Coaching and Evaluations
Get your Song "Pitch Perfect"
While there are songwriters out there who seem to be born with an incredible gift for words and music, many of us have to work hard at it. So, how then do you take your song to the next level? Songwriting is like any other skill – you get better with practice! Of course, there are no guaranteed “step-by-step” instructions on how to write a hit song. However, there are plenty of “shared traits” that all hit songs tend to have!
Have your song(s) critically evaluated by Sandy Ramos and learn about the songwriting/music industry from Sandy Ramos and Jeffrey Nelson using the SongTuner’s evaluation and coaching services.
All evaluations are personally completed by Sandy and she always tries to get to every submitted song within 5 working days. If for some reason it may take longer, Sandy will try to notify you beforehand.
Unless Sandy asks you to send the re-write directly to her on your evaluation sheet, you will need to re-submit it through the website. Sometimes an evaluation for a re-write takes more work than a regular one because there is a lot of “back and forth” between the original lyric and the new one. If Sandy believes you are only a line-tweak or two away from being finished, she will let you know that.
Yes and yes! Most of Sandy’s work is in evaluating the lyrics.
Unfortunately, Sandy does not put music to writers’ lyrics anymore. However, she can refer you to a few people that will do “work for hire” melodies!
Yes, this is a separate service. If you decide that you would like to pitch your song, you can visit the Pitch to Pro Pipeline. You will find a group of different publishers, song pluggers and producers as well as the cost to submit songs to them.
coaching services
Receive professional advice and recommendations about the business of songwriting and how to pitch your songs. Use your coaching session to ask any questions you may have about the music industry.
Sandy Ramos
If you’re unsure that your songs are ready to be heard by publishers, Sandy will give you her objective opinion! She was a staff writer with Wrensong for 10 years and has had Top 5 Country hit, a #7 hit, including cuts by The Chicks, Faith Hill, Neal McCoy, Lee Greenwood, a #1 Dance Club hit, a #1 Country hit in Australia, as well as different cuts in the Country Christan market!
Coaching from
Sandy Ramos
Sandy is available to meet songwriters by Zoom or in-person
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Receive honest feedback on your songs and/or lyrics
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Learn how to write and re-write your song like a pro
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Ask questions about the business of songwriting
Jeffrey Nelson
Jeffrey Nelson has placed outside songs that were chosen to be singles for Tracy Lawrence (“Up to Him”), Bucky Covington (“Buzzin'”), Aaron Pritchett (“When a Momma’s Boy Meets a Daddy’s Girl”), Chad Brownlee (“Day After You”), Audra McLaughlin (“Boomerang”) as well as other outside song placements on Joe Nichols (“That’s What Love’ll Get Ya”), Tracy Lawrence (“I’m Done”) and many others. He has initiated many beneficial co-write introductions and has served as a full-time, independent song plugger for various writers/publishers on Music Row since 2003.
Coaching from
Jeffrey Nelson
Jeffrey is available to meet in-person with songwriters in the Nashville area
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Get honest feedback on 2 songs from a publisher’s point of view
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Suggestions for making your songs more marketable
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Discuss pitch ideas and/or general questions about the industry
Emily Dryburgh
Emily Dryburgh was previously Creative Director and Director of Management/A&R at Deluge Music Publishing and East Music Row Records. She was instrumental in the landing of record deal offers for her first two artist signees, as well as a host of major cuts including a multi-week #1 and a gold record! Towards the beginning of 2022, after recognizing the changing models in the music business, Emily and her sister Jamie both left their previous roles to pursue their passion project, Young Music City! The reputable music/media & promotions platform is a hub for music culture and influence that enables them to maximize their industry relationships and continue to build new partnerships with significant entities inside the business.
Coaching from
Emily Dryburgh
Emily is available to meet by Zoom
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Get honest feedback on your songs from a publisher’s point of view
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Suggestions for making your songs more marketable
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Discuss pitch ideas and/or general questions about the industry
Ted Hewitt
Ted Hewitt is a country music producer and songwriter. Most notably as a producer, he has produced sales of 10 million units, including six No. 1’s and ten Top 20’s on Rodney Atkins! Ted also received an ACM nomination for “Album of the Year” for “If You’re Going Through Hell”. As a writer, he has had over 40 major label cuts including the classic “Wine Into Water” by T. Graham Brown and “Love Lessons” by Tracy Byrd, as well as cuts by Waylon Jennings, Rodney Atkins, Alabama, Glen Campbell, Kenny Rogers, Wynonna and many others.
Coaching from
Ted Hewitt
Ted is available to meet songwriters and artists by Zoom or in-person
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Get honest feedback on your songs from a hit producer’s point of view
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Suggestions for making your songs more marketable
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Discuss pitch ideas and/or general questions about the industry
Jenny Hall
Jenny Hall has worked on Music Row since graduating from the MTSU Music Business Program. Hired by Given Entertainment in May of 2016, Jenny started out as Creative Manager and was eventually promoted to Creative Director where she gained experience in catalog and talent acquisition. She was hired by Sheltered Music in early 2020 as Creative Director where she handled writer co-writes and catalog exploitation. Currently, Jenny continues to expand her reputation as a successful Music Publishing Executive!
Coaching from
Jenny Hall
Jenny is available to meet by Zoom
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Get honest feedback on your songs from a publisher’s point of view
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Suggestions for making your songs more marketable
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Discuss pitch ideas and/or general questions about the industry
Song Evaluation services
Receive an honest and unbiased opinion of your song’s strengths and weaknesses by Sandy Ramos.
Written Evaluation
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Detailed critique of your song’s hook, structure, lyrics, melody and idea
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Suggestions on how to improve your song for the current market
Phone/Virtual/in-person Evaluation
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Receive constructive feedback on your songs and/or lyrics
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Can usually critique 2-3 songs per session
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Take your songwriting to the next level
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Receive suggestions on how to improve your song to make it more competitive
