SONGWRITERS NOTES e-news #205 March 2019

Hello Songwriter,

Happy Mardi Gras. Hope you find the baby in the king cake.

We had a great month of February with the addition of our new showcases at Opening Bell and Love and War.

Again in February, we had a full house at the Dunn Brothers open mic in Addison. Come early to sign up and play a couple of songs. Again we discovered new talent at this venue. If you are a new member and want to play our showcase venues, this is the place to display your talent and get on the list.

Other showcases this spring are the Deep Ellum Arts Festival Sons of Hermann Hall Ballroom stage, April 5 and 7 and Wildflower Festival in May, plus our Hall of Fame.

Our Hall of Fame is April 20th, at the historic Sons of Hermann Hall DSA will be inducting Stephen Stills, Steve Miller, Boz Scaggs, Larry Henley and Rod Phelps. Check out the Dallas Songwriters Hall of Fame website. Our talent is cast and the band is pulling together the charts for rehearsal. This is gonna be such a treat to see our Rising Star talent from local music schools performing with our seasoned DSA members.

Our regular DSA monthly events:
* the Monthly Meeting, 1st Thursday, Guest Speaker, Bill Craig from NYC who is with the newest streaming platform, Peer Tracks, and song critiques 
* Songwriter Meetup, 1st Monday, at Half Price Books on NWH in Dallas - Harry Hewlett hosts;
* the 3rd Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Brothers Coffee in Addison.
* the 2nd Wednesday Showcase at Opening Bell in South Side
* the 4th Thursday Showcase at Love and War in Texas in Plano
Our Lyric Contest will maintain it's quarterly deadlines: March, June, September, December.
Song Contest opens in June.

As you can see, you should block out almost every Thursday on your calendar for DSA events, a 1st Monday and a 2nd Wednesday.

We still count on you for support with your membership and donations. But most of all we want you to take advantage of the educational opportunities and participate. 
There is still a chance to donate for the new year. Your generosity keeps our organization going. Just go to www.dallassongwriters.org and click on the donation link. 

Thanks to Paul Zander, Jon Jaggers, Bobby Montgomery, Ginger Stanoia, Kenneth Shoemaker, and Kristi Myers for their recent contributions to our fall fundraiser. Other contributors include Ireland, Jon Jaggers, Bill Kapac, Rio King, Mimi Balkey, Suzi Morse, and Jared LoStrato. Go to this link: https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association

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 past Angela's showcases. Can't make it? Then tune into Facebook/dallassongwriters. Want to be on our facebook streams? Show up and perform.

Songcerely,
Barbe

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DSA SONG CONTEST -  2019 Contest Opens in June.

http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com      Cash Prizes +

JOHN LATINI WINS GRAND PRIZE IN THE 2018 DALLAS SONGWRITERS SONG CONTEST 

Grand Prize winner, John Latini, was a semifinalist in the categories of Americana, Christian, Pop and Singer Songwriter. His grand prize winning song, "Pull Me Up”, won in two categories. A three time Detroit Blues Champion, John Latini is riding the wave from his last release and 5th Cd, his first full length blues recording “The Blues Just Makes Me Feel Good”. Within 10 days of its release to radio, it garnered 41 shining reviews including one in No Depression, “Vocalist/guitarist/ songwriter John Latini's first full length release is a shack-shakin', window bustin' blues party.” The album remained on the top 50 Blues Album Chart for 7 months in 2017, and took the #23 spot for the Top 200 Contemporary Blues Album releases of 2017. John took some time out in his busy world to answer a few questions about his songwriting success.  more .... https://dsapress.blogspot.com/2019/03/john-latini-wins-grand-prize-in-2018.html

THANKS TO OUR SONG CONTEST SPONSORS

 

GRAND PRIZE  -   A Casio Privia Piano
https://www.casio.com/products/electronic-musical-instruments/stage-pianos/px-360

1st, 2nd and 3rd place 

wins recording time at 

Grand Prize winners receive:

1 Yr. Broadjam Primo MoB Membership

($199.95 Value) 

Includes Artist Website, 1 Yr. Hosting

1 Yr. Sonicbids Membership

Category winners get cash prizes

Winners announced at our Awards Banquet on December 8.

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DSA MEETINGS - http://dsameetings.blogspot.com

Bill Craig, VP of Business Development/ Label Relations at Peer Tracks is Guest Speaker for Thursday, March 7th , at Half Brice Books.

