Barbara Cloyd's workshop

This week, I was one of four publishers to sit in front of the room to listen to and critique songs submitted by workshop participants. Barbara always does such a great job. If you're unfamiliar with what she does, check her out: www.barbaracloyd.com

Another kind of "Spring Training"

NSAI Spring Training is an exciting week in which NSAI members and chapter heads come for training, networking, and to have their songs heard.  I listened to some songs, enjoyed some good food, and some great company.. right here in Nashville.

Music and baseball.. nothing better

Believe it or not, this is my 17^th straight year to be out with the Arizona Songwriters Association!  I got to work with some wonderful up-and-coming writers, and I fit in a few Cactus League Spring Training games. 

Go Mariners!

The California coast in March

The Durango Songwriters Expo in Santa Barbara was full of eclectic writers and wonderful live performances. I then went down the coast a bit to end my weekend in LA. It was a cool thing to see the LA songwriter community come together for the NSAI workshop we had.  Even with all the great music I got to hear, I still love coming home to the good ol’ Nashville country music scene.

NSAI in Seattle

I spent this past weekend with some hip country writers in Grungeland. I also got a chance to visit with family while I was there. Love the Emerald City!