Songwriting Courses and Live Class Schedule

About Benn Cutarelli
As songwriter and composer, Benn's melodies and harmonic treatment are crossed between country, alternative country and pop. He believes that songwriting and composition are continuous improvement processes. He started out as a drummer in a four-piece band from his home town of Marion, Ohio. He enlisted in the military, and while at the U.S. Air Force Academy, he was assigned to the music department where he wrote percussion ensemble compositions. He attended and graduated from Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in Music Education. Benn’s most recent success was his song Small Stuff featured in the Twentieth Century Fox major motion picture "The Longest Ride". Benn also had a song placed in the network TV show ‘Nashville’, while another song was placed on the TV show ‘The Mentalist’. He has had several cuts by indie artists as well as songs placed on many cable network channels. Benn believes in challenging himself everyday with new melodies and grooves. Benn joined SongU.com in 2002. He is both a member and Instructor-Led Course Coordinator.

FDBK 101 Songwriting Feedback Course - Sync, Production, and Country

In this songwriting class, you will meet with a music industry professional and a small group of fellow songwriters for a constructive discussion focused on potential areas of improvement in the production, music, and lyrics of your songs. Professional demos not required. Simple worktapes and songs-in-progress are encouraged. Led by Benn Cutarelli, a successful songwriter with independent and international artist cuts and major film and television sync licensing placements. Note: Benn is also a course administrator and a wealth of information, having attended and assisted in almost every songwriting course at SongU.com for many years. This songwriting course is geared toward the Country and Sync licensing markets, including multiple genres for film/TV/media song placement, and music business questions.

You may bring one song (or lyric-only) in your backpack. Limited to 5 participants to allow for personalized attention and class discussion. Running time approximately 1 hour.

Instructor-Led (Live) Course

A fun interactive audio/video group experience in our e-classroom where you can learn from the best in the music business. Simply,

• Register online
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at time of meeting
• Enjoy your class with your peers and faculty
• Missed class? Meetings are recorded and audio/video transcripts are available for 7 days

More questions?

Live Song Feedback Classes

Experience the power of live song feedback sessions led by accomplished hit songwriters, music publishers, and songpluggers. Join these highly-rated and member recommended, small-group interactive audio/video sessions, where you'll receive invaluable feedback on your songs. Network with music industry professionals and meet potential co-writers. Here's how it works:

• Register online
• Put your song or lyric in your virtual backpack
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at meeting time
• Enjoy the class with peers and faculty
• Time zone conflicts? You can still register and receive feedback!
• Missed a class? Transcripts are available for 7 days

Member Robert Quigley (Scotland, UK, Member since 2020) writes: "Previously, I only submitted songs that have been mixed/mastered and have already started being pitched to opps. But I realized I could do with some feedback on these newer, in-progress songs. I've yet to make it in person [to the live song feedback courses], but the transcripts have been invaluable! This will be a game changer as it gives me a mechanism to get objective feedback midway through creating a track. Really enjoying my 'new' SongU experience!".

Read some more testimonials.

Explore, Learn, and Create at Your Own Pace

Discover a diverse catalog of 24/7 available songwriting courses and engaging podcast offerings to enhance your skills. Explore Composition, Lyric Writing, Music Business, Commercial Songwriting, Production, and Sync Licensing.

DIY Courses (included with all memberships). Strengthen, refine, and review essential songwriting skills. Easy-to-follow text-based courses with 4-6 lessons, examples, and activities.

Podcast Courses (included with Platinum membership. Engage with video and audio formats. Comprehensive transcripts, handouts, and summaries from "live" songwriting classes. Available for 5 credits (1 credit = $1) for Lite members.

Our DIY songwriting courses allow you to create your own learning experience by providing you the freedom to work at your own pace and comfort level.


More questions?

DIY Video Recording

DIY Video Recording courses are audio/video recorded transcripts of several of our most popular instructor-led (Live) courses exactly as they occurred. The running time is approximately 60 to 90 minutes. They are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week allowing you to listen and view at your own pace. More questions?