Bill Craig is a veteran of the music business. He has worked with film, interactive, and music companies and is an avid music fan. He was VP of US sales for MIDEM for over 12 years. He has also worked for a number of mobile companies and a start up HD film company capturing compelling performances at festivals. Bill started his music career at Chico College in Northern California as a radio DJ, Maxx Volume. He also promoted concerts in the college town. Bill will explain the new business model for the streaming company, Peer Tracks and his colleague with give a demonstration of how to upload your tracks. 

Bill Craig - VP Business Development / Label Relations - PeerTracks ...

PEER TRACKS is the first streaming application utilizing the SOUNDAC Blockchain for automated royalty payments direct to the songwriter. Yes, no need for a distributor.   https://peertracks.com

Streaming Platform PeerTracks Uses The SounDAC Blockchain To ...
https://www.superbcrew.com › Startups › Interviews
Sep 26, 2018 - Bill Craig, Jamie Roberts and even our NYC based attorney are all deeply rooted in the music and entertainment industry. PeerTracks ...

Critiques will follow:
As usual, for members we will also have song critiques by industry pros Barbe McMillen and Joe Milton.  Bring your song on a CD or email an MP3 to Harry Hewlett at hhhewlett@gmail.com, and also bring plenty of copies of the lyrics so the members can give comments as well.  You will also be entered in the DSA Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year contest. The cost is $10 per song.

Location: Half Price Books/Northwest Highway in Dallas
6:00 pm: Doors Open/Networking and visiting
7:00 pm: Program followed by song critiques for members only
Pay online for critique. https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association or

https://dallassongwriters.org/shop/dsa-meeting-song-critique-entry/
Each song is entered into the Song of The Year and Songwriter of the Year Competition which is awarded at our December Awards Banquet. 

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VIDEO OF PAST MEETINGS

BRUCE CHANNEL : https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/1820749174645104/

Thanks to Harry Hewlett we have a video of the Sept 6th 2018 meeting with Bruce Channel. Bruce received an award from BMI for two million radio performances of Hey! Baby. His original record of Hey! Baby is featured in the hit movie, Dirty Dancing, and on the international sound track album, listed in BILLBOARD’s Pop Album for over three months with sales of over twelve + million units.

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BEST SONGS of the Meeting - 

2018

https://bestsongsofthemeeting.blogspot.com/2018/12/best-songs-of-meeting-critiques-2018.html

Winners were announced at the Awards Dinner. 

SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR IS CRAIG LANGFORD

Review of Craig's Album, Lucky Man, by Billy Bob Hill

SONG OF THE YEAR WINNNERS

1. A TIME FOR LOVE  Michael Brandenberger

Michael Brandenberger

2. THAT’S JUST WHAT I’LL DO Craig Langford

3. BRANDY BLUES Rio King

See the Best Songs of the Meeting and Songwriter of the Year 

Past Winners here:

https://bestsongsofthemeeting.blogspot.com

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WORKSHOPS and CONFERENCES

DSA MEETUP - 1st Monday at Half Price Books - March 4th, 6:30PM, hosted by Harry Hewlett 

Online Songwriting Workshop - http://www.barbaramcmillen.com/p/workshops-online-classes.html  

Instructions for applying for this wonderful opportunity included in article.

The Wallis Collaborates With Composer Stephen Schwartz for ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop

By BWW News Desk (Broadway World)

The 2019 ASCAP Foundation Musical Theatre Workshop, in partnership with Universal Theatrical Group (UTG) and the Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts (The Wallis), returns to The Wallis' Beverly Hills campus in May marking the fourth consecutive year for this creative collaboration. The acclaimed workshop series gives participating composers and lyricists the rare opportunity to present selections from original musical works-in-progress for professional critique.  Continue Reading 

What Is The ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO?

Watch the video to explore the EXPO experience... Continue Reading 

Texas Sounds and Cities Conference Debuts April 26

Visit Fort Worth and the Texas Music Office to host Texas Sounds and Cities music conference on Friday, April 26, 2019 at the Fort Worth Community Arts Center.

Learn More

SONGU OPEN HOUSE

Please join us online at SongU.com for a WINTER OPEN HOUSE! A 30-DAY, no obligation trial of Platinum Membership! It's on us. No credit card required. This is simply a "get to know us" gift. To redeem any time from now through March 31, 2019, just click "join" and use this redemption code during sign-up: FAMTRYSU30 
I'd love to see you online at SongU.com! If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me directly at sara@SongU.com or 615-522-1556. 

