Where Can I Submit My Lyrics Without Having to Pay Someone to Look at Them?

[tammyluree]

Hello, My husband is pushing me to see if anything can become of the 50 journals I have at home of song lyrics I have written over the years. Can someone please tell me of any place that I could send some to without having to pay a fee of some sort? I would appreciate any suggestions greatly. Thanks

[lwj001]

Howdy tammyluree. The answer, unfortunately, is no.
Lyrics alone, without music and singing, won't get far.
Your only hope is to post them on various music forums
and hope somebody who cares notices.

[Unregistered]

Hello, My husband is pushing me to see if anything can become of the 50 journals I have at home of song lyrics I have written over the years. Can someone please tell me of any place that I could send some to without having to pay a fee of some sort? I would appreciate any suggestions greatly. Thanks

Also, gather up your favorites and make a demo cd. And - probably not what you wanted to hear, but lwj001 is totally right. - You have to get yourself out there and known and hopefully someone will notice. Good luck to you!

[alleycat]

Do not ever, EVER pay for someone to look at your songs. If someone is asking you to pay, they are frauds.

[Unregistered]

I have songs that I have written and have the music for where could I get them heard by people who might be interested in using them. thanks in advance..

[Unregistered]

I do agree that no one should ever pay for the services, but NSAI is a great idea if you ask me (especially if you want to learn much about the craft). They are a company that is all over the country, it is about $120 a year but you get free songwriting workshops and semenars that are throughout the year where you can meet other songwriters that are looking to succeed.
You could probably try poetry or music teachers within the area of where you are, craigslist.com... if you're not looking to be serious.

[unregistered]

A geat forum is Thesongwritersforum.com It's a free and friendly forum where you can post lyrics and songs. Often times if they know you do lyrics only, someone there, if interested, will offer to do a demo for your song for ya : )
look for me there. -lilteebs

[Unregistered]

Hey I only here to say that any one who r new in lyrics, song writer can make their own community and if anyone of us find some sources than they help others.
cont me : iloveyourasna85@yahoo.com

[Unregistered]

I have songs that I have written and have the music for where could I get them heard by people who might be interested in using them. thanks in advance..

Did you ever get a reply regarding getting your music heard by people who might interested? I am a Christian song writer and I sing and play an acoustic guitar. I am a member of my church band. I am in a Christian group currently, that is taking a break. I have played in coffee houses, churches, and Praise Fest locally here in the Louisville area. Could you please reply to me and let me know if you made any head-way and who did you get connected with? Thanking you in advance.

[Jim Colyer]

Become a member of NSAI Nashville Songwiter Association International. They have workshops in just about every major city. They will help you write songs and teach you how the music business works.

[VinnyRibas]

I recommend join Just Plain Folks (www.jpfolks.com and look for co-writers who want to put music to your songs. You can also get honest feedback there, and the site is completely free. There are over 50,000 songwriters who belong!

Yes, NSAI is a great resource, but you need to join in order to take advantage of their critique nights.

I also recommend joining music-based social networks, making friends and asking people to give you feedback on your songs. In Nashville, NashvilleMusicPros.com, IndieConnect.org and http://nashvillemusiciansandsingers.ning.com/ are all great networks.

I hope those help!

[Unregistered]

I'll been writing music for a long time and I need some help gettin it heard if anyone out let me know.

[VinnyRibas]

It is very difficult but not impossible to get songs in from of people who are the desicion makers for major label stars. Here are some suggestions:
1. There is a book called "The Songwriters Market" that list thousands of publishers and record companies. t will tell you wat kind of music they work with, tell you some of the artists they've placed songs with (or have on their label) as well as their submission policies. From a distance, publishers will be your best bet.
2. There are 'pitch sheets' that tell you who is going into the studio and what kinds of songs they are looking for. Be certain that you get a reputable one. Here in Nashville, the most popular one is RowFax (www.rowfax.com.
3. Contact indie artists both locally and through social networks. Find bands in your style who are playing cover tunes and could use some original tunes. You never know what might happen. They may record it and you get a free demo out of it. They may become very popular and you make some monty off your songs. They may get signed and you make a LOT of money from your works.

