Hello Songwriter,
I hope everyone had a great Christmas and New Years holiday. We need a good 2010, don't we?
We're moving the First Monday SongSwap Workshop probably to Half Price books just down NWHwy near 75 We need someone to co-lead the group with James Pappas. There are other SongSwaps now: 2nd Monday in Duncanville and 3rd Monday SongSwap at Tino's in Plano. Also a new one in Bedford. Check below for details.
We're moving the First Monday SongSwap Workshop probably to Half Price books just down NWHwy near 75 We need someone to co-lead the group with James Pappas. There are other SongSwaps now: 2nd Monday in Duncanville and 3rd Monday SongSwap at Tino's in Plano. Also a new one in Bedford. Check below for details.
Make plans to attend the Folk Alliance in Memphis this coming February. For more details go to events. http://songwriterevents.blogspot.com/
1203 Shawnee Rd.
Waxahachie, Tx
469 556.0253
sharon at shootfirephoto.com
TEXAS SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND at Hilltop Cafe, Castell, Tx 76831
Texas Songwriters in the Round is beginning its 10th year of songwriters series.
We are currently meeting at the Hill Top Cafe on Hwy 87 9 miles north of Fredericksburg, Tx.
The Showcase is every 3rd Wednesday with our Star.
The group also meets every wednesday on the patio for songwriters support, performance and sharing.
512-217-4596
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5. LYRIC CONTEST - SUMMER WINNERS ANNOUNCED
FINALISTS
Winner _ You Would Love Me So Right by Andre Kerek
LYRICISTS GAIN RECOGNITION THROUGH COMPETITION
Next Lyric Contest Deadline is March 31st, 2010 for Winter Lyric Contest
Entry fee is $10
Please see lyric contest webpage for details.
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/lyriccontestblog.htm
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Ken Golden, James Foster, James Pappas, Morri Hartgraves, Mimi Balkey, Scott White, Michael Roth, Donna Lisa, Roger Russell, Karon High & Sharon Pisors.
TIME TO RENEW: The following members owe dues:
THESE FOLKS WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE MEMBER GROUP THIS MONTH
SEPT: Hank Woji, Mark Crisp, Jenna Colston, Marquel Dionne
YOU HAVE A TWO MONTH GRACE PERIOD TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
OCT: Jerry Dobson, Kipp Brennan, Chris Albert, Paul Penrod, Jesse Green, Reagan Redfern, Shawn Millar, William LLoyd, Tania Cordobes, Frankie Cleary, Zach Johnson, Michael Del Palazzo, Pam Barragan, Adrian Taylor, James Cumberlain, Greg Pitchford, Robert Charles, Morgan Greene, Paul Cataldi, Taylor Houdek, Mardi Garcia
QUICK LOOK CALENDAR OF DSA MONTHLY EVENTS - put this in your bookmark.
http://calendar.yahoo.com/dallassongwriters
Here's to new beginnings in 2010!
Songcerely,
Barbe McMillen
Founding President Emeritus
Editor, Songwriters Notes
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http://calendar.yahoo.com/dallassongwriters
Here's to new beginnings in 2010!
Songcerely,
Barbe McMillen
Founding President Emeritus
Editor, Songwriters Notes
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1. 2009 SONG CONTEST - OPEN FOR SUBMISSIONS
Http://www.dsasongcontest.blogspot.com
Submissions accepted November 15th - Feb 15th. You can upload your songs online via Sonicbids.com and Broadjam.com or mail in your entries.
Wanna help the song contest committee? Reply to this email.
