Publisher Online Pitch with Akira Hori

About Akira Hori

Catalog and Project Manager at HoriPro

Akira Hori is the Catalog and Project Manager at HoriPro, where he works alongside Butch Baker on catalog management, pitching, talent scouting, publishing negotiations, and the launch of the company’s new record label. Raised in the industry by his father, Kaz Hori—founder of HoriPro (now Hori Global)—and longtime mentor Butch Baker, Akira’s love for songwriting and songwriters was sparked at age 14 during a co-write that showed him how a great song can change a room. With a degree in Project Management from Elon University, he brings a modern, strategic approach to catalog development—leveraging technology to help songs and songwriters get the attention they deserve and to give great music new life. Grounded by the belief that it all starts with the song, Akira is committed to building a creative environment where writers feel supported, valued, and treated like family.

GSC members, please see our membership newsletter when it comes out the first of June for what types, style and genres of songs Akira is looking for. 

$30 per song GSC member

If you are not pitching a song, a Listen Only option is available for Members for Only $20. (Note: Listen Only sales close at 9:30am the day before the event.)

How to properly submit a song if you purchased a pitch slot. 

For those of you that purchased a song pitch slot, all song(s) and lyric(s) must be submitted no later than 48 hours before the event day.  Please email your song(s) in MP3 format and lyric(s) in Microsoft Word Doc or PDF format to pop@globalsongwriters.com.

We also highly recommend including a 1 page bio with a photo in Microsoft Word Doc or PDF format. (Please put the photo image and bio on the same document. One page is best). Your headshot and bio will be presented to the publisher to increase your visibility and enhance your connection to the publisher.

Please only submit the song you entered during the order process. If your song is not submitted on time, you will not be included in the event and there will not be a refund.

THE PROPER WAY TO LABEL YOUR MATERIALS

Email Subject Line:    Publisher Name – Event Date – YOUR NAME

Example: Dallas Gregory – Feb 26, 2026 – John Smith

Lyric File Labeling:    Title – Your Last Name, Co-writers’ Last Names (in alphabetical order).

Example: My Heart’s Song – Smith, Schaefer,Worthington.docx
(Your last name must appear first. Do not include the word “Lyric” in the filename.)

MP3 File Labeling: Title – Your Last Name, Co-writers’ Last Names (in order).

Example: My Heart’s Song – Smith,  Schaefer, Worthington,.mp3
(Exact same format as lyric. Do not add “mp3”, “demo”, or “master” to the filename.)

Bio: First Name Last Name – Bio

Example: John Smith – Bio.docx
(nothing more than this information)

NOTE: Listen only participants will not submit songs.

More Details About the Event:

• This is a member-only event.
• Members can take advantage of the “Listen Only” option for only $20 before pitching a song.
• This event is limited to 30 song pitches.
• Once you purchase the POP event you will receive a confirmation that will contain your step by step instructions for logging into the webcast.
• Guitar vocals and keyboard vocals are acceptable. You do not have to have a full demo for this event.
• The publisher will only listen to the first verse and the chorus of your song.
• The publisher may or may not comment on your song. This event is not intended as a publisher evaluation service; although in most cases, the publisher will offer constructive advice.
• This is a real publisher pitch opportunity. The publisher will either PASS on your song OR he may choose to keep your song for further consideration.
• You are encouraged to stay involved in the webinar while all songs are listened to and here is why:
• Out of respect for the other participants.
• Should the publisher choose to comment on a song, you will learn from what he has to say.
• If a publisher takes a song, you will want to connect with that songwriter and possibly co-write with that writer.