Barbara Cloyd's Play For Publishers

07/28/2024

As Maya Angelou said, "People may forget what you said or what you did, but they will never forget how you made them feel. "

07/27/2024

If you can do something different, it will endear you to people who listen to songs all day long.

07/24/2024

Pictures and details are more interesting than general information.

07/19/2024

I have learned so much of what I understand about songwriting from the publishers who have attended my workshops for the last 20 years, so instead of only posting videos of me talking, I figured I could let you hear some of it straight from them!

05/16/2024

Take your songwriting skills to the next level with our Play for Publishers workshop! Getting professional feedback on your writing from six different publishers and building relationships with talented songwriters can shortcut your path to success in Nashville. Apply by May 19th at www.playforpublishers.com.

05/09/2024

It's hard to make it as a Nashville songwriter, but it helps to have accurate information on how the town works. At Play for Publishers, you get to learn from the perspective of people who are actively working in the industry. Get complete details and apply by May 19 at www.playforpublishers.com.

05/06/2024

Not only do you get to learn from publishers at these workshops, but there is also a performance/Q&A with pro songwriters. Get a picture of what life is like when you get a deal and when you get cuts. They all started out where you are, and you can ask them how they overcame the challenges you are facing now. Plus you get a private performance of past, present and future hits. Get complete details and application at www.playforpublishers.com. Deadline to apply is May 19th.

05/03/2024

In Nashville they tell songwriters, "You move up with your class." By attending a Play for Publishers workshop you spend 3 days with a select group of talented songwriters. Everyone there is eager to find fellow travelers they can learn and grow with, and many long-standing co-writing relationships have been formed among participants. Find complete details and application at www.playforpublishers.com.

04/29/2024

If it's your dream to hear your songs on Country radio, this workshop can give you an accurate road map. Writers are invited to apply and sixteen will be chosen to play songs (live or a recording). Two publishers each day will listen and give feedback on the craft and commercial potential.

Not only will you be heard by people who are actively working in the Nashville market, but listening to feedback given to the other participants provides an overview of the craft of commercial songwriting. Also, there is plenty of time for asking questions.

Writers who are not selected to present their songs are still welcome to attend to network and learn.

Visit www.playforpublishers.com for complete details and application.

01/19/2024

Be heard by 6 publishers. Spend 3 days with a select group of talented songwriters. Get a roadmap to songwriting success in Nashville. Apply by Jan. 28 at www.playforpublishers.com

01/05/2024

Spend 3 days with a select group of talented writers. Be heard by 6 Nashville publishers, get professional feedback on your own songs and listen to the feedback given to all the other participants. Get accurate information on how to take your writing to the next level and how to build the relationships you need for success. Visit www.playforpublishers.com for details and application. Apply by January 28th.

08/31/2023

Jamie’s publishing career began at Wrensong and moved to Demolition Publishing where she secured a stream of pop, country and sync placements, In 2022 she teamed up with her twin sister Emily on their joint venture, Young Music City that embraces the diverse local music culture. If you'd like to be heard by and learn from her and 5 other Music Row publishers, apply by September 3rd at www.playforpublishers.com.

08/29/2023

Spirit is a multi-national company whose Nashville office is led by producer Frank Rodgers (Brad Paisley, Scotty McCreery, Darius Rucker and more). Their stellar Nashville roster includes Bobby Hamrick and Jonathan Singleton. As Senior Creative Director Kara pitches, arranges co-writes and scouts for new writers. If you would like to be heard by and learn from her and 5 other Music Row publishers, apply by September 3rd at www.playforpublishers.com.

08/26/2023

Emily began her publishing career as the Nashville face of Deluge Music, a Los Angeles based publishing, management and record company, where she managed and developed writers and artists between L.A. and Nashville. Now she brings her skills to the multi-genre company she founded with her sister Jamie. If you would like to be heard by and learn from her and 5 other Music Row publishers, apply by Sept. 3rd at www.playforpublishers.com

08/22/2023

Dave has been at Liz Rose Music since 2019. His publishing career includes stints at BMG, Universal and Black River, but before that he worked in audio production, entertainment law and radio promotion. He has a well-rounded understanding of the music business as well as a keen ear for new talent. One of his signings at Black River was Anna Vaus whom he met at a Play for Publishers Workshop. If you'd like to learn from and be heard by him, apply by Sept. 3rd at www.playforpublishers.com.