About Lisa Palas
Lisa Palas is an award-winning songwriter with several number one hits to her credit including Alabama's "You've Got the Touch" and "There's No Way". Her songs have been recorded by the renowned country stars Alabama, Reba McEntire, Randy Travis, Kris Kristofferson, Chris LeDoux, Conway Twitty and The Oak Ridge Boys as well as included in the soundtracks of feature films. She has also scored musicals on the stage, most recently "Jack" for Louisville's Walden Theater. A featured soloist at Unity churches, Lisa recently recorded a CD of original songs included in her performances. She began her acting career as a dancer in the Sissy Spacek film "Marie", also notable for being the film debut of ex-Senator Fred Thompson. Some twenty years later, Lisa resumed acting on a regular basis and has appeared in numerous short films, industrials, tv commercials and episodic television such as the Pax Network's "It's a Miracle", hosted by Richard Thomas. She is currently seen in commercials for Physicians Mutual Insurance, the Connecticut Lottery and Tri-Star Health Systems. She has also performed in various productions on the Nashville stage including the world premiere of "A Stoop on Orchard Street." Lisa teaches Feedback and Mentoring and Songwriters Support at SongU.com

FDBK 110 Songwriting Feedback Course

In this songwriting class, you will meet with a music industry professional and a small group of fellow songwriters for a constructive discussion focused on potential areas of improvement in the production, music, and lyrics of your songs. Professional demos not required. Simple worktapes and songs-in-progress are encouraged. Led by Lisa Palas, award-winning songwriter with several number one hit songs to her credit. This songwriting course is geared toward Country, Pop, Christian/Inspirational, and multiple-genres for sync. Previous experience with song feedback is recommended. You can bring one song (or lyric-only) in your backpack for instructor feedback and insights.

You may bring one song (or lyric-only) in your virtual backpack. Limited to 5 participants to allow for personalized attention and class discussion. Running time approximately 1 hour.

Instructor-Led (Live) Course

A fun interactive audio/video group experience in our e-classroom where you can learn from the best in the music business. Simply,

• Register online
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at time of meeting
• Enjoy your class with your peers and faculty
• Missed class? Meetings are recorded and audio/video transcripts are available for 7 days

More questions?

Live Song Feedback Classes

Experience the power of live song feedback sessions led by accomplished hit songwriters, music publishers, and songpluggers. Join these highly-rated and member recommended, small-group interactive audio/video sessions, where you'll receive invaluable feedback on your songs. Network with music industry professionals and meet potential co-writers. Here's how it works:

• Register online
• Put your song or lyric in your virtual backpack
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at meeting time
• Enjoy the class with peers and faculty
• Time zone conflicts? You can still register and receive feedback!
• Missed a class? Transcripts are available for 7 days

Member Robert Quigley (Scotland, UK, Member since 2020) writes: "Previously, I only submitted songs that have been mixed/mastered and have already started being pitched to opps. But I realized I could do with some feedback on these newer, in-progress songs. I've yet to make it in person [to the live song feedback courses], but the transcripts have been invaluable! This will be a game changer as it gives me a mechanism to get objective feedback midway through creating a track. Really enjoying my 'new' SongU experience!".

Read some more testimonials.

Explore, Learn, and Create at Your Own Pace

Discover a diverse catalog of 24/7 available songwriting courses and engaging podcast offerings to enhance your skills. Explore Composition, Lyric Writing, Music Business, Commercial Songwriting, Production, and Sync Licensing.

DIY Courses (included with all memberships). Strengthen, refine, and review essential songwriting skills. Easy-to-follow text-based courses with 4-6 lessons, examples, and activities.

Podcast Courses (included with Platinum membership. Engage with video and audio formats. Comprehensive transcripts, handouts, and summaries from "live" songwriting classes. Available for 5 credits (1 credit = $1) for Lite members.

Our DIY songwriting courses allow you to create your own learning experience by providing you the freedom to work at your own pace and comfort level.


More questions?

DIY Video Recording

DIY Video Recording courses are audio/video recorded transcripts of several of our most popular instructor-led (Live) courses exactly as they occurred. The running time is approximately 60 to 90 minutes. They are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week allowing you to listen and view at your own pace. More questions?

About Randy Klein
Randy Klein's work spans jazz writing, performing and improvising, and composing for film and theater. This multifaceted New Yorker has released several albums of his own original music; the 1993 debut Jazzheads generated wide acclaim for its lyrics and innovative melodies. A gifted songwriter with two gold records to his credit (for songs recorded by soul/R&B diva Millie Jackson), Klein has received numerous awards for his film and drama soundtracks. Klein was honored by the 1995 Southern Regional Emmy Awards (The National Academy of Television, Arts and Sciences (NATAS)) for his work with PBS children's educational projects. But his jazz roots lie deep, and they're powerfully expressed in the music he's written for this album. Randy teaches Song Feedback and Mentoring at SongU.com.

FDBK 135 Songwriting Feedback Course

In this songwriting class, you will meet with a music industry professional and a small group of fellow songwriters for a constructive discussion focused on potential areas of improvement in the production, music, and lyrics of your songs. Professional demos not required. Simple worktapes and songs-in-progress are encouraged. Led by Emmy-winning TV songwriter and Grammy winning Jazz producer, Randy Klein. This songwriting course is geared is geared toward all songwriters regardless of their experience or genre, including writing for special projects.

