A Service for Songwriters

 Consultation   Critiques    Contact  

In the good old days, legend has it, aspiring songwriters could come to Nashville and find publishers who would open their doors to them, listen to their songs, help them develop their craft and invite them to hang out with their writers. Today a newcomer is more likely to find a receptionist reciting the well-worn phrase "We do not accept unsolicited material."

That's where "Ready for the Row" is designed to help. Through classes, individual consultation and critiques Barbara Cloyd can help writers develop their skill in writing songs for the Nashville market and can advise them on how to navigate their way through the maze of the music business. With her insight and experience she can offer knowledge in a personalized, concentrated way that could otherwise take years to learn

Students can use one-on-one sessions to get feedback on the craft and commercial potential of their songs or to ask whatever questions they might have about songwriting, the music business or their own careers. 

Appointments can be in person or on the phone. Phone consultation can be scheduled as soon as payment is received, either by check or money order mailed to PO Box 121497, Nashville, TN 37212, or by payment made through Pay Pal (use buttons below.) If writers request it, Barbara will listen to their songs before the appointment for an additional fee.

To make an appointment call Barbara at 615-383-5616 or  email . 

Critiques can be given over the phone or by email. 

For each song you would like critiqued, please send:

1. A recording of the song 
2. Lyrics
3. Contact information including phone numbers and email address
4. Payment
5. Specify phone critique or email critique
   
   Specify whether you want the critique through a phone call or by email. For email, please allow up to two weeks. For a phone call, please give information on possible times you would be available. Barbara will contact you to set up an appointment for the phone call within four days of receiving your songs.

Through regular mail:
Send your package to:
       Ready for the Row
       PO Box 121497
       Nashville TN 37212
Recording can be on CD or cassette. Make checks payable to Barbara Cloyd.

Through email:
Email mp3's to barbara@barbaracloyd.com  Please send only one song per email.
Include lyrics in the body of the email or attach as a Word document. (Mac users - please put lyrics in the body of the email and do not do not send as an attachment.)
Make payment through Pay Pal (buttons below.)

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phone/fax:  615-383-5616

email: barbara@barbaracloyd.com

snail mail: PO Box 121497
                Nashville, TN 37212

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