Hello Songwriter,
Two steps forward 3 steps back. We're doing the Texas Two Step. We thought we were opening up and then naughty people gathered in close quarters without a mask. We don't know when we are going to be able to leave our homes. But never fear, Harry's here hosting our virtual events. Please join us. Two weekly events and 3 monthly events. Please join our online community for the Wednesday Open Mic and get in line for the Saturday Showcase. Check out our details below.
Check out the new blog for DSA website. There are eight categories: Songwriting Tips, General, Humor, My Lyrics, Music Business, Music Promotion, Music Technology and Inspirational. I hope you will read my blog post entitled The Power of Stay at Home in the Inspirational section. Please check out the blog site and read the new articles: https://blog.dallassongwriters.org
On July 2nd at this month's 1st Thursday our guest speaker is Brad Davis, who will be talking about the recent new changes in the music industry that directly effects independent songwriters and performers. To fulfill our mission, the Dallas Songwriters Association invites guest speakers to address our virtual audience for now, and to join our monthly workshops in the future. These workshops offer educational information from accomplished songwriters and industry professionals, everything from jingle writing, to do it yourself videos, to the new economics of the music industry. If you would like to conduct a workshop, please contact: info@dallassongwriters.org.
Here's a list of monthly events and the Facebook event links: https://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com
Wanna join us online for our events? It's easier than you think ! Here is a how to video:
We are really enjoying our virtual events. Life right now is unpredictable, but here's what we have planned down the line.
SPECIAL EVENTS DOWN THE LINE
DEEP ELLUM DALLAS SONGWRITERS SPOTLIGHT STAGE -has been rescheduled SEPT 11 - 12, 7-11pm
Check out the line up on the event page.
https://www.facebook.com/events/624936004966130/
We are migrating our member forum from yahoo to google groups. Here is the new google group. https://groups.google.com/d/forum/dallas-songwriters-members
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, John Jaggers, Bobby Montgomery, David Lewis, Michael Brandenberger, Phillip Casteel, Alexis Tapp, Don Wall, Harry Hewlett, Kery Maddox, Ginger Stanoia, Kenneth Shoemaker, and Kristi Myers for their recent contributions to our fall fundraiser. Other contributors include Ireland, John Jaggers, Bill Kapac, Rio King, Mimi Balkey, Suzi Morse, and Jared LoStrato. Go to this link: https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association
Songcerely,
Barbe
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Hear the grand prize runner up, "A THOUSAND LIVES". https://www.broadjam.com/songs/comrad/a-thousand-lives
Hear second grand prize runner up "LOVE IS NOT". https://www.broadjam.com/songs/debragussin/love-is-not
Here is a link to a complete list of the winners: https://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com
The DSA Song Contest Awards Dinner that was held on Saturday, January 18, at Sons of Hermann Hall was well attended with 70+. Awards were presented for the Song Contest, Lyric Contest, Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Semi-finalists Eddie Bowers, Charles Carter, Addison Havens, David Lewis, Bill Martin, Kyle Short and Stephanie Sammons will be performing, as well as, young songwriters Jade Nichol and TK Brown, who received 18 and under Rising Star Awards, plus Harry Hewlett and Barbara McMillen.
Robert Ehlert won the Fall lyric Contest.
Here is a link to the pdf of the Awards Program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12U21eMdAYS13sS4Z5smSL3AD059xYUVt/view?usp=sharing
JOHN LATINI WINS GRAND PRIZE IN THE 2018 DALLAS SONGWRITERS SONG CONTEST
http://dsapress.blogspot.com/2019/03/john-latini-wins-grand-prize-in-2018.html
New Changes in the Songwriting Industry with Brad Davis
DOWN THE LINE:
VIDEO OF PAST MEETINGS
Don Wall about DIY Music videos, Feb 6, 2020
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/564837404103111/
John Jaggers about the Colorado capo, January 6, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/615703919198867/
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/2413755892187746/
ED BURNET: May 2, 2019 Half Price Books
https://www.facebook.com/groups/242191552781160/permalink/839986039668372/
BRUCE CHANNEL : https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/1820749174645104/
Another Whiskey by David Case
MARCH
I Can't Breathe by Allen Larson
I Could Never by Bill Martin
Humble Refugee by Kerry Maddox
Home in My Dreams by Don Wall
APRIL
Don't Sweat Tomorrow by Don Wall
MAY
Cape Cod by Don Wall
Keanu Reeves by Beau McDermott
JUNE
Dusty Devil by Harry Hewlett
Gun For Hire by Michael Roth
Lipstick and Bullets by Allen Larson
Winds of Change by Kerry Maddox
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR - Harry Hewlett
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DSA VIRTUAL OPEN MIC every Wednesday, 7-9
Harry will be hosting these events as an open mic on Zoom. We will perform in the round in the order that you come into the meeting.
see review of
11th Anniversary DSA 3rd Thursday Open Mic at Dunn Bros.
2020
All DSA events are via Zoom except Love and War
JULY
1 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
2 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques at Half Price Books
4 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
6 - DSA 1st Monday Meetup at Half Price Books
8 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
11 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
15 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
18 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
22 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
23 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
25 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
29 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
30- Aug 2 - Dallas International Guitar Show - DSA booth
AUG
1 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
3 - DSA 1st Monday Meetup at Half Price Books
5 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
6 - No Monthly Meeting - instead - part on 8th
8 - DSA Pool Party
12 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
15 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
19 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
20 - 22 Cutting Edge Seminar - NOLA
22 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
26 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
27 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
28-30 DIY Musician Conference, Austin, TX
29 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
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 SUMMER CONTEST postmarked Sept 30
https://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com/p/lyric-contest.html
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
WINTER 2020 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
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
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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.
