Interview with Debi Champion

by GSC Reporter, Daniel Reifsnyder

Debi ChampionDan Reifsnyder: You have been hosting writer’s nights for a long time! Is this your 30th year doing this?

Debi Champion: This is my 32nd or 33rd year of hosting writer’s nights!

DR: How did you start doing that?

DC: I went out and played my first writer’s night, and the manager of the club offered me a night to do it. First, he had me sub for somebody, then he offered me another night during the week. That was at a place called Bogie’s on West End. Jack Scott, who is also a writer’s night host, was the manager of the club at that time. He was the one that got me to start doing it! I was there about a year and a half…we outgrew the room! Mark Borns was the owner of the club and moved me over to the Broken Spoke Cafe where he was also the owner. So, Jack Scott, Dale Beurie and I started hosting the writer’s nights there. Lee Rascone joined us about a year and a half later. I was at the Broken Spoke for about 7.5 years.

DR: And then you moved to the Commodore?

DC: No, while I was at the Broken Spoke, I was also working at Davis Kidd, a bookstore, on Friday nights for about 5 years. Then I was at the Hall of Fame for a year and a half. After that, I took off for about 8 months looking for a room. I just substitute taught for that time and got away from it for a little bit. Then I found the Commodore. I called the manager there every week for about 8 months. He said, “We’ve tried writer’s nights before, but it doesn’t work.” Finally, he got tired of me bothering him and said “Alright, we’ll try it if you’ll leave me alone!” So, we tried it, and it worked! It was built in one night and went up to 4 nights.

DR: I know I’ve played there, and many others have played there thanks to you. So that is wonderful. People usually come to Nashville with a dream…. what brought you here originally?

DC: Songwriting is what brought me here! I worked in the Ft. Lauderdale area, I lived there. I got tired of doing the lounge thing…we were kind of big fish in that sea, but I wanted something more. But coming here was like starting all over…not knowing anybody and I realized I wasn’t as good as I thought I was.

DR: What do you do outside of hosting rounds?

DC: Well, I have 3 grandkids – 4, 5 and 9! And for fun, I like to kayak…and during the spring and summer I like to garden, and I love baseball!

DR: Do you have a favorite story from hosting rounds?

DC: No, there’s been so many over the years…so many songwriters come through there. I book 20-25 people a night 4 nights a week, and I’ve been doing it for over 30 years! I’ve been at the Commodore for 21 years! There’s so many special moments, watching the writers grow. You see some come to town starting out…some make it, some don’t. But it’s so neat to watch their journey and be a part of that.

DR: What have been some of your biggest successes?

DC: Seeing the journey of writers – where they start, where they end up. That, and my family. I love my family.

DR: That’s a huge success for sure. How have the rounds changed since you started?

DC: Well, there’s a lot of writers! The style of music has changed a lot over the years. The business end of it has changed a lot too. It used to be you’d just write, hang out go somewhere and pitch the song. Now it’s more controlled. It’s a smaller circle of people that are doing things now. Harder to get into doors.

DR: I know that very well. I used to go back and forth to Nashville in the 90s. You used to be able to pick up a phone book, call a publisher, and walk into their office with a song. You can’t do that now.

DC: Yeah, those days are kind of gone. We’ve lost a lot of good venues – that whole scene has changed. A lot of our landmarks have changed too.

DR: Yeah, it feels so much more like a city now.

DC: Everything changes, that’s part of life! But we lost some of the good stuff too. That comes with the change I reckon.

DR: What tips and tools do you most often provide to newcomers?

DC: When a new writer comes in, I right away try to introduce them to some of the writers that are playing that night. I always try to have a featured writer every night with major cuts – that gives writers a chance to meet and hear them. It allows them to learn the do’s and don’ts firsthand. I remember my first writer’s night when I went in to play and not knowing anybody. I just sat there all night not talking to anybody! I want writers to not feel that awkwardness. I want them to feel comfortable. Right off the bat, I try to tell them to keep the songs to about 3 minutes – things publishers are going to tell them. Always tune BEFORE you get on the stage. Always do your best, even if you’ve got a room full of empty chairs. You never know, there might be one person there that can do something for you. Enjoy the journey. Enjoy the day. Enjoy what you’re doing. Don’t cop an attitude, try to learn from every situation. Networking opens your mind to other ideas. There are a lot of advantages to playing writer’s nights. It allows you to see how your songs go over as well as fine-tune your songs. It’s a good way to pick up demo work and be heard. We also have people in the business come in all the time, so you never know who’s going to hear you.

