Question: I'm having a hard time getting publishers to listen to my music. What do I do?.
Answer: Keep trying and don't give up. Publishing Companies & Artists are always looking for great songs. Eventually, your music will get listened to. Listen to their comments, if they are repeated more than once you might consider taking their advise.

Question: I write lyrics but can not play an instrument, where can I find someone to help?
Answer: BMI, ASCAP, and NSAI all have songs submitted to them for critque. Occasionally, they have writers contact them that do either music or lryics and are looking for someone to help. These entities are all great resources for contacts and information.

Question: Why can't you listen to my songs?
Answer: I would really love to but due to the liability my publisher does not allow me to. Understand, even though I have several cuts I can only give you my opinion. My opinion may not be what someone else is looking for. Some of my favorite songs have never been recorded.

Question: What is a Co-Writer?
Answer: This is a person who helps you with a song.Wether they write one word or help with the whole song, normally that song is split equally between writers unless a prior agreement exsists.

Question: What happens if a publisher or label contact me?
Answer: Do not sign or say anything until you talk to a lawyer familiar with the music industry to review exactly what you are signing. I have had to learn the hard way. I signed several things on a friendship basis and found out later that I should have contacted legal counsel. It's always better to be safe, then sorry.

Question:What is a demo?
Answer: A demo is a deminstration of your song with professional musicians in a professional studio. Some studio's have a mail in policy, where they will do single song demos for a nominal fee. This can cost anywhere from $300 to $1000 per song depending on the studio and number of songs you have. You can also go into the studio and produce your own demos, cost would depend on the number of songs, and the studio you use.