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.
Please note - there is a 4%
service charge added to Paypal payments to offset the fees they
charge
One
hour
$60
One
half hour
$30
Review
of up to five songs prior to consultation
$30
Review
of a full length CD prior to consultation
$60
Please note - there is a 4%
service charge added to Paypal payments to offset the fees they
charge
Barbara's critiques give
writers detailed and in-depth feedback on the craft and commercial
potential of their songs. You do not need to have a studio demo in order to get songs
critiqued. In fact, you are encouraged to get feedback before
investing in a demo. Even a rough recording is fine as long as the vocals
and chords can be heard. Fully produced demos are, of course, also
acceptable.
Critiques can be given over the phone or by email.
For each song you would like critiqued, please send:
A recording of the song
Lyrics
Contact information including phone numbers and email
address
Payment
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.)
Please note - there is a 4% service charge
added to Paypal payments to offset the fees they charge
One
song, $30
Two
songs, $55
Three
songs, $75
Four
songs, $100
Five
songs, $125
Please note - there is a 4% service charge
added to Paypal payments to offset the fees they charge
