Often Cosmo’s universe expands when ideas intersect with action – such is the story of Songsinc. Please congratulate co-founders Andrea Standley and Gia De Santis for bringing their music business ideas into form with Songsinc in less than 4 years. If you have not heard of Songsinc through our songwriter organizations whose members are already signed up with them, maybe now’s the time to check it out. – Toni K.
Music is not insular. It’s a work of creative collaboration, never truly created in a vacuum. Yet so many gifted and visionary songwriters, lyricists, and musicians don’t have the resources they need to fulfill their concepts. Enter Songsinc.
Launched in 2007, the mission of Songsinc is creation, collaboration and inspiration, offering an online venue that connects artists all over the globe through a platform of tools and services. Songsinc is a community dedicated to craft as artist network and create music that will advance their careers artistically and monetarily. For more follow the link For website visit www.songsinc.com.
Songsinc offers instant global collaborations, with thousands of tracks and samples spanning all manner of genres and styles, available for immediately download. Membership means real money for hard-working musicians who join this showcase, which is well connected to the music industry for maximum exposure.
“Every songwriter on the planet is irked
by their own pile of incomplete songs
that sit…unheard…unfinished.
Songsinc helps these incomplete
efforts get a second chance.”
- Warren Fitzgerald from The Vandals
Warren Fitzgerald
Some of the top names in songwriting and music publishing from around the world are part of the Songsinc community and available to all members. Additionally, music and publishing companies are already re-monetizing their existing catalogs with material offered on the site.
Songsinc is also a support network, staffed by people who are passionate about music and improving the lives of musicians while bringing them together to reach new audiences and create a special magic that is unmatched by any other art form. As a collective of songwriters, musicians, creative artists, tech wizards, and business veterans, this team of passionate professionals is committed to making Songsinc the place for every musician, songwriter, or lyricist to reach new heights.
In a world that’s seen too much of the industry go from a business overseen by genuine lovers of music to corporate bean-counters without artistic vision, Songsinc has been created, developed and nurtured by genuine fans of music who have spent their lives working to bring the vision of all manner of artists to the audiences they so deserve.
That’s what Songsinc is all about: the possibilities to create collaborate and inspire. And it begins with a song.
“Songsinc is a beautiful and refreshing new business model in an industry that is being overtaken by fear and an urgency to grab ever shrinking pieces of the pie. The collaboration model is something that is essential to the music industry and Songsinc, regardless of its future dividends, serves as a powerful reminder of how earnest that model can be. The ideals of the principals have carried over into Songsinc creating a model based on partnership, support and prosperity. It has truly been an honor to produce for Songsinc.” – Scott G. – Studio Owner, Producer/Engineer/Composer, ASCAP
A Word from the Songsinc Team
“We’re excited to announce the launch of our redesigned Songsinc site – complete with new features, new services to help our members, and new membership plans with updated terms and conditions. One of the most exciting changes is a reduction in the costs of our download fees, giving our songwriter and lyricist members a more affordable opportunity to download tracks to write great songs with. We’re just as thrilled about what’s coming in 2011: New promotions to help members get noticed; unique opportunities for members to collaborate with well know songwriters and artists; thousands of great new tracks from songwriters, artists and musicians, both Indie and PRO; and a new blog feature to connect directly with Music Industry Professionals, spearheaded by Jonathan Stone, one of the leading figures in the world of music publishing and an advisor for Songsinc. Be sure to connect with Jonathan in The Stone Zone coming in January 2011.”
The Songsinc Team
When the thought strikes...
Andrea Standley – Founder, COO
Songsinc was founded by COO Andrea Standley, a music industry and label veteran who began her career at Warner Brothers Records in areas of marketing, promotion, video, and production. Once she was named Director of System Analysis, Andrea was instrumental in designing many of the data systems still in use today by the giant label. She initiated and provided much of the analysis and report designs in the development of one of the company’s first department computer network systems, then took that extensive knowledge of the music industry and the internal data programs to conceive and create Songsinc.
