SongTown Edge Groups

The SongTown “edge” is about stripping away the hype and giving songwriters real-life opportunities through real-life training. 

 

Stop trying to figure out how to get a publishing deal and start working monthly with a top publisher. You'll have the opportunity to get songs published and pitched if you nail your assignments. Think of these groups as a virtual farm system for the music business, training you for the big leagues!  

 

Do the Edge Groups work? Check out our member success stories at the bottom of the page!

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The Sync Writer’s Edge Group

A monthly, online staff writer meeting with Rashad Richardson, Music Licensing Executive at Madden Flow Entertainment. Rashad will coach you on the unique aspects of writing for Film, TV, and Ads.

You will receive writing assignments from real music industry briefs with pitch opportunities for great songs in all genres. You'll also learn the ins and outs of the business side of sync.

Spots are limited and you must apply.

The Country Edge Group

Monthly, online "staff writer style" meetings with top publishers Michael August, Elizabeth Brahan, Tenasie Courtright, Lexi Stringer and Nathan Thomas.

Our Edge Publishers provide you with up-to-date pitch sheets and street intel on what artists are currently looking for. You’ll learn how to write a song that artists want to record– and target those who offer you the best shot at getting your songs cut. Each month you'll receive writing assignments and publisher feedback. If you nail your assignments, you’ll have the opportunity to get songs signed and pitched by one of the publishers.

We have writers and artists from all over the world in these groups. So, it’s a great place to meet talented co-writers and get your songs heard. Limited spots.

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The Pop Edge Group

In partnership with Nic Swift of DEFI Entertainment. You’ll join a 1-hour staff writer-style meeting each month and be given assignments to help you create powerful powerful music for today’s pop market. Nic has worked signing artists to major record label deals, developing touring artists, and managing multiple Grammy-nominated songwriters and producers (credits on Miguel, Chloe x Halle, Panic! At The Disco, etc). If you are an artist, songwriter, or aspiring pop producer, this group is for you.

The Christian Edge Group

In partnership with top Christian publisher Lindsey O'Halloran, Vice President of Publishing at TRIBL Records. You’ll join a 1-hour staff writer-style meeting each month and be given writing assignments to help you become a powerful Christian writer for today’s Christian market. If you are a worship leader, songwriter, or aspiring CCM artist, this group is for you.

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The SongTown Staff Writer Group

Staff Writer members are talented, up & coming songwriters, chosen from our Edge Groups to work with hit publishers Ronna Reeves and Shane Barrett.

The Staff Writer Group gives you the same real world opportunity that staff writers at major companies have: to have their great songs pitched to major artists!

In a world where so many writers are trying to learn how to get a publishing deal, SongTown students have signed with companies like Big Machine, Warner Chappell, Arthouse, Given Music, 3 Ring Circus, and more.

Limited to 21 spots.

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SongTown Success Stories

GAYLE - #1 Pop Song

#1 song on the Pop Chart! “abcdefu” recorded by GAYLE.

- GAYLE (SongTown Alum)

Kenny Pitts - Emmy

Emmy Winner

- Kenny Pitts (SongTown Member)

Mary Haller

Song placement on TV Show "Temptation Island".

- Mary Haller (SongTown Member)

HGTV - Song Placement

Song Placement on HGTV Revealed

- Marika Hallendy (SongTown Member)

Peter Daniel - Top 10

Song written with artist Brandon Davis on the Top 10 Country iTunes Sales Chart.

- Peter Daniel (SongTown Member)

Emma Kirkbride

Signed to DWB Music LTD.

- Emma Kirkbride (SongTown Member)

Song on Hulu

Song placement on Hulu Show "Welcome To Chippendales".

- Skaie Knox

Bill O Hanlon
Song placement on TV show, "Call Me Kat"
 

- Bill O'Hanlon, Mark Dolin & Chris Ising

Jon Decious

Writer on Ashley McBryde's Album "Lindeville".

- Jon Decious

Big Sky

Song "Watcha Drinkin ’Bout" on the Big Sky TV series.

- VibeCity Publishing, Ryland Fisher, Stephanie Quayle and Joey Ebach

Blake Griffith

Song “Hallelujahville” recorded by Superstar Tim McGraw!

- Blake Griffith

Sara Davis

Signs deal with world-wide publisher Big Machine Music and co-writes #1 song "abcdefu"

- Sara Davis (Staffwriter at Big Machine)

Lee Starr

Wrote the #1 Billboard smash "My Boy" for country artist Elvie Shane!

- Lee Starr

Randy Morrison

Celebrates #1 song "I Will" (Darrin Morris Band) on the Texas Country Music Chart!

- Randy Morrison, Jan Edwards, and Matt Rodgers

Kelly McKay - #1 Song

3 weeks at #1 on the British and Irish Top 10 chart! "All Time Favorite", recorded by Hurricane Highway.

- Kelly McKay, Kevin Rowe, Nancy Moser

American Eagle Ad Placement
SongTown Member's sync song placed in an American Eagle Ad.
 

- Karen Kiley, Jan Edwards, Colleen Francis

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5 million Tik Tok plays and over 37 million streams on her single “Just Drive!”

- Erin Kinsey

Rita Weyls

Songs featured on “The Voice” and “The Most Expensivist!”

- Rita Weyls

Jesse Slack - #1 Song

#1 song on Australian CMT Country Charts! "Right About Now” recorded by Josh Setterfield.

- Jesse Slack

Conner Sweet

Signs exclusive writer/record deal with Given Music Entertainment. First single cracking the Billboard Charts!

- Conner Sweet

Bobby Evans

Sync placement in movie “You Got This” on Netflix!

- Bobby Evans, Mathew Pownall, & Elias James Edlund

Kevin Rowe

Celebrates a #1 song with Australian country artist Benn Gunn!

- Kevin Rowe & Andrew Cavanagh

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Song placement on network TV Show - Lethal Weapon!

- Ray Weaver

Kelly McKay

Signs exclusive staff-writer deal with VibeCity Publishing!

- Kelly McKay

Jesse Slack

Gold Single for song "Tell You Everything" sung by Robyn Ottolini

- Jesse Slack