Sunday, February 28, 2021

🎶 SONGWRITERS NOTES ISSUE # 224 MARCH 2021 🎶

  Hello Songwriter,

An historic winter storm caused a chaotic February here in Texas. Folks went for long periods without power and are now dealing with busted water pipes and no access to clean drinking water. Just one you think it can't get any worse to have to stay at home, then we were in our homes freezing. Our DSA Director of Showcases, Harry Hewlett has managed to carry on through it all, facilitating our educational and performance opportunities. We are thankful for our songwriting community. Thanks to all of you who have reached out and asked about our well being. We are fine and so grateful for what we have. As Joni Mitchell once sang, " You don't know what you got til it's gone".

Happy St Patty's Day.


SPECIAL EVENTS

  DSA Hall of Fame -  April 17, 2021 Virtual 
Our annual DSA Hall of Fame Event, which honors outstanding songwriters with North Texas ties, was postponed last year, however this year we've decided to carry on our program virtually via zoom.  Live performances of the inductees songs by DSA Rising Star Students, DSA Members, and the BYO Musicians Network will be broadcast to Facebook LIVE to a global audience.  For more information about our program and inductees, 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.
2021 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. The BYO Hall of Fame band consisting of highly respected local musicians and DSA members will also perform songs by our inductees.

NEW YOUTUBE CHANNEL - PLEASE SUBSCRIBE
      2020 Community Awards went to Dunn Brothers Coffee and Broadjam, Inc.
             https://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com/p/dsa-community-awards.html

SHOWCASES
DSA continues to have virtual showcases every Saturday, 12-3 with some of the best songwriters internationally. Want to showcase? It's easy, join us for a Wednesday open mic and let Harry know you are ready for a 30 minutes spot.

DSA Virtual Global Showcase- Every Saturday 12 - 3 Feb 6, 13, 20, 27
DSA members performing on Zoom from around the world. Tune in and see members from far away.   Create you own watch party and invite friends.
9th DSA Song Contest Awards Semifinalist perform 
16th DSA 2020 Awards Program

We resumed our open mic at Love and War in Plano back in June and are enjoying our chance to safely perform before a live audience. Come out and have a great meal and perform, but don't forget to bring your own mic.
Love and War - Thursday - Feb 25 - We are back to regular 4th Thursday - this is at the venue and streamed to FB. It is currently an open mic. Bring your own mic.

Starting this month
Songwriters Round at Porta Di Roma - on the 3rd Friday starting March 19. - 7pm - 9pm
Format: Songwriter’s In The Round (Three Stools Three Songwriters At One Time)
Mic stands and sound system provided by Rickey Gene Wright and Songwriters are to bring there own microphones.
Hosted by Rickey Gene Wright   for details - text him at (214) 537-5047
2301 Performance Drive Richardson, Tx 75082 
 Across from Eisemann Center

OPEN MIC  - Virtual
Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic  -  Every Wednesday  7 - 9 - Jan 7, 14, 21, 28
ZOOM: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86341155881
Whether you are wanting to keep your chops up or get your feet wet in virtual performing, you will want to join our host Harry Hewlett every Wednesday, 7 - 9 for our open mic. Please join us. It is so much fun.

WORKSHOPS
MONTHLY MEETING - Virtual 
DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
Jan 7. 6:30PM  - Harry Hewlett is back! By demand for Part 2

WORKSHOP - Virtual
  1st Monday MEETUP - ZOOM LAB (for those preparing for virtual showcase) and SONG SWAP and discussion - Jan 4
Hosted by Harry Hewlett - work on your performance or songwriting
 Wanna join us online for our events via Zoom? 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

 Check out the blog for DSA website. There are eight categories: Songwriting Tips, General, Humor, My Lyrics, Music Business, Music Promotion, Music Technology and Inspirational. Don Wall has another new blog post. https://blog.dallassongwriters.org/my-covid-road-trip-ii/
Please check out the blog site and read the new articles: https://blog.dallassongwriters.org 

We've added a new category to our contest so spread the word to your young friends.
DSA Young Songwriters Contest - for youth 18 and under.   June 1 - Sept 30
https://youngsongwriterscontest.blogspot.com


Donate to DSA in general here:

Check out the newsletter, Songwriters Notes, for details at:

Stay connected to us on Facebook:

BECOME A DSA MEMBER OR RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP

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. 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


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.

