INTRODUCTION
Greetings, and welcome to my website.  My name is Jamie McElman, and I'm a songwriter.  I've been playing guitar and writing music since 1976.  While comfortable performing, my true strength and focus lies in songwriting.
 
Writing songs has long been my way of dealing with the world around me.  Everyone needs a means of expression to keep the wild dogs at bay.  Observations of social or political behavior, heartache, and stories that need telling provide much of the fuel for my music.  I typically don’t write when I’m happy.  There’s no friction in happy.

Armed with a growing number of songs, it is time for me to promote my music to national artists – those seeking strong, thoughtful material, and capable of providing the exposure these songs deserve.

This website is intended as an area where those interested can learn more about me, and where my music comes from.  Look around and enjoy yourself.  Please let me know what you think.

Another day. 

Jamie, October 1, 2006

PURPOSE
Art needs an audience.  Like any form of art, songs are born from the need for expression.  While songwriting for me is often a healing process, the real joy lies in sharing the song with listeners who can personalize the experience, and find pleasure or comfort in the finished product.

The key, then, lies in exposing the song to the largest possible audience.  And for that to occur I need to enlist the talents of established artists.  I want these songs on the air!

In conjunction with this website I will be approaching selected artists and management, and requesting the opportunity to submit my material for consideration.

Wish me luck!

Want contact? jamie@mountainrisemusic.com