You may bring one song (or lyric-only) in your virtual backpack. AI policy: Songs created using AI for any of its elements fall into a different form of critique than songs inspired and completely written by a human (you). As a coach, I prefer to comment on the latter. So, if you have used AI to help you write your song, please let me know beforehand so I can critique the song with that element in mind. This is to enhance your skills as the creator of the particular part of the song for which you are responsible.

Limited to 5 participants to allow for personalized attention and class discussion. Running time approximately 1 hour.

Instructor-Led (Live) Course

A fun interactive audio/video group experience in our e-classroom where you can learn from the best in the music business. Simply,

• Register online
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at time of meeting
• Enjoy your class with your peers and faculty
• Missed class? Meetings are recorded and audio/video transcripts are available for 7 days

More questions?

Live Song Feedback Classes

Experience the power of live song feedback sessions led by accomplished hit songwriters, music publishers, and songpluggers. Join these highly-rated and member recommended, small-group interactive audio/video sessions, where you'll receive invaluable feedback on your songs. Network with music industry professionals and meet potential co-writers. Here's how it works:

• Register online
• Put your song or lyric in your virtual backpack
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at meeting time
• Enjoy the class with peers and faculty
• Time zone conflicts? You can still register and receive feedback!
• Missed a class? Transcripts are available for 7 days

Member Robert Quigley (Scotland, UK, Member since 2020) writes: "Previously, I only submitted songs that have been mixed/mastered and have already started being pitched to opps. But I realized I could do with some feedback on these newer, in-progress songs. I've yet to make it in person [to the live song feedback courses], but the transcripts have been invaluable! This will be a game changer as it gives me a mechanism to get objective feedback midway through creating a track. Really enjoying my 'new' SongU experience!".

Read some more testimonials.

Explore, Learn, and Create at Your Own Pace

Discover a diverse catalog of 24/7 available songwriting courses and engaging podcast offerings to enhance your skills. Explore Composition, Lyric Writing, Music Business, Commercial Songwriting, Production, and Sync Licensing.

DIY Courses (included with all memberships). Strengthen, refine, and review essential songwriting skills. Easy-to-follow text-based courses with 4-6 lessons, examples, and activities.

Podcast Courses (included with Platinum membership. Engage with video and audio formats. Comprehensive transcripts, handouts, and summaries from "live" songwriting classes. Available for 5 credits (1 credit = $1) for Lite members.

Our DIY songwriting courses allow you to create your own learning experience by providing you the freedom to work at your own pace and comfort level.


More questions?

DIY Video Recording

DIY Video Recording courses are audio/video recorded transcripts of several of our most popular instructor-led (Live) courses exactly as they occurred. The running time is approximately 60 to 90 minutes. They are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week allowing you to listen and view at your own pace. More questions?

About Marcia Ramirez
Marcia Ramirez is a professional singer/songwriter who has had four independent solo albums released and performs all over the country. As a former staff songwriter for publishing companies including Curb Music, she has numerous songs placed in film and TV shows as well as major label artists covering her songs including a 2017 Grammy-award winning album by Reba McEntire. She has been in the studio and/or toured live playing keyboards, guitar, mandolin and singing background vocals with artists including Rodney Crowell, Lee Ann Womack, Pam Tillis, Hank Williams Jr., Billy Dean, Linda Davis, Tanya Tucker, and Patty Loveless. She's also one of the most in-demand demo singers in Nashville. Marcia teaches Song Feedback and Mentoring at SongU.com.

FDBK 140 Songwriting Feedback Course

In this songwriting class, you will meet with a music industry professional and a small group of fellow songwriters for a constructive discussion focused on potential areas of improvement in the production, music, and lyrics of your songs. Professional demos not required. Simple worktapes and songs-in-progress are encouraged. Led by award-winning Nashville veteran songwriter, on-demand demo vocalist, and touring back-up singer and musician, Marcia Ramirez. for a feedback and mentoring session for all songwriters regardless of their level. This songwriting course is geared toward the Country, Singer/Songwriter markets and inspirational/Christian music, but can include multiple genres for film/TV/media song placement, and music business questions.

You may bring one song (or lyric-only) in your virtual backpack. Limited to 5 participants to allow for personalized attention and class discussion. Running time approximately 1 hour.

Instructor-Led (Live) Course

A fun interactive audio/video group experience in our e-classroom where you can learn from the best in the music business. Simply,

• Register online
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at time of meeting
• Enjoy your class with your peers and faculty
• Missed class? Meetings are recorded and audio/video transcripts are available for 7 days

More questions?