2008 SONG CONTEST - WINNERS
Compare your songs against our winners last year.
http://www.dallassongwriters.com/songcontest/2008/2008winners.htm
Here is winning songs in a series of three podcasts at:
http://www.dallassongwriters.podomatic.com
2008 SEMIFINALISTS
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/semifinalists.htm
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2. SONGS FROM THE SOUL OF SERVICE
http://www.songssoulservice.org
The Cd of the winning songs, Songs From the Soul of Service Vols. 1 & 2 are available online at:http://store.kagi.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?storeID=7TE_LIVE&page=SSS4
If you missed the concert, you can catch the Tribute to our fallen soldiers from DFW at our Podomatic site:
You Know Me Tribute to Fallen
URL: http://dallassongwriters.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-05-21T21_14_44-07_00
Read the latest story about this years winners
http://songssoulservice.blogspot.com/
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3. DSA MEETINGS
MONTHLY MEETING - http://www.dallassongwriters.com/meetingblog.htm
2nd Tuesday - January, 12
CHUCK JENNINGS - Critiques follow.
Sign in & Netowrking begins at 6:30
Announcements at 7PM
Guest Speaker about 7:15
Have any suggestions? What kind of programs would you like?
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DSA T-SHIRTS $10 at the meeting (you must ask me for the special) or online by mail $15
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Songwriting, Song Swap Workshops
Http://www.dsasongcontest.blogspot.com
Submissions accepted November 15th - Feb 15th. You can upload your songs online via Sonicbids.com and Broadjam.com or mail in your entries.
Wanna help the song contest committee? Reply to this email.
2008 SONG CONTEST - WINNERS
Compare your songs against our winners last year.
http://www.dallassongwriters.com/songcontest/2008/2008winners.htm
Here is winning songs in a series of three podcasts at:
http://www.dallassongwriters.podomatic.com
2008 SEMIFINALISTS
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/semifinalists.htm
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2. SONGS FROM THE SOUL OF SERVICE
http://www.songssoulservice.org
The Cd of the winning songs, Songs From the Soul of Service Vols. 1 & 2 are available online at:http://store.kagi.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?storeID=7TE_LIVE&page=SSS4
If you missed the concert, you can catch the Tribute to our fallen soldiers from DFW at our Podomatic site:
You Know Me Tribute to Fallen
URL: http://dallassongwriters.podOmatic.com/entry/2009-05-21T21_14_44-07_00
Read the latest story about this years winners
http://songssoulservice.blogspot.com/
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3. DSA MEETINGS
MONTHLY MEETING - http://www.dallassongwriters.com/meetingblog.htm
2nd Tuesday - January, 12
CHUCK JENNINGS - Critiques follow.
Sign in & Netowrking begins at 6:30
Announcements at 7PM
Guest Speaker about 7:15
Have any suggestions? What kind of programs would you like?
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DSA T-SHIRTS $10 at the meeting (you must ask me for the special) or online by mail $15
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Songwriting, Song Swap Workshops
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/2009/10/song-swap-workshops.html
Karon Hi & Jame Pappas coordinating.
SECOND MONDAY SOUTH - Jan 11th, Feb 8th
Home of Sharon Pisors1203 Shawnee Rd.
Waxahachie, Tx
469 556.0253
sharon at shootfirephoto.com
THIRD MONDAY in PLANO -
Tino's at Collin Creek Mall- Anna Terry, coordinator.
Tinos Mexican Restaurant Collin Creek Mall, Plano, Tx 972 2572
BEDFORD - Karon Hi has found a place, but need the bodies to form a group.
Are you interested in meeting in the Midcities? Let us know. Coordinator, Karon High would like to meet in Euless.
The Directors feel that DSA can support a number of these small area Song Swaps which are beneficial to attaining crucial feedback for developing your works in progress and as Annie Benjamin pointed out, works best in small groups of 10 or less. If you live in a suburb and would like to host one in your area, please reply to the group and ask for interested attendees in your area. Three people make a group for peer review or interested co-writers. I know several people who have attended the Song Swap in the past have developed beneficial co-writing relationships.
Please email DSA or talk to a board member if you'd like to start one in your neighborhood.
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4. SHOWCASES & OPEN MICS -
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/showcasesblog.htm
OPEN MICS
Tinos Mexican Restaurant Collin Creek Mall, Plano, Tx 972 2572
BEDFORD - Karon Hi has found a place, but need the bodies to form a group.
Are you interested in meeting in the Midcities? Let us know. Coordinator, Karon High would like to meet in Euless.