2020 Directors elected at our Nov 4 2019 Annual Membership Meeting were:
Michael Brandenberger, Bobby Montgomery, Phillip Casteel, Barbe McMillen, Ben Halim, Joe Milton, Rene Sullivan, Ken Duren, Jessica Ewy, Alexis Tapp, Harry Hewlett, Buck Morgan, Jack Allday, Don Wall and Ricky Gene Wright. New 2020 officers were elected at the planning meeting on Jan 4th.
Officers 2020
Michael Brandenberger - Prez
Bobby Montgomery - VP Programs
Phil Casteel - Treasurer
Jessica Ewy - Secretary
Alexis Tapp - Lyric Contest Director
Renee Sullivan, VP Membership
Barbe McMillen - Administration, Newsletter
Harry Hewlett - VP of A/R, showcases
Ben Halim - VP of Technology
Rickey Gene Wright - Showcase Co-Director,
Don Wall - PR Communications
James Pappas, Joe Milton, Ken Duren, Buck Morgan, 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 Workshops
Lyricists are invited to co-write with music writers by submitting your lyric through the member forum group. We are currently migrating the yahoo group to a google group.
Members have a chance to play in local venues and festival stages.
MEMBER NEWS
Allen Larson released a video of his song, I Can't Breath" on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=allen%20larson&epa=SEARCH_BOX
NEW MEMBERS: Have you joined our member only google group where you can talk with the group and get special offers and last minute updates on events? subscribe: https://groups.google.com/d/forum/dallas-songwriters-members
PATRON SAINTS: PAUL ZANDER, BOBBY MONTGOMERY, JOHN JAGGERS, BEN HALIM
Patron Sponsor L3: Michael Brandenberger, Bill Honker, John Stone, David Lewis
Patron Sponsor L1: Cliff Monroe, Suzi Morse, Rio King, Ginger Stanoio
Patron Sponsor: Mimi Balkey, Kristi Myers
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Francile McCottry. Brook Buchanan, David Dix, John Pronk, Prudence Huskey, Sam Moore, Stephen Tran, Kevin Brennan, Allison Becker, Morgan Bennett, Denny Mackey, Kyle Short, Trisha James, Carl Roberts, Greg Hinds, Richard Kirby, William Lee, Adam Rekerdres, William Wheeler, TK Brown,
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Jeff Groce, Bradley Banning, Chris Albert, Ian Dickson, Cat McGee, Ken Duren. John Mason Raquel Linderman, Gene Schillaci, Stephen Houpt, Beau McDermott, Minnie Murray, Don Wall, Gene Schillaci, Julie and Jeff Cater, Johnny Cromer, Kerry Maddox, Cara Thornton, Ron Young, Ben Halim, Keith Dodson, Stephanie Sammons, David Lewis
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: Mary Guthrie, Haley McDaniel
EXPIRED IN AUG:Michael Richards, Trevor Dahlen
EXPIRED IN SEPT: Katie Dundas, Teresa Ann Turner, Jane Fallon, Scott Mendenhall
EXPIRED IN OCT: Nitanie Paris
EXPIRED IN NOV: Ryan Galloway, Anna Xiong
EXPIRED IN DEC: none
EXPIRED IN JAN:Ginger Stanoiu, Bobby McCormick, Ted Vahovious, Steve Lowden, Randy Bell, Andre Kerek, Stephen Valenzuela, Terry Bloss, Denise Roster, David Claerr, Renee Saffier, Scott Thorn, Clark Ford, Stephanie Johnson, Mark Patterson
EXPIRED IN FEB: Josh Goode, Mathew Carroll, Ashley Sounds
EXPIRED IN MARCH: James Foster, Lance French, Jessica Ewy, Chris Kuhn
EXPIRED IN APRIL: Suzi Morse, Nichol Daniels, Amanda Banks, Pam Musgrove, Phillip Casteel,
EXPIRED IN MAY: John Nelson, Randy Overton, Robert Ehlert, Anthony Groom
EXPIRED IN JUNE: Dorinda Weaver, Joanna Endsley, Hugh Lehman, Todd Cotham
TIME TO RENEW: Mary Logan
Best Songs of the Meeting - for DSA Members only - submit your song for critique on the 1st Thursday, at the Monthly Meeting at Half Price Books.
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/song-critique/
BW STEVENSON SONG CONTEST - poordavidspub.com
POSTPHONED
TO ENTER, SEND MP3 OR CD OF TWO ORIGINAL SONGS
ALONG WITH A $25 ENTRY FEE TO:
POOR DAVID'S PUB
1313 S. LAMAR ST.
DALLAS, TX 75215
BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION AND SONG TITLES
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FARM | Folk Alliance Region Midwest
Official Showcase applications due June 10
October 22 - 26, 2020
Grand Rapids, Michigan
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
NERFA | Northeast Regional Folk Alliance
Semi-Formal Showcase applications due July 9
November 12-15, 2020
Stamford, Connecticut
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
SWRFA | Southwest Regional Folk Alliance
Official Showcase application due July 15
September 23 - 27, 2020
Austin, Texas
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
FAR-West | Folk Alliance Region West
Summer Registration Rate ends August 31
October 8 - 11, 2020
Woodland Hills, California
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
SERFA | Southeast Regional Folk Alliance
More Info Here
cancelled
Chattanooga, Tennessee
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
https://www.folk.org/page/Regions
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Two steps forward 3 steps back. We're doing the Texas Two Step. We thought we were opening up and then naughty people gathered in close quarters without a mask. We don't know when we are going to be able to leave our homes. But never fear, Harry's here hosting our virtual events. Please join us. Two weekly events and 3 monthly events. Please join our online community for the Wednesday Open Mic and get in line for the Saturday Showcase. Check out our details below.
