Education Center

Will Overton (Warner/Chappell) gives his perspective on what it takes to be a competitive songwriter in today's market and what to expect from publishers when looking to get signed to a publishing deal.

SMACKSongs President, Michael McAnally Baum, discusses how his company operates and what kinds of things they look for when signing new talent.

Certified Entertainment Life Coach Stephanie Hajjar [Shading The Limelight] gives a rundown of why life coaching is important for individuals in the entertainment industry, and guides a group of NSAI Members through some helpful exercises.

Hannah Showmaker, Ciara Shortridge, and Chelsea Kent discuss how they go about finding new writers for their publishing companies.

Carnival Music Founder & GRAMMY award-winning Producer Frank Liddell [most widely known for his work with country superstar Miranda Lambert] leads an NSAI workshop on getting started in the music business, what publishers look for in a song, and how to go about pitching your work.

Sony/ATV writer Jon Nite talks about his first cuts, holds, and how he goes about pitching his own songs - even as a signed writer.