DR: What keeps you going?

DC: I’ve been blessed. I’ve got my family. I love what I do. I never really made it as a writer…I get a few royalties. But I hear such great songwriters, I love that. I try to make the most of every moment and do whatever I can to help. It does my heart good when I see somebody struggle and work hard and make it. There’s one writer who just got his first deal. I’ve watched him through college, and now he’s a professor at MTSU and got a publishing deal! I just love watching people finally achieve their dreams. Some of their dreams turn out different than what they thought they would be – they end up moving back or falling in love. You never know where the journey takes them.

DR: You should write a book! You’ve seen a lot! Do you have any thoughts before we go?

DC: Come play sometime! We’d love to hear you. And I do want to mention Sheree Spoltore…she has a heart of gold. Everything she does with the songwriters, working with them. We met as songwriters and wrote a couple of songs together. We’ve been friends all these years. She’s just very special.

DR: She is the best. A tireless advocate for songwriters!

DC: During Covid, she would donate money to songwriters. We’d pick somebody that would get a membership to GSC…she is very helpful to a lot of people.

DR: She is absolutely one of the best friends a songwriter can have in Nashville.

DC: She is!

DR: Well, thank you for talking with us today!

DC: You’re welcome!

Interview with Brad McKinney, songwriter

by GSC Reporter, Daniel Reifsnyder

Brad McKinneyDan Reifsnyder: Tell us a little bit about yourself!

Brad McKinney: Well, I’m originally from Hyden, KY. Nobody knows where it is, but I always say it’s next to the city of Hazard.

DR: Oh, like where the Dukes of Hazard are from?

BM: Exactly! It’s a very, very small town, a population of about 500.  All my family is from there, we all lived in the same holler. In the mid 90’s I moved to Richmond, which is more central KY. I also started my day job in technology.

DR: What kind of technology?

BM: I’m a network engineer. I travel and work with school systems all over the state. So, I’ve got that during the day and then I’ve got the full-time job of songwriting. I try to write 4 or 5 times a week. It’s hard to find time for myself and my family and that balance. But I just try to make it work.

DR: So how did you get into music?

BM: Well, I had a very musical extended family. My uncle was a Grammy nominated songwriter in the Bluegrass genre. He wrote “Lefty’s Old Guitar” by J.D. Crowe. He and some uncles and cousins were in a Bluegrass band, so every family gathering there was always music. I never thought that’s who I was – I loved music and loved to sing but it wasn’t until 2013 that some friends said, “Maybe you should look into doing this in some capacity.” So, I thought “I wonder if I can write a song.” I sat down and wrote a song…it wasn’t great. Then I wrote another one and it was a little better. And then another one. And then another. The second song I wrote was recommended for the NSAI Publisher’s Luncheon and the third song got me onto the NSAI Ones to Watch list. I thought “This is easy!” But it’s not. *laugh* I just managed to catch some very very small bolts of lightning in a bottle. I was lucky enough to find GSC, and Songtown, and they’ve helped me to refine my writing skills. I discovered co-writing, and I love that. We’ve all got strengths, we’ve all got weaknesses, and that’s where I started to really write better songs – paired with other people whose strengths complemented my weaknesses. My only goal is to write quality songs and write more songs than I did last year.

DR: So, is Bluegrass one of your songwriting influences?

BM: It’s really not, as much as I hate to say it, sorry Uncle Dave. I was a hair band guy. Give me Def Leppard, Bon Jovi. Give me Poison. I didn’t even really discover Country until the 90’s. Then when I did, it was like home. Tim McGraw, Garth. Clint Black. Alan Jackson. It all just clicked.

DR: Do you consider yourself an artist as well as a writer?

BM: I consider myself more of a writer. I do release stuff from time to time but it’s more of a vanity project. I just want to get some music out while I can. The songs I end up releasing are usually solo writes or songs that fall through the cracks with publishers. My last release was December 2020, and I’ll probably release another song next year. My main goal is to be a writer.

DR: That’s great! What are some of your big dream board goals?

BM: Well, probably like most other people, major label holds and cuts. Staff writing deal. Sync placements. I’m a wine guy, I like a good Cabernet. My Cab of choice is Caymus – it’s not cheap, but it’s not on the very top end. It’s like $100 a bottle. So, I went out and got out a bottle. That’s my celebratory drink. When I have a success – staff writing deal, major label cut, I’ll crack it open. I can’t open it if it’s an indie cut or catalog placement or something. So far, I’ve not gotten to open it, but every day I walk by it and I think “What can I do today to help me crack that bottle?”

