritingcompetition.com

Successes 

1. Gold Stars Report September 27th to October 27th, 2019 - CONGRATULATIONS to the following members who received notes of interest from 09/27/2019 through 10/27/2019 by SONGU.COM pitch guests who will pitch their songs for the following leads:
   #1743 - ABBY STEWART: *Ed Williams
   #1745 - ANDREW JANNAKOS: *Mary Haller; * Brad McKinney ; * Matthew Soileau (2 songs)
   #1747 - CABLE NETWORK MOVIES: *Kimberly Jakubicki; * Tiago Videira
   #1748 - CABLE TV SHOW: *Wesley Bullock; * Jim Purtell
   #1750 - SHELBY LEE LOWE: *robert marshall; * Brad McKinney ; * Mark Moore ; * Dempsey Watson
   #1751 - JAY ALLEN: *Bill OHanlon; * Rita Weyls
   #1752 - ANDY VELO: *Mark Moore
   #1755 - MACEY MAC: *Eleanor Lieder
   #1756 - HEALTHCARE ADVERTISEMENT SPOT: *Will Bowes (2 songs)
   #1757 - TV SHOW (SEASON 5): *Eleanor Lieder
   #1759 - AARON TIPPIN : *Mitch Townley; * Brad Yunek
   #1764 - VICKI VANN: *Mark Moore
   #1765 - ETHAN PAYNE: *robbi (roberta) atkins; * Brad Yunek
   #1766 - BAILEY BRYAN: *Brad McKinney; * Rita Weyls ; * Brad Yunek

1. Cont'd...Gold Stars Report October 28th to December 5th, 2019 - Continued...CONGRATULATIONS to the following members who received notes of interest from 10/28/2019 through 12/05/2019 by SONGU.COM pitch guests who will pitch their songs for the following leads:
   #1712 - HOLIDAY SONGS FOR CABLE NETWORK MOVIES: *Gina DeFilippo
   #1745 - ANDREW JANNAKOS: *Scott Miller; * Bonnie Ryan
   #1754 - LAINE HARDY: *Daniel Curzon
   #1758 - LOGAN ASHLEY: *James Hoppe; * Billy Janes ; * Tim Morgan ; * Rita Weyls
   #1759 - AARON TIPPIN : *Danny Busby; * Scott Miller
   #1764 - VICKI VANN: *John Condrone; * Jerry Glidewell ; * Carol Hashe Rainone ; * Kimberly Jakubicki ; * Donna Opfer ; * Rita Weyls
   #1765 - ETHAN PAYNE: *robbi (roberta) atkins; * Donna Aylor ; * Ricki Bellos ; * Karel Daniels ; * Bill OHanlon ; * Rita Weyls
   #1769 - CABLE NETWORK TV SHOW : *Will Bowes; * Gina DeFilippo (2 songs) ;
   #1770 - SNACK BRAND SUMMER CAMPAIGN: *Will Bowes; * Gina DeFilippo ; * Mark Newman
   #1771 - DAVE HARTNEY : *Andrew Trotter
   
   AND A BIG SHOUT OUT to all the MAYBES too! Keep up the * Gold Star Work everyone!

1. 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. 

1. Sat Dec 14, 2019 03:00 PM (ET) FDBK 120 Pop, Hot AC, Song and Production Feedback and Mentoring with Michele Vice-Maslin

1. Mon Dec 16, 2019 08:00 PM (ET) FDBK 215 Christian Songwriters Feedback and Mentoring with Dallas Gregory

1. Tue Dec 17, 2019 08:00 PM (ET) FDBK 330 Song Production Feedback for Film-TV-Media with Queenie Mullinix

1. Wed Dec 18, 2019 01:00 PM (ET) FDBK 288 Song Feedback and Mentoring II with Sara Light

1. Thu Dec 19, 2019 09:00 PM (ET) FDBK 315 Publisher Song Feedback and Mentoring with Bob Dellaposta

Current Pitching Opportunities 

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