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SHOWCASES AND OPEN MICS

SHOWCASES: DSA SPOTLIGHT

2ND WED OPENING BELL SHOWCASE- hosted by Ricky Gene Wright

7:00 Rickey Gene Wright

7:30 Bobby Dallas

8:00 Cat McGee

8:30 John Mason

9:00 Ireland

9:30 Harry Hewlett

4TH THURS LOVE + WAR SHOWCASE - hosted by Craig Langford

7:00 Craig Langford

7:30 Rachel Linderman

8:00 Michael Franceus

8:30 Ian Dickson

9:00 Jade Nichol

9:30 Rio King

DEEP ELLUM ARTS FESTIVAL @  SON’S OF HERMANN UPSTAIRS BALLROOM -

APRIL 5 & 7, 2019!!!

FRIDAY 4-5-19

5:00 HARRY HEWLETT (HOST)

5:30 JERIALICE ARSENAULT

6:00 DON WALL 

6:30 RAQUEL NGUYEN-LINDAMEN

7:00 STEPHANIE SAMMONS

7:30 BUCK MORGAN (HOST)

8:00 JADE NICHOL

8:30 ALLEN LARSON

9:00 RIO KING

SUNDAY 4-7-19

12:00 CRAIG LANGFORD

12:30 IRELAND

1:00  IAN DICKSON

1:30 MICHAEL BRANDENBERGER

2:00 JOHN MASON

2:30 CAT MCGEE

3:00 BARBE MCMILLEN

3:30 RICKEY GENE WRIGHT

4:00 JESSICA EWY

4:30 JOHN JAGGERS

5:00 BOBBY DALLAS

OPEN MICS

 HALF PRICE BOOKS OPEN MIC and co-writes - NORTHWEST HIGHWAY - 

EVERY 1ST MONDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm hosted by Harry Hewlett
Open mic has changed to an old fashion guitar pull and group discussion about creation to biz. Bring your guitar of pull one from Harry. Play your recorded songs from your phone. 

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  Harry Hewlett

In November 2018, DSA is celebrated 14 years at Dunn Brothers. Check out our facebook page for performance videos

see review of
11th Anniversary DSA 3rd Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Bros.

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: https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association
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EVENTS - Featuring local and worldwide events of the songwriting community including, seminars, conferences, and showcases.

2019

MAR

4 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books

7 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques

8 - 17 SXSW

13 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell

21 -  DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers

29 - DSA Showcase at Love N War

APR

1 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books

4 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques

10 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell
14 - Idiot's Hill House Concert. w Drew Kennedy contact Tim Phillips

18 -  DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers

20 -  DSA HALL OF FAME

25 -  DSA Showcase at Love N War

MAY

2 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
3 - 5 Dallas Guitar Show
6 - DSA MEETUP Guitar Pull and Discussion at Half Price Books

9 - DSA Showcase at Opening Bell

16 -  DSA Open Mic at Dunn Brothers

17 - 19 -  Wildflower Festival

23 -  DSA Showcase at Love N War

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/

Local Blues events: Bluelisablues.blogspot.com

Local Jazz events: https://www.kntu.com/live-wire/

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DSA LYRIC CONTEST - Next deadline WINTER CONTEST postmarked March 31st

Enter online https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-lyric-contest/

 or https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association

or by mail
Dallas Songwriters Lyric Contest, 
Sammons Center For The Arts
3630 Harry Hines Blvd #20 Dallas, Tx 75219

Thanks to Lyric Contest Co- Director, Gene Schilaci

 FALL LYRIC CONTEST -  Our website was down during this period. We had two entries which will roll over to the WINTER CONTEST

SUMMER 2018 -WINNERS ANNOUNCED - 
Come Rain Come Shine by Martin Robley,  Ballajura Western Australia

SEMIFINALIST

A Seat At The Table by Ross Miller, Newton. MA

Come Rain Come Shine by Martin Robley,  Ballajura Western Australia

Fireworks Don't Last Very Long by Bill Kapac, West Wildwood, NJ

Let Yourself Fly by Ross Miller, Newton. MA

Restored(The Jimmy Song) by Patrick Shade

Rottin’ Reindeer by Melissa Standifird, Dallas Tx

Rockin’ Reindeer by Melissa Standifird, Dallas Tx

Till We All Drove It by TY Nelson, Billings, MT

THE 2018 SUMMER WINNER IS .........
.https://dallassongwriters.org/2018-summer-lyric-contest-winners/

2018 Spring Winners: https://wp.me/p5ky4B-32R

2018 Winter Comments are posted here: http://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com/p/lyric-contest.html

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.

http://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com/p/lyric-contest.html

HARD COPY OF 2012 WINNERS IN SPRING 2013 ISSUE OF SONGWRITERS NOTES.