Live Song Feedback Classes

Experience the power of live song feedback sessions led by accomplished hit songwriters, music publishers, and songpluggers. Join these highly-rated and member recommended, small-group interactive audio/video sessions, where you'll receive invaluable feedback on your songs. Network with music industry professionals and meet potential co-writers. Here's how it works:

• Register online
• Put your song or lyric in your virtual backpack
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at meeting time
• Enjoy the class with peers and faculty
• Time zone conflicts? You can still register and receive feedback!
• Missed a class? Transcripts are available for 7 days

Member Robert Quigley (Scotland, UK, Member since 2020) writes: "Previously, I only submitted songs that have been mixed/mastered and have already started being pitched to opps. But I realized I could do with some feedback on these newer, in-progress songs. I've yet to make it in person [to the live song feedback courses], but the transcripts have been invaluable! This will be a game changer as it gives me a mechanism to get objective feedback midway through creating a track. Really enjoying my 'new' SongU experience!".

Read some more testimonials.

Explore, Learn, and Create at Your Own Pace

Discover a diverse catalog of 24/7 available songwriting courses and engaging podcast offerings to enhance your skills. Explore Composition, Lyric Writing, Music Business, Commercial Songwriting, Production, and Sync Licensing.

DIY Courses (included with all memberships). Strengthen, refine, and review essential songwriting skills. Easy-to-follow text-based courses with 4-6 lessons, examples, and activities.

Podcast Courses (included with Platinum membership. Engage with video and audio formats. Comprehensive transcripts, handouts, and summaries from "live" songwriting classes. Available for 5 credits (1 credit = $1) for Lite members.

Our DIY songwriting courses allow you to create your own learning experience by providing you the freedom to work at your own pace and comfort level.


More questions?

DIY Video Recording

DIY Video Recording courses are audio/video recorded transcripts of several of our most popular instructor-led (Live) courses exactly as they occurred. The running time is approximately 60 to 90 minutes. They are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week allowing you to listen and view at your own pace. More questions?

About Dallas Gregory
Dallas Gregory is the owner and Creative Director of Song Rocket Music Publishing. He has secured cuts on indie artists and major label Christian artists. He is an accomplished music industry veteran with over 25 years of professional experience in the Nashville music arena. He is respected among his peers for his expertise in music publishing, recording, studio production, artist development/management and writer representation. One of Dallas's most notable career achievements includes helping secure over 130 song cuts, many by some of the biggest names in the country, pop and Christian market. His expertise has enabled him to have songs placed in movies, on Broadway, television and success with song cuts in the overseas market.

Dallas began his distinguished music career as an artist and background singer with the Grand Ole Opry road show, sharing the stage with many country music legends such as Dolly Parton, Alabama and Loretta Lynn, among others. After a six year run performing with some of country music's most celebrated musicians and artists, Dallas decided to shift directions professionally and lend his talent and love for music to the studio and recording sector of the music industry by joining Masterfonics, one of the premier recording and mastering facilities in the country.

While at Masterfonics, Dallas worked with many of today’s top stars, producers and session players in country, rock and gospel music. In 1995, Dallas accepted the position of Creative Director at High Seas Music Publishing, a Fitzgerald Hartley/Warner Chapel Music joint venture company, concentrating on writer and catalog development and representing songs written by some of Nashville’s most successful hit songwriters. During this time, Dallas helped build an extensive catalog of songs through the signing of talented songwriters and acquisition of catalogs.

In 2002, Dallas launched, Song Rocket Music, an active music publishing company located in Nashville, Tennessee. Since the launch of Song rocket Music, Dallas has been affiliated with hit songwriters who have enjoyed successes with cuts by artists such as Rascal Flatts, Luke Bryan, Sarah Darling, Thompson Square, Canadian artist Shane Yellowbird, Eric Clapton, Carole King, Lady A, Kenny Rogers and A&R for specialty Christian projects with Influence Music. Dallas teaches Christian Song Feedback and Mentoring at SongU.com.

FDBK 300 Music Publisher - Christian Songwriting Feedback Course

In this songwriting class, you will meet with a Music Publisher/SongU Pitch Guest and a small group of fellow songwriters for a constructive discussion focused on potential areas of improvement in the production, music, and lyrics of your songs. Professional demos not required. Simple worktapes and songs-in-progress are encouraged. Led by Christian and secular music publisher Dallas Gregory. This songwriting course is geared toward writers in the positive and Christian music markets, inspirational, and positive Country. Emphasis tends to be on lyrics. For songwriters who are looking a publisher/music industry perspective. Previous experience with song feedback is recommended.

