Comments on: In Service of the Song: Networking for Songs http://www.rorybourke.com/category/latest-from-rory/in-service-of-the-song-networking-for-songs/ Rory Bourke is a songwriter and music publisher in Nashville, TN. During a career of more than thirty years, Rory Bourke has had songs recorded by Anne Murray, Elvis Presley, Bonnie Raitt, Cher, Phil Vassar, Dolly Parton, Tom Jones, The Oak Ridge Boys, Ronnie Milsap, Julio Iglesias, Tim McGraw, and many others. Rory Bourke was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1989 and has been named ASCAP Writer of the Year three times: 1976, 1979, and 1983. Rory Bourke is a four-time Grammy nominee and the recipient of two CMA triple play awards. Mon, 26 Dec 2011 00:43:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1.3 By: Brent Baxter http://www.rorybourke.com/category/latest-from-rory/in-service-of-the-song-networking-for-songs/#comment-76 Brent Baxter Thu, 03 Dec 2009 22:11:06 +0000 http://www.rorybourke.com/?p=925#comment-76 Rory knows what he's talking about! I've had the honor of writing a handful of songs with him (and, yes, with a 3rd cowriter as well). He's a pro, a gentleman, and a heck of a great songwriter. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, Rory! God Bless, Brent Rory knows what he’s talking about! I’ve had the honor of writing a handful of songs with him (and, yes, with a 3rd cowriter as well). He’s a pro, a gentleman, and a heck of a great songwriter. Thanks for sharing your wisdom, Rory!
God Bless,

Brent

]]> By: Kristopher Lee Lear http://www.rorybourke.com/category/latest-from-rory/in-service-of-the-song-networking-for-songs/#comment-75 Kristopher Lee Lear Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:03:37 +0000 http://www.rorybourke.com/?p=925#comment-75 It is always nice to hear another writer's perspective. I find this to be valuable information and seems a good formula for success! I too co-write as much as possible but find it hard to find other reliable writers that I click with, but I'll never stop looking ( : I hope someday I can have a fraction of the success you have had. Thank you for this article. God Bless. ~ K.L. It is always nice to hear another writer’s perspective. I find this to be valuable information and seems a good formula for success! I too co-write as much as possible but find it hard to find other reliable writers that I click with, but I’ll never stop looking ( : I hope someday I can have a fraction of the success you have had. Thank you for this article. God Bless. ~ K.L.

]]> By: Lance Carpenter http://www.rorybourke.com/category/latest-from-rory/in-service-of-the-song-networking-for-songs/#comment-74 Lance Carpenter Wed, 02 Dec 2009 23:30:53 +0000 http://www.rorybourke.com/?p=925#comment-74 I started out writing alone but the more I co-write the more I can clearly identify my strengths and weaknesses as a writer. Once you truly know yourself, you can go out in search of potentially great co-writing partners and who knows what you might write. Also, with two people pitching the song, the chances of getting cut go up. Find writers that you work well with and begin to build that relationship...when it works, you'll know it. This was a great article. God Bless I started out writing alone but the more I co-write the more I can clearly identify my strengths and weaknesses as a writer. Once you truly know yourself, you can go out in search of potentially great co-writing partners and who knows what you might write. Also, with two people pitching the song, the chances of getting cut go up. Find writers that you work well with and begin to build that relationship…when it works, you’ll know it. This was a great article.

God Bless

]]> By: Dan Taggart http://www.rorybourke.com/category/latest-from-rory/in-service-of-the-song-networking-for-songs/#comment-73 Dan Taggart Wed, 02 Dec 2009 22:49:20 +0000 http://www.rorybourke.com/?p=925#comment-73 Thank you for sharing your thought process which has proven very successful for you as well a your various co-writers. It certainly has me thinking a bit differently. Thank you for sharing your thought process which has proven very successful for you as well a your various co-writers. It certainly has me thinking a bit differently.

]]> By: Mary Beth Stone http://www.rorybourke.com/category/latest-from-rory/in-service-of-the-song-networking-for-songs/#comment-72 Mary Beth Stone Wed, 02 Dec 2009 19:46:36 +0000 http://www.rorybourke.com/?p=925#comment-72 I never looked at co-writing quite the way you've presented it. As co-ordinator of the New York City chapter of the NSAI, I will use this for our group--and for myself! Thanks! I never looked at co-writing quite the way you’ve presented it. As co-ordinator of the New York City chapter of the NSAI, I will use this for our group–and for myself!

Thanks!

]]> By: David Seger http://www.rorybourke.com/category/latest-from-rory/in-service-of-the-song-networking-for-songs/#comment-70 David Seger Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:45:56 +0000 http://www.rorybourke.com/?p=925#comment-70 There's nothing like finding the right co-writer(s). Thanks for sharing this story! There’s nothing like finding the right co-writer(s). Thanks for sharing this story!

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