Songcerely,
Barbe

1. DSA SONG CONTEST -   2021 Contest Opens June 1

             2020 WINNERS ANNOUNCED

         Last month we celebrated the best songs of 2020 with our Virtual Song Contest Awards Program. When we did a call for semifinalists to perform, we have such a big response that we have had to make the event a two night affair. View these events on Facebook or our Youtube Channel. Please like our pages. You can also post the below links from our youtube channel on your page for your friends to watch. The awards show is in two parts. Each show is in separate parts arranged into a playlist. That way you can find your individual performance or award easily. There is also 30 second clips and everyones certificate in a certificate roll. 

         Saturday, January 9th, 12 - 3 Dallas Songwriters Song Contest Semifinalists showcased.
                       Streaming on Facebook  https://www.facebook.com/events/385918485667970/
                                              2020 DSA Song Contest Awards Part 1

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-O53tKlKWRs&list=PL2QmQKUl70-2fZsHAIcWZTejZVKttRKMX

         
        Saturday, January 16th, 12 - 3 Dallas Songwriters Song Contest Awards Program.

2020 DSA Song Contest Awards Part 2

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qZJ_TN9f7_I&list=PL2QmQKUl70-0NTzHsFcVDDtQRkAyMoZud


2020 DSA Song Contest Award Winning Songs - 30 sec clips

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVnE1vn4cN4


2020 DSA Award Certificates.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YY7CJkGDKwg


We've added a new contest so spread the word to your young friends.

DSA Young Songwriters Contest - for youth 18 and under.   Winner Announced Jan 16
https://youngsongwriterscontest.blogspot.com


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



1st, 2nd and 3rd place 

wins recording time at 
Jo-Musik
Grand Prize winners receive:
($199.95 Value) 
Includes Artist Website, 1 Yr. Hosting


Category winners get cash prizes
Winners announced at our Awards Banquet.

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

    For anyone that's not familiar with Zoom, Check out instructions here:   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 it's very easy to do but you can email Harry  and he can give you a quick lesson on how to set it up.  

MONTHLY MEETING - Virtual 
DSA Monthly Meeting and Song Critiques
Feb 4. 6:30PM  - Harry Hewlett is Back on Videos and DSA Youtube Channel
 Re-scheduled for May
EDYE BROOKSHIRE

Edye Brookshire is a songwriter and publisher and has had the privilege of qualifying and attending the Country Music Awards in Nashville twice.  She qualified as an artist/singer, songwriter, as well as publisher.  She’s had cuts that “Womans Point of View” recorded by Janet McBride and had a song stolen by Tammy Wynette. Edye has appeared in Local Community Theatres, stage acts and one act plays.  She has shared the stage with Bill Mack, Wynn Stewart, George Jones, Merle Haggard, Hank Thompson, Ray Price, Waylon Jennings and many others.  She has made several industrial commercials, has been in two movies and has appeared on several TV programs, including TV Dallas with J.R. Ewing and the cast. Edye currently performs with her band, Rolling Country.

Edye own’s a summer home situated on 10 acres in Oleta, Oklahoma where she has an outdoor 53 foot stage in the middle of a lush meadow. The first weekend of every month, she hosts the Big River Festival where touring singers, songwriters and musicians camp out in the meadow and perform on the stage. Everyone brings food for their community cook-out.

 Missed it? This meeting is on Facebook! or VIEW ENTIRE TALK ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/qEfyg5xBA_M

Critiques will follow:
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 , 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.  
https://dallassongwriters.org/song-critique/

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
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. 

April 1 - Helene Cronin
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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/


JANA STANDFIELD: JUNE 6, 2019 Half Price Books
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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3. BEST SONGS of the Meeting -  2021
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.