DR: Cabernet is for closers!

BM: There ya go!

DR: How did you get involved with GSC?

BM: I discovered GSC early on. When I first started writing I just tried to jump in and find as many organizations as I could. The problem was I didn’t really take advantage of everything Sheree had to offer. What I did – and what I thought you were supposed to do – was just demo everything. And I had these songs, and they weren’t terrible, but they were not door opening songs by any stretch. All I was doing with GSC early on was just pitching my songs. I didn’t really do anything else for a long time, but in 2020 I started back in with Sheree more seriously. She welcomed me in with open arms, and I knew that this is a person that really cares. She may legitimately be the nicest person I have ever met. She truly cares about the people she’s working with.

DR: I agree. I think she really walks beside the songwriters as they go through things.

BM: Yeah! You can kinda sense that when you talk to her. I knew immediately that this is the person that’s gonna help me. She’s gonna do everything she can to help.

DR: That’s Sheree! Do you have any projects coming up you want to talk about?

BM: I have a couple outside indie cuts. One with Matthew Wayne – he’s an up and comer. His most recent release has been added to a lot of Spotify playlists. I wrote that with Leslie Bowe and Kelly McKay. Then I’ve got two cuts coming out with a Norwegian artist named Tor Evanson. I wrote those with Bill O’Hanlon, Michelle Canning, Leslie Bowe and Kelly McKay. I had a catalog placement with Crucial Music the other day, too. I also won the Rising Star award from Songtown!

DR: Very cool!

BM: Yeah! The cool thing about that is that its peer voted. It wasn’t even a matter of a checked box, it was a write in. So, people had to take the time and effort to write me in. It’s amazing to be recognized by your peers. It was totally and completely unexpected!

DR: Nice! That’s amazing! I think that about wraps us up. Thanks for sitting down and talking today!

BM: Thanks!

Making Connections with a “Music City” TV Placement

Music City TV Placement
GSC Member Patrick Dodge has been writing via Skype and Facetime and traveling back and forth to Nashville for potential writing opportunities for several years now. More and more these days, Patrick is in Nashville almost as much as he is in New York since he has family who now live in town.

On Patrick’s many trips to Nashville, GSC has been connecting him to various co-writes through our services such as Coach Writes and Peer-to-Peer writes through our one-on-one mentoring sessions. At one recent Coach Write Session featuring artist/writer Jeffrey East, Sheree encouraged Patrick to bring an artist into the co-write. Patrick chose the amazing talents of Jessica Mack who is a featured artist on the CMT original show “Music City.” Watch the video and we will let Patrick tell you…”The Rest of The Story!” Congrats to Patrick, Jessica and Jeffrey!


2016 The Year of Miracles

2016: The Year of Miracles

A Encouraging Message from Sheree’ Spoltore’ to our GSC Members

All of us have been busy with our heads down and nose to the grindstone trying to carve out a path in the music business hoping each day that the long-awaited break will come and success will find us. I am naming 2016 the “Year of Miracles” because I know that great things are going to happen for our members in 2016. Watch this short video of me encouraging you to make it happen in 2016.

Songwriter Branding Tips

Important Branding Tips for Songwriters!

GSC members are not just writing better songs by using our GSC member services, they are moving UP in the BUSINESS of becoming a professional songwriter and industry pro themselves! They are developing real working relationships with industry representatives via email.

Your email address and your email signature can quickly become your brand and your way to connect no matter where you may live in the world.

In marketing “they say” that it takes 7 impressions to move people into action.  In music, I believe, it takes 20 or more impressions to move industry professionals into action on your behalf.  That means they may have to hear or see your name 20 or more times before they will even remember you.

Here are a couple of ways to INCREASE your IMPRESSIONS through email! Once you have emailed an industry pro, I want them to see YOUR NAME every time they put the first two letters of your name into their “TO” field on their computer whether they are emailing you or not! Seeing your name serves as a great reminder of you and your talent!

Step by Step on how to brand yourself via email!

The information below is very important and helps the industry pro’s you are working with find you quickly!  I can’t tell you how many times I have to go and look up a members email because the email address is not their name and is something like jamman@gmail.com. Most industry pros are too busy to stop and look up your email! They probably won’t remember your clever, crafty email name even though they may have good intentions! Trust me, they will forget about it once the moment has passed.

