Hello Songwriter,
At the 2nd Tuesday meeting tomorrow night, we'll have our annual membership meeting and elections for our board of Directors. Also, our guest speaker will be former DSA Song Contest winner, Helene Cronine who will enlighten us about getting a hit on youtube without a record label.
We have a new 1st Thursday Open Mic at Half Price Books on NW Hwy. See #4 below for details.
Our other regular DSA monthly events remain the same, 1st and 3rd Monday SongSwaps and 3rd Thursday Open Mic. For details, see #2 and #4 below.
This Thursday will be the 8th anniversary of our OPEN MIC at DUNN BROTHERS. Come out and help us celebrate.
Many of you have asked how my musical, GIVE ME A BREAK, is coming along. Our CD has been released and opening weekend was a success thanks to all of you who came out. We still have 3 more performances next weekend. Please come see my show!!! Take a look at our attractive cast. http://www.givemeabreakthemusical.com/
Please like us on Facebook and tell your friends about us.
Also this weekend is the Texas Independent Music Expo. Showcases, panels and networking. DSA will have a booth. Come on out.
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QUICK LOOK CALENDAR OF DSA MONTHLY EVENTS - put this in your bookmark.
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1. ANNUAL SONG CONTEST -
2012 Dallas Songwriters Song Contest
Now in its 22nd year, The DSA 2012 Song Contest is one of the longest running international song contests for amateur songwriters. Over $5,000 in cash and prizes. You will find Semifinalist here:
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GRAND PRIZE WINNER
Just Me and You by Macy Medford, Jonathan George, Houston, TX
Here the song on ReverbNation
Check out her website:
1ST RUNNER UP
That Old Shirt by Steve Chizmadia, Peekskill, NY
2ND RUNNER UP
You'll Be Back by Debra M. Gussin, Jonathan Bluth, LA, CA
| Macy with Grand Prize Taylor Guitar signed by Beth Nielsen Chapman, donated by our Prez, Roger Russell. |
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 - http://dsameetings.blogspot.com/
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2nd Tuesday Meeting, Nov. 13, Annual Membership Meeting & Elections
Guest Speaker: Helene Cronine
She will talk of her youtube hit, "Lucky Me" among other things.
6:30 Sign In - Network
7PM : Guest Speaker
8PM: Song Critiques - No critiques tonight
See meeting page for more details
Future Programs:
December 13: Christmas Party @ Love & War, Plano
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DSA T-SHIRTS
NEW shirts: $15 at the meeting (you must ask me for the special) or online by mail $20
OLD shirts: $10 at the meeting (you must ask me for the special) or online by mail $15
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MONDAY SONG SWAPS for peer critique
Song Swap Workshops
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.
FIRST MONDAY in East Dallas
Half Price Books, 5803 E Northwest Hwy Dallas, TX 75231-6519 (214) 379-8000
Roger Russell, Jame Pappas coordinating.
We'll be in the Community Room at the back left in the building.
THIRD MONDAY in PLANO -
Tino's at Collin Creek Mall- Steve Sullivan, coordinator.
Tinos Mexican Restaurant Collin Creek Mall, Plano, Tx
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3. BEST SONGS of the 2nd Tuesday Meeting
Songwriter of the Year and Song of the Year is in the process of being judged for 2012 and will probably be announced in March.
OCT
Christmas Toy by Michael Brandenberger
My Favorite Heartache by Vern Dailey
Critique Panel: Ken Duren and Bobby Montgomery
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR 2011
Long time DSA member, James Pappas, is Songwriter of the Year for most wins at the 2nd Tuesday meetings last year. See our Press Room for story.
SONG OF THE YEAR 2011 WINNER
Congratulations go to Casey Graham, for the winning song, "Tears for Joanna." It was Casey's first song submitted to the 2nd Tuesday Critics. See our Press Room for story.
