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🦋 Quote to Inspire:

The magic is inside you. There ain’t no crystal ball. — Dolly Parton

🍂 Welcome, September Songwriters!

A new season, Dolly, and magic...(read more)

Autumn is in the air, and we're gearing up for a new season. Dolly Parton's passing last month was one of those losses that made many of us notice how quickly the seasons pass. Somehow, Dolly's magic was her ability to connect with everyone and build bridges between diverse people simply by sharing her authentic self. As her quote above says, that magic comes from inside. What a wonderful reminder for songwriters. The magic starts with what only you can bring to a song: your ideas, experiences, voice, and point of view.

At SongU, we hope we can help you develop that magic, share it, and build meaningful connections along the way live song feedback classes, private mentor sessions, song evaluations, and pitching opportunities. Our pitch guests are noticing your originality, too, telling us that the songs you're submitting are getting stronger and more competitive. Well done, songwriters!
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🔥Get Ready for the Special Event Pitch BIG REVEAL!

Save the date! Find out from VP Kirby Smith who won and why...(read more)

You won't want to miss THE BIG REVEAL and Contender Countdown for the Back Blocks Music Special Event Pitch. Kirby Smith will be here live in the e-classroom to answer your questions, offer insights into the real music business, and then, in an exciting countdown, we'll reveal the winning song! Join us for an evening of edu-tainment on September 16th at 8pm ET. Sign up for SPEC 465 The Big Reveal from the live courses page. (show less)

🎧 Live Behind-the-Scenes Pitch #2667 for Chase McDaniels!

Listen to songs along with our pitch guest...(read more)

Have you ever wondered what a Street Pitch guest is thinking about your song when they click yes, no, or maybe? Sign up for the optional add-on for a Behind-the-Scenes Live Experience to be in the room on September 22nd while our guest listens to your song and other writers' songs for Chase McDaniels (Pitch #2667). Watch and hear their unfiltered reactions during this special live listening session. Simply check the box on the pitch submission page for details and to sign up! Space is very limited. (show less)

👉Don't Miss Your SongU Emails, Updates, and Pitch Notifications!

songu@songu.com / mailer@songu.com...(read more)

Email is our primary way of communicating with you. Please add these email addresses to your contacts and safe list:

✉️ songu@songu.com
✉️ mailer@songu.com

Not receiving our email replies? Please check your spam or trash folders. Thanks! (show less)

🎶 New to SongU? 5 Best Tips on How to Get Started

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🎵 Welcome! For a quick start guide to all our features, begin here.

🌐 International Member? Almost all of our features are available any time. Even many of our live courses are offered at GMT-friendly times on weekdays and Saturdays. Not able to attend a live course at the scheduled time? No problem. You can still register, submit your song for feedback, and review the recording/transcript afterward. Recordings are available for one week.

📌 How Many Live Feedback Courses Can You Take? You may have two active live songwriting feedback courses at once, but you can add a third if there is still an open spot 24 hours before the class starts. After you've finished a course, place it in the "Completed" area of your Course Activity page. Recordings are available for one week.

🎯 Ready to Pitch? First, please head over to your Course Activity page and watch the required short pitch orientation.

✉️ Don't Miss Your Emails! To receive notifications from our pitch guests and support team, please add these emails to your contacts and safe list: mailer@songu.com and songu@songu.com

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Featured Pitch. Pitch #2660: Gary Allan

Pitch #2660: Gary Allan

Extended! A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs for Thirty Tigers artist Gary Allan. Gary is an iconic multi-Platinum selling artist known for his distinctive baritone voice, emotional storytelling and his RIAA certified multiple gold and platinum albums.

Seeking: Need hit Country songs that blend Gary's influences of Traditional Country, Honky-Tonk, the Bakersfield Sound, Country and Southern rock. Would also like to find a song with a distinctive driving groove. Gary has a rugged and gritty sound vocally and is a blend of Haggard, Stapleton, Whitley and Jennings, yet with a sound and style all his own. Before pitching, listen to his greatest hits, his sound, and preferences. I look forward to hearing your best songs for this amazing artist.

AI Guidelines: As per current copyright guidelines, this guest will only consider songs with 100% human-authored lyrics and 100% human-authored melodies. See https://songu.com/FAQAI-Guidelines.aspx. AI may be used for production or vocals with disclosure.