  1. Make sure that your email is or contains YOUR NAME  such as shereespoltoremusic@gmail.com
  2. Add a small photo of yourself under your name. Casual head shots are best. No glamour shots.
  3. Add your music industry affiliations under your name in alphabetical order. This is very important political guidance. When you list them in alphabetical order you won’t upset anyone at a particular affiliation. And having a lot of these affiliations doesn’t make you look better or having only one doesn’t make you look worse.
  4. Make sure to include your contact number and your websites.  I can’t tell you how many times I have wanted to call a member right after reading their email, only to have to STOP and leave my email page to go into the database to find their number. Make it EASY for pro’s to follow up with you.
  5.  Include your website addresses, ReverbNation pages or other ways you communicate via the web.
  6. REMEMBER – when you change your email address to log in and update your GSC membership profile page so that you can receive our newsletters and MORE tips like this in 2015.
  7. Please see the two examples below.

Example #1

David Micheal
David Micheal
(xxx) xxx-xxxx
davidmichealmusic@gmail.com
BMI, Global Songwriters Connection, NSAI
West Coast Songwriters, Songsalive!
www.reverbnation.com/davidmicheal

Example #2

Sheree’ Spoltore’
Sheree Spoltore
GSC, CMA, GMA, NARAS
Phone: (615) 732-8832
sheree@globalsongwriters.com
www.globalsongwriters.com


Example #3

John Cirillo
John Cirillo

Home (xxx) xxx-xxx
Cell (xxx) xxx-xxx
john.cirillo@xxx.com
www.reverbnationc.om/johncirillo
www.johncirillo.com


December 18th: Publisher Online Pitch with Bobby Rymer

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$30 per song GSC member
$50 per song non-member

Bobby Rymer

Bobby Rymer

P.O.P EVENT

Publisher Online Pitch with Bobby Rymer

Director of Publishing, Writer’s Den Music Group

DATE: December 18th at 6:30pm CST

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About Bobby Rymer

Bobby spent many years at Almo-Irving working under publishing superstar David Conrad, taking over the top position when Conrad retired. At this boutique agency he represented diverse catalogs from rockers Peter Frampton and Bruce Springsteen to Americana icon Patty Griffith to Country legend Kent Robbins.
After Universal absorbed Almo-Irving Bobby became director of  the publishing arm of Writer’s Den Music Group. Their focus was previously unsigned writers and their roster of newcomers included Adam Wright who received for a Grammy nomination for Alan Jackson’s “You Don’t Have To Love Me Any More.”
Bobby is looking to sign new writers.

 


About the Publisher Online Pitch Event

Have you ever thought: “Wow I think I have a really good song. If only I could get a legitimate publisher to listen?”

Through GSC’s affordable Publisher Online Pitch service you can have your song or songs heard by a reputable publisher from wherever in the world you live and without the expensive cost of travel.

One of the most important elements of this service is that you will be connecting with a publisher, creating a relationship with this publisher and learning the pitching process professional songwriters utilize every day.

Here are the details!

  • This event is open to members and non-members.
  • Member pricing is $30.00 per song and non-members $50.00. (members get priority booking)
  • This event is limited to 30 participants or 30 songs.
  • Once you purchase the P.O.P event you will receive a confirmation that will contain your step by step instructions for logging into the webcast.
  • You will need to email your song in mp3 format along with your lyric to pop@globalsongwriters.com the day before the event. (Please list your name and where you are from on the top of your lyric. GSC wants the publisher to connect with you.)
  • 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 regarding your song. This event is not intended as a publisher evaluation service.
  • 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, you may 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.

     

Read More About the Realities of Song Plugging

December 12th: Publisher Online Pitch with Steve Bloch

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$30 per song GSC member
$50 per song non-member

Steve Bloch

P.O.P EVENT

Publisher Online Pitch with Steve Bloch

Director of Publishing Relations, ARTIST AND REPERTOIRE, LLC

DATE: December 12th at 6:30pm CST

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About Steve Bloch

After a decade of success with his LA based talent agency, ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATES, Bloch segued into publishing and founded SOUTHERN COW MUSIC in 1991, moved his headquarters to Nashville in ’93, and hasn’t looked back since.  His boutique publishing company garnered cuts with Faith Hill, Lee Ann Womack, Rebecca Lynn Howard, and Lee Greenwood.  In addition he secured cuts with Kenny Chesney, John Berry, Tracy Byrd and Lila McCann, while independently pitching songs for Gary Burr, Tom Damphier, Greg Barnhill, and Pat Bunch, among others.