The Directors feel that DSA can support a number of these small area Song Swaps which are beneficial to attaining crucial feedback for developing your works in progress and as Annie Benjamin pointed out, works best in small groups of 10 or less. If you live in a suburb and would like to host one in your area, please reply to the group and ask for interested attendees in your area. Three people make a group for peer review or interested co-writers. I know several people who have attended the Song Swap in the past have developed beneficial co-writing relationships.
Please email DSA or talk to a board member if you'd like to start one in your neighborhood.
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4. SHOWCASES & OPEN MICS -
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/showcasesblog.htm
OPEN MICS
DUNN BROTHERS COFFEE HOUSE -
EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
EVERY 3RD THURSDAY - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
TEXAS SONGWRITERS IN THE ROUND at Hilltop Cafe, Castell, Tx 76831
Texas Songwriters in the Round is beginning its 10th year of songwriters series.
We are currently meeting at the Hill Top Cafe on Hwy 87 9 miles north of Fredericksburg, Tx.
The Showcase is every 3rd Wednesday with our Star.
The group also meets every wednesday on the patio for songwriters support, performance and sharing.
512-217-4596
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5. LYRIC CONTEST - SUMMER WINNERS ANNOUNCED
FINALISTS
Winner _ You Would Love Me So Right by Andre Kerek
2nd place_ Cinderella Not At All by Paul Zander
3rd_Everything And You by Andre Kerek
3rd_Everything And You by Andre Kerek
VIEW WINNERS, LYRICS & COMMENTS AT WEBLINK BELOW
FALL09 Contest Closed
Next Lyric Contest Deadline is March 31st, 2010 for Winter Lyric Contest
Entry fee is $10
Please see lyric contest webpage for details.
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/lyriccontestblog.htm
October 2009 Hardcopy issue of Songwriters Notes has the last two Lyric contest winning songs listed:
http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=1520070&da=y
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6. MEMBER NEWS -
If you are not a DSA Member, you missed these tips sent out through our yahoo group:
* Publisher looking for Childrens songs
* Artists/Producers looking for original material for recording artists
* Major Brand X (To be disclosed at a later time) Seeks Independent artist for music campaign.
* Where to get your cd reviewed
* Music related job listing
* Cheap and free tickets
Wanna get involved? Become a committee member. It's fun!
To view a list of the 2009 Officer & Directors and Committees go to this link:
http://dsadirectors.blogspot.com/
http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=1520070&da=y
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6. MEMBER NEWS -
If you are not a DSA Member, you missed these tips sent out through our yahoo group:
* Publisher looking for Childrens songs
* Artists/Producers looking for original material for recording artists
* Major Brand X (To be disclosed at a later time) Seeks Independent artist for music campaign.
* Where to get your cd reviewed
* Music related job listing
* Cheap and free tickets
Wanna get involved? Become a committee member. It's fun!
To view a list of the 2009 Officer & Directors and Committees go to this link:
http://dsadirectors.blogspot.com/
2010 DSA Directors
Steve Morgan, Steve Sullivan, Barbe McMillen, Jack Hackworth, Bob Paterno, Steven Blackwell, Anna Terry, Don Ashley, Rod Ballou, Roger Russell, Justin Marlar, Lisa Simmions, James Pappas
James Foster has resigned for personal reasons, leaving a vacancy to fill. Officers will be elected this month.
THANK YOU FOR RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP: Ken Golden, James Foster, James Pappas, Morri Hartgraves, Mimi Balkey, Scott White, Michael Roth, Donna Lisa, Roger Russell, Karon High & Sharon Pisors.
