Guys Marc didn't just give a death sentence, what he said was work your skills till you are ready for the big game AND that the big game takes place in Nashville. I have been to Nashville twice...I learned enough to know I am not ready yet. I took NSAI's 101 course...I recommend it. You learn up front and personal about successful songwriters. so much of this bussiness is not a cakewalk...Turning life altering events into songs the general public want to hear. Its not easy but at the same time so easy...

so, I continue to write and I have found a mentor who is on the inside of Nashville. I am not ready to leave my nest and if I did as soon as I open my mouth Nashville will know I am not ready yet....There is a lot to learn, thats why someone who has been writing for 10-15 years becomes an
"overnight success" ....LOL

Keep writing!!