I hope that helps!

Vinny

[stareyes]

I am trying to figure out the same thing. I wrote a set of lyrics for my finance's b-day, and am hoping to find a way to do something with it for his b-day. I can't think of better b-day gift than that. If anyone has any ideas for me, let me know please.

[Jim Colyer]

My advice is to move to Nashville, join NSAI and hang out.

[kce]

i would suggest if you live in the united states of america to call the u.s. copy rights office in washington d.c. you can wait on line to talk to someone tell him or her you have poem or song lyrics that could they send you the proper forms to fill out fill in all your info on the copy right form make copy of the copy right form and the lyrics you send back to the u.s. copy right office along with a postal money order for 65.00 dollars made out to the u.s. copy right office that is what they charge for the registration fee but afther you get all the forms copies of your material and mail it back to the u.s. copy right office in cluding money order .. i would also have it sent back to the copy right office certified mail that way they will have to sign when they get your lyrics mail etc.. i say this because always legally copy right your lyrics and register them first with the u.s. copy right office.. that protects you on every thing you wrote - lyrics poems etc. and then no one can get your lyrics or poems and put to music without your permission.. o.k. so first copy right then afther you mail al the info back to the copy right office be paitent wait until you get the signed receipt back in the mail then you can the lyrics you had legally copy righted send them the copies of the lyrics or poems you want recorded ..a recording studio you can look up on line and check the company out with the better buisness bureau that you want to record your music if they have a good rating then mail your lyrics or poems to them along with your copy of your copy right forms you filled out per lyric poem etc.. if a recording studio is interested in recording any or putting to music any of your lyrics or poems they wil write you back let you know and they will look at them for free but if they send your lyrics back to you in the mail they aren't interested now. I hope this has been helpful

[MBarne4908@aol.com]

Hello,

I am Marc-Alan Barnette. I teach songwriting and the practical application of the music business in Nashville and attempt to answer questions from writers, artists and interested partiest.

We now deal in a world of finished songs. So getting lyric or music only are only half of what is needed to get into the game at all. But there are literally thousands of sites, millions of artists, and billions of songs out there, so you are in good company of finding people who can help you.

Orgainizations like NSAI, Songramp.com, Just Plain Folks, Indieconnect.com and others have online forums where you can meet others and interact and get information. Always meet people as face to face as possible. Attend open mics, writer's shows, seminars, college classes, coffee houses, etc. in your area as much as possible, Meet other like minded people.

In my opinion, I would hold off on any copyright efforts. With one billion (with a B) songs downloaded a MONTH on the internet, the chances of you writing something so unique and unheard of is well... impossible. You cannot copyright an idea and most songs, poems, etc, are exactly like thousands of others just like it. Copyrights should be avoided until a thorough understanding of the way things work and a good deal of research into the reality of life according to music. The copyright office is backed up three years processing applications and most often it is a waste of money. Everything in it's time.

Take these steps:
#1. Find people in your area to interact with and go meet them.
#2. Find online sites that you can get direct information catered to YOU.
#3. Learn as much as you can about the business. Books in the library are a good way to start.
#4. Avoid paying money for anything until you have a working understanding of what you need and where you are.

Write, perform, make friends all the time.

Good luck.

MAB

[Unregistered]

Hello everyone, and TIA for any possible help.

While doing a search under my maiden name for unrelated reasons, the first thing that popped up was the website faqs.org, the register of copyrights. My name along with my year of birth, combined with the name of a gentleman I don't even know and his birth year. It appears to be some sort of registration, the description stating sound cassette plus lyrics sheets; the authorship on the application, now here's the kicker, that's also under my name as well! There is a registration number and such but I have no idea who this guy is, or how my information got into his hands. I have not intentionally written song lyrics but I have been a prolific writer and poet since I was young. The date listed on the website is when I was in college.

