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Announcements by Brent Baxter, Pro Songwriter on June 21, 2019
*August 13, 2019 (7:30pm-8:30pm Central): Hang out with independent sungplugger, Shane Barrett.
*August 20, 2019 (7:30pm-8:30pm Central): Hang out with Creative Director of Anthem Entertainment, music publisher, Tim Hunze.
*Join two music industry professionals as they reveal what YOU need to know about earning success in the music business.
*Ask YOUR questions- and get answers!
*Join these live, online video-conferences from anywhere in the world.
*This event is FREE for subscribers of Frettie.com!
DOES THIS SOUND LIKE YOU?
I feel like the music business is a world away. I write good songs, but I can’t seem to “crack the code."
What do I REALLY have to do to get a cut or a publishing deal?
I have a few questions that nobody can seem to answer. I need to talk to somebody actually IN the music business.
If you keep on guessing how to succeed, you’ll probably keep getting the same results you’re getting now: taking too much time figuring out the truth on your own while spending too much money recording songs that will probably never get cut.
Trying to get a hit without understanding the music business is like throwing darts in the dark and trying to hit a bullseye.
You can spend your time and money filling the air with darts and hoping to get lucky... or you can let Songwriting Pro and Frettie pull back the curtain and let some light in. Learning how Music Row works- getting an insider’s perspective- will put you in a much better position to get cuts or a publishing deal.
WHAT IS "KNOW THE PRO?"
In this exclusive online event, I invite a music industry friend of mine to come in and answer YOUR questions. We start off with a short interview full of insider information that will help you on your songwriting journey. Then we open it up to your questions.
WHEN?
Shane Barrett: August 13, 2019. 7:30pm to 8:30pm CENTRAL time zone
Tim Hunze: August 20, 2019. 7:30pm to 8:30pm CENTRAL time zone
WHERE?
It's online, so you can join us from anywhere in the world! (details below)
WHO IS SHANE BARRETT?
Shane Barrett is an independent songplugger who has pitched songs to (and gotten them recorded by) artists including: Luke Bryan, Jason Aldean, Wynonna, Trisha Yearwood, Faith Hill, Kenny Rogers, Gretchen Wilson, Jo Dee Messina, Danny Gokey and more.
Shane has also worked for MCA Nashville and Ole' Music, where he was instrumental in securing cuts by artists including: George Strait, Reba, Gary Allan, Eli Young Band, Billy Currington, Montgomery Gentry, High Valley, Martina McBride, Ronnie Milsap, Randy Travis and Josh Turner.
Shane's job is to represent songwriters and get their songs recorded by major artists. So, yes, YOU want to hang out with Shane Barrett and get his advice on the music business.
WHO IS TIM HUNZE?
Tim started his career by starting his own record label, right after graduating from college. After the label scored a hit video on BET and a charting single, Tim sold his interest and moved into the publishing world.
In his first job as archive manager at Hamstein, he got his first cut and when it went to #14 on the Billboard Country chart he was promoted to Creative Director. He stayed with the company as it sold to Mosaic and then to Stage Three where he became General Manager.
Under his management, Stage Three had over 15 #1 hits and helped Bobby Pinson become BMI 2009 Writer of the Year and Brett James become 2010 ASCAP Writer of the Year.
In 2011, along with JP Williams, Tim started Parallel Music Publishing and in their first few years they have scored 5 #1 hits.
Tim is currently the Creative Director for Anthem Entertainment (formerly Ole' Music). His roster or writers and writer/artists include hitmakers such as Chris Janson, Jordan Davis, Travis Denning, Adam Hambrick, Gord Bamford and many more. Tim is the real deal.
HERE'S HOW TO JOIN THE EVENT.
After you reserve your spot by joining Frettie, you'll receive an email with more details. But the basics are this: a day or two before each event, I'll email you a special invitation link. You will use that link to join the video-conference, which will be hosted on the Zoom platform. Zoom is simple to use, and it's free. You can find out more at Zoom.us. It's easy.
"KNOW THE PRO" IS FREE FOR FRETTIE MEMBERS!
If you subscribe to Frettie.com, you will automatically receive the invitation link a day or two before the event. If you miss it, you will still be able to watch the replay in the Frettie video archives.
If you are NOT a Frettie subscriber- join today! It's only $5/month to subscribe. I host "Know The Pro" at least once per quarter. PLUS, you gain access to all the Frettie video archives, which contain replays of each "Know The Row" event (past events include hit songwriters Byron Hill, Jimmy Yeary, artist/writer Aaron Goodvin, music publisher Scot Sherrod and more) along with a ton of other great, helpful videos. And that doesn't even cover all the great benefits of Frettie membership.
LEARN MORE AND JOIN FRETTIE TODAY WITH A CLICK HERE.
God bless,
Brent
