What better way to dive head first into songwriting than attending NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association International) Spring Training. I joined NSAI 1 month before and decided that if I wanted to learn more and take songwriting seriously this would be a great way to start. It was a whirl wind week with shows from Tin Pan South during the week and Spring Training at the end of the week. I made a lot of new friends and attended shows every night I was there. The very first writer round I experienced was at the “Blue Bird Cafe” where Marty Dodson, Josh Dorr, Brett Jones, and Dave Turnbull entertained the crowd with stories and music. I was immediately hooked and knew that this was the direction I wanted to go in my music career.
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is the world’s largest not-for-profit songwriters trade association. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 5,000 active and pro members spans the United States and six other countries. NSAI is dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music.