Check out the new blog for DSA website. There are eight categories: Songwriting Tips, General, Humor, My Lyrics, Music Business, Music Promotion, Music Technology and Inspirational. I hope you will read my blog post entitled The Power of Stay at Home in the Inspirational section. Please check out the blog site and read the new articles: https://blog.dallassongwriters.org
Our Annual International Songwriting Contest is open with a deadline of Sept 30th. The contest which offers more than $5,000 in prizes with winners in 9 categories which includes the new category of Young Songwriters Song Contest for 18 and under. We now have the proper link to enter through our Song Contest Submission Partner, https://broadjam.com https://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com Entries can also be submitted through the Dsa website https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-annual-song-contest/. In 2019, we had entries and winners from Iceland, Sweden, the UK, and all over the United States. A complete breakdown of the rules, and details about the 2019 winners can be found at https://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com/
In addition to our International Songwriting Contest, members can enter the Quarterly Lyric Contest https://www.facebook.com/DSALyricContest/, and monthly song critiques.
Monthly Events
The new “DSA Global” initiative is a way to connect the international music community to the Texas music scene. Live performances and camaraderie with fellow songwriters make up the soul of DSA. The DSA currently offers members 2 virtual workshops each month, 4 virtual showcases, 4 virtual open mics, plus a live open mic streamed to Facebook and other special events. https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/
In May, DSA went back to being physically live in our partner venue, Love and War, and also live streamed on Facebook with a watch party. You can see the performances in the video section of the DSA Facebook page.
We've dropped our Dunn Brothers open mic after 15 straight years at the venue. Dunn Brothers is open day time until 4. We hope to go back there and to Opening Bell when things go back to normal.
Our regular DSA MONTHLY EVENTS have gone virtual
* First Thursday Monthly Meeting, with guest speaker and song critiques.
https://zoom.us/j/907852000
* Songwriter Meetup, 1st Monday, at Half Price Books on NWH in Dallas
https://zoom.us/j/881960764
* Every Wednesday Virtual Open Mic
https://www.facebook.com/events/717703665629658/
ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86341155881*
* First Thursday Monthly Meeting, with guest speaker and song critiques.
https://zoom.us/j/907852000
* Songwriter Meetup, 1st Monday, at Half Price Books on NWH in Dallas
https://zoom.us/j/881960764
* Every Wednesday Virtual Open Mic
https://www.facebook.com/events/717703665629658/
ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86341155881*
* 4th Thursday Showcase at Love and War in Texas in Plano
will be live at Love and War and streamed to FB
will be live at Love and War and streamed to FB
https://www.facebook.com/events/2592301734332269/
• DSA Global Virtual Showcase - every Saturday 12 - 2 CT
https://www.facebook.com/events/385918485667970/
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87932958559
• DSA Global Virtual Showcase - every Saturday 12 - 2 CT
https://www.facebook.com/events/385918485667970/
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87932958559
DSA Hall of Fame - call for Rising Star performers
This year, our annual DSA Hall of Fame Event, which honors outstanding songwriters with North Texas ties, has been postponed until Sep 19, 2020. Live performances of the inductees songs by DSA Rising Star Students, DSA Members, and the BYO Musicians Network will be broadcast LIVE to a global audience. We've opened up the audition process again because we have more planning time for the event. If you are interested go to the Hall of Fame website for audition procedures. Rising Stars who would like to perform can send audition videos to DSA HOF Audition Video.
2020 Hall of Fame inductees: John Denver, England Dan Seals, John Ford Coley, Steve Wiseberg, Janie Fricke, and Gregg Smith. Last year, DSA initiated a new Rising Star program to encourage young aspiring musicians to celebrate our legends with performances of songs by our inductees. DSA is reaching out to the local music schools and asking for auditions at each school for the honor to perform. These students will be backed up by the BYO Hall of Fame band consisting of highly respected local musicians. The band members and special guests will also perform songs by our inductees.
WHAT: DSA Hall Of Fame
WHERE: Sons of Hermann Hall
WHEN: Sept 19th, Doors open 6:30PM Show Starts at 7PM
TICKETS: General Admission - 15 in advance, 18 at the door
Students: 10 in advance, 12 at the door
More Info: http://dallassongwritershalloffame.blogspot.com
2020 Hall of Fame inductees: John Denver, England Dan Seals, John Ford Coley, Steve Wiseberg, Janie Fricke, and Gregg Smith. Last year, DSA initiated a new Rising Star program to encourage young aspiring musicians to celebrate our legends with performances of songs by our inductees. DSA is reaching out to the local music schools and asking for auditions at each school for the honor to perform. These students will be backed up by the BYO Hall of Fame band consisting of highly respected local musicians. The band members and special guests will also perform songs by our inductees.
WHAT: DSA Hall Of Fame
WHERE: Sons of Hermann Hall
WHEN: Sept 19th, Doors open 6:30PM Show Starts at 7PM
TICKETS: General Admission - 15 in advance, 18 at the door
Students: 10 in advance, 12 at the door
More Info: http://dallassongwritershalloffame.blogspot.com
Here's a list of monthly events and the Facebook event links: https://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com
Wanna join us online for our events? It's easier than you think ! Here is a how to video:
ZOOM’S JOIN A MEETING VIDEO (Watch this video first!)
https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-us/articles/201362193-How-Do-I-Join-A-Meeting-?zcid=1588
We are really enjoying our virtual events. Life right now is unpredictable, but here's what we have planned down the line.