Important AI Use Update (as of Sept 2026): We're hearing more reports of record labels, artists, and management asking pluggers and publishers to provide a time-stamped original work tape version from the songwriter as proof of human authorship. If you use AI enhancements in your production, we now highly recommend that you keep a copy of your original "work tape" demonstrating your original melody and lyrics, with a digital timestamp that predates the AI-produced version. Your work tape doesn't have to be professional-sounding. It can be as simple as you singing the melody and lyrics a cappella. Do not attach your work tape to this submission. If needed, the guest will ask you for it later.

Pitch Follow-up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.

Featured Pitch. Pitch #2661: Caroline Jones

Pitch #2661: Caroline Jones

A Street Pitch guest and song plugger who has generated income for SongU members is looking for songs for Big Machine artist Caroline Jones.

Seeking: Contemporary Country songs that can musically have some Bluegrass production flavorings and an influence of Pop-flavored melodies, and even Folk elements are welcome, as long as the overall direction stays Contemporary Country. Lyrically, consider your songs that speak of resilience and joy and may even exhibit playful humor or tongue-in-cheek lyrics. Two of Caroline's greatest musical influences are Emmylou Harris and Carrie Underwood.

AI Guidelines: As per current copyright guidelines, this guest will only consider songs with 100% human-authored lyrics and 100% human-authored melodies. See https://songu.com/FAQAI-Guidelines.aspx. AI may be used for production or vocals with disclosure.

Important AI Use Update (as of Sept 2026): We're hearing more reports of record labels, artists, and management asking pluggers and publishers to provide a time-stamped original work tape version from the songwriter as proof of human authorship. If you use AI enhancements in your production, we now highly recommend that you keep a copy of your original "work tape" demonstrating your original melody and lyrics, with a digital timestamp that predates the AI-produced version. Your work tape doesn't have to be professional-sounding. It can be as simple as you singing the melody and lyrics a cappella. Do not attach your work tape to this submission. If needed, the guest will ask you for it later.

Pitch Follow-Up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, they will pitch it with the understanding that you will be asked to sign a single song agreement regarding income participation that will not affect ownership of your publishing or copyright.

Featured Pitch. Pitch #2673: Twin Fin

Pitch #2673: Twin Fin

A Street Pitch guest and music publisher who has already generated income for SongU members is listening to songs for Ineffable Records artist Twin Fin. I recently had the pleasure of being invited to have dinner with this amazing band and to attend their live show here in Nashville. I have an open door to pitch them songs and would love to score you a cut on their next album.

About: Twin Fin is a high-energy cowboy surf rock band from Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii. Their story began as a duo of two high school friends in California and evolved from post-surf backyard jam sessions on Oahu's North Shore into a full-fledged band and touring act. https://www.twinfinmusic.com/about

Seeking: They are known for feel-good lyrics and nostalgic melodies that fuse Rock, Country, and Alternative influences with crisp guitar hooks, infectious rhythms, and soaring vocal harmonies that capture the spirit of surf culture and modern roots rock. Their sound is both sun-soaked and energetic, bridging relaxed island vibes with explosive rock-and-roll energy. Songs do not have to be directly about surfing or the beach; use my overall description as your guide, and if you're feeling it, pitch it! Listen to their newest EP at https://ineffable.to/songsineverwrote

AI Guidelines: As per current copyright guidelines, this guest will only consider songs with 100% human-authored lyrics and 100% human-authored melodies. See https://songu.com/FAQAI-Guidelines.aspx. AI may be used for production or vocals with disclosure.

Important AI Use Update (as of Sept 2026): We're hearing more reports of record labels, artists, and management asking pluggers and publishers to provide a time-stamped original work tape version from the songwriter as proof of human authorship. If you use AI enhancements in your production, we now highly recommend that you keep a copy of your original "work tape" demonstrating your original melody and lyrics, with a digital timestamp that predates the AI-produced version. Your work tape doesn't have to be professional-sounding. It can be as simple as you singing the melody and lyrics a cappella. Do not attach your work tape to this submission. If needed, the guest will ask you for it later.

Pitch Follow-up: If this guest expresses interest in your song, you will be asked to sign a single song agreement, executable only with a major cut.

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