Is there anything any of you here could tell me about this odd situation? Anyone I could contact?

Thank you again for your time, best wishes to all.

daswunderkind @ (cox) dot (net)

[Unregistered]

Looking to see where there are publishers or forums whereby you can post lyrics for review/collaboration without someone stealing your lyrics

Please let me know; seeking talented music composer
sandyplyricist@yahoo.ca

[Unregistered]

I have learned it the hardway...yes ideas from lyrics can be stolen...
Title is not covered under registering it.

The body of song can be registered at Library of Congress under a collection titel:

Like Tamis song collection 101 (then submit your 50 lyrics or so for example) for the one fee instead of individual lyrics being submitted separately.
Yes. even documt the time and date you created these lyrics. keep all paperwork/in a file. Also, send a self addressed lyrics to yourself..proof when you created them.

Do all you can - because the misfortune to listen to this individual...don't care you they are...I have been there


Hello,

I am Marc-Alan Barnette. I teach songwriting and the practical application of the music business in Nashville and attempt to answer questions from writers, artists and interested partiest.

We now deal in a world of finished songs. So getting lyric or music only are only half of what is needed to get into the game at all. But there are literally thousands of sites, millions of artists, and billions of songs out there, so you are in good company of finding people who can help you.

Orgainizations like NSAI, Songramp.com, Just Plain Folks, Indieconnect.com and others have online forums where you can meet others and interact and get information. Always meet people as face to face as possible. Attend open mics, writer's shows, seminars, college classes, coffee houses, etc. in your area as much as possible, Meet other like minded people.

In my opinion, I would hold off on any copyright efforts. With one billion (with a B) songs downloaded a MONTH on the internet, the chances of you writing something so unique and unheard of is well... impossible. You cannot copyright an idea and most songs, poems, etc, are exactly like thousands of others just like it. Copyrights should be avoided until a thorough understanding of the way things work and a good deal of research into the reality of life according to music. The copyright office is backed up three years processing applications and most often it is a waste of money. Everything in it's time.

Take these steps:
#1. Find people in your area to interact with and go meet them.
#2. Find online sites that you can get direct information catered to YOU.
#3. Learn as much as you can about the business. Books in the library are a good way to start.
#4. Avoid paying money for anything until you have a working understanding of what you need and where you are.

Write, perform, make friends all the time.

Good luck.

MAB

[writer1]

I received an email from newhorizons nashville that said they likem my lyrics and want to have musicians create music to my 2 sets of lyrics sent but want money to do so with full copyrighs and royalties, is this common? and has anyone done this before? can you finds a music agent who represents an artist to look at your work? I look forward to your comments

[Stage Off Rob]

You should NEVER pay someone to look at your music. And NEVER give someone exclusive rights to your music unless they are offering you a pretty darn good check for it. However, I would like to offer you a new way you could get your lyrics performed and have some fun in the process!

I have just launched a website StageOff.com that is an online talent show - think YouTube meets American Idol. The goal of the website is to give musicians an opportunity to get their name out their, gain publicity, and win prizes.

Anyway, we are looking for different competitions to launch (we would like to have many "small" competitions as apposed to just one big one). So, if you have LYRICS that you would like to have performed, and would be willing to provide a prize to the winner (at this point our site would not take a commission) of $50-200, we would run a competition where artists are performing your song! You would then select the winner from all of the artists that perform it! Pretty simple and pretty fun.

This is a great opportunity for you to get your name out there as a lyricist (you would name the competition), help out musicians, and start a collection of your demos. Contact me and we can discuss the rules you would want the musicians to abide by! The competition would include links to any of your websites, businesses, etc.

I look forward to working with you to get your name out there, make famous musicians, and expand the world of music.

Rob Erich
CEO - Stage Off, Inc.
rob(at)stageoff.com

[victoria stiles]

you really do not need to pay for your lyrics. There are so many online sites who are providing facilities regarding music and helping the artists. And copyright protection exists at creation, automatically, under current copyright law.