SPECIAL EVENTS DOWN THE LINE
DEEP ELLUM DALLAS SONGWRITERS SPOTLIGHT STAGE -has been rescheduled SEPT 11 - 12, 7-11pm
Check out the line up on the event page.
https://www.facebook.com/events/624936004966130/
CITYLINE COURTYARD – Aug 29th 6 - 9, Sept 10 6-9 , Oct 8, 6-9
STATE FAIR SHOWCASE - OCTOBERWe are migrating our member forum from yahoo to google groups. Here is the new google group. https://groups.google.com/d/forum/dallas-songwriters-members
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 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.
Stay at home and stay safe.
Stay at home and stay safe.
Songcerely,
Barbe
DSA SONG CONTEST - NOW OPEN June 1 - Sept 30th
Category winners get cash prizes
Winners announced at our Awards Banquet.
2019 Winner
Dam Stasi and Kickbend with Mesus is Grand Prize Winner with song "UNLESS". Runner up Comrad (Arthur Revechkis) wins with "A THOUSAND LIVES" and Debra Gussin is second runner up with 'LOVE IS NOT". Read about these winners and the interviews with these artists here on our press page. MORE: https://dsapress.blogspot.com/2020/04/dsa-2019-song-contest-grand-prize.html
http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com Cash Prizes +
DSA is proud to announce that this years Grand Prize Casio Privia Keyboard is the new PX-S1000. This new electronic keyboard sounds and feels like a real piano and it is lighter weight than other keyboards with the same features. This “world’s slimmest digital piano” weighs in at just 24.7 pounds. The back panel includes a USB port, an audio (stereo mini-jack) port, and two 1/4 inch outputs, (stereo and mono). The Privia PX-S1000 contains 18 different "bread and butter" sounds, including numerous acoustic pianos, Rhodes and Wurlitzer-type electric pianos, vibes, string patches, organs, harpsichord, and acoustic bass. You can also layer and split these sounds.
Every working pianist in a metropolitan area where space and portability are paramount should try Casio's Privia PX-S1000 for themselves. From its realistic piano sound and touch, to its extreme portability and modern connectivity it’s truly a marvel.
Read full review at Keyboard Magazine.
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:
($199.95 Value)
Includes Artist Website, 1 Yr. Hosting
Category winners get cash prizes
2019 Winner
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| Mesus and Dam Stasi with grand. prize Casio Privia PX-S1000 keyboard |
Hear the grand prize runner up, "A THOUSAND LIVES". https://www.broadjam.com/songs/comrad/a-thousand-lives
Hear second grand prize runner up "LOVE IS NOT". https://www.broadjam.com/songs/debragussin/love-is-not
Here is a link to a complete list of the winners: https://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com
The DSA Song Contest Awards Dinner that was held on Saturday, January 18, at Sons of Hermann Hall was well attended with 70+. Awards were presented for the Song Contest, Lyric Contest, Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year. Semi-finalists Eddie Bowers, Charles Carter, Addison Havens, David Lewis, Bill Martin, Kyle Short and Stephanie Sammons will be performing, as well as, young songwriters Jade Nichol and TK Brown, who received 18 and under Rising Star Awards, plus Harry Hewlett and Barbara McMillen.
Robert Ehlert won the Fall lyric Contest.
Sorry you were not able to appear in person. Here is a link to a video of the event: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69Ov2xo-Acs
And there are oodles of photos on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pg/dallassongwriters/photos/?tab=album&album_id=2883673535018186Here is a link to the pdf of the Awards Program: https://drive.google.com/file/d/12U21eMdAYS13sS4Z5smSL3AD059xYUVt/view?usp=sharing
JOHN LATINI WINS GRAND PRIZE IN THE 2018 DALLAS SONGWRITERS SONG CONTEST
http://dsapress.blogspot.com/2019/03/john-latini-wins-grand-prize-in-2018.html
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DSA MEETINGS - http://dsameetings.blogspot.com
MONTHLY MEETING - Thursday, July 2, 6:30
New Changes in the Songwriting Industry with Brad Davis
Producer, engineer, session musician, recording artist Brad Davis, will be talking about the recent new changes in the music industry that directly effects independent songwriters and performers.
• Thriving in The New Digital Music Industry
• The Real Value of Broadcast Quality Demos and Masters
• Radio is no More Radio
• Master Ownership the Financial ticket
• Building The Perfect Online Presence
Brad Davis has played guitar behind Marty Stuart, Earl Scruggs, Billy Bob Thornton, the Sweethearts of the Rodeo, and the Forester Sisters, and recorded with them, as well as Sheryl Crow, Warren Zevon, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, and Pam Tillis
As usual, for members we will also have song critiques by industry pros Barbe McMillen and Joe Milton. Play your song live, from your computer, or your phone or email an MP3 to Harry Hewlett at hhhewlett@gmail.com, and also you can display your lyrics from your computer so the members can give comments as well. You will also be entered into the DSA Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year contest. The cost is $10 per song.
Location: Your home
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
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.
Each song is entered into the Song of The Year and Songwriter of the Year Competition which is awarded at our December Awards Banquet.
AUG 8 - Pool Party CANCELLED
SEPT 3 - Brianna Ruelas https://www.briannaruelasmusic.com/
Empowering Indie Performing Artists With Online Business Strategies and A Clear Plan for Their Personal Music Career Success.
OCT 1 - Kathy Baldwin, publisher
NOV 5 - Annual Membership Meeting and Elections
DEC 3 DSA Christmas Party
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VIDEO OF PAST MEETINGS
Don Wall about DIY Music videos, Feb 6, 2020
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/564837404103111/
John Jaggers about the Colorado capo, January 6, 2020. https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/615703919198867/
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/videos/2413755892187746/
ED BURNET: May 2, 2019 Half Price Books
https://www.facebook.com/groups/242191552781160/permalink/839986039668372/
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 - 2020
https://bestsongsofthemeeting.blogspot.com
There is a comprehensive list on this website of all submitted. Also, past winners can be located at the above url.