Our judge was Zane Williams, the amazing singer/songwriter who brought a 2nd Tuesday program earlier this year. Zane somehow crammed in judging and commenting on our 2011 Critique Winners between gigging all around North Texas, trips to Nashville, starring spots on Troubadour, TX, and being a daddy and a husband and a human being. He got his comments back to us somewhere between Texas and Utah, where he is today.
See the website for Zane's comments.
To view past winners go to the Best Songs blog. http://bestsongsofthemeeting.blogspot.com/
To hear the winners go to our myspace page.
Did you know that A and R reps from labels and music publishers are listening to our Myspace page each month?
To hear the winners go to our myspace page.
Did you know that A and R reps from labels and music publishers are listening to our Myspace page each month?
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4. SHOWCASES AND OPEN MICS -
OPEN MICS
DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE - Celebrating 8 years this Thursday, Nov 15
EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
HALF PRICE BOOKS - NORTHWEST HIGHWAY
EVERY 1ST THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Sign up begins at 6:30
Featured Artist at 8PM
SHOWCASE
The Well Coffee Shop in downtown Royse City
Saturday Sept. 6 Performers - TBA
SHOWCASE AND OPEN MIC
HOURS 6-9PM 211 San Antonio Street, Mason, TX 76856
Shows will be on the 3rd Thursday of each month starting in March.
Guidelines for our stars @ Texas Songwriters in the Round shows:
* All original set of 45 minutes
* A professional commercially released CD with some airplay and press.
We allow any songwriter to come be part of the TSR in the Round, with one star per month! If you'd like to come out and join in as a rounder I can make sure you have a place for the night! To Showcase contact: Jeri Alice
Other area open mics OPEN MICS
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5. LYRIC CONTEST - Next deadline postmarked Dec. 31st FALL CONTEST or enter online.
SUMMER LYRIC CONTEST entries are being compiled and judged. Thanks for your entries.
WINNERS ANNOUNCED ON THE WEBSITE -
CURRENT WINNERS and PAST WINNERS and LYRICS POSTED ON THE 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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6. MEMBER NEWS -
Wanna get involved? Become a committee member. It's fun! Be apart of the inner workings or the DSA. We have a board position open. We're looking for a Treasurer.
To view a list of the 2012 Officer and Directors and Committees go to this link:
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.
THANK YOU PATRON SAINTS: PAUL ZANDER, ROGER RUSSELL
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Devin Hill, Wendy Tobias, Song Contest Winners new or renewing: Macy Medford, Steve Chizmadia, Debra M. Gussin , Renee Safier, Chris Alvarado, Eric Colville, Glen Naylor, Lanny Sherwin, Keeton Coffman , Spencer Clark, Kevin Reardon, Daniel Sumber , Andy Taylor , Gavin Potter, Vanessa Padla, Diane Lekven, Belle Schneiderman, Robert Graham, Chris O'Neill, Chase Thompson, Nestor Cora, Philip Creamer, Gordon Lustig, Susie McLean, Becky Wright
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Rob McHale, Bill Honker, Bobby Montgomery, Trevor Dahlen, Casey Graham
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 APRIL: Suzi Moore, Jeremy Ellis, Joanna Endsley, Gary Morse, Daniel Anchondo, Loretta Dunnaway, Margaret Cuddihee.
EXPIRED IN MAY: Richard Ray Hunt, Annie Cornelius
EXPIRED IN JUNE: Brandon Watson, Paul McNair, Mike Corbin, Keith Thompson, Tom Biles, Kyle Carey, Wyler Delray, Ruben Estevez, John Friday, Ruben Estevez, John Friday, Shane Martin, Christal Prout, Shosshana Sperling, John Visconti, Tara Priya, Janine Wilson, Steven Welp, Michael Roth, Stonewall Towery.
EXPIRED IN JULY: Brook Malouf, Lu Ann Dunley, Ken Luginbyhl, Ryan Galloway
EXPIRED IN AUGUST: Joyce Sanders, Alexander Gorodiscas, Dixon Beasley.
