CAMPUS NEWS AND HAPPENINGS
Quote to Inspire: "I wish I were one of those people who wrote songs quickly. But I'm not. So it takes me a great deal of time to find out what the song is." -- Leonard Cohen.
- 🎵 Welcome, April Songwriters!
We’re happy to welcome many new members to our supportive international community of like-minded creators who believe in growing their craft and cheering each other on. Network with hit songwriters, music publishers, producers, and fellow talented SongU members as you participate in a variety of features, from written song evaluations to live song feedback, private sessions, and pitching your songs.
🏆In Case Your Missed It! The Winners of the 2025 Top Composers Search Announced
Thank you to everyone in the SongU community who participated in this Special Event. We were truly impressed by the quality and range of submissions. Five composers were recognized for overall strength in composition. Congratulations to Sarah Motes Ashley, Priscilla Connolly, Janet Devers, Izzy Malek, and De'Leah Shane! 🎯 Here's the full list of achievement winners.
👉New Feature! Lyricists, Fast Track to Co-Write with Our Top Composers
Looking for the Elton John to your Bernie Taupin or Max Martin to your Taylor Swift? Generative AI programs can be great tools, but they can't compete with the ingenuity, experience, and spark of human collaborators! Check out the Fast Track pitch area, as each month we highlight Top Composers and help you find your genuine musical partners.
🌟The Big Reveal! With Lauren Lucas!
📅 April 7 • 8PM (ET) Find details in the Live Courses Schedule.
📌Reminders:
You may have two active live songwriting feedback courses (FDBK) at once, but you can add a third if there is still an open spot 24 hours before the class starts. New to SongU? Welcome!🎵 Check out the FAQ Quick Start Guide for an overview of how to begin. International?🌐 Check out GMT-friendly live class times on weekdays and Saturdays!
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Featured Pitch. Pitch #2585: Lorrie Morgan Contemporary Country Lorrie Morgan. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for country music legend, Lorrie Mo... View all pitch opps.
Pitch #2585
Lorrie Morgan. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for country music legend, Lorrie Morgan, currently on an indie label. Seeking: Two different styles -- a) Songs to be included in a Country Gospel Album release, and b) Contemporary Country songs to be included in her upcoming Country release. Submit Female demos only. For reference see https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ7P0yfDBPAW8p5OFtVehnAVBvp_9PVAV.
AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.
Pitch follow-up info: If his guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
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Featured Pitch. Pitch #2586: Colin Stough Southern Rock Colin Stough. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for indie artist, Colin Stough, thir... View all pitch opps.
Pitch #2586
Colin Stough. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for indie artist, Colin Stough, third place winner on Season 21 of American Idol. Seeking: Southern/Rock, Blue Collar (working man). Songs can be dark. Colin loves horses, cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Before submitting, listen to his songs "White Trash" and "Sober." Submit Male demos only. For additional reference see https://www.officialcolinstough.com/.
AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.
Pitch follow-up info: If his guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
GOLD STARS! CONGRATULATIONS to our members whose songs were picked up in the past 72 hours to be signed or pitched from our leads!
(#2585) Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. Lorrie Morgan. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com...
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Marvin Adcock - "TIME OF MY LIFE"
(3/28/2026)
Pitch #2585
Lorrie Morgan. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for country music legend, Lorrie Morgan, currently on an indie label. Seeking: Two different styles -- a) Songs to be included in a Country Gospel Album release, and b) Contemporary Country songs to be included in her upcoming Country release. Submit Female demos only. For reference see https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ7P0yfDBPAW8p5OFtVehnAVBvp_9PVAV.
AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.
Pitch follow-up info: If his guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
(#2585) Pitch For Publisher. Contemporary Country. Lorrie Morgan. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com...
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Rita Weyls - "PRAY"
(3/28/2026)
Pitch #2585
Lorrie Morgan. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for country music legend, Lorrie Morgan, currently on an indie label. Seeking: Two different styles -- a) Songs to be included in a Country Gospel Album release, and b) Contemporary Country songs to be included in her upcoming Country release. Submit Female demos only. For reference see https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJ7P0yfDBPAW8p5OFtVehnAVBvp_9PVAV.
AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.
Pitch follow-up info: If his guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
(#2586) Pitch For Publisher. Southern Rock. Colin Stough. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com...
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Megan Harber - "BACKROAD BAPTISM"
(3/29/2026)
Pitch #2586
Colin Stough. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for indie artist, Colin Stough, third place winner on Season 21 of American Idol. Seeking: Southern/Rock, Blue Collar (working man). Songs can be dark. Colin loves horses, cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Before submitting, listen to his songs "White Trash" and "Sober." Submit Male demos only. For additional reference see https://www.officialcolinstough.com/.
AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.
Pitch follow-up info: If his guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
(#2586) Pitch For Publisher. Southern Rock. Colin Stough. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com...
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Ronald Hill - "LEAVE YOUR OLD GUITAR SITTING OUT (AI DEMO)"
(3/29/2026)
Pitch #2586
Colin Stough. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for indie artist, Colin Stough, third place winner on Season 21 of American Idol. Seeking: Southern/Rock, Blue Collar (working man). Songs can be dark. Colin loves horses, cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Before submitting, listen to his songs "White Trash" and "Sober." Submit Male demos only. For additional reference see https://www.officialcolinstough.com/.
AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.
Pitch follow-up info: If his guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
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Paul Jarvis - "YOU MADE ME - SUNO PRODUCTION"
(3/29/2026)
Pitch #2586
Colin Stough. A Street Pitch guest and publisher who has already generated income for SongU.com members is looking for songs for indie artist, Colin Stough, third place winner on Season 21 of American Idol. Seeking: Southern/Rock, Blue Collar (working man). Songs can be dark. Colin loves horses, cars, trucks, and motorcycles. Before submitting, listen to his songs "White Trash" and "Sober." Submit Male demos only. For additional reference see https://www.officialcolinstough.com/.
AI Guidelines: Based on the current copyright report (https://songu.com/FAQAI.aspx), this guest will only consider songs with entirely human-authored lyrics and human-authored melodies. AI may be used for demo production, but any such use of AI must be disclosed.
Pitch follow-up info: If his guest expresses interest in your song, before pitching it, they will ask for publishing if a major recording results from this particular solicitation.
UPCOMING INSTRUCTOR-LED COURSES
Registration for song feedback and mentoring courses (FDBK) begins one-week prior to course time starting at 10:00 am ET. Limit 5 participants per session.
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Wed Apr 01, 2026 09:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 320 Music Publisher Songwriting Feedback Course with Debbie Zavitson
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Thu Apr 02, 2026 09:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 315 Music Publisher Songwriting Feedback Course with Bob Dellaposta
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Sat Apr 04, 2026 01:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 205 Song Feedback Course II with Alan Roy Scott
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Mon Apr 06, 2026 08:00 PM (ET)
FDBK 275 Songwriting and Production Feedback Course with Dylan Emmet