2020
JAN
Take Another Chance by David Lewis
Must Be Present to Win by John Jaggers
Take Another Chance by David Lewis
Must Be Present to Win by John Jaggers
Light On The Sand by Beau McDermott
FEB
Full Moon by Barbe McMillen
Red White and Blue by Don Wall
The Forgotten Vet by Don WallAnother Whiskey by David Case
MARCH
I Can't Breathe by Allen Larson
I Could Never by Bill Martin
Humble Refugee by Kerry Maddox
Home in My Dreams by Don Wall
APRIL
Don't Sweat Tomorrow by Don Wall
I Don't Know Much About Love by Bill Martin
That Summer Song by Bill Martin
Old Lubbock Lover 2 by Harry Hewlett
That Summer Song by Bill Martin
Old Lubbock Lover 2 by Harry Hewlett
Two Bald Heads by John Jaggers
MAY
Cape Cod by Don Wall
Keanu Reeves by Beau McDermott
JUNE
Dusty Devil by Harry Hewlett
Gun For Hire by Michael Roth
Lipstick and Bullets by Allen Larson
Winds of Change by Kerry Maddox
2019 SONG OF THE YEAR WINNERS
THE STORY OF BONNIE and CLYDE - Barbe McMillen
WATERING HOLE - Harry Hewlett
MONAHANS by Randy Overton
WINNER OF BEST SONGS OF THE MEETING
SONG OF THE YEAR
SONG OF THE YEAR
THE STORY OF BONNIE AND CLYDE - Barbe McMillen
SONGWRITER OF THE YEAR - Harry Hewlett
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| Jack Allday, Judge, Barbe McMillen, Harry hewlett |
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WORKSHOPS and CONFERENCES
DSA MEETUP - 1st Monday - Zoom - Monday, June 1, 7PM, hosted by Harry Hewlett
https://zoom.us/j/881960764
DSA MONTHLY GUEST SPEAKER AND SONG CRITIQUES - on Thursday, June 4 at 6:30pm - Zooming into DSA Events
DSA MONTHLY GUEST SPEAKER AND SONG CRITIQUES - on Thursday, June 4 at 6:30pm - Zooming into DSA Events
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28TH CUTTING EDGE ENTERTAINMENT LAW SEMINAR - AUGUST 20 - 22, 2020 |
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SHOWCASES AND OPEN MICS
SHOWCASES: DSA SPOTLIGHT
We offer the opportunity for our members from all over the world. Please join our fun community via zoom and showcase. Harry offers one on one instructions to get your sound right. Zoom in with us on the Wednesday open mic and let us know you are interested in showcasing or email Harry.
DSA GLOBAL VIRTUAL SHOWCASE - every Saturday 12 - 2
Love and War - 4th Thursday, 7-10, July 23
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/626978661
DSA CITYLINE COURTYARD SHOWCASE – Aug 29th 6 - 9, Sept 10 6-9 , Oct 8, 6-9
DSA FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT STAGES
Deep Ellum Arts Festival dual stages moved to Sept 11-12 at Sons of Hermann Hall and DSA Street Stage on Main. https://www.facebook.com/events/1501080823389755/
DSA STREET STAGE lineupFRIDAY, SEPT 11
7:00 Jade Nickol
7:30 Rickey Gene Wright & Denise Owen
8:00 T K Brown
8:30 Lance French with Mandy & Jonathan Banks
9:00 Raquel Nguyen-Lindemann
9:30-10:00 Rio King
SATURDAY, SEPT 12:
7:00 Stephen Valenzuela
7:30 Ireland
8:00 Joe Milton
8:30 Jessica & Tim Ewy
9:00 Craig Langford
9:30-10:00 Allen Larson
https://facebook.com/events/s/deep-ellums-dallas-songwriters/1501080823389755/?ti=icl
FRIDAY - SEPT 11 2020
12:00 Michael Brandenberger
12:30 Jeff Groce
1:00 Ashley Andrade
1:30 Phil Ward
2:00 Natasha Blanton
2:30 David Case
3:00 Trisha James
3:30 Buck Morgan
4:00 Don Wall
4:30 John Jaggers
5:00 Rickey Gene Wright & Denise Owens
5:30 David Lewis
6:00 Rickey Gene Wright
6:30 Johnny Cromer
7:00 Jeff & Julie Cater (Justus)
7:30 Allen Larson
8:00 Rio King
8:30 Bill Martin
9:00 Beau McDermott
9:30-10:00 Harry Hewlett
SATURDAY - SEPT 12, 2020
12:00 Bobby Dallas
12:30 Jeff Groce
1:00 Caera Thornton
1:30 Craig St Clair
2:00 Buck Morgan
2:30 Stephen Houpt
3:00 Cat McGee
3:30 John Mason
4:00 Jade Nickol
4:30 Stephen Valenzuela
5:00 Jell & Julie Cater (Justus)
5:30 Ireland Casteel
6:00 Barbe McMillen
6:30 Kyle Short
7:00 TK Brown
7:30 Craig Langford
8:00 Dorinda Weaver
8:30 Bill Sibley
9:00 Don Wall
9:30-10:00 Harry Hewlett
Deep Ellum Best Parking Guide
https://cravedfw.com/2014/08/08/deep-ellum-best-parking-guide-ever/
State Fair Stage in Oct 2020
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/626978661
DSA CITYLINE COURTYARD SHOWCASE – Aug 29th 6 - 9, Sept 10 6-9 , Oct 8, 6-9
DSA FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT STAGES
Deep Ellum Arts Festival dual stages moved to Sept 11-12 at Sons of Hermann Hall and DSA Street Stage on Main. https://www.facebook.com/events/1501080823389755/
DSA STREET STAGE lineupFRIDAY, SEPT 11
7:00 Jade Nickol
7:30 Rickey Gene Wright & Denise Owen
8:00 T K Brown
8:30 Lance French with Mandy & Jonathan Banks
9:00 Raquel Nguyen-Lindemann
9:30-10:00 Rio King
SATURDAY, SEPT 12:
7:00 Stephen Valenzuela
7:30 Ireland
8:00 Joe Milton
8:30 Jessica & Tim Ewy
9:00 Craig Langford
9:30-10:00 Allen Larson
Dallas Songwriters Association list of players for Deep Ellum Arts Festival @ Sons of Hermann Hall - Bowling Alley Room, Sept 11-12, 2020: https://facebook.com/events/s/dsa-deep-ellum-songwriters-sho/624936004966130/?ti=icl
12:00 Michael Brandenberger
12:30 Jeff Groce
1:00 Ashley Andrade
1:30 Phil Ward
2:00 Natasha Blanton
2:30 David Case
3:00 Trisha James
3:30 Buck Morgan
4:00 Don Wall
4:30 John Jaggers
5:00 Rickey Gene Wright & Denise Owens
5:30 David Lewis
6:00 Rickey Gene Wright
6:30 Johnny Cromer
7:00 Jeff & Julie Cater (Justus)
7:30 Allen Larson
