Hello Songwriter,
Other regular DSA monthly events are the open mics on the 2nd Wednesday, 3rd Thursdays and 1st Monday, the 3rd Saturday Showcase at Angela's, and the Song Swap on the 3rd Monday. These meetings will all occur in August. There is no 1st Thursday Meeting in Aug, but on the 1st Saturday there will be a membership Pool Party, BBQ and Jam at the Miltons.
DSA Annual Song Contest Now Open.
I failed to list the winners of the Al Johnsonn Wildflower Performing Songwriter Contest last month, so here they are:
2017 Performing Songwriting Contest Winners
Mike Laureanno – Rhode Island, Emily Scott Robinson – Texas, Tom Meny – Texas
Michael Terry Peoples Choice Award
Heather Mae – Washington, D.C.
Additional 2017 Finalists
Hannah Bethel – Tenessee, Kevin Chambers – Tennessee, Nathan Evans Fox – Texas , Emmeline Miles – Texas, Marilyn Rucker – Texas, Mike P. Ryan – Virginia
Did you know we are live streaming on Facebook? Thanks to Harry Hewlett you can view some of our open mics and guest speakers in a live stream on Facebook? See guest our guest speakers, and latest Angela's showcase. Can't make it? Then tune into Facebook/dallassongwriters. Want to be on our facebook streams? Show up and perform.
Next Deadline for the Winter Lyric Contest is March 31st See #5 below.
Thanks to Paul Zander, Michael Brandenberger, Bobby Montgomery, Jon Jaggers, Mimi Balkey, Suzi Morse, Rio King, Jared LoStratto and Bill Kapac for their contributions to DSA. Just a reminder that we are a non-profit and your tax deductible donations are always welcome. Follow this link to our donation spot on the website. https://dallassongwriters.org/shop/donation/
Songcerely,
Barbe
Thanks to Paul Zander, Michael Brandenberger, Bobby Montgomery, Jon Jaggers, Mimi Balkey, Suzi Morse, Rio King, Jared LoStratto and Bill Kapac for their contributions to DSA. Just a reminder that we are a non-profit and your tax deductible donations are always welcome. Follow this link to our donation spot on the website. https://dallassongwriters.org/shop/donation/
Songcerely,
Barbe
Spring 2017 Songwriters Notes Get a pdf version here.
Spring 2016 Songwriters Notes Get a pdf version here.
Fall 2016 Songwriters Notes Hardcopy pdf version
https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-news-songwriters-notes-fall-2016/
Spring 2016 Songwriters Notes Get a pdf version here.
Fall 2016 Songwriters Notes Hardcopy pdf version
https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-news-songwriters-notes-fall-2016/
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1. ANNUAL SONG CONTEST - OPEN NOW - Sept 30th
Enter on DSA website
Enter on Broadjam
Now in its 27th year, The DSA 2016 Song Contest is one of the longest running international song contests for amateur songwriters. Over $5,000 in cash and prizes. 8 categories.
Enter online at : https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-annual-song-contest/
THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
GRAND PRIZE - A Casio Privia Piano
GRAND PRIZE - A Casio Privia Piano
and a Nashville recording session at Beaird Music Group.
1st Runner Up
wins studio time at
2nd Runner up
wins recording time at
Grand Prize winners receive:
($199.95 Value)
Includes Artist Website, 1 Yr. Hosting
1 Yr. Sonicbids Membership
Category winners get cash prizes
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2016 WINNERS https://dallassongwriters.org/2016-dsa-song-contest-winners/
Read the Interview with Grand Prize winner Bill Wren
https://dallassongwriters.org/bill-wren-wins-2016-song-contest-grand-prize-jared-lostrocco-runner-ups/
SEE PICS FROM THE DEC 2016 AWARDS DINNER HERE
https://dallassongwriters.org/2016-winner-bill-wren-casio-privia/
SEE VIDEO FROM THE DEC 2016 AWARDS DINNER HERE
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/1315996771785878/
2016 Winnershttps://dallassongwriters.org/2016-winner-bill-wren-casio-privia/
SEE VIDEO FROM THE DEC 2016 AWARDS DINNER HERE
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/1315996771785878/
2016 Semifinalist
Winner of the Drawing for the IPod - Jeffery Moore, Baton Rouge, LA His entry, This Love, #102 was drawn.
Awards Dinner Streamed on Facebook
Photos of the Awards Dinner
Now in its 26th year, The DSA 2016 Song Contest is one of the longest running international song contests for amateur songwriters. Over $5,000 in cash and prizes.
2015 SONG CONTEST WINNER T EDWIN DOSS WITH GRAND PRIZE CASIO PRIVIA
Read interview with 2015 winner T Edwin Doss and learn about out other Grand Prize Winners. ❤
Did you miss the Awards Dinner? Here's a blow by blow courtesy of Dan Roark
2015 GRAND PRIZE WINNERS
1. Jessie Brown by T. Edwin Doss, Silver Spring, MD
2. Real Love Next Time by Bonnie Warren, Philadelphia, PA
3. Aina Hanu by John Keawe, Kapaau, Hawaii
2015 WINNERS
MC and GRAND PRIZE JUDGE, ROY ELKINS, left us with extensive comments on the grand prize winners and more. https://dallassongwriters.org/roy-elkins-on-songs-from-dsa-song-contest/
Hard Copy of Songwriters Notes Spring 2016 issue with 2015 winners
http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/8182067/dsanewsspring2016-pdf-2-4-meg?da=y
Hard Copy of Songwriters Notes Spring 2016 issue with 2015 winners
http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/8182067/dsanewsspring2016-pdf-2-4-meg?da=y
SEMIFINALISTS http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com/
WINNER OF THE IPOD – Samuel Miller, Chico, CA
Listen to the 2014 winners on Soundcloud at:
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Click here for more info about this contest, and for more information about joining DSA (membership not required to enter contest). Click here to view a list of frequently asked questions.