EXPIRED IN SEPT: Jonathan Harrison
EXPIRED IN OCT: Morri Hartgraves, Charles Risinger, Liz Basse
PLEASE RENEW THIS MONTH: Cheryl Anderson, MiMi Balkey, Donna Scoggins, David Byboth, Shelby Cook, Ross Smith, Lisa Miller, Julie Jean White, Kathern Hallberg, Randy Brown, Joe Milton, Gregg Watts, Mark Sanders, Steve Ritter, JR Byrd
Member News :
Barbara McMillen's musical premiered last weekend and runs through next weekend
Casey Graham's song named song of the year 2011
James Pappas named Songwriters of 2011
SEE OUR NEW MEMBER NEWS PAGE HERE.
Renew your membership online,
You'll find the link to the store on the panel to the right
Or paste this link in your browser: http://store.kagi.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?storeID=7TE_LIVE&&
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7. WORKSHOPS - DSA WORKSHOPS ARE SPONSORED BY BMI
(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.)
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.
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8. EVENTS- Featuring local and worldwide events of the songwriting community including, seminars, conferences, and showcases.
NOV
9 - 18 Give Me A Break, a Rock Musical at the Art Centre Theater
17th Texas Independent Music Expo, Sons of Hermann Hall, Dallas, Tx, noon - 12 http://www.texasindependentmusicexpo.com/
DEC
11 DSA Christmas Party at Love & Warr
29 - Jan 1: Way Alt West Fest at Big Sky Resort, Montana
Go to the events page to view links to local and Texas venues.
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9. Featured Articles:
PREZ SEZ: Tune in to DSA President, Roger Russell's, musings and DSA goings on.
Producers Weigh In On Kickstarter Recording Budgets
Indie Band Figures Out How to Raise Money Without Using Kickstarter..
A Changing Music Industry Calls for Unconventional Marketing and Promotion http://bit.ly/Sl2W2O
VIDEOS
By Bobby Owsinski -- Sigma Sound was at the heart of the Philly Soul sound of the 70s and is often overlooked in the annals of pro audio.
MUSIC BUSINESS - more articles posted on the new blog DSA Music Biz News
IN MEMORANDUM
| MixSounds: A Few Thoughts On The Passing Of Andy Williams Andy Williams shuffled off the mortal coil yesterday at the age of 84. To many he was a dusty specimen, a relic from an ancient era. Others, of an earlier generation themselves perhaps, saw Williams as a second tier crooner, a pale imitation of the true luminaries... |
PERFORMANCE
Barbra Streisand - The Way We Were (Live) HD
[For Marilyn, Alan and the rest of us.- Gorgeous melody by Marvin Hamlisch]
[For Marilyn, Alan and the rest of us.- Gorgeous melody by Marvin Hamlisch]
LISTEN
Bob Paterno's blog Making Music Making Money
CRAFT OF SONGWRITING
By Michael A. Aczon -- If you use samples when writing or producing songs, one of the biggest favors you can do for your career is to understand the legal and business issues that surround the practice of sampling. The process of securing a sample for use in your own recording is fairly straightforward, but a legal minefield awaits you if you choose to skip any steps along the way.
Barbe McMillen's blog, The Craft of Songwriting
Online Thesaurus and Rhyming Dictionary
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10. Song and Talent Contests
See contest details at:
Song, Lyric and Fiddle Contests
A comprehensive list of Song Contests compliments of MusesMuse.com
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11. Songwriting Resources
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
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 online at:http://store.kagi.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?storeID=7TE_LIVE&page=SSS4
Tribute to our fallen soldiers from DFW at our Podomatic site:
You Know Me Tribute to Fallen
Read the latest story about this years winners
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 21th 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.
Thanks for reading this far. If you have any suggestions for the newsletter, please let me know. Follow me on Twitter @barbemcmillen. Give me a tweet.
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