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Anthony Matrumalo
One of the best things I ever did to advance
as a songwriter. I would highly recommend this workshop to anyone who is
serious about writing for the Nashville commercial country market. Not
only will you hear professional critiques of dozens of songs, you will
meet many other writers who are at your level. I met some of my best
friends and most talented co-writers at this workshop. In addition, you
are playing your songs for some of the most influential people in the
industry - all of whom respect Barbara immensely. I will always be
grateful to Barbara for accepting me into this program!
Abigail White
Barbara's
workshop is incredible! I'm sixteen and this was my first trip to
Nashville. The workshop proved to be a great introduction into the
country music scene. The environment is so positive and everyone is
genuinely supportive . I learned so much and made many valuable
contacts. One of the publishers even arranged a cowrite for me and one
of the amazing writers she employs. I've written with and have stayed in
contact with people I met in the workshop and have learned so much from
all of their experience and knowledge of Nashville. Barbara is so giving
of her time and resources and supports each writer sincerely. I loved
the workshop, I hope you do too!:)
Jeff Anderson
I audited
Barbara's workshop in Oct 2010. Because of a song one of my co-writers
submitted, I now have an open door at two major publishers on The Row.
Also made some great new friend's and gained a couple more incredible
co-writers. It's an awesome workshop that can open your mind as well as
some doors!!!
Dean
Meadows
I had the
wonderful opportunity to attend Barbara's workshop twice. It changed my
entire outlook on writing and pushed me in the right direction. I met so
many awesome people and still hang out and write with quite a few of
them. Actually when I think of it, 6 out of the 10 songs on my record
are cowrites with some great writers I met as a result of attending this
workshop. Thanks Barbara!!!
Grant Peeples
I've done four
Play For Publishers. Each time....doors have opened, friends have been
made, and better songs got written in the aftermath.
Cliff Hudson
Anyone on the fence about this opportunity
shouldn't be. Since attending My songwriting has increased ten fold,
which in turn has made me a much better performer, singer, and all
around musician. Not to mention the opportunity from unhindered feedback
from the people that truly know the business and art of songwriting.
Barbara is flat out good people and one of the most accessible and
honest treasures that Nashville and music have to offer. To all those
who shared the classes with me, I hope this finds you well. To all those
going this year, stand by for a great experience.
Gene Castelli
AMAZING
opportunity! Besides the concentrated wealth of knowledge Barbara and
the publishers share with you, the friends and connections you make can
last a lifetime. I was able to make one of these a few years ago and
look forward to the next chance to make it happen! Whether your song is
chosen or you just audit the class, count this as one of the "don't
miss" Nashville offerings.
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Greg
Mitchell
Barbara's workshop is a great place to learn more about the craft of
songwriting. It is also a great place to network with other writers,
publishers, and industry types. My songs (some co-written with other
Barbara guests) have recieved more attention in Nashville since
participating in a couple of Barbara's workshops than ever before.
Luck???? Join up and "you be the judge!"
Dave Tough
I appreciate the chance to be part of your songwriting workshop last
Spring. I was encouraged and challenged by both you (and the panels) to
really think about what my lyrics were saying and how I was saying it. I
also like meeting and networking with the other participants from all
over the world. As a result of applying your principles I have had a
song placed in a major movie, network TV show and a hold by a major
country artist on one of my songs all this year. Your workshop was an
honest creative process resulting in a unifying and emotionally
rewarding "product."
Joe Michael
In February this year (2010) I had the opportunityto be a part of
Barbara Cloyd's "Play for Publishers". I was in the
process of moving to Nashville and it proved to be a pivotal step in
my move and career. Two weeks after I played for publishers at The
Bluebird, I was asked by one of the publishers for more of
my songs. Since then, an invaluable relationship has
developed and that publisher has even been setting up some of my
appointments with other established writers. I would recommend
Barbara Cloyd's "Play for Publisher" workshops to anyone who
is serious about a career in songwriting and performing-It will get
YOU on the fast track to a serious career as a songwriter!
Dave
Gott
some tourists burst into the blue bird where we were doing the work
shop-- we all stopped talking and this one lady said "oh..this is just
some hole in the wall tourist trap" and they turned straight around--
everyone burst out laughing--- i am nj born and bred..i was brought up
on springsteen and willie nile but i never thought i would feel so
close to hank williams then at that moment-- i felt like a song writer
there among colleagues in the heart of the songwriting belt.. and it
was that lady who just didn't get it... we were working on one of the
truest creative forms unique to american art-- the country song
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I've attended a number of the conferences. They helped build my confidence and helped me make the transition as I moved from NYC to Nashville. I met terrific writers I'm still in touch with, and established the basis for relationships with several publishers.