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2001 - 2007 Winners Compilation CDs available at the DSA store
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All winning songs are on a CD Compilation that was given out at the Awards Ceremony. To get any 3 double CD's simply make a quarter note donation to DSA through our online store and send us an email to request which 3 years of Cd's you want us to mail you.
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2. DSA MEETINGS - Guest Speaker, Rod Phelps and Song Critiques, THURSDAY, JULY 6
Self Publishing Your Songs: How to Start Your Own Publishing Company
The July monthly meeting will be Thursday, July 6 at Half Price Books Community Room in back, just east of Central Expressway in Dallas.
We are pleased to have an attorney and Music VIP as guest speaker.
When Rod was at Baylor he started booking acts like Bob Hope and Brother Dave Gardner. Bob Hope you've heard of, and Bro. Dave had a comedy act that gave rise to the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.
It was this activity that induced his cousin, Sheri Helt, a student at Oklahoma State University, to call him about a singer who was playing the "Strip" in Stillwater, OK. She said that all of the students at OSU really liked this new guy, and suggested that he go hear him.
He went to a place called Wild Willie's on a Friday night and, walking in, he had some immediate concerns. One, the air was blue from cigarette smoke, and he's a non-smoker. Two, Wild Willie's didn't take credit cards, so he had no idea how he was going to pay for an evening's tab just to listen to some dude who probably wouldn't be any good anyway. Three, the men's room didn't have a commode, it had a bathtub that served as a urinal.
He listened to the guy and introduced himself afterwards and told him that he was pretty good and he would like to do a demo on him. He found an 8-track facility and the next Friday they did four live sets, two cover and two original. They mixed them on Saturday, and on Sunday he came by the house and he gave him the reel-to-reel demo we had done, a list of his contacts in Nashville, the confirmation number of the hotel he had set up for him to stay in, and a handful of his credit cards.
He said, "Rod, I'm going to have to use these credit cards because I don't have any money". Rod told him that he had given them to him to use, and all Rod asked was that he (1) go to Nashville, (2) become a star, (3) pay him back when he could, and to (4) thank him when he won his first Grammy.
Well sir, Garth Brooks went to Nashville, became a star, paid Rod back when he could, but never thanked him when he won his first Grammy. You can read about this in "Chicken Soup for the Country Soul".
Rod's nephew, Tye Phelps, who owns the Love and War in Texas restaurants, asked him to listen to a female act playing at the Plano L&W. Rod went to listen to her, and she wasn't all that good. The other act on the bill who did impress me was a young blond from Lindale, Texas. Rod got a couple of demos from her dad, Rick Lambert, and sent them to his contacts in Nashville, mostly label heads. The rest is history.
Other folks Rod has helped over the years include Chris Cagle (whom Rod hired as nanny because he said he had no money, no job, and no place to live) and Rory Lee Feek (former DSA member of Joey and Rory fame), whom Rod moved to Nashville, along with his two daughters. He had two daughters the same age, and Rod gave Rory the downstairs master bedroom suite. Rory signed with Harlan Howard soon thereafter (one of the most prolific songwriters in Nashville history) and Rory went on to become one of the best known Christian songwriters and performers of all time, especially when he joined forces with, and married, Joey.
Rod also has had the good fortune to work with Larry Weiss ("Rhinestone Cowboy", "Bend Me, Shape Me"); Richard Leigh ("Don't you Make My Brown Eyes Blue", "Greatest Man I Never Knew"); Don Schlitz ("The Gambler"); Tommy Barnes ("Cherokee Outlaw"); Randy Boudreaux ("Goodnight Sweetheart", ""Brokenheartsville", "Alibis", "Who Needs You Baby").
Rod has helped these local folks you might recognize as DSA writers include David Banning, Dickie Kaiser and Steve Hood.
By simply hanging around individuals in broadcasting, Rod worked with Howard Cosell, Verne Lundquist (Rod got him his divorce from his first wife and introduced him to his second wife) and Roger Staubach, whom Rod got on the speaking tour.
Rod was the first attorney Buddy Magazine turned to some 44 years ago.
This is only a few of many stories Rod has about the music business. His contacts are endless. Rod is an educator and loves to help careers. Come meet Rod Phelps who is doing a series of talks at DSA every other month. He started with PROs in March and has covered Compulsory License and Fair Use in May. Rod will be staying to hear your songs.
SONG CRITIQUES
The monthly meeting will continue to have the song critique session but the format will be a little different. Instead of judging a "winning" song each month that is eligible for the "Song of the Year", all songs submitted at the meeting will be entered in the DSA Member Best Songs of the Meeting at the end of the year for Song of the Year and Songwriter of the year. We are considering adding a peoples choice awards.
Each song entry will receive friendly feedback from two music industry professionals, Joe Milton and Barbe McMillen. Joe has been an LA touring musician, studio musician and songwriter and currently owns Jo Musik, a Dallas area music production company and studio that has done music for film and TV, voiceover and dialogue, plays, live shows, jingles, industrials and videos. Barbe is currently Associate Professor of Songwriting at Collin College and President Emeritus of the DSA. She is also a voting member of the Recording Academy that votes for the Grammy Awards. As a recording artist she has recorded five albums. She has written songs in all genres, including a musical called "Give Me Break".
Songs can be on a CD, or emailed to Harry Hewlett at hhhewlett@gmail.com, or performed live, or even mailed in (you don't have to be present) or members can enter online at https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-meeting/song-of-the-month/. Just let him know if you want to get a spot at the meeting because we are limited on time and you must be a member to submit your song(s). The song entry/critique fee is $10 for each song. Preferred entry is online, so we can know how much time to allot to critiques, however, don't let that stop you, you can bring a recorded song to the meeting or just sing it at the meeting. Be sure to provide copies of lyrics for the group so they can give friendly feedback too. Good thing is that you can bring your song in for a pro critique and submit your rewritten or updated song at anytime during the year before the cut-off date. This is to encourage members to use the critique sessions during the editing phase of your song. You can have plenty of time for a re-write and re-submit.
Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/718169181687985/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22page_id_source%22%3A104739376244963%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page_id%5C%22%3A104739376244963%2C%5C%22tour_id%5C%22%3Anull%7D%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D
Sign in and Networking begins at 6:30
Future Meetings
NO MEETING IN AUGUST
Sept 1 - Rod Phelps
Self Publishing Your Songs: How to Start Your Own Publishing Company
Rod discovered Garth Brooks and Maranda Lambert
We are pleased to have an attorney and Music VIP as guest speaker.
When Rod was at Baylor he started booking acts like Bob Hope and Brother Dave Gardner. Bob Hope you've heard of, and Bro. Dave had a comedy act that gave rise to the Blue Collar Comedy Tour.
It was this activity that induced his cousin, Sheri Helt, a student at Oklahoma State University, to call him about a singer who was playing the "Strip" in Stillwater, OK. She said that all of the students at OSU really liked this new guy, and suggested that he go hear him.
He went to a place called Wild Willie's on a Friday night and, walking in, he had some immediate concerns. One, the air was blue from cigarette smoke, and he's a non-smoker. Two, Wild Willie's didn't take credit cards, so he had no idea how he was going to pay for an evening's tab just to listen to some dude who probably wouldn't be any good anyway. Three, the men's room didn't have a commode, it had a bathtub that served as a urinal.
He listened to the guy and introduced himself afterwards and told him that he was pretty good and he would like to do a demo on him. He found an 8-track facility and the next Friday they did four live sets, two cover and two original. They mixed them on Saturday, and on Sunday he came by the house and he gave him the reel-to-reel demo we had done, a list of his contacts in Nashville, the confirmation number of the hotel he had set up for him to stay in, and a handful of his credit cards.
He said, "Rod, I'm going to have to use these credit cards because I don't have any money". Rod told him that he had given them to him to use, and all Rod asked was that he (1) go to Nashville, (2) become a star, (3) pay him back when he could, and to (4) thank him when he won his first Grammy.
Well sir, Garth Brooks went to Nashville, became a star, paid Rod back when he could, but never thanked him when he won his first Grammy. You can read about this in "Chicken Soup for the Country Soul".
Rod's nephew, Tye Phelps, who owns the Love and War in Texas restaurants, asked him to listen to a female act playing at the Plano L&W. Rod went to listen to her, and she wasn't all that good. The other act on the bill who did impress me was a young blond from Lindale, Texas. Rod got a couple of demos from her dad, Rick Lambert, and sent them to his contacts in Nashville, mostly label heads. The rest is history.
Other folks Rod has helped over the years include Chris Cagle (whom Rod hired as nanny because he said he had no money, no job, and no place to live) and Rory Lee Feek (former DSA member of Joey and Rory fame), whom Rod moved to Nashville, along with his two daughters. He had two daughters the same age, and Rod gave Rory the downstairs master bedroom suite. Rory signed with Harlan Howard soon thereafter (one of the most prolific songwriters in Nashville history) and Rory went on to become one of the best known Christian songwriters and performers of all time, especially when he joined forces with, and married, Joey.
Rod also has had the good fortune to work with Larry Weiss ("Rhinestone Cowboy", "Bend Me, Shape Me"); Richard Leigh ("Don't you Make My Brown Eyes Blue", "Greatest Man I Never Knew"); Don Schlitz ("The Gambler"); Tommy Barnes ("Cherokee Outlaw"); Randy Boudreaux ("Goodnight Sweetheart", ""Brokenheartsville", "Alibis", "Who Needs You Baby").
Rod has helped these local folks you might recognize as DSA writers include David Banning, Dickie Kaiser and Steve Hood.
By simply hanging around individuals in broadcasting, Rod worked with Howard Cosell, Verne Lundquist (Rod got him his divorce from his first wife and introduced him to his second wife) and Roger Staubach, whom Rod got on the speaking tour.
Rod was the first attorney Buddy Magazine turned to some 44 years ago.
This is only a few of many stories Rod has about the music business. His contacts are endless. Rod is an educator and loves to help careers. Come meet Rod Phelps who is doing a series of talks at DSA every other month. He started with PROs in March and has covered Compulsory License and Fair Use in May. Rod will be staying to hear your songs.
SONG CRITIQUES
The monthly meeting will continue to have the song critique session but the format will be a little different. Instead of judging a "winning" song each month that is eligible for the "Song of the Year", all songs submitted at the meeting will be entered in the DSA Member Best Songs of the Meeting at the end of the year for Song of the Year and Songwriter of the year. We are considering adding a peoples choice awards.
Each song entry will receive friendly feedback from two music industry professionals, Joe Milton and Barbe McMillen. Joe has been an LA touring musician, studio musician and songwriter and currently owns Jo Musik, a Dallas area music production company and studio that has done music for film and TV, voiceover and dialogue, plays, live shows, jingles, industrials and videos. Barbe is currently Associate Professor of Songwriting at Collin College and President Emeritus of the DSA. She is also a voting member of the Recording Academy that votes for the Grammy Awards. As a recording artist she has recorded five albums. She has written songs in all genres, including a musical called "Give Me Break".
Songs can be on a CD, or emailed to Harry Hewlett at hhhewlett@gmail.com, or performed live, or even mailed in (you don't have to be present) or members can enter online at https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-meeting/song-of-the-month/. Just let him know if you want to get a spot at the meeting because we are limited on time and you must be a member to submit your song(s). The song entry/critique fee is $10 for each song. Preferred entry is online, so we can know how much time to allot to critiques, however, don't let that stop you, you can bring a recorded song to the meeting or just sing it at the meeting. Be sure to provide copies of lyrics for the group so they can give friendly feedback too. Good thing is that you can bring your song in for a pro critique and submit your rewritten or updated song at anytime during the year before the cut-off date. This is to encourage members to use the critique sessions during the editing phase of your song. You can have plenty of time for a re-write and re-submit.
Facebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/718169181687985/?acontext=%7B%22source%22%3A5%2C%22page_id_source%22%3A104739376244963%2C%22action_history%22%3A[%7B%22surface%22%3A%22page%22%2C%22mechanism%22%3A%22main_list%22%2C%22extra_data%22%3A%22%7B%5C%22page_id%5C%22%3A104739376244963%2C%5C%22tour_id%5C%22%3Anull%7D%22%7D]%2C%22has_source%22%3Atrue%7D
Sign in and Networking begins at 6:30
Announcements at 7PM
Program about 7:30
Future Meetings
NO MEETING IN AUGUST
Sept 1 - Rod Phelps
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Recordings of past DSA Second Tuesday guest speakers
June 2017 - Speaker Kathy Baldwin - Publishing
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/1491550740897146/
May 4, 2017 - Speaker Rod Phelps - Compulsory License and Fair Use: How to include a cover song on your album
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/1463740973678123/
April 6, 2017 - Speaker Rod Phelps - Performance Rights Organizations Collect Money for Songwriters
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/1431955113523376/
Oct 2016 Barbara McMillen - Polishing Your Final Draft by Applying the Secrets of the Popular Song.
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/1245589945493228/
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/posts/1245608802158009
Sept 2016 Joe Milton on Preparing for a Recording Session
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/1491550740897146/
May 4, 2017 - Speaker Rod Phelps - Compulsory License and Fair Use: How to include a cover song on your album
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/1463740973678123/
April 6, 2017 - Speaker Rod Phelps - Performance Rights Organizations Collect Money for Songwriters
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/1431955113523376/
March 21 · How to Market Your Songwriting Career with Booking Agent
Richard Pollack
Richard Pollack
February 3 · All About Publishing with Publisher Gus Wolman
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/1245589945493228/
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/posts/1245608802158009
Sept 2016 Joe Milton on Preparing for a Recording Session
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2 of 2
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/1219952578056965/Reviews of past DSA Second Tuesday guest speakers
Oct 2015 Tirk Wilder https://dallassongwriters.org/busy-dsa-october-began-with-tirk-wilder/
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MONDAY SONG SWAP for peer critique
Song Swap Workshop
Monthly 7:30-10 PM
Free, Visitors Welcome
Where songwriters perform their songs for peer review. Bring your guitar and a few lyric sheets. This is like an old fashioned guitar pull with comments between songs.
THIRD MONDAY in PLANO -
Tino's - Steve Sullivan, Gigi Gostas coordinating.
Tino's Too Mexican Restaurant 2205 Ave K, Plano, Tx 972 881-9226
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3. BEST SONGS of the Month -
2017
JAN - Love Without Money by Bobby Montgomery and Barbe McMillen
Oklahoma Grit by Rio King
Your The Best by Michael Brandenberger
FEB -
Caribbean Holiday by David Alan Claer
Johnny's Place by Bill Kapac
Mean Woman Grill by Morri Hartgrave
Oklahoma Grit by Rio King
Six Gun Sally by Bill Kapac
Stay (Until The Sunrise) by Steve Valenzuela
Storm (instrumental) by Yulia Petrova
The Days by Ireland Casteel
When There Is Nothing (instrumental) by Yulia Petrova
You Made My Day by Michael Brandenberger
March
Goodbye by Yulia Petrova
Gypsy (Girl) King by James Pappas
House On The Hill by Bill Kapac
I Found Myself In Austin by Morri Hartgraves
Island Red by Ricky Gene Wright
Never by Ireland Casteel
April
DADDY GET YOUR GUN by James Pappas
MY MOM by Craig Langford
I Don't Need To But I Do by Craig Langford
DANCE ON THE OCEAN FLOOR by Sl Lumbreras
EL PASO VFW by Morri Hartgraves
TWO SPEED WOMAN BLUES by Harry Hewlett
WAITING ON MY TIME by Rickey Gene Wright
MAY 4
GOING BACK TO TEXAS by Rickey Gene Wright
DREAMING WITH YOU by Ireland (Casteel)
OUTTA TOUCH by Ron Young
JUNE 1
SANDBOX by Charles Leftwich
THAT GIRL by Ireland (Casteel)
ONE MORE OUTCAST by Morri Hartgraves
HOW COULD I by Ron Young
MAN IN THE MOON by Carol Shaw
BIG THICKET by Ricky Gene Wright
JAN - Love Without Money by Bobby Montgomery and Barbe McMillen
Oklahoma Grit by Rio King
Your The Best by Michael Brandenberger
FEB -
Caribbean Holiday by David Alan Claer
Johnny's Place by Bill Kapac
Mean Woman Grill by Morri Hartgrave
Oklahoma Grit by Rio King
Six Gun Sally by Bill Kapac
Stay (Until The Sunrise) by Steve Valenzuela
Storm (instrumental) by Yulia Petrova
The Days by Ireland Casteel
When There Is Nothing (instrumental) by Yulia Petrova
You Made My Day by Michael Brandenberger
March
Goodbye by Yulia Petrova
Gypsy (Girl) King by James Pappas
House On The Hill by Bill Kapac
I Found Myself In Austin by Morri Hartgraves
Island Red by Ricky Gene Wright
Never by Ireland Casteel
April
DADDY GET YOUR GUN by James Pappas
MY MOM by Craig Langford
I Don't Need To But I Do by Craig Langford
DANCE ON THE OCEAN FLOOR by Sl Lumbreras
EL PASO VFW by Morri Hartgraves
TWO SPEED WOMAN BLUES by Harry Hewlett
WAITING ON MY TIME by Rickey Gene Wright
MAY 4
GOING BACK TO TEXAS by Rickey Gene Wright
DREAMING WITH YOU by Ireland (Casteel)
OUTTA TOUCH by Ron Young
JUNE 1
SANDBOX by Charles Leftwich
THAT GIRL by Ireland (Casteel)
ONE MORE OUTCAST by Morri Hartgraves
HOW COULD I by Ron Young
MAN IN THE MOON by Carol Shaw
BIG THICKET by Ricky Gene Wright
Here is the list of 2016 winners of the meeting critiques from which the top three were chosen thanks to Judge, Mr. Troll, Poor Davids Pub.