HARD COPY OF 2013 FALL ISSUE INCLUDES SPRING AND SUMMER WINNERS 2013

HARD COPY OF SUMMER AND FALL 2013 WINNER ARE IN THE 2014 SPRING ISSUE OF SONGWRITERS NOTES

 2017 FALL WINNERS ARE.........  https://dallassongwriters.org/winners-2017-fall-lyric-contest/

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 MEMBER NEWS -

2017 Song Contest winner Mike P Ryan won the 2018 Mid Atlantic Songwriting Contest. Congratulations, Mike!

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.

2019 Directors elected at our Nov 1st 2018 Annual Membership Meeting were:

Michael Brandenberger, Bobby Montgomery, Phillip Casteel, Barbe McMillen, Joe Milton, Marcus Belmore, Steve Sullivan, Ken Duren, James Pappas, Jessica Ewy, Rod Phelps,Gene Schillaci,  Harry Hewlett, Craig Langford, Buck Morgan Ricky Gene Wright. New 2019 officers were elected at the planning meeting on Jan 5th. 

 Officers 2019

Michael Brandenberger -  Prez

Bobby Montgomery - VP Programs

Phil Casteel - Treasurer
Jessica Ewy - Secretary

Alexis Tapp - VP Membership, Lyric Contest Director

Barbe McMillen - Administration, Newsletter
Harry Hewlett - A/R 
Gene Schillaci - Lyric Contest Director
Ben Halim - Tech Director
Rickey Gene Wright - Showcase Co-Director,
Craig Langford - Showcase Co-Director
Buck Morgan - PR Communications

Steve Sullivan, James Pappas, Joe Milton, Ken Duren, Jack Allday - At Large

If you are not a DSA Member, you missed these tips sent out through our yahoo group:

* Publisher looking for 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

                   PATRON SAINTS: PAUL ZANDER, BOBBY MONTGOMERY, JOHN JAGGERS

Patron Sponsor L3: Michael Brandenberger, Bill Honker, John Stone

Patron Sponsor L1: Cliff Monroe, Suzi Morse,  Rio King, Ginger Stanoio

Patron Sponsor: Mimi Balkey, Kristi Myers

WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Jade Nichol, Stephanie Sammons, Mathew Carroll, Ainsley Lornds, Ben Halim, Keith A Dodson, Julie and Jeff Carter, Steven Lowden, Ted Vahovius, David Lewis, Anna Xiong, Jane Fallon, Caera Thornton, Robert Long, Michael Richards, Teresa Ann Turner, Katie Dundas, Donette Murphy, Alejandro Dominguez, Jack Simmons, Steve Brown, Terry Jennings, Todd Catham, Jack Allday, Josh Goode, Ryan Mahoney, Steve Ledford, Lance French, Melissa Standifird, Douglas Lloyd, Mitch Horner, Kerry Maddox, Brandon Elliott, 

THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Ron Young, James Pappas, Jacquelyn Schwartz, Aaron Shook, Gene Schillaci, James Foster, Stephen Valenzuela, Johnny Cromer, Terry Bloss, Don Wall, David Clearr, Phil Casteel, Ryan Galloway, Rick Babb, Ken Golden, Scott Mendenhall, Stephen Houpt, John Mason, Trevor Dahlen, Ginger Stanoui, Gigi Gostas, Alexis Tapp, Suzi Morse, Ricky Gene Wright, Cat McGee, Aaron Shook, Ken Duren, Raquel Linderman, Phillip Wildman, Greg Waits, Randy Wallace

