Hi John,

I’m a writer-producer based in NYC—I found the Songwriting Academy through an ASCAP promo for a seminar run by Jeff Franzel here last year; I’m fortunate to have gotten a lot out of it so far, and I’m looking forward to chatting Wednesday… 

In short, I’d love to hear about your job, including your perspective on what publishers are seeking in the current market. A publishing deal is a mid-term goal of mine—I’d also love any thoughts you might have on how to make sure I’m focusing my efforts to be an attractive candidate for one.

I’m attaching two demos so you can get a sense of some of my work. The first “Beach Wine” is a co-write with the singer, a woman here named Danielle DeVito (exact pitching / release plans as yet TBD). The second, “Skip to the Kiss,” is part of a small solo project I’m developing as a sort of calling card for working with artists (on the advice of another mentor). 

I produced both as well—any and all feedback on the songs themselves, naturally, would be much appreciated, too.  

A bit more about other projects… Jeff and I are collaborating with a very talented, up-and-coming 16-year-old actor and singer here (writing and producing to present him to labels); Jeff and I also have a song we co-wrote with a pair of young artists in Austria (for an upcoming album of theirs). 

I’m working a lot with a very gifted 21-year-old singer here, in partnership with a Danish writer/producer (signed to a Warner Chappell affiliate in Copenhagen), and his network (again, developing a package to present the singer to labels). I had a great co-write with Martin in Spain last fall (he’s producing that demo), and one with Maria Christensen (I’m currently producing that one).

So, in short, I’m grateful to have a number of exciting irons in the fire, but eager to keep growing, and maintain a strategic view…

Again, looking forward to Wednesday.

Best,
Gabriel