Good advice, somewhat largeish James.

Also, I would add Nadia, to visit places where music is played. Support other musicians and they will support you. I know it gets difficult with time, money, etc. But it is really the only way to break through the walls.

The average publisher, PRO's artists, producers, record labels, etc. go through Hundreds of songs every few days. There is simply no physical way to go through all the stuff that comes in. So they only deal with people they know.

And then there are the really weird people. I am right now getting very threatening e-mails from a guy who dislikes what I said about his music. He is making all kinds of very odd overtures toward me and other people in Nashville. There are some real weidos out there and we get them all the time.

So just think about how you would like to be approached if the roles were reversed. There are some great people out there, but you really have to go the extra mile to let them know who you are. If you don't, your competition does.

MAB