SONGWRITERS RESOURCES

Nashville Songwriters Association International

Tennessee Songwriters Association International

· Non-profit organization

Closed · Opens Friday

Closed · Opens Friday

Absolutely. If the goal is helping Nashville musicians and songwriters meet collaborators, co-write, perform, and find actual paid gigs, I’d divide the resources into several categories.

🎼 Best Nashville songwriting & collaboration resources

Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI)

One of the strongest starting points for songwriters.

Co-writing connections through its member community

Writers' rooms

Workshops and open mics

Song feedback and evaluations

Pitch opportunities with publishers/industry professionals

Mentor sessions

Weekly Nashville workshops

NSAI specifically says its member directory can be searched by genre, instruments, co-writing preferences and other characteristics.

Nashville Songwriters +1

Phone: 615-256-3354

Address: 1710 Roy Acuff Place, Nashville, TN 37203

Best Nashville songwriting & collaboration resources

Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI)

One of the strongest starting points for songwriters.

Co-writing connections through its member community

Writers' rooms

Workshops and open mics

Song feedback and evaluations

Pitch opportunities with publishers/industry professionals

Mentor sessions

Weekly Nashville workshops

NSAI specifically says its member directory can be searched by genre, instruments, co-writing preferences and other characteristics.

Nashville Songwriters +1

Phone: 615-256-3354

Address: 1710 Roy Acuff Place, Nashville, TN 37203

Tennessee Songwriters Association International (TSAI)

Songwriter networking

Live showcases

Education

Song-pitching opportunities

Connections with producers and publishers

TSAI describes its mission as connecting songwriters through education, networking, community and industry relationships.

Tennessee Songwriter

Phone: 615-582-0176

Address: 2416 Music Valley Dr., Nashville, TN 37214

Songwriters Guild of America

Songwriter advocacy

Copyright/publishing education

Professional songwriter resources

Nashville industry connections

Phone: 615-742-9945

Address: 209 10th Ave. S., Suite 321, Nashville, TN 37203

Bobby's Idle Hour Tavern

Historic Music Row-area musician hangout.

Live original music and songwriter activity.

Good informal environment for meeting other working musicians.

Phone: 615-649-8530

Address: 9 Music Square S., Nashville, TN 37203

The Station Inn

Particularly valuable for country, bluegrass and roots musicians.

Strong musician-oriented atmosphere and networking potential.

Phone: 615-255-3307

Address: 402 12th Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37203

The Bowery Vault

East Nashville live-music venue with songwriter/open-mic activity.

Useful for discovering independent artists and performers.

Phone: 615-730-5024

Professional musicians & gig connections

Nashville Musicians Association

This is particularly important for working musicians looking for professional opportunities. AFM Local 257 says employers can post musician jobs and that its musician referral lists include solo performers, session musicians and bands.

Nashville Musicians Association +1

Phone: 615-244-9514

Cooper Hall is also available as a rehearsal facility for members.

Nashville Musicians Association Musician/Songwriter Workshop

Monthly collaboration opportunity

Musicians bring unfinished songs

Musicians work together to develop arrangements

Open to members and non-members

A particularly good resource for songwriter + musician collaboration.

Nashville Musicians Association

🎧 Places where collaboration can happen naturally

HOME – Helping Our Music Evolve

Music-creator community

Recording

Rehearsal

Production

Showcases

Workshops

Networking

Mentorship

Collaboration opportunities

Phone: 615-543-8863

Address: 615 Main St., Suite G1, Nashville, TN 37206

Diamond Sound Studios

Rehearsal and recording

Good environment for bands and independent artists.

Phone: 615-244-2263

Soundcheck LLC

Large professional rehearsal facility.

Particularly useful for bands, touring artists and production preparation.

Phone: 615-726-1165

Door Hangs

Informal Nashville music-industry networking.

Designed specifically to help people meet other music/creative professionals without the traditional formal networking atmosphere.

Phone: 914-419-8866

CMA Country Music Association, Inc.

Useful for connecting with the broader country-music industry.

Networking and professional-development opportunities.

Phone: 615-244-2840

Address: 35 Music Square E., Nashville, TN 37203

ASCAP

Important for professional songwriters and composers.

Nashville office can be useful for songwriter/publishing relationships and education concerning performing rights and royalties.

Phone: 615-742-5000

Address: 2 Music Square W., Nashville, TN 37203

⭐ One resource I'd put near the top

NSAI is probably the best all-around starting point for a developing Nashville songwriter. Its current programming specifically includesal co-writers.

Nashville Songwriters +1

And there's an important distinction: finding a co-writer and finding a paying gig are two different pipelines. For your Nashville resource guide, I'd create separate sections for:

🎼 Find a Co-Writer

🎤 Find Open Mics

💰 Find Paid Gigs

🎸 Find Band Members

🎧 Find Producers

🎹 Find Session Musicians

🎙️ Find Songwriter Rounds

📻 Find Radio/Podcast Opportunities

📚 Songwriting Classes & Mentors

📝 Publishing & Song Pitching

⚖️ Copyright, Contracts & Artist Rights

🤝 Music-Industry Networking

🏢 Record Labels & Management

🎪 Festivals & Showcases