8:00 Rio King
8:30 Bill Martin
9:00 Beau McDermott
9:30-10:00 Harry Hewlett
SATURDAY - SEPT 12, 2020
12:00 Bobby Dallas
12:30 Jeff Groce
1:00 Caera Thornton
1:30 Craig St Clair
2:00 Buck Morgan
2:30 Stephen Houpt
3:00 Cat McGee
3:30 John Mason
4:00 Jade Nickol
4:30 Stephen Valenzuela
5:00 Jell & Julie Cater (Justus)
5:30 Ireland Casteel
6:00 Barbe McMillen
6:30 Kyle Short
7:00 TK Brown
7:30 Craig Langford
8:00 Dorinda Weaver
8:30 Bill Sibley
9:00 Don Wall
9:30-10:00 Harry Hewlett
Deep Ellum Best Parking Guide
https://cravedfw.com/2014/08/08/deep-ellum-best-parking-guide-ever/
State Fair Stage in Oct 2020
OPEN MICS - these events will be on Zoom.
HALF PRICE BOOKS OPEN MIC and co-writes - NORTHWEST HIGHWAY - VIRTUAL
EVERY 1ST MONDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm hosted by Harry Hewlett. June 1
https://zoom.us/j/881960764
Open mic has changed to an old fashion guitar pull and group discussion about creation to biz. Bring your guitar or pull one from Harry. Play your recorded songs from your phone.
https://zoom.us/j/881960764
Open mic has changed to an old fashion guitar pull and group discussion about creation to biz. Bring your guitar or pull one from Harry. Play your recorded songs from your phone.
If you want peer feedback on a song bring a few lyric sheets
Harry will be hosting these events as an open mic on Zoom. We will perform in the round in the order that you come into the meeting.
Hosted by Harry Hewlett - streamed live to Facebook
DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE - Addison.
Has been discontinued in June 2020 and beyond until further notice
In November 2019, DSA celebrated 15 years at Dunn Brothers. Check out our facebook page for performance videos
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. A List of DSA events only can be found at https://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com
All DSA events are via Zoom except Love and War
JULY
1 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
2 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques at Half Price Books
4 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
6 - DSA 1st Monday Meetup at Half Price Books
8 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
11 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
15 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
18 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
22 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
23 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
25 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
29 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
30- Aug 2 - Dallas International Guitar Show - DSA booth
AUG
1 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
3 - DSA 1st Monday Meetup at Half Price Books
5 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
6 - No Monthly Meeting - instead - part on 8th
8 - DSA Pool Party
12 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
15 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
19 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
20 - 22 Cutting Edge Seminar - NOLA
22 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
26 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
27 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
28-30 DIY Musician Conference, Austin, TX
29 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
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 SUMMER CONTEST postmarked Sept 30
https://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com/p/lyric-contest.html
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
WINTER 2020 - WINNERS ANNOUNCED
Thanks to Lyric Contest Director, Alexis for these comments.
DETAILS and COMMENTS ON THE WINNERS - https://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com/p/lyric-contest.html
SEMIFINALISTS
Strawberry Moon by Ynana Rose, San Lius Obispo, CA
Dying In The Distance by Michael R. J. Roth, Rio Rancho, NM
Blue Sea by Bill Kapac, Wildwood, NJ
Your Prints in the Sand by Ben Halim, McKinney, Tx
Where You Belong by Ben Halim, McKinney, Tx
WINNER
WINNER
First Place
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
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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.
2020 Directors elected at our Nov 4 2019 Annual Membership Meeting were:
Michael Brandenberger, Bobby Montgomery, Phillip Casteel, Barbe McMillen, Ben Halim, Joe Milton, Rene Sullivan, Ken Duren, Jessica Ewy, Alexis Tapp, Harry Hewlett, Buck Morgan, Jack Allday, Don Wall and Ricky Gene Wright. New 2020 officers were elected at the planning meeting on Jan 4th.
Officers 2020
Michael Brandenberger - Prez
Bobby Montgomery - VP Programs
Phil Casteel - Treasurer
Jessica Ewy - Secretary
Alexis Tapp - Lyric Contest Director
Renee Sullivan, VP Membership
Barbe McMillen - Administration, Newsletter
Harry Hewlett - VP of A/R, showcases
Ben Halim - VP of Technology
Rickey Gene Wright - Showcase Co-Director,
Don Wall - PR Communications
James Pappas, Joe Milton, Ken Duren, Buck Morgan, 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 Workshops
Lyricists are invited to co-write with music writers by submitting your lyric through the member forum group. We are currently migrating the yahoo group to a google group.