2021
JAN

Thrift-Store Hero by Michael Roth, Eric Ramsey

God or Something by Michael Roth, Eric Ramsey

For A Song by Michael Roth, Eric Ramsey

Lady of White Rock Lake by Harry Hewlett

Cocoon by Eric Ramsey

 Smoking Hot Blue by  John Pronk

It’s not the Getting There by Rickey Gene Wright 

Made My Day by  Rickey Gene Wright

 Hello God It’s Me by Laura Hollerman 


FEB

 Songs Begin in Bars by Michael Roth

Old Man and Old Dog by Seth Ginsberg

I’ve Got A Thing For You by Seth Ginsberg

Hearts In Heaven by Louie Cates

I should Have Kissed You by Stephen Troum

Rocket In Flight by Stephen Troum


MARCH

APRIL

MAY

JUNE

JULY

SEPT


4. WORKSHOPS and CONFERENCES

CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE DSA MEETUP - 1st Monday - Zoom -  hosted by Harry Hewlett 
https://zoom.us/j/881960764

DSA MONTHLY GUEST SPEAKER AND SONG CRITIQUES -  on Thursday, March 4 at  6:30pm - Zooming into DSA Events https://zoom.us/j/907852000

Various workshops are coming up weekly during the lockdown. I Will share them by forwarding the emails through the member google group.


5. SHOWCASES AND OPEN MICS

You can view our open mics and showcases LIVE via our facebook page 
https://www.facebook.com/dallassongwriters/ or Zoom to perform. 


 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. 

Don't know how to Zoom? It's easy! You can Zoom on computer, tablet or phone. Check out instructions here:   ZOOM’S JOIN A MEETING VIDEO (Watch this video first!)

DSA GLOBAL VIRTUAL SHOWCASE - every Saturday 12 - 3.

Wanna perform on our virtual showcases?  Here’s how: 
1. Join Dallas Songwriters Association here: https://dallassongwriters.org/join-dsa/

2. Contact Harry Hewlett hhhewlett@gmail.com to have a free private session to help you understand how to get the best sound on Zoom. 

3. Join us for the Wednesday night open mic to get your feet wet.

4. Once you got the virtual performance under your belt, schedule a showcase with Harry.


DSA CITYLINE COURTYARD SHOWCASE – resumes in May 2021

DSA FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT STAGES

Deep Ellum Arts Festival April 2-4 2021
Wildflower cancelled
State Fair Stage in Oct 2021

OPEN MICS - these events will be on Zoom except Love and War

 Love and War - 4th Thursday, 7-10, Open Mic - perform for Audience - streamed to Facebook

SONGSWAP MEETUP OPEN MIC and co-writes - VIRTUAL - POSTPONED
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. 
If you want peer feedback on a song bring a few lyric sheets. Work on setting your sound for Zoom performance

 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.
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. DB was discontinued in June 2020 and beyond until further notice. The longest running open mic in DSA history was started by Craig St Clair on Thursday, November 18, 2004 and was held on every third Thursday of the month, 6:30 - 8:30pm for 15 and 1/2 years until the COVID pandemic shut us down in March of 2020. Dunn Brothers will be receiving a DSA Community Award on January 16 at our 2020 Awards Program.

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

6. 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

2021
All DSA events are via Zoom except Love and War,  Porta Roma, Deep Ellum Arts Fest

MARCH 
1 - DSA 1st Monday Meetup - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
3 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
4 - DSA 1st Thursday Meeting and Song Critiques - Edye Brookshire
6 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
10 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
13 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
17 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
20 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
24 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
25 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
27 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
31 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic

APRIL 
1 - DSA 1st Thursday Meeting and Song Critiques - Helene Cronine
2 - 4 Deep Ellum Arts Fest - DSA stage
3 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
5 - DSA 1st Monday Meetup - POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
7 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
10 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
14 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
16 - Rickey Genes Songwriters Round at Porta Roma
17 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase - Hall of Fame
21 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic
22 - DSA Showcase at Love N War
24 - DSA Virtual Global Showcase
28 - Harry's DSA Virtual Open Mic

