Monday, September 5, 2022

SONGWRITERS NOTES ISSUE #233 SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2022

 HELLO SONGWRITER,

I hope everyone survived the intense heat of the summer. Texas is glad to see some below 100 degree relief and a bit of rain. We all did a little rain dance to Joe Milton's song, Texas Rain, at the DSA pool party.
Some important things are going on this month. The Dallas Songwriters Song Contests deadlines are coming Sept 30th. 
DSA SONG CONTEST
Our annual international song contest is the longest running amateur song contest. It has eight categories and over $5,000 in prizes with three winners in each category and three grand prize winners. Read all the details here at the website: http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com You can enter the contest directly on our website here: https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-annual-song-contest/ or through our submission partner Broadjam's website: https://www.broadjam.com/contests/contest.php?contest_id=20525
DSA YOUNG SONGWRITERS CONTEST
Our contest for 18 and under also runs now through September 31.  Winners perform at awards program and win a chance for a college scholarship. For more info visit the website: https://youngsongwriterscontest.blogspot.com
Or to directly enter the contest here is the entry form: https://dallassongwriters.org/young-songwriters-contest/

An important day is fast approaching. September 22 is NORTH TEXAS GIVING DAY, a time that non-profits count on support to be able to continue their programs. Early giving has already started and it all culminates on the 22nd. I hope you will click this link and give what you can to keep us going. Thanks you in advance for your support! https://www.northtexasgivingday.org/dallassongwriters

REGULAR EVENTS
September 1 brings BRAD DAVIS as our meeting guest speaker and ROXIE COPELAND on October 6 (see below for details). This FIRST THURSDAY VIRTUAL MEETING WORKSHOP is held monthly and features a guest speaker and song critiques. It is streamed live to facebook. See below for details and the Zoom meeting link.

Our virtual open mic is still occurring every Wednesday 7 - 9. Join us via the Zoom meeting number. 617 432 0082 or just watch on the Dallas Songwriters Facebook page as we stream live. Some of our members, who are home bound or from out of town depend on this weekly opportunity to share their songs. The hosting duties are shared by Bill Martin, Allen Larson, Kim Cotton, Seth Ginsberg and Barbara McMillen.

Love and War wants you to perform at our 4th Thursday open mic 7 - 9. Rickey Gene Wright hosts with a
songwriters round format. Come out and sign up with RGW.

SPECIAL EVENTS:
DSA member and past monthly meeting speaker, Bradley Banning is hosting a Happy Hour at Sloan and Williams Winery in Grapevine on September 13 from 6:30-8:30PM  in celebration of launching his 
financial planning practice this last year. All DSA members are welcome including family, friends and co-workers. It will also feature live music and should be a fun evening so hope you can make it!

SWARFA, Southwest Regional Folk Alliance is happening in Austin, Tx on September 21 - 25. This will feature showcases, panel discussions, and speakers. For more info on this great event go to the website: http://www.swfolkalliance.org

On Saturday, October 8, Sons of Hermann Hall will throw their annual OKTOBERFEST, hosted by 
Columbia 66 lodge. There will be lots of German music, sausage and sauerkraut. Doors open at 5:30, Dinner served at 7 with lot's of dancing.

Dallas Songwriters Hall of Fame Inductee GARY NICHOLSON will perform at Poor David's Pub on Thursday, October 13 as a solo act. Gary is a number one hit songwriter, two time Grammy winning producer, recording artist, world traveling performer, and session guitarist. Come out and here some of his hit songs. Visit his website for a complete bio: https://www.facebook.com/garynicholsonmusic

Quick look events page: https://dallassongwriters.blogspot.com

 DOWN THE LINE

DSA Song Contest 2022 Awards Program - January 14, 2023

 DSA Hall of Fame 2023 - 

The 2023 Hall of Fame ceremony will be held on Saturday, April 22 at Love and War in Texas, streamed live to Facebook. Inductees are Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimmie Vaughan, Sly and Family Stone (Dance to the Music), Roger Miller, Jim Collins (Damn Strait), and Selena Gomez.

Wild Dawgs
Oh Yeah, and the Wild DAWG deep sea fishing adventure in Port Aransas in June was an awesome weekend. We're building a Facebook Wild Dawg group and posting some photos and videos. If you have been on this trip you will want to join and post to share your photos of your past trips. Also, if you plan to go next year, this is a great way to connect for info. https://www.facebook.com/groups/486583939901589

 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 about the Wild Dawgs Fishing Trip. https://blog.dallassongwriters.org/wild-dawgs-fishin-on-the-guff/
Please check out the blog site and read the new articles: https://blog.dallassongwriters.org 

We have a song contest for young singer/songwriters 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 Sarah Skoog, Paul Zander, John Jaggers, Ben Halim, 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 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 -   2022 Song Contest Now thru Sept 30th.


