Hey again everyone,

More wonderful questions from a resident song-pitching rookie!

I know several people are members of NSAI ans I wanted to see if they could share their feelings on whether it is worth joining. The things that seem to be a good deal (at least for me) are the webcasts of some of their workshops and the free song evaluation service. It also seems like there are good opportunities for networking with the service.

I'm just curious as to why you are a member and whether you would recommend that I join. Some background - I live in the mid-Atlantic without the ability to travel a huge amount, and I'm a writer who would like to get a foot in the door. I do perform, but would rather write.

Since there are a number of pros here I would also like to know if you have any tips on how to get a foot in the door without joining an organization. What is the best way to try and approach the industry.

Let assume, for the moment at least, that I have fantastic songs that sound great and are ready to pitch and be recorded right now (I don't, but for the sake of simplicity lets assume I do).

I understand that this is a general question, but if you can give specifics that would be great. What sort of "qualifications" do you need for the "job" in Nashville.

John

PS - please excuse the title, I tried the search function and came up empty handed. I wanted to make this post as searchable as possible!!

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