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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7. DSA LYRIC CONTEST 

- Next deadline WINTER CONTEST postmarked March 31
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

                                     2020 Summer Winners
                                       2020 Spring Winners
                                      2020 Winter Winners 
                                     Enter Here

DETAILS and COMMENTS ON THE WINNERS  - https://dallassongwriterslyriccontest.blogspot.com

LYRICISTS GAIN RECOGNITION THROUGH COMPETITION
Next Lyric Contest Deadline is March 31 for Winter Lyric Contest
Entry fee is $10
Please see lyric contest webpage for details.

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8.  MEMBER NEWS -

Wanna get involved? Become a committee member. It's fun! Be apart of the inner workings of the DSA. We have committee positions open. Let us know if you'd like to be on the board. Just show up a our membership meeting.

Directors opted to continue same lineup for another year due to the pandemic and in ability to meet in person for the elections.

Officers 2021
Michael Brandenberger - Prez
Bobby Montgomery - VP Programs
Phil Casteel - Treasurer
Jessica Ewy - Secretary
Alexis Tapp - Lyric Contest Director
Position open, VP Membership
Barbe McMillen - Administration, Newsletter
Harry Hewlett - VP of A/R, showcases
Ben Halim - VP of Technology, Marketing
Bill Martin - Showcase Co-Director,
Don Wall - PR Communications
 Joe Milton, Ken Duren, Rene Sullivan, 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

Renew your membership online.
You'll find the link to the store on the panel to the right
https://dallassongwriters.org/join-dsa/
Or https://squareup.com/store/dallas-songwriters-association
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9. Featured Articles:  Visit the new DSA blog site at: https://blog.dallassongwriters.org


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
The Charlie Daniels Band - The Devil Went Down to Georgia

 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

Click here  - 'Top 5 Songwriting Trends In Today's Country Music'.

Barbe McMillen's blog, The Craft of Songwriting

Online Thesaurus and Rhyming Dictionary

Great web tool for lyric writing

Music Theory Resource
http://www.hooktheory.com/

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 10. Song and Talent Contests

DSA offers four contests to meet our mission of providing a benchmark for competency in songwriting.  Anyone can enter our Annual International Song Contest. Entries are worldwide. You do not have to be a Dallas Songwriters Association member. The 2021 contest opens June 1. 

DSA Song Contest JUNE 1 - Sept 30

More info  http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com  Enter here: https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-annual-song-contest/ 

DSA Quarterly Lyric Contest

The Dallas Songwriters Quarterly Lyric Contest Entries are worldwide. You do not have to be a Dallas Songwriters Association member. Quarterly deadlines - March 31, June 30, Sept 30, Dec 31. More info: https://dallassongwriterslyriccontest.blogspot.com  Enter here: https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-lyric-contest/ 

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: Zoom Virtual meeting
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 members bring their songs to our monthly song critique session. Each song critiqued is entered for a chance to win Songwriter of the Year or Song of the Year annually. DSA members who are unable to attend in person can upload theirs songs online and receive a recording or the song critique. Ongoing monthly on the 1st Thursday.  More info: http://dsameetings.blogspot.com   Members only enter here:https://dallassongwriters.org/song-critique/ 

DSA Young Songwriters Contest - for youth 18 and under.   June 1 - Sept 30, 2021

Our annual Young Song Contest for Rising Star Award  is for young songwriters 18 and under. More info: https://youngsongwriterscontest.blogspot.com/  Enter Here: https://dallassongwriters.org/young-songwriters-contest/ 

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BW STEVENSON SONG CONTEST - poordavidspub.com
April 2021
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

Wildflower Contest has been cancelled for this year.

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

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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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.

Songcerely,
  Barbara McMillen, Editor
  Songwriter Notes
  Founding President Emeritus,
  Online Songwriting Workshop
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