This frequently asked questions page – or FAQ page – is a key part of a knowledge base because we work to addresses your most common questions and to help in all stages of your journey.
What if you could be mentored from day #1 by a Pro Songwriter who has extensive industry knowledge and connections? What if you had a clear path for your music career instead of second-guessing yourself every other step?
Answers to frequently asked questions
Q - Is this a work for hire/ghostwriter situation? A - No, you will be an Equal Writer and Publisher on the song. It is divided as 50/50. Regardless of what your talent level is or how much you are able to contribute, you still get an equal share of the songwriter and publishing portions, 50/50 with Corey.
Q - Does Corey pitch outside songs he wasn't a part of writing? A - At this time he doesn't pitch outside songs, so that we don't create more competition for the artists/writers who hired us to take their songs to the next level and give them the best chance at success.
Q - Will Corey register the song after the session? A - If you are with BMI or ASCAP, Corey will register the song for you.
Q - Is there anything I can do to be better prepared for a session? A - There are a couple of ways to prep for success: 1 - Show up with several musical hooks, so that there are several options to choose from and run with. 2 - Brainstorm about a catchy title. Sometimes finding an original song title is half the battle and can eat up a good chunk of writing time.
Q - Do I have to be there in person? A - Although it's more fun in person, you can choose to send a zoom link or FaceTime. Many people prefer FaceTime on facebook as there is no time limit.
Q - Can I get a discount if I want to do multiple songs that day? A - I guess 😁 If you book more than one session at a time you get a $100 discount on the total.
Q - Can I just email in some lyrical or melodic ideas and say "Make this a song please" ? A - Absolutely. Your ideas may be transformed into a custom song, and you still get 50/50 song and publishing credit.
Q - May I bring in a 2nd writer to help split the cost with me? A - Yes. Keep in mind this would take your song ownership down to 1/3, since there would be 3 writers in the room in that scenario.
Q - Will he sing and record the work tape for me if I'm not a singer? A - Yes. You will receive a guitar vocal work tape immediately following the creation.
Q - What if I need to cancel due to a scheduling conflict? A - Please let me know before 24 hours of our session. And, although we aren't set up to do refunds, we will reschedule.(Please see Fulfillment Policy for further details.)
Q - What if I want to book a mentoring session and ask questions about the songwriting business? For instance, you would want more details regarding copywriting, publishing, song releases, metadata, speaking and contacting music supervisors, etc. A - Corey Lee Barker has authored three books, some of which hit the Amazon number one selling list, and has held seminars across the United States. Bring your questions and book copy for in-depth insights.
Q - Has Corey had any "recent" success that may persuade me to book a session if I'm on the fence? " A - In 2023 alone, Corey had 192 Songs recorded by artists and placed songs in 14 movies. Also, we want to write because we feel something deeply. When we share this encounter with a kindred spirit, the bonding that occurs is highly rewarding. ❤
Q - Ready for more? A - Regardless of what your talent level is or how much you are able to contribute, when you write with Corey, you get yourself with a Pro Songwriter and Song Plugger.
Q - If I have a great recording of the song we write, how much will he charge to pitch it to artists and movies? A - Not one penny (provided it's up to industry standards). With over a thousand cuts & TV placements, this is one of the top reasons why most people choose him!
Regardless of what your talent level is or how much you are able to contribute, when you write with Corey, you get yourself with a Pro Songwriter and Song Plugger.