2016 Winners & Finalists
Q&A With Winner, Dori Weaver, Song of the Year 2015
https://dallassongwriters.org/qa-song-year-winner-dori-weaver/
2016 Winners & Finalists
Q&A With Winner, Dori Weaver, Song of the Year 2015
https://dallassongwriters.org/qa-song-year-winner-dori-weaver/
Songwriter of the Year 2015 - 2016
is Rio King with the most wins at the meeting critiques
is Rio King with the most wins at the meeting critiques
To view past winners go to the Best Songs blog. http://bestsongsofthemeeting.blogspot.com/
To hear the winners go to our Soundcloud page https://soundcloud.com/dsa-best-songs
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4. WORKSHOPS - DSA WORKSHOPS
(Each month DSA hosts 3 workshops at our monthly meetings on the 1st Monday, 3rd Monday and 2nd Tuesday these are ongoing. see item 2 above.)
http://songswapworkshops.blogspot.com/
REO RAFTING RESORT SONGWRITING WORKSHOPS
How Music REALLY Works July 9-14, 2017
Learn the songwriting techniques of the master songwriters with best-selling author Wayne Chase. Learn how you can use these tools to craft great songs. Includes FREE library, books, music charts & more ($400 value).
Details Here
SongMatrix Retreat August 13-18, 2017
Hands on, in-depth exploration of your original songs using more than 40 specific SongMatrix musical & lyrical techniques. Create brilliant melodies and emotion-evoking lyrics. Includes 1-year post-retreat mentoring with SongMatrix author Wayne Chase.
Details here
Video of Susan Gibson performance at Sons of Hermann on April 22.
REO RAFTING RESORT SONGWRITING WORKSHOPS
How Music REALLY Works July 9-14, 2017
Learn the songwriting techniques of the master songwriters with best-selling author Wayne Chase. Learn how you can use these tools to craft great songs. Includes FREE library, books, music charts & more ($400 value).
Details Here
SongMatrix Retreat August 13-18, 2017
Hands on, in-depth exploration of your original songs using more than 40 specific SongMatrix musical & lyrical techniques. Create brilliant melodies and emotion-evoking lyrics. Includes 1-year post-retreat mentoring with SongMatrix author Wayne Chase.
Details here
Video of Susan Gibson performance at Sons of Hermann on April 22.
April 23
Read the Review of the Roy Elkins Workshop
Want to study songwriting but don't want to get out of your PJ's?
* Take a class online through a songwriting workshop yahoo group with Barbara McMillen, associate professor of Songwriting and Music Business at Collin College.
* Check out the https://songtown.com songwriter learning community.
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5. SHOWCASES AND OPEN MICS -
http://showcases-openmics.blogspot.com/
OPEN MICS
HALF PRICE BOOKS OPEN MIC - NORTHWEST HIGHWAY - Rotating guest host featured artist
EVERY 1ST MONDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Sign up begins at 6:30
If you want peer feedback on a song bring a few lyric sheets
If you want peer feedback on a song bring a few lyric sheets
DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE - Addison
EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Hosted by Craig St.Clair
In November 2015, DSA celebrated 11 years at Dunn Brothers
see review of
see review of
BURGER EDGE - North Dallas
EVERY 2ND WEDNESDAY - 6:30pm to 8:30pm
Hosted by Michael Brandenberger and rotating guest host.
BURGER"S EDGE inRichardson
3rd Saturday 6:30 -8:30
3rd Saturday 6:30 -8:30
7529 Campbell Rd. at Coit
This a perfect venue for an open mic because it has a nice stage with a complete sound system. It also has a great food menu if you want to come early to eat or invite friends who can enjoy a very tasty burger or chicken sandwich while they listen to you perform.
Rotating host. Interested in hosting an open mic? email Michael.
SHOWCASES
ANGELA'S AT THE CROSSWALK in downtown Plano
3rd Saturday 7:30 - 11:00 Check out our facebook page where Harry is posting live streaming.
3rd Saturday 7:30 - 11:00 Check out our facebook page where Harry is posting live streaming.
Hosted by Dan Roark
6. DSA LYRIC CONTEST - Next deadline postmarked September 30
or by mail
Thanks to Lyric Contest Director, Gene Schillaci
WINTER 2017 -WINNERS ANNOUNCED
SEMIFINALIST
Close Your Eyes by Michelle Gonzalez, N. Hollywood, CA
Heartbreaker’s Waltz by John Friday, Bonita Springs, FL
Second or Two by Michelle Gonzalez, N. Hollywood, CA
Its Gonna Be by Kimila Lewis, Evansville, IN
Heading Home by John Friday, Bonita Springs, FL
Love Doctor Jae Oates, McKinney, TX
AND THE 2017 WINTER WINNERS ARE.........
https://dallassongwriters.org/2017-winter-lyric-contest-winners/
Thanks to Lyric Contest Director, Gene Schillaci
WINTER 2017 -WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Close Your Eyes by Michelle Gonzalez, N. Hollywood, CA
Heartbreaker’s Waltz by John Friday, Bonita Springs, FL
Second or Two by Michelle Gonzalez, N. Hollywood, CA
Its Gonna Be by Kimila Lewis, Evansville, IN
Heading Home by John Friday, Bonita Springs, FL
Love Doctor Jae Oates, McKinney, TX
AND THE 2017 WINTER WINNERS ARE.........
https://dallassongwriters.org/2017-winter-lyric-contest-winners/
2016 FALL WINNERS
https://dallassongwriters.org/2016-fall-lyric-contest-winners/
See Summer winners on the website: https://dallassongwriters.org/2016-summer-lyric-contest-winners-announced/
2016 Spring Winners on the website: : https://dallassongwriters.org/2016-spring-lyric-contest-winners/
See winners from 2016 and 2015 listed in the DSA 2016 Fall Hardcopy of Songwriters Notes featuring winner, Bill Kapac on front page. This issue was handed out at the Arlington Guitar Show in October.
https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-news-songwriters-notes-fall-2016/
See Winter 2016 on website: https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-lyric-contest-winners-winter-2016/
SUMMER and FALL 2015 RESULTS
https://dallassongwriters.org/lyric-contest-results/
CRITIQUES FOR SUMMER AND FALL 2016
https://dallassongwriters.org/song-critiques-summer-2015-lyric-contest/
CRITIQUES FOR SUMMER AND FALL 2016
https://dallassongwriters.org/song-critiques-summer-2015-lyric-contest/
PAST WINNERS and LYRICS POSTED ON THE OLD WEBSITE
LYRICISTS GAIN RECOGNITION THROUGH COMPETITION
Next Lyric Contest Deadline is June 30th for Spring Lyric Contest
Entry fee is $10
Please see lyric contest webpage for details.
