- Q: What are the benefits of using this site to promote my songs?
A: SongNation™ makes it easy for artists or their representatives who
are looking for material to find just what they are looking for.
In addition, the site is targeted to those who license songs in the film
and TV industry. Detailed searches can be performed based on a wide variety
of search criteria. Unlike some of the bigger networking and/or music service sites,
SongNation™ is focused only on songs, songwriters and song licensing.
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- Q: What is a GS award and how do I get one?
A: The GS award stands for Great Song. It is given sparingly to songs on
the site that meet high standards for song craftsmanship both lyrically and
musically. The demo quality doesn't have to be great just the underlying song.
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- Q: What if I don't want everyone to be able to listen to my songs,
just those who I choose?
A: If you have a 15 song or more account on SongNation™ you will have the ability
to password protect a song. Give the password to only those who you want to listen.
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- Q: What things can you do as a member that you can't with a free account?
A:
- You can upload more songs.
- You have the ability to password protect songs.
- You can be eligible to be featured on home page.
- You are eligible to receive awards.
- You can hide comments and ratings.
- Additional member features coming soon.
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- Q: I am a new user. Where do I start?
A: SongNation™ is search engine based. Start by using Advanced Search to
find what you are looking for.
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- Q: I registered but can't seem to upload songs. What do I do?
A: Not everyone is allowed to upload songs. Only songwriters or their authorized
representatives may do so. If you are a songwriter or authorized representative that
has just registered, go to "My Account" and click up upgrade account. This will enable
you to upgrade to an upload account.
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- Q: If I upload a song to SongNation™ am I giving up any of my ownership rights to the song?
A: Absolutely not. All rights will remain yours.
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- Q: Can I register for more than one free account?
A: No. Under the terms and conditions it states that you may only have one account.
If you violate these rules you could potentially have your account suspended or terminated.
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- Q: Does my demo need to be good quality?
A: It is suggested that your demo be of good quality but it doesn't have
to be a full blown production. Guitar and vocals are fine for some demos.
Obviously, the better quality demo you have the better your chances of success.
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- Q: Will my song get cut if I use this site?
A: SongNation™ is only a tool. You will still have to have a song that people
want to record or license.
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- Q: My songs aren't getting a huge number of plays. Why is that?
A: SongNation™ is a very targeted site developed for the professional and aspiring songwriting
community. It is not important how many people listen to your songs but who listens to your songs.
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- Q: How do I improve my songwriting?
A: Look for the comments that give you constructive criticism. Also, listen to what your peers
are producing. In general, co-write with people who are more experienced.
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- Q: Where can I get technical help with the site?
A: Send an email to support@songnation.com
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- Q: Can I make suggestions for the site?
A: Sure, your suggestions are welcome and really help us to cater to your needs.
Please send an email to: suggestions@songnation.com
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- Q: Can I download songs off of this site?
A: Currently, SongNation™ only streams songs.
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- Q: How can I contact a particular songwriter?
A: In the search results click on the info icon. This is where contact
information (if supplied) will be found.
You can also find contact info in the user’s profile.
You can also contact the user via private text message located in the user's profile section.
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- Q: When uploading it is asking for Keywords. What are these for?
A: Keywords or "Search terms" can be supplied to help users find your songs easier.
For example: if your song comes from a certain era you might want to indicate this in Keywords - "80s" or "eighties"
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- Q: What are the benefits of registering for a Listener Account?
A: When you register for a Listener Account this enables you to create a profile,
comment and rate songs, send messages to other users, add songs to favorites and more.
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- Q: What types of users are eligible for a Membership account?
A: Songwriters, music publishers, and their authorized representatives.
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- Q: How can I create a free song opportunity listing?
A:
Industry professionals can create unlimited Free Song Opportunity
Listings in "My Account" under the pop-up menu.
Songs that are submitted to your listing will appear by selecting your listing from the pop-up menu.
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- Q: How do I submit my song(s) to a song opportunity listing?
A:
Songwriters, music publishers, and their authorized representatives can submit songs to these listings as follows:
- Personal Account: 3 submissions
- 15 Song Pro Account: 15 submissions/year
- 25 Song Pro Account: 25 submissions/year
- VIP Accounts: Unlimited submissions
Submitting to a song opportunity listing can be performed in just a few clicks of the mouse.
Click on a listing on the home page or click the submit button on the listings page.
A list of your available songs to submit will appear.
Click ONCE on the song you wish to submit and it will be submitted to the listing.
You will be contacted ONLY if the party who posted the listing is interested in your material.
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