Ready to level up your songwriting this summer? RISE 2025 is here!!

Join NSAI’s Remote Interactive Songwriting Education program this summer! This is a five-week virtual program curated to help you navigate your songwriting ambitions, support, and empower your creativity, and expand your network.
No matter where you are at in your journey, ignite your inspiration this summer by joining one of our RISE groups. All genres, all levels, all songwriters are welcome. Let’s write, learn, and rise together!
Week 1 - Co-Write & Connect - Share your goals and get to know your group leader and fellow attendees!
Week 2 - Each session will feature a pro songwriter who has secured their first publishing deal. They will share their unique story and perspective on navigating the industry and the journey to becoming a signed songwriter.
Week 3 - Pro Songwriter Bonnie Baker will listen to submissions from each attendee and provide live in-depth song feedback.
Week 4 - A professional songwriter will join each group for candid conversations, sharing honest insight, experiences, and speak on the importance of making songwriting not only your craft, but your business. Get ready to be inspired and motivated!
Week 5 - Your time to shine! Each group will be joined by publishers who will listen to two songs from each attendee with a critical but supportive ear. Time to listen, support, and celebrate your work over the past month.
Sessions begin July 21st and run through August 23rd – REGISTER NOW!
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
- Song feedback with a professional songwriting mentor
- Pitch-to-publisher session with two publishers
- Co-writing exercise
- Educational enrichment with industry experts + member representatives
- Weekly group meetings + one-on-one consultations
- Networking with like-minded songwriters
- Intimate group settings
NSAI Member Price: $449
Non-Member Price: $549
Coordinators: Contact your Chapter Director ([email protected]) for a coordinator discount code.
All other inquiries: Contact maxwell@nashvillesongwriters.com

NSAI CANCELLATION POLICY
NSAI and its staff must adhere to its strict policy regarding cancellation of events. Should you have any specific questions regarding any of NSAI’s policies, please contact us at 800.321.6008.
If you must cancel for any reason, please refer to the below deadlines for reimbursement:
• Cancellation more than 30 days of event = 100% full refund, option to apply full dollar amount to future NSAI Event within 1 year.
• Cancellation within 14 - 30 days of event = 50% refund, option to apply full dollar amount to future NSAI Event within 1 year.
• Cancellation within 7-13 days of event = NO REFUND, option to apply full dollar amount to future NSAI Event within 1 year.
• Cancellation week of event = NO REFUND, NO transfer option
*Refunds based upon total cost of event at time of purchase, and in the case of flex-pay options.
**In the event of cancellation, NSAI members have the option of applying full dollar amount to another NSAI event within one year. NSAI must be notified immediately upon cancellation.
If you have any questions regarding the event or your registration, please contact NSAI at 800-321-6008 or email [email protected].
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) reserves the right to cancel membership services and/or participation in any NSAI event without refund, at their discretion due to misconduct, inappropriate demeanor, or violation of policy.