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7. MEMBER NEWS -
Wanna get involved? Become a committee member. It's fun! Be apart of the inner workings of the DSA. We have committee positions open. Let us know if you'd like to be on the board. Just show up a our membership meeting.
Directors elected at our Nov 8th Annual Membership Meeting were:
Michael Brandenberger, Bobby Montgomery, Dicky Johnson, Rachel Wilhelm, Dan Roark, Barbe McMillen, Joe Milton, Marcus Belmore, Steve Sullivan, Ken Duren, James Pappas, Jessica Ewy, Rod Phelps, Milani Shaw and Harry Hewlett. New officers were elected at the planning meeting on Jan 7th.
Newly Elected Officers 2017
Michael Brandenberger - Prez
Bobby Montgomery - VP Programs
Dicky Johnson - Treasurer
Secretary - Jessica Ewy
Secretary - Jessica Ewy
Dan Roark - Director of showcases, workshops
Barbe McMillen - Administration, Newsletter
Harry Hewlett - A/R
Milani Shaw - VP of Membership
Gene Schillaci - Lyric Contest Director
Harry Hewlett - A/R
Milani Shaw - VP of Membership
Gene Schillaci - Lyric Contest Director
Steve Sullivan and James Pappas - SongSwap Coordinators
Joe Milton, Ken Duren - At Large
Rachel Wilheim - Technology
Marcus Belmore - Executive VP, Webmaster
So long to Ginger Stanoio who has moved to California and thanks for her service. We'll miss her.
Joe Milton, Ken Duren - At Large
Rachel Wilheim - Technology
Marcus Belmore - Executive VP, Webmaster
So long to Ginger Stanoio who has moved to California and thanks for her service. We'll miss her.
If you are not a DSA Member, you missed these tips sent out through our yahoo group:
* Publisher looking for Childrens songs
* Artists/Producers looking for original material for recording artists
* Major Brand X (To be disclosed at a later time) Seeks Independent artist for music campaign.
* Where to get your cd reviewed
* Music related job listing
* Film Licensing Co. seeking instrumental music
* Cheap and free tickets - Free tickets to selected Winspear Opera House events.
Lyricists are invited to co-write with music writers by submitting your lyric through the member yahoo group.
NEW MEMBERS: Have you joined our member only yahoo group where you can talk with the group and get special offers and last minute updates on events? subscribe: dallassongwriters-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
NEW MEMBERS: Have you joined our member only yahoo group where you can talk with the group and get special offers and last minute updates on events? subscribe: dallassongwriters-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
PATRON SAINTS: PAUL ZANDER, BOBBY MONTGOMERY
Patron Sponsor L3: Michael Brandenberger, Bill Honker, John Stone
Patron Sponsor L1: Cliff Monroe, Suzi Morse, Jon Jaggers, Rio King
Patron Sponsor: Mimi Balkey
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Rockin Robert Tomerlin, Bradley Banning, Ricky E Wright, Bianca Rodreguez, Stephen Valenzuela, Yulia Petrova, Jeff Stachowski, Charles Barrale, Jessica Ewy, Claude Webb, Kevin Brennan, Matt brent, Stephanie Sammons, Charles Leftwich, John Nelson, Rob Case
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Gigi Gostas, John Mason, David Banning, Alexis Tapp, Ginger Stanoiu, Gene Schlacci, Jackie Schwartz, Aaron Shook, Ron Young, Rachel Wilheim, Julia Pauletti, Terry Bloss, Jeff Stachowshi, Raquel Linderman, Victoria Bouton, David Claerr, Jon Jaggers, Don Wall, Joe Milton, Harry Hewlett, Rio King, Morri Hartgraves, Barbara McMillen, Bobby Montgomery, Randy Wallace, Ken Golden, Bill Honker, Carol Shaw, Cat McGee, Ian Dickson, Don Wall, Ken Duran, Malini Shah, Bill Sibley
TIME TO RENEW: The following members owe dues:
YOU HAVE A TWO MONTH GRACE PERIOD TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP OR YOU WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE MEMBER GROUP
EXPIRED IN JULY: Michael Franceus, Tom Prasado Rao, Crystal Taylor
EXPIRED IN AUG: Yanna Zovich, Minnie Murray, Warren Hanson
EXPIRED IN SEPT: Tom Thomas
EXPIRED IN OCT: Denise Rosier, Katie Hardyman, Charlie Hill, Darren Rozell, M'Lynn Musgrove, Stephen McKinnell, Jenni Peal, Jay Gallagher, Rick Webster
EXPIRED IN NOV: Mike Hyden
EXPIRED IN DEC: Buck Morgan, Ross Vick, Anthony Groom, Kathryn Taylor, David Morales, Ashley Sichler, Brad Davis, Scott White
EXPIRED IN JAN: Jeff Moxcey, Robin Carr, Andrew Plan, Cousin Don Brown, Tony Ramey, Lucia Comnes, Gracie Lott, James Bennett, Rob Cariddi, Tyler Hook, Sarah Ashley, Christopher Hart, John Keawe, Katie Riley, Marc Tilson, Mathew Stemme, Patrice Luce Chapman, Clark McAlister
EXPIRED IN FEB: Trevor Dahlen, Anthony Castillo, Mark Pierce, Katrina Pitts
EXPIRED IN MARCH:
EXPIRED IN APRIL: Helene Cronin, Kathy Adams, Jim Collins
EXPIRED IN MAY: Daniel LaToof
