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Quote to Inspire: "We all have ability. The difference is how we use it" -- Stevie Wonder.

Welcome October! This month we're excited about some new pitch opportunities and more to come as we continue to work behind the scenes to create the connections you're looking for. We were really impressed by how many of you stepped up your game and scheduled one-on-one 30 or 60-minute Private Listening Sessions last month with the SAME Street Pitch guests who provide pitch leads. Forming these personal connections can help improve your chances at pitching success. Don't forget that your Platinum membership INCLUDES opportunities to make personal industry connection with hit songwriters, music publishers, licensing experts, and your peers in live small group Songwriting Feedback Courses. While you're at it, get a quick written song evaluation and maybe even a "Best of SongU" award by one of our expert song coaches. We're all on your team!

Submissions Open for the October Spotlight Members Playlist Challenge! Got Spooky, Creepy, or Moody songs and tracks? Sync opportunities often request macabre or dark songs, so it's good to have at least one of them in your catalog, just in case. If you don't have one yet, we hope you'll be inspired to write one. Details on the Pitch page. Listen all month long as new songs are added.

General Registration Reminders: You may have 2 Active Live songwriting feedback courses (FDBK) at one time but can add a 3rd if there is still an open spot 24 hours before the class starts. Check your Activity page live songwriting course schedule in case someone cancels during the week and a seat opens up. New to SongU? Welcome! Check out the FAQ Quick Start Guide for an overview of how to begin.

Attention International Members: When selecting live courses, please consider those that are GMT-friendly, scheduled between 1-3 pm EST on weekdays and Saturdays for live songwriting feedback sessions. If your time zone presents challenges for other hours, remember that you can still register for any class of your choice. Simply submit an MP3 and/or lyrics to your instructor with a note, even if you're unable to attend live.

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Featured Pitch. Pitch #2202: Falling in Love Montage Scene (quick deadline) Indie FALLING IN LOVE MONTAGE SCENE. Street Pitch guest, Nancy P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. We are seeking an upbeat, sweet... View all pitch opps.

Pitch #2202

FALLING IN LOVE MONTAGE SCENE. Street Pitch guest, Nancy P. is seeking songs for sync licensing. Please read the entire brief before submitting and pitch appropriately. We are seeking an upbeat, sweet, innocent, sunny song for this love story. Something to play behind two characters playfully falling in love and getting to know each other first as friends, then more.
GENRES: Contemporary pop, indie pop, singer-songwriter. Male or female vocals.
REFERENCES: Haim's "Now I'm In It", "Around U" Muna, "Wildest Dreams" Taylor Swift, "Adore You" Harry Styles, "Crazy Beautiful" Andy Grammer, "Good Time" Owl City, Carly Rea Jepsen, "Magic" One Direction.
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!

(#2195) Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. BLAKE SHELTON. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com...more

Ricky Amburgey - "BUY MYSELF A BEER" (9/30/2023)

Pitch #2195

BLAKE SHELTON. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Warner Brothers artist Blake Shelton. Updated: Seeking big meaningful songs, any tempo. Nothing redneck or about heavy drinking. No sad break-up songs or songs about divorce or trying to get back together. Think about who Blake Shelton is now. MALE vocals only. https://www.blakeshelton.com/. 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.

(#2195) Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. BLAKE SHELTON. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com...more

Paul Jarvis - "LINES" (9/30/2023)

Pitch #2195

BLAKE SHELTON. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Warner Brothers artist Blake Shelton. Updated: Seeking big meaningful songs, any tempo. Nothing redneck or about heavy drinking. No sad break-up songs or songs about divorce or trying to get back together. Think about who Blake Shelton is now. MALE vocals only. https://www.blakeshelton.com/. 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.

(#2196) Pitch For Publisher. Country. DANJO. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members,...more

Scott Miller - "ZERO TO HILLBILLY" (9/30/2023)

Pitch #2196

DANJO. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Rad Records artist Danjo (www.danjomusic.net). Has to be a SUPER CATCHY COUNTRY TUNE that is well written. Upbeat and danceable modern country music. Catchy and fun lyrics are a must. No sad songs and no ballads. Danjo is all about the fun factor. Self-proclaimed "Red Necks." MALE demos only. 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.

(#2197) Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. RODNEY ATKINS. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com...more

Eric Spiegel - "NEVER TOO LATE" (9/30/2023)

Pitch #2197

RODNEY ATKINS. Street Pitch guest and publisher, Bob D., who has already generated income for SongU.com members, is looking for songs for Curb Records artist Rodney Atkins. They are looking for 2-3 mids/ups with meaty lyrics, meaningful themes. No slow songs or break-up songs. Keep it positive. www.rodneyatkins.com. MALE demos only. Pitch follow-up info: If his 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.

Mon Oct 02, 2023 01:00 PM (ET) FDBK 101 Songwriting Feedback Course - Sync, Production, and Country with Benn Cutarelli

Tue Oct 03, 2023 08:00 PM (ET) FDBK 225 Songwriting Feedback Course II - Sync, Production, Alt, Indy with Diona Devincenzi

Wed Oct 04, 2023 09:00 PM (ET) FDBK 320 Music Publisher Songwriting Feedback Course with Debbie Zavitson

Thu Oct 05, 2023 08:00 PM (ET) FDBK 160 Songwriting and Production Feedback Course with Justin Morgan

Sat Oct 07, 2023 12:00 PM (ET) FDBK 205 Song Feedback Course II with Alan Roy Scott

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(My 3 Kids Music) "Good morning Bob, thanks for the email. Never expected to hear anything back. I've had many songs with publishers but never any placement/royalties-- so this is the first income I've generated from music! (In response to a SongU pitch guest's placement at European Direct license Royalties.)"
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