You may bring one song (or lyric-only) in your backpack. Limited to 5 participants to allow for personalized attention and class discussion. Running time approximately 1 hour.

Instructor-Led (Live) Course

A fun interactive audio/video group experience in our e-classroom where you can learn from the best in the music business. Simply,

• Register online
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at time of meeting
• Enjoy your class with your peers and faculty
• Missed class? Meetings are recorded and audio/video transcripts are available for 7 days

More questions?

Live Song Feedback Classes

Experience the power of live song feedback sessions led by accomplished hit songwriters, music publishers, and songpluggers. Join these highly-rated and member recommended, small-group interactive audio/video sessions, where you'll receive invaluable feedback on your songs. Network with music industry professionals and meet potential co-writers. Here's how it works:

• Register online
• Put your song or lyric in your virtual backpack
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at meeting time
• Enjoy the class with peers and faculty
• Time zone conflicts? You can still register and receive feedback!
• Missed a class? Transcripts are available for 7 days

Member Robert Quigley (Scotland, UK, Member since 2020) writes: "Previously, I only submitted songs that have been mixed/mastered and have already started being pitched to opps. But I realized I could do with some feedback on these newer, in-progress songs. I've yet to make it in person [to the live song feedback courses], but the transcripts have been invaluable! This will be a game changer as it gives me a mechanism to get objective feedback midway through creating a track. Really enjoying my 'new' SongU experience!".

Read some more testimonials.

Explore, Learn, and Create at Your Own Pace

Discover a diverse catalog of 24/7 available songwriting courses and engaging podcast offerings to enhance your skills. Explore Composition, Lyric Writing, Music Business, Commercial Songwriting, Production, and Sync Licensing.

DIY Courses (included with all memberships). Strengthen, refine, and review essential songwriting skills. Easy-to-follow text-based courses with 4-6 lessons, examples, and activities.

Podcast Courses (included with Platinum membership. Engage with video and audio formats. Comprehensive transcripts, handouts, and summaries from "live" songwriting classes. Available for 5 credits (1 credit = $1) for Lite members.

Our DIY songwriting courses allow you to create your own learning experience by providing you the freedom to work at your own pace and comfort level.


More questions?

DIY Video Recording

DIY Video Recording courses are audio/video recorded transcripts of several of our most popular instructor-led (Live) courses exactly as they occurred. The running time is approximately 60 to 90 minutes. They are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week allowing you to listen and view at your own pace. More questions?

About Bob Dellaposta
Ower and Creative Director of My3Kids Music Publishing. Bob has secured multiple cuts and placements for SongU members on indie artists, international artists, commercials, movies, and television. He holds a B.S. in Music Education and has over 20 years teaching experience in public and private schools where he has served as Band Director, Voice Coach, and Choral Director. He is currently teaching a music publishing class at Nashville State Technical Institute in Nashville, Tennessee. He is a founding member of the swing band "Bada Bing Bada Boom" which toured nationally as well as a songwriter himself with over 1200 songs recorded. Bob is an instructor of Publisher Feedback and Mentoring at SongU.com.

FDBK 315 Music Publisher Songwriting Feedback Course

In this songwriting class, you will meet with a Music Publisher/SongU Pitch Guest and a small group of fellow songwriters for a constructive discussion focused on potential areas of improvement in the production, music, and lyrics of your songs. Professional demos not required. Simple worktapes and songs-in-progress are encouraged. Led by veteran music publisher Bob Dellaposta. This songwriting course is geared toward songwriters in any genre who are looking a publisher/music industry perspective. Previous experience with song feedback is recommended.

You may bring one song (or lyric-only) in your backpack. Limited to 5 participants to allow for personalized attention and class discussion. Running time approximately 1 hour.

Instructor-Led (Live) Course

A fun interactive audio/video group experience in our e-classroom where you can learn from the best in the music business. Simply,

• Register online
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at time of meeting
• Enjoy your class with your peers and faculty
• Missed class? Meetings are recorded and audio/video transcripts are available for 7 days

More questions?

Live Song Feedback Classes

Experience the power of live song feedback sessions led by accomplished hit songwriters, music publishers, and songpluggers. Join these highly-rated and member recommended, small-group interactive audio/video sessions, where you'll receive invaluable feedback on your songs. Network with music industry professionals and meet potential co-writers. Here's how it works:

• Register online
• Put your song or lyric in your virtual backpack
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at meeting time
• Enjoy the class with peers and faculty
• Time zone conflicts? You can still register and receive feedback!
• Missed a class? Transcripts are available for 7 days

Member Robert Quigley (Scotland, UK, Member since 2020) writes: "Previously, I only submitted songs that have been mixed/mastered and have already started being pitched to opps. But I realized I could do with some feedback on these newer, in-progress songs. I've yet to make it in person [to the live song feedback courses], but the transcripts have been invaluable! This will be a game changer as it gives me a mechanism to get objective feedback midway through creating a track. Really enjoying my 'new' SongU experience!".