In the late 90’s, he was hired by Doug Johnson, label head at GIANT RECORDS, to do independent A&R for the label where he generated cuts for Clay Walker, Keith Harling, and Blake Shelton.

In 2003, he co-founded WRITER ZONE MUSIC, LLC.,  a uniquely innovative publishing company.  Writers who came on board with a high level of past measurable success (#1 songs) share equity in the company.  Writer/Partners include Thom Schuyler (“16th Ave.”/Lacy J. Dalton), Rand Bishop (“My List”/Toby Keith) and Jon Robbin (“I Breathe In I Breathe Out”/Chris Cagle).

IN 2009, Steve went on to once again listen for songs for Doug Johnson, who had become the Creative head of CURB RECORDS in 2003.

In early 2011, an official relationship between Steve Bloch and the innovative multifaceted entertainment company, ARTIST AND REPERTOIRE, LLC, was designed.  Steve oversaw Publishing Relations for the company, strategically scheduling and promoting its writers and marketing the rich, deep A&R song catalog to the greater Nashville music community.

When Doug Johnson left Curb to become the creative head of BLACK RIVER ENTERTAINMENT, he once again reached out to Steve to assist him in finding the best material for his artists, including Craig Morgan, Kellie Pickler, Sarah Darling, and Glen Templeton.

Steve is a frequent guest of the West Coast Songwriters Association, the Durango Songwriters Expo, the Arizona Songwriters Association, TAXI, and various SGA and NSAI events.

As Steve always says, “You never know where you’ll find the magic”.


About the Publisher Online Pitch Event

Have you ever thought: “Wow I think I have a really good song. If only I could get a legitimate publisher to listen?”

Through GSC’s affordable Publisher Online Pitch service you can have your song or songs heard by a reputable publisher from wherever in the world you live and without the expensive cost of travel.

One of the most important elements of this service is that you will be connecting with a publisher, creating a relationship with this publisher and learning the pitching process professional songwriters utilize every day.

Here are the details!

  • This event is open to members and non-members.
  • Member pricing is $30.00 per song and non-members $50.00. (members get priority booking)
  • This event is limited to 30 participants or 30 songs.
  • Once you purchase the P.O.P event you will receive a confirmation that will contain your step by step instructions for logging into the webcast.
  • You will need to email your song in mp3 format along with your lyric to pop@globalsongwriters.com the day before the event. (Please list your name and where you are from on the top of your lyric. GSC wants the publisher to connect with you.)
  • 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 regarding your song. This event is not intended as a publisher evaluation service.
  • 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, you may 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.

     

Read More About the Realities of Song Plugging

November 14th: Christian Publisher Online Pitch with Joel Timen

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$30 per song GSC member
$50 per song non-member

Joel Timen

 Back by Popular Demand!

Christian Music P.O.P EVENT

Publisher Online Pitch with Joel Timen

DATE: November 14th at 6:30pm CST

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About Joel Timen, Creative Director at Word Music Publishing

After spending 7 years as a promoter and touring musician, Joel Timen asked his friends in Brightwood if he could try to manage them in the summer of 2008. After a few conversations, the band agreed. Over the next year, the band toured relentlessly, signed a licensing deal in Japan, won a contest to play in front of a distinguished panel at SXSW, placed over 10 songs on TV shows and played in front of numerous labels in LA and New York. The first year of his management company was an incredible year and concluded with a second artist added to the roster and a decision to move the company to Nashville. Over the next few years the roster expanded and became increasingly focused on songwriters and producers. He developed two writer/producers and landed them each a publishing deal with a major Christian publisher and cuts with artists such as Group 1 Crew, Newsboys and Luminate. He has also organized multiple one day writing camps for pop writers in town. In June he was approached by Word music publishing to fill the role of creative director. In late July he began the journey with Word and although it’s still fresh, there are many exciting things already in the works.

 


About the Publisher Online Pitch Event

Have you ever thought: “Wow I think I have a really good song. If only I could get a legitimate publisher to listen?”

Through GSC’s affordable Publisher Online Pitch service you can have your song or songs heard by a reputable publisher from wherever in the world you live and without the expensive cost of travel.

One of the most important elements of this service is that you will be connecting with a publisher, creating a relationship with this publisher and learning the pitching process professional songwriters utilize every day.

Here are the details!