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 MARCH 2018: Al Lumbreras, Charles Barrale, Jeff Stachowesky, Victoria Bouton, Julia Pauletti, David Byboth
EXPIRED IN APRIL: Aubrey and Audie Teeter, Claude Webb
EXPIRED IN MAY: Rob Case, Dan Roark, Dickey Johnson, Kevin Brennan, Matt Brent, Stephanie Sammons, Charles Leftwich.
EXPIRED IN JUNE: Brad Banning, Davis Banning, Bill Honker, Robert Tomberlin, Malini Shaw, Marcus Belmore.
EXPIRED IN JULY: JR Rosenberger, Bob Sullivan, Mike Mullins, Bill Cox, Bill Sibley
EXPIRED IN AUG: Robert Graham, Lanny Sherwin, Wayne Willingham, Minnie Murray
EXPIRED IN SEPT::Serges Himbaza, Doc Parker, Lezleigh Kleibrink
EXPIRED IN OCT: Christine Winburn
EXPIRED IN NOV: Martha Myer, Greg Waits, Randy Wallace
EXPIRED IN DEC: None
EXPIRED IN JAN: Jeff Moxcey, Joseph Lopez, Mitch Horner, Shanna Stallworth, Ross Miller, Jane Fallon, Yulia Petrova, Deb Weedekind, Natinee Paris, Lucia Commes, Bernard Groll
EXPIRED IN FEB: Melanie Stever, Michael Frances, Tim Sharp
TIME TO RENEW: Melissa Standifird, Ken Duren, Cat McGee, Lance French, Steve Ledford, Ryan Mahoney

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: https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association

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Featured Articles:

The Day the Music Died – 60 Years Ago – February 3, 1959

By Mike Hendren (News Talk 1290)

Waylon Jennings gave his seat up to J.P. Richardson. Continue Reading 

ASCAP & BMI Open Letter on Consent Decree Reform

Statement from ASCAP CEO Beth Matthews and BMI President & CEO Mike O'Neill

MUSIC BUSINESS

How to Create a Context for Your Music

By Ayla Smith (Music Think Tank)

... often, a song alone is not enough to tell your full story. Getting added to a popular Spotify playlist is great, but it fragments a listener's experience of your brand, your personality, your narrative, etc. You need to be able to take the story further. As you plan your digital promotion strategy, one thing to think about is whether contextual content can play a part in connecting audiences closer to your music. ...  Continue Reading 

Building Your Dream Team: Managers, Music Management Companies

(AWAL)

AWAL breaks down the who, what, when, where, and why of music managers and the music management companies behind them so you don't have to, so you can make an informed decision about where managers fit into your music career.  Continue Reading 

Three Ways To Nail A Photo Shoot Even When Everything Goes Wrong

By Dunja Djudjic (DIY Photography)

Things don't always go as planned. That's life, right? ... But even when things aren't going your way, you need to take control and do the job as a true professional, which isn't always easy to do. In this video, Jeff Rojas will give you three tips that will help you immensely the next time your shoot goes off course.  Continue Reading 

5 Ways To Create The Greatest Impact Possible With Your Next Music Video

By Stephanie Kurse (The Daily Rind)

Music videos can be a massive asset when promoting new music, but only if you have an effective launch plan. Here we look at quick tips and essential features to incorporate into your release strategy to maximize your success.  Continue Reading 

Mechanical Rate Charts (2018-2022)

HFA is pleased to release updated, easy-to-follow mechanical royalty rate charts that illustrate the new Copyright Royalty Board rates that became effective on February 5, 2019. The new rates are retroactive to January 1, 2018. Continue Reading 

How To Record A Live Acoustic Session For YouTube

By Liam Duncan (Music Industry How To)

Live video is one of the most valuable pieces of content you can have as an independent artist. It helps fans get closer to your music and it helps promoters know what you sound like. Unfortunately, making live video can be tricky – especially if you're a band.  Continue Reading 

How to Promote Your Music

By Phil Hood (Acoustic Guitar)

It's easier than ever to put your music out into the world, and sometimes easier to find an audience. But building a career is still work, just as it has always been. ... The most important question that needs to be answered in any discussion of promotion is: Who are you? Continue Reading 

PERFORMANCE 

The Basics of the Dorian Mode for Guitar

By Dre DiMura (Flypaper)

Outside of the basic major (Ionian) and minor (Aeolian) scale modes, the Dorian mode would be considered by many to be the most important diatonic mode in any improviser's toolkit. ... Considering how fluid this scale mode is to use on the guitar, we'll examine it in a number of ways from the perspective of the guitar. Continue Reading 

CRAFT OF SONGWRITING

The Song Idea Generator

By Ellis Paul (DIY Musician)