EXPIRED IN JUNE: Robin Dossey, Joe Austin, Wayne Talley, Loralee Pearman, Allen Larson, Lynn McCracken
TIME TO RENEW: JR Rosenberger, Bill Nash, Bill Cox
EXPIRING IN AUGUST: Yanna Zovich, Minnie Murray, Warren Hanson
Renew your membership online.EXPIRED IN AUG: Yanna Zovich, Minnie Murray, Warren Hanson
EXPIRED IN SEPT: Tom Thomas
EXPIRED IN OCT: Denise Rosier, Katie Hardyman, Charlie Hill, Darren Rozell, M'Lynn Musgrove, Stephen McKinnell, Jenni Peal, Jay Gallagher, Rick Webster
EXPIRED IN NOV: Mike Hyden
EXPIRED IN DEC: Buck Morgan, Ross Vick, Anthony Groom, Kathryn Taylor, David Morales, Ashley Sichler, Brad Davis, Scott White
EXPIRED IN JAN: Jeff Moxcey, Robin Carr, Andrew Plan, Cousin Don Brown, Tony Ramey, Lucia Comnes, Gracie Lott, James Bennett, Rob Cariddi, Tyler Hook, Sarah Ashley, Christopher Hart, John Keawe, Katie Riley, Marc Tilson, Mathew Stemme, Patrice Luce Chapman, Clark McAlister
EXPIRED IN FEB: Trevor Dahlen, Anthony Castillo, Mark Pierce, Katrina Pitts
EXPIRED IN MARCH:
EXPIRED IN APRIL: Helene Cronin, Kathy Adams, Jim Collins
EXPIRED IN MAY: Daniel LaToof
EXPIRED IN JUNE: Robin Dossey, Joe Austin, Wayne Talley, Loralee Pearman, Allen Larson, Lynn McCracken
TIME TO RENEW: JR Rosenberger, Bill Nash, Bill Cox
EXPIRING IN AUGUST: Yanna Zovich, Minnie Murray, Warren Hanson
You'll find the link to the store on the panel to the right
Or paste this link in your browser: https://dallassongwriters.org/shop/dsa-membership/
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8. EVENTS - Featuring local and worldwide events of the songwriting community including, seminars, conferences, and showcases.
2015
Review of the Arlington Guitar Show
2017
JULY
2 NATIONAL STORYTELLING CONFERENCE,Kansas City, Mo
3 DSA Open Mic at Half Price Books
6 DSA Monthly Meeting at Half Price Books
6 - 9 WINNIPEG FOLK FESTIVAL, Winnipeg, Manitoba
7 - 9 BLISSFEST, Petoskey, Mi
9 - Ronny Cox (Black Box Series) 6:30pm
22- DSA Hall of Fame Dinner and performance at Sons of Hermann Hall3 DSA Open Mic at Half Price Books
6 DSA Monthly Meeting at Half Price Books
6 - 9 WINNIPEG FOLK FESTIVAL, Winnipeg, Manitoba
7 - 9 BLISSFEST, Petoskey, Mi
9 - Ronny Cox (Black Box Series) 6:30pm
12 DSA Open Mic at Burger Edge
15 DSA Showcase at Angelas
18 DSA Song Swap at Tino's Too
20 DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
15 DSA Showcase at Angelas
18 DSA Song Swap at Tino's Too
20 DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
AUG
NO DSA Monthly Meeting in Aug.
4 - 6 FALCON RIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
7 DSA Open Mic at Half Price Books
26 - Walt Wilkins and the Mystiqueros w/Susan Gibson
(Texas Tunes Series Encore) 8pm
28 - 31 ARTS MIDWEST, Columbus, Oh
SEPT
1 - 3 FOUR CORNERS FOLK FESTIVAL, Pagosa Springs, Co
8 - 10 WHEATLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL, Remus, Mi
8 - 10 SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL, Sisters, Or
12 - 17 AMERICANAFEST, Nashville, Tn
13 - 17 WALNUT VALLEY FESTIVAL, Winfield, Ks
26 - 30 IBMA, Raleigh, NC
4 - 6 FALCON RIDGE FOLK FESTIVAL, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
7 DSA Open Mic at Half Price Books
9 DSA Open Mic at Burger Edge
12 Sonstock at Sons of Hermann Hall
15 DSA Song Swap at Tino's Too
17 DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
17 - 20 PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL, Philadelphia, Pa
19 DSA Showcase at Angelas12 Sonstock at Sons of Hermann Hall
15 DSA Song Swap at Tino's Too
17 DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers
17 - 20 PHILADELPHIA FOLK FESTIVAL, Philadelphia, Pa
26 - Walt Wilkins and the Mystiqueros w/Susan Gibson
(Texas Tunes Series Encore) 8pm
28 - 31 ARTS MIDWEST, Columbus, Oh
SEPT
1 - 3 FOUR CORNERS FOLK FESTIVAL, Pagosa Springs, Co
8 - 10 WHEATLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL, Remus, Mi
8 - 10 SISTERS FOLK FESTIVAL, Sisters, Or
12 - 17 AMERICANAFEST, Nashville, Tn
13 - 17 WALNUT VALLEY FESTIVAL, Winfield, Ks
26 - 30 IBMA, Raleigh, NC
See Texas Music Office events calendar https://gov.texas.gov/music/events
Moses Avalon's List of Top Ranked Music Conferences.
See house concerts and coffee houses here: http://unclecalvins.org/
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9. Featured Articles:
MBW's
World's Greatest Songwriters series celebrates the pop composers behind
the globe's biggest hits. This month, we talk to the legendary Diane Warren –
a multi-award- winning writer who's penned more than 30 Billboard Hot
100 hits over three decades. The World's Greatest Songwriters is
supported by AMRA – the global digital music collection society which
strives to maximize value for songwriters and publishers in the digital
age.