Members have a chance to play in local venues and festival stages.
MEMBER NEWS
Allen Larson released a video of his song, I Can't Breath" on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=allen%20larson&epa=SEARCH_BOX
NEW MEMBERS: Have you joined our member only google group where you can talk with the group and get special offers and last minute updates on events? subscribe: https://groups.google.com/d/forum/dallas-songwriters-members
PATRON SAINTS: PAUL ZANDER, BOBBY MONTGOMERY, JOHN JAGGERS, BEN HALIM
Patron Sponsor L3: Michael Brandenberger, Bill Honker, John Stone, David Lewis
Patron Sponsor L1: Cliff Monroe, Suzi Morse, Rio King, Ginger Stanoio
Patron Sponsor: Mimi Balkey, Kristi Myers
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS: Francile McCottry. Brook Buchanan, David Dix, John Pronk, Prudence Huskey, Sam Moore, Stephen Tran, Kevin Brennan, Allison Becker, Morgan Bennett, Denny Mackey, Kyle Short, Trisha James, Carl Roberts, Greg Hinds, Richard Kirby, William Lee, Adam Rekerdres, William Wheeler, TK Brown,
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Jeff Groce, Bradley Banning, Chris Albert, Ian Dickson, Cat McGee, Ken Duren. John Mason Raquel Linderman, Gene Schillaci, Stephen Houpt, Beau McDermott, Minnie Murray, Don Wall, Gene Schillaci, Julie and Jeff Cater, Johnny Cromer, Kerry Maddox, Cara Thornton, Ron Young, Ben Halim, Keith Dodson, Stephanie Sammons, David Lewis
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: Mary Guthrie, Haley McDaniel
EXPIRED IN AUG:Michael Richards, Trevor Dahlen
EXPIRED IN SEPT: Katie Dundas, Teresa Ann Turner, Jane Fallon, Scott Mendenhall
EXPIRED IN OCT: Nitanie Paris
EXPIRED IN NOV: Ryan Galloway, Anna Xiong
EXPIRED IN DEC: none
EXPIRED IN JAN:Ginger Stanoiu, Bobby McCormick, Ted Vahovious, Steve Lowden, Randy Bell, Andre Kerek, Stephen Valenzuela, Terry Bloss, Denise Roster, David Claerr, Renee Saffier, Scott Thorn, Clark Ford, Stephanie Johnson, Mark Patterson
EXPIRED IN FEB: Josh Goode, Mathew Carroll, Ashley Sounds
EXPIRED IN MARCH: James Foster, Lance French, Jessica Ewy, Chris Kuhn
EXPIRED IN APRIL: Suzi Morse, Nichol Daniels, Amanda Banks, Pam Musgrove, Phillip Casteel,
EXPIRED IN MAY: John Nelson, Randy Overton, Robert Ehlert, Anthony Groom
EXPIRED IN JUNE: Dorinda Weaver, Joanna Endsley, Hugh Lehman, Todd Cotham
TIME TO RENEW: Mary Logan
Renew your membership online.
Or https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association
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(Billboard)
The coronavirus pandemic has left countless members of the music community facing an uncertain future, as festivals and tours are canceled, studio sessions are called off and business travel is restricted. To help music professionals and their loved ones navigate the crisis, Billboard has compiled a list of resources at both the national and state levels, including more than four dozen relief funds.
By Steve Knopper (Billboard)
From Dua Lipa to Blue Oyster Cult to Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, bands have been figuring out how to perform remotely during the pandemic.
MUSIC BUSINESS
By Monica Corton (Synchtank)
The idea for the series came from my frustration at watching lots of amazing performances on Facebook and Instagram during the early days of COVID-19, where I knew none of the performers were getting paid. These next two platforms are showing some real results and will hopefully become staples for many singer/songwriters and artists.
By Randi Zimmerman (Symphonic Blog)
Music supervisors play an important role in the music industry, picking and choosing what music gets into TV shows and films. Unsurprisingly, these supervisors are constantly bombarded by artists trying to get their particular tracks featured – so what do you have to do to stand out from the crowd?
PERFORMANCE
By Ellisa Sun (Bandzoogle)
If you’ve lost sense of routine or you’ve been feeling low lately, that’s also normal—and it’s okay. I’m right there with you, and we’re all feeling it. Enter: the healing power of singing! Singing is a natural antidepressant and known to help with stress, anxiety, and your immune system. The important thing is to ultimately work towards a sense of routine in order to stay healthy and keep your voice in shape during quarantine. So here are a few tips for you.
RECORDING
By Aaron Trumm (Flypaper)
Let’s not beat around the bush. You’re probably stuck at home right now due to the virus whose name I bear not repeat. So maybe “on the go” is an ironic thing to say, but the concept of mixing outside of the normal studio setting is what we’re talking about here.
LISTEN
John Denver- Greatest Hits
England Dan - John Ford Coley
John Ford Coley - You Almost Loved Me
Danny Seals - It's Gonna Be Easy Now
Steve Wiseberg - John Denver singing Christmas For Cowboys
Gregg Smith - Don't Cry No More
Janie Fricke - Greatest Hits
IN MEMORIAM
VIDEO
By Amanda Harberg (The Prayer Project)
It's not often you get to see and hear 91 flutes perform simultaneously. But that's exactly what happens in The Prayer Project, produced by composer Amanda Harberg and filmmaker Micah Fink with support from the National Flute Association.
BOOK REVIEW - looking for book reviews
We have a book review by Allan Larson of the Terry Jennings book about his father Waylon Jennings. Read it here: https://dsabookstore.blogspot.com
CRAFT OF SONGWRITING
By SIRMA (Sonicbids)
Can’t seem to find the words? Play around with some chord progressions.