And as it’s said, she’s not just the founder; she’s also a prolific songwriter.
working with the artist
Gia DeSantis – Co-Founder, President of Artist and Community Relations
Company co-founder and President of Artist and Community Relations, Gia DeSantis knows what it’s like to be at the forefront of blossoming artists. She’s worked behind the scenes, in front of the camera and behind the microphone as well. As a 15+ year music and entertainment industry veteran, DeSantis is the former Director of Marketing & Artist Relations at Capitol Records and was Director of Video Promotions at Reprise Records. DeSantis was a Music Correspondent for the E! Channel; President and Owner of Pretty Mouthy Marketing, an independent marketing and promotions company contracted by the biggest firms in the business: Warner Bros. Records, Disney, Sony, Universal Music Group, as well as other artist management firms and independent labels.
Her incredible journey began as DJ for Los Angeles modern rock powerhouse radio station KROQ and as Producer and Host of the Southern California music video program “Request Video,” considered by many a pre-cursor to MTV’s successful TRL program.
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John Cesario – President, Strategy and Engagement
John brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and know-how to Songsinc, with over 20 years in executive management roles & strategic business development. His business expertise in multi-platform media development & delivery, the music & entertainment industries, and in online advertising has played a critical role in building the Songsinc model.
As an entrepreneur, John focused his attention in the hybrid nexus where media, art, commerce, community, and technology meet. He co-founded and launched: Noise Pop Industries, an event and lifestyle company supporting independent music & artists; GoodStorm, an e-commerce company, sold to Zazzle (a Google company) in 2007; and Mission AdWorks, a social advertising marketplace that connects logical groupings of website publishers with marketers, now part of Broad Street Interactive.
Prior, John was General Manager of Skyline Public Works, a company that provided funding and incubation support for social venture enterprises; Executive Manager of Production and then Customer Care Executive for Channel Partners Relations for Internet broadcasting pioneer iBeam Broadcasting; and Vice President of EDR Media, a company who developed programming for delivery via traditional and Internet broadcasting.
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Jonathan Stone – Advisor, Content Acquisition
Jonathan is one of the leading figures in the world of music publishing. He began his career making tape copies at ATV Music, and quickly became Manager of Creative Services for the Nashville office.
Jonathan moved on to become Director of Creative Services for MCA Music, working with such writers as Glen Ballard, Robbie Neville, Mark Mueller, and Brock Walsh. Jonathan’s success at MCA led to a position with the legendary Quincy Jones as Vice President of Qwest Music Publishing/Quincy Jones Productions, overseeing all aspects of music publishing for Quincy, including A&R for Quincy’s various productions including Michael Jackson, Patty Austin and James Ingram.
Jonathan later accepted a position with Windswept Pacific Music, first as General Manager then President, guiding Windswept to become one of the largest independent music publishers in the world, publishing the works of Pete Townsend, The Spice Girls, Jeffrey Steele, Kings of Leon, Craig David, Chris Farren, Ashley Gorely, Beyonce, Sean Garrett, Alice Cooper, Corinne Bailey Rae, Snow Patrol, Wendy Waldman, Ginuwine, Smile Empty Soul, Steve Mac, Mike Elizondo, Mickey Avalon, Matraca Berg, Bridget Benenate, Bruno Mars, and the list goes on.
In 2007, Jonathan guided the sale of Windswept to Bug Music, and again joined forces with Fujipacific to form Radar Music. He serves on the board of various organizations, including the Board of Directors for the Academy of Country Music.
We at COSMO congratulate Songsinc on their achievements in less than 4 years. Andrea Standley came to various music organizations in 2007 and 2008 to introduce her concept to the L.A. community. We support their efforts but also urge all songwriters and composers interested in sharing their music, to do their homework before signing a contract. If you have questions on any of our Friends and Resources referrals, please contact us at info@cosmocoalition.org.