Read some more testimonials.

Explore, Learn, and Create at Your Own Pace

Discover a diverse catalog of 24/7 available songwriting courses and engaging podcast offerings to enhance your skills. Explore Composition, Lyric Writing, Music Business, Commercial Songwriting, Production, and Sync Licensing.

DIY Courses (included with all memberships). Strengthen, refine, and review essential songwriting skills. Easy-to-follow text-based courses with 4-6 lessons, examples, and activities.

Podcast Courses (included with Platinum membership. Engage with video and audio formats. Comprehensive transcripts, handouts, and summaries from "live" songwriting classes. Available for 5 credits (1 credit = $1) for Lite members.

Our DIY songwriting courses allow you to create your own learning experience by providing you the freedom to work at your own pace and comfort level.


More questions?

DIY Video Recording

DIY Video Recording courses are audio/video recorded transcripts of several of our most popular instructor-led (Live) courses exactly as they occurred. The running time is approximately 60 to 90 minutes. They are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week allowing you to listen and view at your own pace. More questions?

About Debbie Zavitson
Debbie Zavitson is a music industry veteran who owns and operates Debbie Z Entertainment, a full service publishing, management, artist development and independent song plugging company. The writer roster includes award-winning songwriter Vip Vipperman (Reba, Trace Adkins), Phillip Lammonds (Josh Turner, Blake Shelton, Hootie and the Blowfish), Curb Music Publishing, Jay Lazaroff (written music for over 100 film and TV shows including Survivor and The Apprentice), award-winning Canadian singer/songwriter Jess Moskaluke and emerging group Rocket Club.

Debbie began her career in the entertainment business as a singer performing throughout the country. She moved to Music City and landed a job with then independent producer Doug Johnson running his publishing company. Zavitson has discovered No. 1 hits including ACM Song of the Year 'I Love the Way You Love Me', and Blake Shelton's 'Austin'. She has worked in A&R at Sony and Giant Records, and in artist management with Shelton as her first artist. Debbie teaches Publisher Song Feedback and Mentoring at SongU.com.

FDBK 320 Music Publisher Songwriting Feedback Course

In this songwriting class, you will meet with a Music Publisher and a small group of fellow songwriters for a constructive discussion focused on potential areas of improvement in the production, music, and lyrics of your songs. Professional demos not required. Simple worktapes and songs-in-progress are encouraged. Led by former label A&R and veteran music publisher, Debbie Zavitson. This songwriting course is geared toward songwriters in any genre who are looking a publisher/music industry perspective. Previous experience with song feedback is recommended.

You may bring one song (or lyric-only) in your backpack. Limited to 5 participants to allow for personalized attention and class discussion. Running time approximately 1 hour.

Instructor-Led (Live) Course

A fun interactive audio/video group experience in our e-classroom where you can learn from the best in the music business. Simply,

• Register online
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at time of meeting
• Enjoy your class with your peers and faculty
• Missed class? Meetings are recorded and audio/video transcripts are available for 7 days

More questions?

Live Song Feedback Classes

Experience the power of live song feedback sessions led by accomplished hit songwriters, music publishers, and songpluggers. Join these highly-rated and member recommended, small-group interactive audio/video sessions, where you'll receive invaluable feedback on your songs. Network with music industry professionals and meet potential co-writers. Here's how it works:

• Register online
• Put your song or lyric in your virtual backpack
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at meeting time
• Enjoy the class with peers and faculty
• Time zone conflicts? You can still register and receive feedback!
• Missed a class? Transcripts are available for 7 days

Member Robert Quigley (Scotland, UK, Member since 2020) writes: "Previously, I only submitted songs that have been mixed/mastered and have already started being pitched to opps. But I realized I could do with some feedback on these newer, in-progress songs. I've yet to make it in person [to the live song feedback courses], but the transcripts have been invaluable! This will be a game changer as it gives me a mechanism to get objective feedback midway through creating a track. Really enjoying my 'new' SongU experience!".

Read some more testimonials.

Explore, Learn, and Create at Your Own Pace

Discover a diverse catalog of 24/7 available songwriting courses and engaging podcast offerings to enhance your skills. Explore Composition, Lyric Writing, Music Business, Commercial Songwriting, Production, and Sync Licensing.

