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SUMMARY:Publisher Online Pitch with Shane Barrett
DESCRIPTION:About Shane Barrett\n\nOwner | Shane Barrett Music\, LLC \nPitch Genre: Country \nShane Barrett is the owner of Shane Barrett Music\, LLC\, an independent Nashville song plugging company he has operated since 2010\, securing more than 500 artist cuts. A 30+ year veteran of the Nashville music industry\, Shane’s career spans A&R\, music publishing and song plugging. \nAfter more than 8 years at MCA Records Nashville\, where he worked in A&R under Tony Brown\, Shane went on to serve as Nashville Creative Director for ole’ (now Anthem Entertainment). His career credits include Eli Young Band’s 5x Platinum “Crazy Girl\,” the 2012 ACM Song of the Year\, along with cuts by Luke Bryan\, Jason Aldean\, Faith Hill\, Kenny Rogers\, Trisha Yearwood\, Wynonna\, Brett Young\, Jo Dee Messina\, Craig Morgan\, Shenandoah\, Reba McEntire and many more. \nGSC members\, please see our membership newsletter when it comes out near the first of of the month for what types\, style and genres of songs this publisher is looking for.  \nSign Up For This Event on 10/5/2026 at 12pm CT\n$30 per song GSC member \nIf you are not pitching a song\, members can purchase a slot to listen in on the webinar for Only $20. \n\n  \nHow to properly submit a song if you purchased a pitch slot. \nFor 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. \nWe 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. \nPlease 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. \nTHE PROPER WAY TO LABEL YOUR MATERIALS \nEmail Subject Line:    Publisher Name – Event Date – YOUR NAME \nExample: Dallas Gregory – Feb 26\, 2026 – John Smith \nLyric File Labeling:    Title – Your Last Name\, Co-writers’ Last Names (in alphabetical order). \nExample: My Heart’s Song – Smith\, Schaefer\,Worthington.docx\n(Your last name must appear first. Do not include the word “Lyric” in the filename.) \nMP3 File Labeling: Title – Your Last Name\, Co-writers’ Last Names (in order). \nExample: My Heart’s Song – Smith\,  Schaefer\, Worthington\,.mp3\n(Exact same format as lyric. Do not add “mp3”\, “demo”\, or “master” to the filename.) \nBio: First Name Last Name – Bio \nExample: John Smith – Bio.docx\n(nothing more than this information)\n \nNOTE: Listen only participants will not submit songs. \n  \nMore Details About the Event:\n  \n\nThis is a member-only event.\nMembers can take advantage of the “Listen Only” option for only $20 before pitching a song.\nThis event is limited to 30 song pitches.\nOnce you purchase the POP event you will receive a confirmation that will contain your step by step instructions for logging into the webcast.\nGuitar vocals and keyboard vocals are acceptable. You do not have to have a full demo for this event.\nThe publisher will only listen to the first verse and the chorus of your song.\nThe 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.\nThis 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.\nYou are encouraged to stay involved in the webinar while all songs are listened to and here is why:\nOut of respect for the other participants.\nShould the publisher choose to comment on a song\, you will learn from what he has to say.\nIf a publisher takes a song\, you will want to connect with that songwriter and possibly co-write with that writer.\n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://globalsongwriters.com/event/publisher-online-pitch-barrett-oct-2026/
LOCATION:Online Webinar
CATEGORIES:Publisher Online Pitch
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ORGANIZER;CN="Global Songwriters Connection":MAILTO:info@globalsongwriters.com
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SUMMARY:Publisher Online Pitch with Akira Hori
DESCRIPTION:About Akira Hori\n\nCatalog and Project Manager\, Hori Global Entertainment \nAkira 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. \nGSC members\, please see our membership newsletter when it comes out near the first of the month for what types\, style and genres of songs Akira is looking for.  \nSign Up For This Event on 10/6/2026 12pm CT\n$30 per song GSC member \nIf you are not pitching a song\, members can purchase a slot to listen in on the webinar for Only $20. \n\n  \nHow to properly submit a song if you purchased a pitch slot. \nFor 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. \nWe 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. \nPlease 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. \nTHE PROPER WAY TO LABEL YOUR MATERIALS \nEmail Subject Line:    Publisher Name – Event Date – YOUR NAME \nExample: Dallas Gregory – Feb 26\, 2026 – John Smith \nLyric File Labeling:    Title – Your Last Name\, Co-writers’ Last Names (in alphabetical order). \nExample: My Heart’s Song – Smith\, Schaefer\,Worthington.docx\n(Your last name must appear first. Do not include the word “Lyric” in the filename.) \nMP3 File Labeling: Title – Your Last Name\, Co-writers’ Last Names (in order). \nExample: My Heart’s Song – Smith\,  Schaefer\, Worthington\,.mp3\n(Exact same format as lyric. Do not add “mp3”\, “demo”\, or “master” to the filename.) \nBio: First Name Last Name – Bio \nExample: John Smith – Bio.docx\n(nothing more than this information)\n \nNOTE: Listen only participants will not submit songs. \n  \nMore Details About the Event:\n  \n\nThis is a member-only event.\nMembers can take advantage of the “Listen Only” option for only $20 before pitching a song.\nThis event is limited to 30 song pitches.\nOnce you purchase the POP event you will receive a confirmation that will contain your step by step instructions for logging into the webcast.\nGuitar vocals and keyboard vocals are acceptable. You do not have to have a full demo for this event.\nThe publisher will only listen to the first verse and the chorus of your song.\nThe 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.\nThis 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.\nYou are encouraged to stay involved in the webinar while all songs are listened to and here is why:\nOut of respect for the other participants.\nShould the publisher choose to comment on a song\, you will learn from what he has to say.\nIf a publisher takes a song\, you will want to connect with that songwriter and possibly co-write with that writer.\n\n  \n\n 
URL:https://globalsongwriters.com/event/publisher-online-pitch-akira-hori-oct-2026/
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