By Jon Mizrachi (Symphonic Blog)
A sync license for film or television can be very rewarding for a songwriter. Unfortunately, a lot of what makes a song great and personal doesn’t always translate well into to telling someone else’s story. Here we offer some tips for composing more sync-friendly songs.
By Alper Tuzcu (Flypaper)
Songwriters are always looking for new sources of inspiration and new stories to tell. Sometimes we write songs based on personal experiences, points of view, and concepts. But sometimes these are not enough for coming up with a good song and we need to focus on our senses to extract some ideas. By using the mundane perceptions of our senses, we can actually generate really cool lyrics with a technique called object writing.
By Tom Newman (Routenote)
Whether it’s just a simple hook that comes from nowhere or you want to write out an entire project, these apps should help any aspiring songwriters stay creative on the go.
By Monica Corton (Synchtank)
The idea for the series came from my frustration at watching lots of amazing performances on Facebook and Instagram during the early days of COVID-19, where I knew none of the performers were getting paid. These next two platforms are showing some real results and will hopefully become staples for many singer/songwriters and artists.
By Randi Zimmerman (Symphonic Blog)
Music supervisors play an important role in the music industry, picking and choosing what music gets into TV shows and films. Unsurprisingly, these supervisors are constantly bombarded by artists trying to get their particular tracks featured – so what do you have to do to stand out from the crowd?
By Ellisa Sun (Bandzoogle)
If you’ve lost sense of routine or you’ve been feeling low lately, that’s also normal—and it’s okay. I’m right there with you, and we’re all feeling it. Enter: the healing power of singing! Singing is a natural antidepressant and known to help with stress, anxiety, and your immune system. The important thing is to ultimately work towards a sense of routine in order to stay healthy and keep your voice in shape during quarantine. So here are a few tips for you.
If you’ve lost sense of routine or you’ve been feeling low lately, that’s also normal—and it’s okay. I’m right there with you, and we’re all feeling it. Enter: the healing power of singing! Singing is a natural antidepressant and known to help with stress, anxiety, and your immune system. The important thing is to ultimately work towards a sense of routine in order to stay healthy and keep your voice in shape during quarantine. So here are a few tips for you.
By Aaron Trumm (Flypaper)
Let’s not beat around the bush. You’re probably stuck at home right now due to the virus whose name I bear not repeat. So maybe “on the go” is an ironic thing to say, but the concept of mixing outside of the normal studio setting is what we’re talking about here.
By Amanda Harberg (The Prayer Project)
It's not often you get to see and hear 91 flutes perform simultaneously. But that's exactly what happens in The Prayer Project, produced by composer Amanda Harberg and filmmaker Micah Fink with support from the National Flute Association.
By SIRMA (Sonicbids)
Can’t seem to find the words? Play around with some chord progressions.
By Jon Mizrachi (Symphonic Blog)
A sync license for film or television can be very rewarding for a songwriter. Unfortunately, a lot of what makes a song great and personal doesn’t always translate well into to telling someone else’s story. Here we offer some tips for composing more sync-friendly songs.
By Alper Tuzcu (Flypaper)
Songwriters are always looking for new sources of inspiration and new stories to tell. Sometimes we write songs based on personal experiences, points of view, and concepts. But sometimes these are not enough for coming up with a good song and we need to focus on our senses to extract some ideas. By using the mundane perceptions of our senses, we can actually generate really cool lyrics with a technique called object writing.
By Tom Newman (Routenote)
Whether it’s just a simple hook that comes from nowhere or you want to write out an entire project, these apps should help any aspiring songwriters stay creative on the go.
Barbe McMillen's blog, The Craft of Songwriting
Online Thesaurus and Rhyming Dictionary
Great web tool for lyric writing
Music Theory Resource
Song and Talent Contests
DSA Song Contest JUNE 1 - Sept 30
http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com
http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com
DSA Quarterly Lyric Contest https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-lyric-contest/
Next deadline - Sept 30
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/song-critique/
DSA Young Songwriters Contest - for youth 18 and under. June 1 - Sept 30
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Texas Troubadour Songwriters Contest
Currently taking entries for our Texas Troubadour Songwriters contest to be held November 7th, 2020 in Clifton Texas. Entries may be submitted thru August 3, 2020. This is a monied contest with amounts of $1500, $1000 and $500. We invite nationally known country singer/songwriters to do the judging. This year we will have ‘Whispering’ Bill Andersen.
Please visit our site at BosqueArtsCenter.org for information on the contest.
____________________________________________________BW STEVENSON SONG CONTEST - poordavidspub.com
POSTPHONED
TO ENTER, SEND MP3 OR CD OF TWO ORIGINAL SONGS
ALONG WITH A $25 ENTRY FEE TO:
POOR DAVID'S PUB
1313 S. LAMAR ST.
DALLAS, TX 75215
BE SURE TO INCLUDE YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION AND SONG TITLES
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FAI's Regional and International Events and Deadlines
Official Showcase applications due June 10
October 22 - 26, 2020
Grand Rapids, Michigan
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
NERFA | Northeast Regional Folk Alliance
Semi-Formal Showcase applications due July 9
November 12-15, 2020
Stamford, Connecticut
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
SWRFA | Southwest Regional Folk Alliance
Official Showcase application due July 15
September 23 - 27, 2020
Austin, Texas
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
FAR-West | Folk Alliance Region West
Summer Registration Rate ends August 31
October 8 - 11, 2020
Woodland Hills, California
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
SERFA | Southeast Regional Folk Alliance
More Info Here
cancelled
Chattanooga, Tennessee
*Look for FAI staff at this event!
https://www.folk.org/page/Regions
A comprehensive list of Song Contests
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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
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