DIY Courses (included with all memberships). Strengthen, refine, and review essential songwriting skills. Easy-to-follow text-based courses with 4-6 lessons, examples, and activities.

Podcast Courses (included with Platinum membership. Engage with video and audio formats. Comprehensive transcripts, handouts, and summaries from "live" songwriting classes. Available for 5 credits (1 credit = $1) for Lite members.

Our DIY songwriting courses allow you to create your own learning experience by providing you the freedom to work at your own pace and comfort level.


More questions?

DIY Video Recording

DIY Video Recording courses are audio/video recorded transcripts of several of our most popular instructor-led (Live) courses exactly as they occurred. The running time is approximately 60 to 90 minutes. They are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week allowing you to listen and view at your own pace. More questions?

About Queenie Mullinix
Queenie Mullinex is the Creative Director for Washington Street Publishing (Nancy Peacock, owner), which focuses on securing placements in Film, TV, and Media. She is a singer/songwriter gained valuable experience in performance, promotion and booking as a member of several notable Atlanta bands before going solo. She also learned the basics of recording and production working with award winning producer Billy Hume (Ying Yang Twins, Lil John, Black Crows) at his Zone Studio.

In Nashville she has worked as a songplugger/creative director of Wolf Music & Sound Design and publicity director of Slugfest Records. Queenie and her husband bassist Dave Webb are on the music team at their church. She also volunteers with the Animal Ministry, Gilda's Club, The Vanderbilt Hope Connection, and regularly plays shows to benefit cancer research.

About Nancy Peacock
Nancy is CEO and Owner of Washington Street Publishing which focuses on securing placements in Film, TV, and Media. She is a frequent panelist and song evaluator for various organizations and conferences. A graduate of Sweet Briar College and Vanderbilt University, Nancy is a big fan of the men’s Commodores basketball team. She is actively involved in the local community with the Junior League of Nashville and internationally with St. George’s Episcopal Church’s missionary work in Honduras. She’s also a member of WIM, CMA, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, AIMP, The Recording Academy and SOLID.

FDBK 330 Music Publisher Songwriting Feedback Course - Sync and Production

In this songwriting class, you will meet with a Music Publisher/SongU Licensing Agent and Pitch Guest and a small group of fellow songwriters for a constructive discussion focused on potential areas of improvement in the production, music, and lyrics of your songs geared toward sync licensing Led by the creative director of Washington Street Music Publishing,Nancy Peacock and Queenie Mullinex. This song feedback is geared specifically toward your song production as it pertains to pitching successfully for TV/FILM/MEDIA placements. Please no lyrics only. You can bring one demoed song in your backpack for instructor feedback and insights. This session is limited to five participants only to allow for personalized attention, feedback and class discussion.

Instructor-Led (Live) Course

A fun interactive audio/video group experience in our e-classroom where you can learn from the best in the music business. Simply,

• Register online
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at time of meeting
• Enjoy your class with your peers and faculty
• Missed class? Meetings are recorded and audio/video transcripts are available for 7 days

More questions?

Live Song Feedback Classes

Experience the power of live song feedback sessions led by accomplished hit songwriters, music publishers, and songpluggers. Join these highly-rated and member recommended, small-group interactive audio/video sessions, where you'll receive invaluable feedback on your songs. Network with music industry professionals and meet potential co-writers. Here's how it works:

• Register online
• Put your song or lyric in your virtual backpack
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at meeting time
• Enjoy the class with peers and faculty
• Time zone conflicts? You can still register and receive feedback!
• Missed a class? Transcripts are available for 7 days

Member Robert Quigley (Scotland, UK, Member since 2020) writes: "Previously, I only submitted songs that have been mixed/mastered and have already started being pitched to opps. But I realized I could do with some feedback on these newer, in-progress songs. I've yet to make it in person [to the live song feedback courses], but the transcripts have been invaluable! This will be a game changer as it gives me a mechanism to get objective feedback midway through creating a track. Really enjoying my 'new' SongU experience!".

Read some more testimonials.

Explore, Learn, and Create at Your Own Pace

Discover a diverse catalog of 24/7 available songwriting courses and engaging podcast offerings to enhance your skills. Explore Composition, Lyric Writing, Music Business, Commercial Songwriting, Production, and Sync Licensing.

DIY Courses (included with all memberships). Strengthen, refine, and review essential songwriting skills. Easy-to-follow text-based courses with 4-6 lessons, examples, and activities.

Podcast Courses (included with Platinum membership. Engage with video and audio formats. Comprehensive transcripts, handouts, and summaries from "live" songwriting classes. Available for 5 credits (1 credit = $1) for Lite members.

Our DIY songwriting courses allow you to create your own learning experience by providing you the freedom to work at your own pace and comfort level.


