FOUNDER Paula Carpenter (see photo, left ) is a multi-faceted professional songwriter, with experience in Pop, Country, CCM, Children's and church-related writing styles. Her years of experience in writing, co-writing, and working with recording artists give her the credentials needed to help you zero in on your goal of better, more marketable songs.
Her education and past experience in teaching gives her a firm grasp on not only songwriting, but the skills needed to effectively convey concepts...and her friendly, empathetic, personable style never fails to inspire!
Her professional memberships include NSAI (NASHVILLE SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION, INTERNATIONAL ) , ASCAP (AMERICAN SOCIETY OF COMPOSERS AND PUBLISHERS --writer member AND publisher member), BMI (Broadcast Music, Inc. -- publisher member), and more. She is involved in the NSAI speakers program, as a Pro Member living in Texas, she is a speaker whenever her schedule permits at the NSAI affiliates nationwide. She is the PRO SONGWRITER IN RESIDENCE, for the Fort Worth Songwriter's Association.
Paula's collaborators include the likes of Columbia recording artist Jessica Simpson (HEART OF INNOCENCE), Jim Weatherly (SOMEONE ELSE'S STAR, Bryan White), Pete Carlson (STILL YOU ARE), Wayne Tester (THE DANCE, Garth Brooks), Marcus Hummon (COWBOY TAKE ME AWAY, the Dixie Chicks), Christopher Davis (IF WE BELIEVE IN LOVE, Jessica Simpson),Michael Puryear (THAT'S WHAT THEY SAID ABOUT THE BUFFALO, Michael Peterson), Sue Smith (HE COULD'VE ANSWERED WITH MY NAME, the Nelons), Russell Mauldin (THE BEST GIFT OF ALL, 4Him), Dave Clark (WHAT DOES HE HAVE TO DO, Truth), Scott Krippayne (WE BELONG TO YOU, Basix), Jeff and Gayla Borders ( HEART-SHAPED WORLD, Jessica Andrews), Gene
Pistilli (TOO GOOD TO BE TRUE, Michael Peterson),
Frank Myers (I SWEAR, John Michael Montgomery and All 4 One), Gary Baker (I'M ALREADY THERE, Lonestar),Dwight Liles ( various cuts w/GINNY OWENS and many others), Sarah Majors (writer for the KINLEYS) , Barb Isham (writer for LEANN WOMACK), Don Koch ( IN CHRIST ALONE) , Philip Douglas (writer for AARON TIPPIN), Lisa Bevill (ALONE IN LOVE), Don Pfrimmer (AARON TIPPIN and numerious), Ty Lacey (YOUR FAITH IN ME, Jessica Simpson), Capitol recording
artist Susan Ashton (BEYOND JUSTICE TO MERCY), Thom Shepherd (RIDING WITH PRIVATE MALONE, David Ball), and Monument recording artist Michael Peterson, (DRINK SWEAR
STEAL and LIE)...plus many, many more.
Her cuts include: (see some of the artists/writers, right & below)
HEART OF INNOCENCE--Jessica Simpson, from her debut "SWEET KISSES" CD on Sony/Columbia Records
DRINK SWEAR STEAL and LIE--Michael Peterson, Billboard Hot Country 100's # 3 Hit single
WHEN I NEED YOU MOST--4Him
THE BEST GIFT OF ALL--4Him and Choral Print, Choral Collections (when clicking on this link, go to page and click on REAL AUDIO)
ALONE IN LOVE--Lisa Bevill
BEYOND JUSTICE TO MERCY--Susan Ashton
NEVER WILL--Barbara Fairchild
WE BELONG TO YOU--Basix
HE CAN SEE--Tony Melendez, performed with Crystal Gayle
THE STRONGEST HEARTS--Kathy Troccoli
HE COULD HAVE ANSWERED WITH MY NAME--the Nelons
SHADOW and LIGHT--Bruce Carroll
I AM NOT ASHAMED--TRUTH
IN HIS CARE--TRUTH
SOMEWHERE IN THE SILENCE--TRUTH
BENEATH THE TREE OF LIGHT--TRUTH
STILL YOU ARE--Choral Print
FORGIVEN, FORGOTTEN, FOREVER--Sara Paulson & Choral Print
LORD WE COME--Thanksgiving MiniMusical
WORTHY of MORE--Choral Print
Easter Choral Print collection--for Brentwood/Benson, with Don Wyrtzen
Easter Choral Print Octavos--various co-writers
A LIFETIME OF LOVE--Wedding Collection from Brentwood/Benson
A LIFETIME OF LOVE--solo song
ALL FOR THE GOOD--various artists
Various Accompaniment Tracks for Paula's songs are available
SongU.com (Paul is a song 'coach' or critiquer)
Hardcopy publications:
American Midwest Music Magazine
She has led seminars, spoken to professional groups, women's groups, and songwriters across the country.She has performed, entertained, and/or encouraged and critiqued the work of hundreds of aspiring writers at various locations, including:
Este Park Colorado, MUSIC IN THE ROCKIES (now GMA owned)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, the CBN Songwriting Conference
Fort Worth Songwriter's Association, Fort Worth, Texas
Dallas, Texas, Dallas Songwriters Association
Nashville Songwriters Association, International (NSAI), Austin, Texas
Writers in the Round nights, Various, Nashville, Tennessee
Gospel Music Association, Nashville, Tennessee
Ladies' Retreat Weekends, Various churches
Christian Women's Clubs
Public Schools
Children's Homes/ Private Academies
Private Organizations, Clubs, and Civic Events
Community Arts Orgs & Galas
Songwriting Credentials, Cuts, Collaborators, Appearances
StarBright Music and Creative Group--Your Songwriting Resource
Paula's Songs, a partial list:
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Paula Carpenter
Navigating the
Music Business
Writing Great Songs!
Navigating the
Music Business
Writing Great Songs!
