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**NEW**
October 8, 2008 - Kim announced that as an added benefit to the songwriting groups participating in the All For The Group promotion, she will be giving a free song critique to the second and third place winners in each round. The work tape of the writers song and Kim's critique will both be posted on the individual group's page. We encourage you to check back often to hear each of the new critiques as they are posted and to learn ways to tweak and improve your own songs. |
July
21, 2008—The benefits songwriters gain from
being part of a "group" have never been better. Independent
producer Kim Copeland is
going all out to support the efforts of songwriters and songwriter
organizations around the world,
through her “All For The Group” promotion.
Being part of a group and sharing information and knowledge is a huge benefit
for writers of all levels. From providing info about pitch possibilities, to
critiquing each others material and bringing in guest speakers, these groups
are the gateway to a writer’s growth. She says, "This is a small way
that I can help these organizations increase their membership and in turn help
more songwriters grow, both creatively and in their understanding of how the
music business works."
Through her production company, Kim will be recording
a free, fully produced song demo for the "best song" from
each of 5 songwriting groups. Her demos feature
a full band of professional Nashville A-session players,
lead and background vocals by a professional demo singer
and her production, all recorded in a major Nashville recording
studio. She provides her clients with a full mix of their
song, a tracks only (kareoke) mix, a copy of the Nashville
Number System chart used by the band, and a dvd with the
digital audio files.
Since 2001, Kim Copeland has been recording top quality demo projects for songwriters
in an effort to try and level the playing field and teach songwriters who do
not live in Nashville what it takes to get in the game. Kim feels that there
are a lot of undiscovered talented songwriters out there whose songs are being
ignored or overlooked because of "presentation" and a lack of understanding
about how publishers and A&R reps listen to songs.
In addition to top quality demos, Kim Copeland is well known for her album production.
She has worked with artists in most genres of music and has seen her work reach
top ten numbers on the music charts. She is passionate about working with singer/songwriters
because "bringing the song to life at the same time you are helping the
artist/songwriter achieve their best performance is a real high. I love helping
songwriters and artists find their voice and their audience."
Groups
and individuals interested
in learning more
about the "All
For The Group" promotion
should send an email
to songconnection@aol.com and
request to become
a member of The Songwriters
Connection. |
The
Songwriters Connection
has been helping songwriters
since 1996 and Kim is one
of the top mentors for
the organization. Kim Copeland
Productions is also the
sponsor of their free weekly
songwriting E-Tip. She
has opted to run the competition
through them, as she felt
this would be a larger
group helping many smaller
groups. "When we all
come together, we can accomplish
great things," she
says.
The Georgie Music Industry Association
(GMIA)
www.gmia.org
www.myspace.com/georgiamusicindustry
First
of all, a BIG Thank-you to Songwriter’s Connection and
Kim Copeland Productions, for recognizing
the songwriting groups out there.
At this time I would like for you
to consider The Georgia Music Industry
Association (GMIA) for the great
and amazing opportunity that is being
offered…. ALL FOR THE GROUP.
I
am currently VP of our group, which
is celebrating its 30th year.
It originally started out as the
Atlanta Songwriter’s Association
and over the years has grown and
expanded into welcoming anyone in
the music business but with its main
focus being on songwriting.
We also welcome all genres. We currently
are in a rebuilding mode with new
leadership, but the response has
been awesome to the “change.” We
currently have monthly workshops
with song critiques, and we will
be a part of some upcoming Fall festivals.
GMIA also offers networking opportunities,
and we have recently added a Member
Profile section on our website that
can be of great benefit for our members.
Quite
a few past directors and members
have moved on to Nashville and other
places and are doing quite well in
the business, and we are also fortunate
to have support of the ones who have
stayed in the Atlanta area and are
still heavily involved in the music
field. The Lowery Group out of Atlanta
has been a great supporter of GMIA
through the years also.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT:
Committed
to educating and serving those
who desire to have a career
in music, whether creative or technical,
GMIA has a "special emphasis" on
songwriting -- the foundation of
the music industry.
I am excited to be a part of this
group and think that some of the
greatest talent on earth is right
here in Georgia. We welcome this
opportunity!
Sincerely,
Shelia Quattlebaum
GMIA, VP
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