Hello BMB:

Thanks for your interesting post. Being from Nashville, you are in a position to do much more "intel" work than those of us in the outlands. I once worked in Nashville (not music related) and wish to goodness that I had known I would someday be a songwriter. Networking appears to be just as important initially as talent. Once the doors are wedged open, I suspect things are different, depending upon the success of the song.

Sure glad to have you among us. I look forward to your post about your Sony visit.

Ray Strode, as you will note from his posts, is a seasoned songwriter and always provides great advice. There are so many genuinely nice people here at JPF. I believe you will enjoy visiting JPF often.

All my best,

Dave Rice http://xenaRadio.com/David_Lynn_Rice/