Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about SongShare — membership, Co-Labs, song submissions, publishing, and The eXperience.

The eXperience

About SongShare

Membership

Co-Labs & Events

Song Reviews & Office Hours

Song Submissions & Catalog

Production Discounts

Ownership & Publishing

Community & Resources

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Organizations

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Frequently Asked Questions

The eXperience

What is The eXperience?

Do I have to be a member to attend?

Who can attend?

What kinds of songs are written there?

Who owns the songs written at The eXperience?

Can I release a song I wrote at The eXperience?

Are the retreats faith-based?

About SongShare

What is SongShare?

Do I need to be a professional to join?

Who founded SongShare?

How did SongShare begin?

Is SongShare faith-based?

Do I have to live in Nashville or Tennessee to participate?

Are there genre limitations in the community?

Membership

What's included in my SongShare membership?

Where do I start after joining?

Can I invite a friend to join SongShare?

Co-Labs & Events

What is Free Co-Lab Week?

Are the Free Co-Lab Week sessions recorded?

Do I have to attend every session?

What is a monthly Learning Co-Lab?

What is a Writing Co-Lab?

What is The Coaching Lab?

Are we required to submit songs written at the Writing Co-Lab to SongShare?

How do I join the events?

Song Reviews & Office Hours

What's included in the Monthly Song Review?

What are Virtual Office Hours?

Song Submissions & Catalog

How do SongShare pitches work?

What happens if my song is accepted?

What if my song is not accepted?

Do I need to include anything when I submit?

Production Discounts

What are production discounts?

What's included?

What if I don't have a way to record my vocal or if I do not sing?

Can I release the demo?

Ownership & Publishing

Does SongShare own every song I write?

What are the ownership splits?

Can SongShare record or use my performances?

Do I need permission to release my own songs?

Community & Resources

What's allowed in the Community Space?

Can I share events or releases?

What can I find in the Replays & Resources Library?