The SongWriter's Studio
P.O.Box 210902
Nashville, Tennessee 37221
Phone:(615) 952-2138
Sites of Interest and More
There are many places of interest to songwriters. Below are a few sites we recommend. We will try and update this list throughout the year.
I WRITE THE SONGS -
Mary Dawson’s home site for her radio shows and seminars.
DOG STAR MUSIC
Rick Ivanoff has a wonderful site loaded with information.
INSPRIATIONS FOR SONGWRITERS - IFS
Ande Rasmussen in Austin Texas puts out several e-mailings each week loaded with songwriter information. If you want to receive it, send an e-mail to:
difs-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
NASHCAMP
Cindy Sinclair puts on these songwriting camps. There is also a bluegrass camp for those who are interested. These are first rate affairs, with some of the best in the industry as your coaches. If you want to expand your experience and get first hand help from the pros for a week, this is a must.
NASHVILLE MUSE
This site contains all sorts of Songwriter events around the country and in Nashville itself.
SONGWRITER SERVICES
http://www.songwriterservices.com
Do you need labels, lead sheets or other essentials for marketing your songs ? This is the place. I’ve worked with them for nearly ten years and you can’t go wrong.
THE MUSES MUSE
This is an all encompassing site of resources, classified ads, chat rooms and more. It’s a growing resource and is highly recommended.
SELECTED SONGWRITER MESSAGE BOARDS - Interact with those who love the fun of songwriting.
Just Plain Networking Forum
http://www.justplainfolks.org/cgi-bin/Ultimate.cgi
The Muse's Muse Songwriting Message Boards
http://www.musesmuse.com/cgi-bin/ultimatebb.cgi
Writers Write® Songwriting Message Board
http://www.writerswrite.com/songwriting/messages/songmsg.htm
Lyrical Line's The Forum
http://www.lyricalline.com/theforum/index.shtml
Songwriter Universe Message Forums
http://songwriteruniverse.community.everyone.net/community/scripts/directory.p
The Songwriting Forums At Tunesmith
http://tunesmith.net/ubb/ultimatebb.php
SONG PITCHING
There are all sorts of ways to tackle this. Songpluggers and tip sheets. Here are a few that I have come across through the years that you can’t go wrong with:
CHRIS KEATON
http://www.chriskeatonproductions.com
Chris offers exceptional pitching services for a fee. I have had several clients over the years who have worked with him and all have been very pleased.
SOUTH BEACH MUSIC
Paul Dolman - PO Box 210974 Nashville, TN 37221
Paul comes highly recommended from many of my clients. Write and request inormation.
PITCH SHEETS:
write and request a sample copy
SONG DOMAIN -
Jack Kavanagh is the publisher of this fine monthly magazine for songwriters. It includes news, columns and at least a two page pitch list every month. This is an excellent publication that has grown to almost 5000 subscribers in just two years. Jack also has a “SONG BANK” that pitches selected songs. You can e-mail at: SONGDOMAIN @ Yahoo.com or write SONG DOMAIN PO BOX 40098 Mesa, Arizona 85274-0098.
Chuck Chellman - PARADE OF STARS
This is one of the original Nashville Pitch Lists. It comes out once a month and includes thirty-plus pitches. For a sample copy write or call: PO Box 121355 Nashville, TN 37212-1355 (615) 352-4848
ROW FAX - Music Row Magazine
The is the magazine about the Nashville Music Biz, and they offer a twice monthly pitch list that lets you know who is cutting and when in Nashville. You must subscribe for six months, but the information is priceless. They also offer a publication titled IN CHARGE that gives you everyone or is anyone in the Nashville Music Biz - updated yearly.
SONGCASTING - The Pitch List
Published monthly, you must subscribe for a year. There are listings in many fields of music. This publication has been around since the early 1980’s.
THE TENNESSEE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION
http://www.clubnashville.com/tsai.htm
This group offers a monthly publication which includes many pitching opportunities. If you live in the Nashville area they have nights for pitching to publishers and other events.
THE NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION INTERNATIONAL ( N.S.A.I )
http://nashvillesongwriters.com
This organization has for years provided information and help to the aspiring songwriter. There are chapters in just about every state.
WILD OATS RECORDS
http://www.wildoatsrecords.com
A neat site to visit. Steve Haggard offers a lot of different services and independent production and promotion.
THE SONGWRITER’S GUILD
This organization has many purposes. If you live in Los Angeles, Nashville or New York, they have monthly workshops and pitch sessions that are all first class. Well worth belonging to.
Fun sites
BEATLES FAB GEAR-
http://www.beatlesfabgear.com
This site documents the musical gear the Beatles used in recording their songs
BEATLES MISTAKES
http://www.pootle.demon.co.uk/beatles/wgoalph.htm
Nearly all of the releases of the Fab-Four are documented here for their errors. What the recording engineer should have removed but mistakenly missed on the final releases. You’ll be surprised at what you hear !
ELVIS IS ALIVE ON THE WEB - This site has just about all you would ever want to know !
NEED A LAUGH: This site has the BEST SHORT VIDEOS on the net. They call ‘em “Twisted Videos”.
You’ll return again and again !
http://www.rock103.com/crew/vids/
Need some inspiration or just don't know where to surf on the web; this site will keep you busy for hours.