The source of ideas for songs can be found – literally – everywhere. The Song Idea Generator Wheel not only focuses on where to find those ideas, but also includes tips about WHERE to write, WHEN to write (time of day, within a certain mood), and identifying items that will spark those moods and those times.  Continue Reading 

RECORDING

How To Record A Live Acoustic Session For YouTube

By Liam Duncan (Music Industry How To)

Live video is one of the most valuable pieces of content you can have as an independent artist. It helps fans get closer to your music and it helps promoters know what you sound like. Unfortunately, making live video can be tricky – especially if you're a band.  Continue Reading 

LISTEN 

STEVE MILLER  Greatest Hits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIx3U4OozyU

STEVEN STILLS  MANASSAS  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yz4WDVHItbc&list=PL94gOvpr5yt0_eIx6oyEoD4wi8UpWyHFx

BOZ SCAGGS - Greatest Hits

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-hKBmTAADo&list=PLzAQbohPB3Cj0r-oiF-XVstLSUH1WeWnG

LARRY HENLEY -   Bread & Butter - The Newbeats

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1ds1UmnSqg

IN MEMORIAM

https://www.ihopeidiebeforeigetold.com/dead-rock-stars.php

https://weheartmusic.typepad.com/blog/musicians-who-died-in-2019.html

 VIDEO

One of the best Bebop singers Betty Carter in one of her last filmed performances

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXzDJF8Omc8&feature=youtu.be

Barbe McMillen's blog, The Craft of Songwriting

http://craftofsongwriting.blogspot.com/

Online Thesaurus and Rhyming Dictionary

http://www.rhymezone.com//

http://thesaurus.reference.com/

Great web tool for lyric writing

http://www.visualthesaurus.com/

Music Theory Resource

http://www.hooktheory.com/

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 Song and Talent Contests

 DSA Quarterly Lyric Contest https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-lyric-contest/

Next deadline - March 30

Best Songs of the Meeting - for DSA Members only - next chance to submit in January.

DSA Song Contest OPENS JUNE

http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com

AL JOHNSON PERFORMING SONGWRITER CONTEST 

ENTRIES DUE MARCH 1ST!

Finalists compete for one of the following prizes:

• First Place Grand Prize – $1000, 2 full consecutive days of recording at Audio Dallas Recording Studio, plus a travel allowance.
• Second Place – $500 
• Michael Terry People’s Choice Award – $500 

More info...

POOR DAVIDS PUB BW STEVENSON CONTEST - DEADLINE APRIL 12TH

http://poordavidspub.com/Comp.htm

2019 "10 UNDER 20" GUITAR COMPETITION 10 Under 20 is a guitar competition designed to showcase the BEST guitarist 19 and younger. ACCEPTING VIDEO AUDITION APPLICATIONS NOW UNTIL MARCH 15, 2019 DETAILS AND APPLICATION HERE The International Songwriters Day Song Contest The International Songwriters Day Song Contest is looking for “songs of inspiration.” Contest runs to March 25 and winners will be announced on International Songwriters Day, April 9.  Details are at www.internationalsongwritersday.com and on the contest site at : https://filmfreeway.com/InternationalSongwritersDaySongContest  There are some heavy weight judges and cool songwriter prizes.

FAI's Regional and International Events and Deadlines

FARM | Folk Alliance Region Midwest
Official Showcase applications due June 10
October 24 - 27, 2019
Grand Rapids, Michigan
*Look for FAI staff at this event!

NERFA | Northeast Regional Folk Alliance
Semi-Formal Showcase applications due July 9
November 8-11, 2019
Stamford, Connecticut
*Look for FAI staff at this event!

SWRFA | Southwest Regional Folk Alliance
Official Showcase application due July 15
September 26 - 30, 2019
Austin, Texas
*Look for FAI staff at this event!

FAR-West | Folk Alliance Region West
Summer Registration Rate ends August 31
October 10 - 13, 2019
Woodland Hills, California
*Look for FAI staff at this event!

SERFA | Southeast Regional Folk Alliance
More Info Here
May 15 - 19, 2019
Chattanooga, Tennessee
*Look for FAI staff at this event!

https://www.folk.org/page/Regions

A comprehensive list of Song Contests
https://www.ghostswelcome.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Songwriting-Competitions-2019.png

http://www.musesmuse.com/muselinks/Songwriting/Contests/index.html

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. 

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Songcerely,

  Barbara McMillen, Editor

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