Songwriters compete in 8 categories.

Category and overall winners share in almost $5,000 in prizes, including a song demo, a keyboard, a song critique, deluxe memberships in on-line music communities, $$$ cash prizes and more.

  

http://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com

https://dallassongwriters.org/dsa-annual-song-contest/


                                         2021 GRAND PRIZE WINNER Louie Cate


Grand Prize winner Louie Cate Shows off his Casio PX-S1000 Privia Piano

Read the press release about our grand prize winners at  https://dsapress.blogspot.com/2022/05/dsa-song-contest-winners-2021.html

             2021 WINNERS ANNOUNCED
 
Again this year we had two awards ceremonies.

On January 15th we has our Awards Program for the 32nd Annual Dallas Songwriters Song Contest with performances from our semifinalists and appearances from our illustrious judges. Awards were given in each of the eight categories, plus grand prize awards, Lyric Contest Awards and a Young Songwriters Song Contest Awards .   More info on our song contest and to view the winners got to: https://dsasongcontest.blogspot.com For the Young Songwriters Song Contest Winners see: https://youngsongwriterscontest.blogspot.com  For the 2021 Quarterly Lyric Contest winners: https://dallassongwriterslyriccontest.blogspot.com Next deadline Next deadline March 30, 2022.

On January 22nd we awarded the Best Songs of the Meetings, Song of the Year and Vern Dailey Songwriter of the Year Awards, plus our community awards. 
Community Awards went to Red Byboth at Love and War in Plano, Both shows were on Saturday 12-2 via Zoom streamed to facebook and archived to Youtube.
 
 
2020 AWARDS PROGRAMS 

         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


Read about the top three 2020 grand prize winners on our press blog:

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 me and I can give you a quick lesson on how to set it up.  

DSA Monthly Meeting


Location: Your home

6:30 pm: Networking and visiting

7:00 pm: Program followed by song critiques for members

Zoom ID # 617 432 0082 -


 Brad Davis- Thursday, Sept 1

Brad is an accomplished Country/Folk singer/songwriter, producer and studio musician.  He was a member of Marty Stuart's road band and has also performed with Earl Scruggs, Sam Bush, Billy bob Thornton and several other country and musical acts and has written songs for artists like Tim McGraw and Billy Bob Thornton. In addition, Brad has toured, recorded or written with major artists like Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, Pam Tillis, The Forester Sisters, Tommy Shaw, Styxx, David Lee Roth, Van Halen, and the Sweethearts of the Rodeo.  Brad always has lots of interesting things to say about the music business so let's be sure to give him a warm DSA welcome!

 Roxi Copeland -  Oct 6 

https://youtu.be/UrdUMUjtouk. https://roxicopland.com


A classically trained musician with a love for great songwriting, Roxi Copland’s innovative sound is forged at the crossroads of Americana, roots, and jazz. From her confessions that “the things I speak aloud might hurt the ones I love” to professing seductively “I prefer my arms with yours entwined,” the five songs that make up her I Come From Crazy EP reveal an artist unafraid to divulge her shortcomings, frustrations, and desires.


Also, be sure to get in your songs to be critiqued by industry pros Barbe McMillen and Joe Milton and considered for the 2022 Member Song Contest and Songwriter of the Year. We will use Zoom to play your recorded songs via your own computer and post the lyrics at the same time, or you can play them live. Cost is $10 per song. You can pay online for critiques at:

https://dallassongwriters.org/song-critique/

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

http://www.dallassongwriters.org

Each song is entered into the Song of The Year and Songwriter of the Year Competition which is awarded at our December Awards Banquet. 

DOWN THE LINE:
NOV 3 - Annual Elections and Critique Blowout
DEC 14 -DSA Christmas Party





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3. BEST SONGS of the Meeting -  2022
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.

JULY

That's All I really Need by Seth Ginsberg

Nowhere Bound by Troy Vanderhoof 


SEPT

Skin Time by Rio King and Melinda Cannon

What's So Wrong (with Being Sentimental) by Seth Ginsberg

Statin Island Girl by Seth Ginsberg

New Life In Me by Troy Vanderhoof

Emotional Cuts by Troy Vanderhoof

Walking To Town by Alexis Tapp and Seth Ginsberg 



4. WORKSHOPS and CONFERENCES


DSA MONTHLY GUEST SPEAKER AND SONG CRITIQUES -  on First Thursday, at  6:30pm - Zooming into DSA Events - Zoom ID # 617 432 0082

SWARFA - Southwest Regional Folk Alliance - Sept 21 - 25 Austin, Tx
Showcases, Panels, Speakers.