More questions?

DIY Video Recording

DIY Video Recording courses are audio/video recorded transcripts of several of our most popular instructor-led (Live) courses exactly as they occurred. The running time is approximately 60 to 90 minutes. They are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week allowing you to listen and view at your own pace. More questions?

About Queenie Mullinix
Queenie Mullinex is the Creative Director for Washington Street Publishing (Nancy Peacock, owner), which focuses on securing placements in Film, TV, and Media. She is a singer/songwriter gained valuable experience in performance, promotion and booking as a member of several notable Atlanta bands before going solo. She also learned the basics of recording and production working with award winning producer Billy Hume (Ying Yang Twins, Lil John, Black Crows) at his Zone Studio.

In Nashville she has worked as a songplugger/creative director of Wolf Music & Sound Design and publicity director of Slugfest Records. Queenie and her husband bassist Dave Webb are on the music team at their church. She also volunteers with the Animal Ministry, Gilda's Club, The Vanderbilt Hope Connection, and regularly plays shows to benefit cancer research.

About Nancy Peacock
Nancy is CEO and Owner of Washington Street Publishing which focuses on securing placements in Film, TV, and Media. She is a frequent panelist and song evaluator for various organizations and conferences. A graduate of Sweet Briar College and Vanderbilt University, Nancy is a big fan of the men’s Commodores basketball team. She is actively involved in the local community with the Junior League of Nashville and internationally with St. George’s Episcopal Church’s missionary work in Honduras. She’s also a member of WIM, CMA, ASCAP, BMI, SESAC, AIMP, The Recording Academy and SOLID.

FDBK 330 Music Publisher Songwriting Feedback Course - Sync and Production

In this songwriting class, you will meet with a Music Publisher/SongU Licensing Agent and Pitch Guest and a small group of fellow songwriters for a constructive discussion focused on potential areas of improvement in the production, music, and lyrics of your songs geared toward sync licensing Led by the creative director of Washington Street Music Publishing,Nancy Peacock and Queenie Mullinex. This song feedback is geared specifically toward your song production as it pertains to pitching successfully for TV/FILM/MEDIA placements. Please no lyrics only. You can bring one demoed song in your backpack for instructor feedback and insights. This session is limited to five participants only to allow for personalized attention, feedback and class discussion.

Instructor-Led (Live) Course

A fun interactive audio/video group experience in our e-classroom where you can learn from the best in the music business. Simply,

• Register online
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at time of meeting
• Enjoy your class with your peers and faculty
• Missed class? Meetings are recorded and audio/video transcripts are available for 7 days

More questions?

Live Song Feedback Classes

Experience the power of live song feedback sessions led by accomplished hit songwriters, music publishers, and songpluggers. Join these highly-rated and member recommended, small-group interactive audio/video sessions, where you'll receive invaluable feedback on your songs. Network with music industry professionals and meet potential co-writers. Here's how it works:

• Register online
• Put your song or lyric in your virtual backpack
• Enter or call-in to the e-classroom at meeting time
• Enjoy the class with peers and faculty
• Time zone conflicts? You can still register and receive feedback!
• Missed a class? Transcripts are available for 7 days

Member Robert Quigley (Scotland, UK, Member since 2020) writes: "Previously, I only submitted songs that have been mixed/mastered and have already started being pitched to opps. But I realized I could do with some feedback on these newer, in-progress songs. I've yet to make it in person [to the live song feedback courses], but the transcripts have been invaluable! This will be a game changer as it gives me a mechanism to get objective feedback midway through creating a track. Really enjoying my 'new' SongU experience!".

Read some more testimonials.

Explore, Learn, and Create at Your Own Pace

Discover a diverse catalog of 24/7 available songwriting courses and engaging podcast offerings to enhance your skills. Explore Composition, Lyric Writing, Music Business, Commercial Songwriting, Production, and Sync Licensing.

DIY Courses (included with all memberships). Strengthen, refine, and review essential songwriting skills. Easy-to-follow text-based courses with 4-6 lessons, examples, and activities.

Podcast Courses (included with Platinum membership. Engage with video and audio formats. Comprehensive transcripts, handouts, and summaries from "live" songwriting classes. Available for 5 credits (1 credit = $1) for Lite members.

Our DIY songwriting courses allow you to create your own learning experience by providing you the freedom to work at your own pace and comfort level.


More questions?

DIY Video Recording

DIY Video Recording courses are audio/video recorded transcripts of several of our most popular instructor-led (Live) courses exactly as they occurred. The running time is approximately 60 to 90 minutes. They are available to you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week allowing you to listen and view at your own pace. More questions?