  • This event is open to members and non-members.
  • Member pricing is $30.00 per song and non-members $50.00. (members get priority booking)
  • This event is limited to 30 participants or 30 songs.
  • Once you purchase the P.O.P event you will receive a confirmation that will contain your step by step instructions for logging into the webcast.
  • You will need to email your song in mp3 format along with your lyric to pop@globalsongwriters.com the day before the event. (Please list your name and where you are from on the top of your lyric. GSC wants the publisher to connect with you.)
  • 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 regarding your song. This event is not intended as a publisher evaluation service.
  • 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, you may 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.

     

Read More About the Realities of Song Plugging

November 19th: STEPS Seminar – Procrastination Meet Preparation

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$15 for GSC members
$25 for non-members

STEPS Seminar - Sheree Spoltore

“Procrastination Meet Preparation”

DATE: November 19th at 6:30pm CST

(Participate in-person at the 515 Studio in Nashville, Tn or participate Online)

Sign Up Today! (An affordable $15 for GSC members)


About this one hour STEPS Seminar

Let’s Get Ready for 2014 NOW!

If you are waiting until January to set your goals for the 2014 year, you are already behind! What do you hope to accomplish and achieve in 2014? Do you have a crystal clear plan of action to achieve that goal?

One of the most challenging roadblocks creative people face is the roadblock called PROCRASTINATION. In this one hour, online or in-person seminar you will receive:

1. A simple tool that will help you outline your 2014 goals.

2. Questions to ask yourself to determine your direction and find your focus.

3. Accountability tools to help you stay focused all year long.

STEPS stands for Simple Techniques Equipping Personal Success! At Global Songwriters Connection we know that the POWER to make your dreams a reality lies with YOU. We love equipping you with information that will truly help position you with your greatest opportunity to succeed.

This class is a ONE HOUR class. You can attend in person at The 515 Studio or online. The cost is only $15.00 for members and $25.00 for non-members. You will leave with everything you need to start your 2014 year in the right direction and you will be able to measure your progress.

Be Encouraged, Equipped and Empowered in 2014!

The 515 Studio is located at 515 East Iris Dr. Nashville, TN 37204

November 21st: Publisher Online Pitch with Still Working Music

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$30 per song GSC member
$50 per song non-member

Still Working Music

  P.O.P EVENT

Publisher Online Pitch with Still Working Music Group (Orbison Productions)

Featuring Lindsay Mescher, Director of Operations  & Chelsea Kent, Creative Director

DATE: November 21st at 6:30pm CST

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About Still Working Music and Orbison Productions

Still Working Music has a very special place in my heart. I was fortunate to work for Barbara Orbison and the Roy Orbison legacy catalog for many years.  I was also fortunate be a part of helping Artist/Writer Chase Bryant secure a publishing deal at Still Working Music. Chase was the LAST songwriter Barbara Orbison signed prior to her losing her battle with cancer.  Chase is managed by Nashville manager Neil Spielberg and is now signed to a label deal at RED BOW RECORDS. I know that Barbara is so pleased.  Now YOU can play YOUR SONGS for this wonderful publishing company who understands your passion for your songs.  This is a company on the move!!!  You will have TWO of the Still Working Staff listening to your songs.  Lindsay Mescher who is the Operations Manager and has overseen the publishing company for several years and Creative Director, Chelsea Kent. Still Working Music is a full service publishing company looking to discover and develop new talent.

— Sheree’ Spoltore’


About the Publisher Online Pitch Event

Have you ever thought: “Wow I think I have a really good song. If only I could get a legitimate publisher to listen?”

Through GSC’s affordable Publisher Online Pitch service you can have your song or songs heard by a reputable publisher from wherever in the world you live and without the expensive cost of travel.

One of the most important elements of this service is that you will be connecting with a publisher, creating a relationship with this publisher and learning the pitching process professional songwriters utilize every day.

Here are the details!

  • This event is open to members and non-members.
  • Member pricing is $30.00 per song and non-members $50.00. (members get priority booking)
  • This event is limited to 30 participants or 30 songs.
  • Once you purchase the P.O.P event you will receive a confirmation that will contain your step by step instructions for logging into the webcast.
  • You will need to email your song in mp3 format along with your lyric to pop@globalsongwriters.com the day before the event. (Please list your name and where you are from on the top of your lyric. GSC wants the publisher to connect with you.)
  • 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 regarding your song. This event is not intended as a publisher evaluation service.
  • 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, you may 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.

     

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