By Robert Siegel
By Eric Killelea
Scientists are discovering that certain playlists can boost brain activity and treat anxiety and depression. Continue Reading 
MUSIC BUSINESS
By Bobby Owsinski
While
most artists have a website, many overlook the portion which actually
assists them in getting gigs. The booking section. Here we cover the key
aspects of the booking section of an artist's website and look at
what's necessary to take it to the next level and make it a gig magnet. Continue Reading
Stella Yu from StellaResults.com visits
Hypebot's Music Biz Weekly podcast to discuss how to use Wikipedia and
how to create your own wiki page. Stella provides many tips on using
wiki and addresses a number of things to consider before creating a
page. Do you know the rules for creating a wiki page? Continue Reading
By Byron Pascoe
When
a band receives their first record deal, there's a sense of
accomplishment. Someone likes me! Where do I sign? Before signing a
contract with a label, it's important to understand what you're signing.
The following list (in no particular order) provides some common red
flags to keep in mind. Continue Reading
By Daniel McCarthy
Music
is the ultimate good news-bad news business. ... Like the rest of the
industry, synch licensing has good and bad news. The good news is
there's money out there — for artists, songwriters, labels, publishers.
The bad news is that the current mindset of many labels and
artist-management companies leaves money on the table ... Continue Reading
By Eli Ball
For
all but the top percentile of musicians trying to make it in the
industry, proper budgeting and management of funds are key to avoiding
career ruining financial disaster. In this piece Eli Ball explains how
to critically analyze an advance, and understand what sort of strings
may be attached. Continue Reading
By Emily Yahr
It's
a long, regimented road for the lucky ones who make it, one that is
deeply ingrained in the very traditional Nashville system. With the
exception of a few artists, radio airplay is critical to mainstream
country success. Even in 2017 — an era of YouTube, Spotify and curated
playlists — radio is the gatekeeper. And it all starts with a radio
tour. Continue Reading
By Ari Herstand
Before
we dig into everything there's to know about Spotify playlists at this
moment in time, you should remember that just because someone has a ton
of streams does not mean they have a ton of fans. Continue Reading
By Shivani Patel
The
act of making music is just one part of the music industry and just
because you are a musician doesn't mean you don't have other obligations
Continue Reading
By Angela Mastrogiacomo
LISTEN
SAM THE SHAM - WOOLY BULLY
Bob Dylan received
the 2016 Nobel Prize in Literature "for having created new poetic
expressions within the great American song tradition". Here's what he
had to say about it. Continue Reading
VIDEO
Timeline
Grab your frottoir and your cowboy boots and get rhythm! Continue Reading
WATCH THIS
At the 2017 ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO, a diverse group of top music creators, including Sam Hollander, Ashley Gorley, Dave Pirner, James Fauntleroy and Jeff Cardoni, share valuable insights into their creative process.
CRAFT OF SONGWRITING
By Brad Allen Williams
By Anthony Ceseri
It's
important to make your chorus stand out from the rest of your song,
since it's usually your song's central element. With that in mind, we're
going to look at a few ideas for creating a successful chorus. Continue Reading
WATCH THIS
R.LUM.R,
recently named as one of "10 New Artists You Need to Know" by Rolling
Stone, performed earlier this year at our Sundance ASCAP Music Café and
shared his thoughts on what works best for him when collaborating.
CAREER DEVELOPMENT
Has
the deadly plague of songwriter's block struck you? The truth is,
sometimes the well just runs dry, but never fear. Multi-platinum
songwriter Meghan Kabir has some sage tips about how to re-awaken your
songwriting mojo.
Online Thesaurus and Rhyming Dictionary
Great web tool for lyric writing
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10. Song and Talent Contests
DSA Quarterly Lyric Contest http://dsalyriccontest.blogspot.com/
Next deadline - September 30th
Lonestar Songcrafters is having a performing songwriter contest every Sunday at the Texas Muscians Museum in Irving. https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=lonestar%20songcrafters
Lonestar Songcrafters is having a performing songwriter contest every Sunday at the Texas Muscians Museum in Irving. https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=lonestar%20songcrafters
DSA Song Contest NOW OPEN
https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-annual-song-contest/
Important FOLK ALLIANCE Regional Deadlines | July - Sept 2017
SWRFA | Southeast Regional Folk Alliance
Official Showcase Deadline July 15 | Apply Here
September 27 - October 1
Austin, TX | Register Here
NERFA | Northeast Regional Folk Alliance
Semi-Formal Showcase Deadline July 16 | Apply Here
November 9 - 12
Stamford, CT | Register Here
FAR-WEST | Folk Alliance Region - West
Summer Special ends August 31
October 5 - 8
Bellevue, WA | Register Here
A comprehensive list of Song Contests compliments of MusesMuse.com
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11. Songwriting Resources - Now accepting book reviews
Links to websites about songwriting, performance, music industry.
DSA Book Store - reviews, links, lists of recommended reading, and what's in the DSA Library.
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12. Archives of Past Programs and Activities
DALLAS SONGWRITERS OLD WEBSITE WITH ARCHIVED LINKS TO PAST PROGRAMS
SONGS FROM THE SOUL OF SERVICE
Did you know??? DSA held two song contests for active military and the CDs of the winning songs, Songs From the Soul of Service Vols. 1 and 2 are available.
Tribute to our fallen soldiers from DFW at our Podomatic site:
You Know Me Tribute to Fallen
URL:%20http://dallassongwriters.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-05-21T21_14_44-07_00
Read the latest story about this years winners
CROSSROADS SHOWCASES
DSA depends on your support.
Giving Rocks! While it never hurts to remind you that DSA is a non-profit organization (and so your contributions are tax-deductible) - this year it means so much more. We're proud to be celebrating our 25th Anniversary as a non-profit. DSA has been an organized songwriter group since 1985 and became a non-profit in 1990.
Your gift enables us to meet our mission.
Our programs created to meet our mission goals are: a monthly newsletter, workshops, critique sessions, showcases, contests, networking opportunities and community service.
If you like what we do, and want to help us keep doing it, please make a contribution today. Gifts of all sizes are meaningful and appreciated.
Donations are welcome year round.
Donations are welcome year round.
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Songcerely,
Barbara McMillen, Editor
Songwriter Notes
Founding President Emeritus,
Online Songwriting Workshops and Classes
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