Co-writing
Develop the idea
For artists and writers who bring a point of view, a working concept, and the willingness to finish.
Songs & songwriting
Start with the song.
Songwriting, co-writing, evaluation, and creative direction led by Darren Barry through BME.
The work
The song comes first.
The right song has to fit the voice, the artist, and the reason the record is being made.
Darren approaches the work as a songwriter and touring musician: listening for the story, melody, arrangement, performance, and the long-term value of the composition.
Song evaluation
Find what is missing
Direct feedback on story, structure, melody, fit, arrangement potential, and next steps.
Artist collaboration
Write for the voice
Writing conversations shaped around the artist’s voice, project direction, audience, and intended release.
Creative direction
Strengthen the music
Arrangement perspective, musician insight, guitar, and practical guidance around the song.
Darren Barry · Songwriter
Experience behind the writing.
Darren is a BMI-affiliated songwriter, guitarist, and BME founder whose work is shaped by years of touring, performing, collaborating, and arranging.
His current focus is dedicated writing, purposeful co-writing, and professionally developing new material before it is presented publicly.
Verified songwriter highlights
Released work with a public track record.
- Writer of “Dancing with a Cowboy,” performed by Tyler Kinch and named 2026 Arkansas Country Music Awards Song of the Year
- Co-writer of “That’s Why We Ride,” featured in the film Vengeance and streamed more than 5 million times on Spotify
- 2024 Arkansas Country Music Awards Guitar Player of the Year nominee
Songwriting credits do not state or imply that BME owns or administers the publishing.
Songwriting inquiry
Start with a real conversation.
Include who you are, the kind of project you are building, and whether you are asking about co-writing, song evaluation, arrangement, or future material.