Various workshops are coming up weekly. 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. Barbe 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 email Bill Martin.

Coming this fall - date to be determined - DSA Australian showcase featuring Lucy and We Maverick.
About Lucy
Link to Lucy's video, Evergreen.
https://youtu.be/AmfhHIFHDuU
Lucy has a new EP, five new original songs plus Evergreen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/5NDxOd3Js2AtnBDR1ODbgs

We Mavericks
A duo, one from New Zealand and one from Sidney. Lindsay Martin (masterful strings and vocals) meets songstress Victoria Vigenser’s magnificent voice and driving rhythm.
https://wemavericks.bandcamp.com/album/griefs-a-gardener
And on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/M-lkExJo-EA
https://youtu.be/Nbj9LdlHxB8

 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!)

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

2. Contact Barbara McMillen 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 Bill Martin.


DSA FESTIVAL SPOTLIGHT STAGES

Wildflower Arts Festival - May 20-22 - City Line Stage
Steve Millard of Deep Ellum Arts Festival has retired - no festival next April 

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

LOVE AND WAR (Plano) - 4th Thursday, 7-10, Bring Your Own Mic Open Mic - perform for Audience - streamed to Facebook

 DSA VIRTUAL OPEN MIC every Wednesday, 7-9
Hosting rotated as an open mic on Zoom. We will perform in the round in the order that you come into the meeting.
Hosted by Bill Martin -1st Wed, Kimberly Cotton - 2nd Wed, Allen Larson- 3rd Wed, Seth Ginsburg - 4th Wed
 streamed live to Facebook on the Dallas Songwriters Association page
      
Zoom ID # 617 432 0082
 
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DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE - Addison. Legacy with DSA
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 received 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

2022
All DSA virtual events are via Zoom streamed to Facebook Live

SEPT
1 - DSA 1st Thursday Meeting and Song Critiques - Guest Speaker Brad Davis
7 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Bill Martin hosts
14- DSA Virtual Open Mic - Kim Cotton hosts
13 - Open House at Sloan & Williams Winery -host Bradley Banning
21 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Allen Larson hosts
21-25 - SWARFA, Austin, Tx http://www.swfolkalliance.org
22 - DSA Open Mic at Love N War with Rickey Gene Wright
28 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Seth Ginsburg hosts
30 - Song Contest Deadline

OCT
5 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Bill Martin hosts
6 - DSA Monthly Meeting and Critiques with guest Roxy Copeland
12 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Kim Cotton hosts
13 - DSA Hall of Fame Inductee Gary Nicholson at Poor Davids Pub
19 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Allen Larson hosts
26 - DSA Virtual Open Mic - Seth Ginsburg hosts
27 - DSA Open Mic at Love N War with Rickey Gene Wright

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 SPRING CONTEST postmarked Sept 30
http://dallassongwriterslyriccontest.blogspot.com
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

2022 WINTER LYRIC CONTEST WINNERS

1ST PLACE:  WEDDING DAY by Bill Kapac, West Wildwood, NJ

2ND PLACE:  CITY OF STONE by Eric Douglas, Gilbert, AZ

3RD PLACE:  SINGLE MOM by Robert Ehlert, Carrollton, Tx


2021 FALL LYRIC CONTEST WINNERS

1. One Eyed Ghost  by Ynana Rose & Roman Mastandrea, San Luis Obispo, CA

2. Remember Me As A Sunny Day by Bill Kapac, West Wildwood, NJ

3. Nothing Aches as Hard (as a Broken Country Heart) by Robert Divoli, Lincoln, MA

HM Lavendar and Love by Robert Divoli, Lincoln, MA


                                     Enter Here

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

LYRICISTS GAIN RECOGNITION THROUGH COMPETITION
Quarterly deadlines - Winter - March 31 - Spring - June 1 - Summer - Sept 30 - Fall - December 31
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 2022
Michael Brandenberger - Prez
Bobby Montgomery - VP Programs
Phil Casteel - Treasurer
Kimberly Cotten - Secretary
Alexis Tapp - Lyric Contest Director
Kimberly Cotton, VP Membership
Barbe McMillen - Administration, Newsletter
Ben Halim - VP of Technology, Marketing
Bill Martin - Showcase Co-Director,
Robert Ehlert - 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

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: Jeff Groce, 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

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

IN MEMORIAM
Luke Bell, Olivia Newton John, Lamont Dozier, Jim Seals, Mickey Gilley, Naomi Judd, Bobby Rydell, Bobbie Nelson, Meatloaf, Ralph Emory, Ronnie Spector

 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

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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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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