08/04/2023

For over 20 years these 3 day workshops have offered songwriters a crash-course in what it takes to write for the commercial Nashville market. They have resulted in open doors on Music Row, co-writes with staff writers, single-song contracts, long-standing co-writing relationships and even a few publishing deals. All have come away with a clear picture of what it takes to succeed.

Writers are invited to apply and 16 are selected. Two publishers a day listen to a song from each participant and give feedback on the craft and commercial potential of the writing. Afterwards there is time to ask questions about the craft and the business. Writers who are not selected can attend at a reduced fee to network and learn.

For complete details visit www.playforpublishers.com.

Songwriters - network, learn, get heard!

05/10/2023

Sunday is the deadline to apply. Don't miss your chance to be heard by and learn from Music Row publishers. Complete details and application at www.playforpublishers.com.

05/08/2023

Last week to apply. Network, learn, be heard.

05/06/2023

All the hard work you put in can be wasted if you're not working smart. This workshop is your chance to learn the truth about what kinds of songs have the best chance of getting cut in Nashville and what networking strategies actually pay off. Application and complete details at www.playforpublishers.com. Apply by Sunday, May 14th.

05/05/2023

Who knows better what impresses publishers than a publisher? Dale Bobo has been developing writers and getting cuts for decades. You can get insights from him and 5 other publishers at the workshop June 15 - 17. Complete details and application at link in bio. Apply by May 14th.

05/04/2023

At this workshop you not only get professional feedback on your own writing, you learn from what they say to all the other writers. And there is always time to ask questions. It's a 3 day crash course in what writing for the commercial Nashville market is all about complete details and application at www.playforpublishers.com. Apply by May 14th.

05/03/2023

You know all those questions you always want to ask publishers? Well, at the workshops you can. Aubrey will be at the upcoming workshop June 15 - 17. Apply by May 14th to be heard by her and 5 other Music Row publishers. Details and application at www.playforpublishers.com.

05/02/2023

In the Nashville songwriting world they say "you move up with your class." These workshops are an ideal place to start building your group of co-writers and fellow travelers. They are attended by a select group of talented writers and everyone there is serious about success. Spending 3 days together in the pressure cooker of getting professional feedback forges special bonds that can help # # propel your career. Get complete details and apply by May 14th at www.playforpublishers.com.

05/01/2023

Past participants have great things to say about Play for Publishers workshops. Be heard by 6 Nashville publishers. Get accurate information about the craft and business from professionals who are on the front lines. Apply by May 14th at www.playforpublishers.com.

04/30/2023

These workshops can be life changing for song writers pursuing their dreams of being professional Nashville songwriters. Over the 2 decades they've been presented, they have resulted in open doors on music row, co-writes with staff writers, single song contracts and even some publishing deals. Everyone who attends comes away with a clear picture of what it takes to succeed in the commercial Nashville market, because you are hearing what it takes to get cuts from people who get them. Get complete details and apply by May 14th at www.playforpublishers.com.

04/26/2023

Dale has been at the top of the publishing game for decades. He has been head of A&R at Warner Chappel, VP at Chrysalis, Senior VP of Big Deal and now he's on the Sony Nashville team. His insights can help you take your writing career to a new level. Apply by May 7th at www.playforpublishers.com for a chance to be heard by and learn from him.

04/24/2023

If you want to hear your songs on the radio you need to know the right information and the right people. Three days at at Play for Publishers workshop can jump-start that process. That was the experience of Kyle Sturrock, now signed at Universal Publishing.

04/13/2023

Do you dream of hearing your songs on country radio, this workshop can give a boost to your career. It is a crash course in writing for the commercial Nashville market. Learn what it takes to get cuts from writers and publishers who get them. Spend 3 days with a select group of talented writers. Learn more and apply at www.playforpublishers.com. Application deadline is May 7th.