Here are some of the questions most often asked. If you have a question that is not answered here, use the contact form to send it.
1. Q. Can I submit co-written songs?
A. Yes, but please identify your co-writers.
2. Q. What kind of demos should I submit?
A. You can send anything from a fully-produced studio demo to a rough work tape. Submit your best songs, regardless of the quality of the demo. Songs will be judged on the the writing, NOT on the demo.
3. Q. What if I can’t perform my songs??
A. Then you can play recordings of your songs at the workshop. Writers who can perform may also play demos if they prefer.
4. Q. What if I don’t write Country songs?
A. The publishers who attend are looking for great writers who WANT to write for the commercial Country market, not necessarily ones who already do. If they see great potential they may want to give writers an open door and help them develop. You are welcome to submit songs in any genre when you apply. However, if you are not interested in writing Country songs, this is not the workshop for you.
5. Q. Can co-writers enter as a team?
A. Yes – they are then asked to pay one fee for attending ($345) plus one fee for auditing ($225).
6. Q. If I am selected, do the songs I present to the publishers have to be the same songs I sent in to apply?
A. If you want to present different songs, you have to get them approved before the workshop.
7. Q. If I can’t attend the workshop can I still submit my songs to be presented to the publishers?
A. No – the publishers aren’t really looking for songs to pitch – they are looking for songwriters they may want to develop relationships with. They want to meet you as well as hear your songs.