TIME TO RENEW: The following members owe dues:
THESE FOLKS WILL BE DROPPED FROM THE MEMBER GROUP THIS MONTH
SEPT: Hank Woji, Mark Crisp, Jenna Colston, Marquel Dionne
YOU HAVE A TWO MONTH GRACE PERIOD TO RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP
OCT: Jerry Dobson, Kipp Brennan, Chris Albert, Paul Penrod, Jesse Green, Reagan Redfern, Shawn Millar, William LLoyd, Tania Cordobes, Frankie Cleary, Zach Johnson, Michael Del Palazzo, Pam Barragan, Adrian Taylor, James Cumberlain, Greg Pitchford, Robert Charles, Morgan Greene, Paul Cataldi, Taylor Houdek, Mardi Garcia
NOV: Ian Dickson, Joni Ringo, Don Townsley, Steve Ritter, Arek Religa, Blake Milton,
DEC: Jeremy Ellis, Tommy Byrd, Adrian Hall, John Hannun, RX Bertoldi, Randy Heavin, & John Tracy Wilson
Please renew THIS MONTH: Troy Werner, Annie Benjamin, Charles Risinger, James Guittard, Warren Lett, Ryan Galloway.
Renew your membership online,
You'll find the link to the store on the panel to the right
Or paste this link in your browser: http://store.kagi.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?storeID=7TE_LIVE&&
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7. WORKSHOPS - DSA WORKSHOPS ARE SPONSORED BY BMI
(Each month we have a workshop at our monthly meeting on the 1st Monday and 2nd Tuesday.)
Performance and Music Education.
Renew your membership online,
You'll find the link to the store on the panel to the right
Or paste this link in your browser: http://store.kagi.com/cgi-bin/store.cgi?storeID=7TE_LIVE&&
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7. WORKSHOPS - DSA WORKSHOPS ARE SPONSORED BY BMI
(Each month we have a workshop at our monthly meeting on the 1st Monday and 2nd Tuesday.)
Performance and Music Education.
No workshops in Dallas for December.
Details here: http://dallassongwritersworkshops.blogspot.com/
If you'd like for me to add you comment, just send me an email.
SECOND TUESDAY GUEST SPEAKER & SONG CRITIQUES - see Monthly Meeting above
http://www.dallassongwriters.com/meetingblog.htm
MONDAY SONG SWAPS for peer critique
Details here: http://dallassongwritersworkshops.blogspot.com/
If you'd like for me to add you comment, just send me an email.
SECOND TUESDAY GUEST SPEAKER & SONG CRITIQUES - see Monthly Meeting above
http://www.dallassongwriters.com/meetingblog.htm
MONDAY SONG SWAPS for peer critique
Song Swap Workshops
Monthly 7-10 PM
Free, Visitors Welcome
Where songwriters perform their songs for peer review. Bring your guitar and a few lyric sheets. This is like an old fashioned guitar pull with comments between songs.
FIRST MONDAY - NE DALLAS
Monthly 7-10 PM
Free, Visitors Welcome
Where songwriters perform their songs for peer review. Bring your guitar and a few lyric sheets. This is like an old fashioned guitar pull with comments between songs.
FIRST MONDAY - NE DALLAS
James Pappas closing coordinator - Looking for coordinator to open group
(Looking to move this venue from White Rock Coffee to Half Price Books)
SECOND MONDAY - SOUTH of DALLAS
Home of Sharon Pisors, coordinator1203 Shawnee Rd.
Waxahachie, Tx
469 556.0253
sharon at shootfirephoto.com
THIRD MONDAY - PLANO
Anna Terry is coordinator.
Tino's Mexican Restaurant in Plano
1013 Collin Creek Mall, 75 & Plano Parkway
Plano, TX 75075
972 424-2572
OTHER WORKSHOPS
From time to time will let you know about other workshops.
Tino's Mexican Restaurant in Plano
1013 Collin Creek Mall, 75 & Plano Parkway
Plano, TX 75075
972 424-2572
MIDCITIES SONGSWAP
Karon High has found a perfect place for a song swap in Bedford.
Cornejo's Food and Drink
3314 Harwood Road
Bedford, Texas 76021
(817) 358-9100
(Next to Tom Thumb, corner of Hwy. 121 and Harwood)
She is looking for songwriters in the area to meet, and offer any weeknight as an option.
Please contact her with your suggested evening. karonhi at flash.net
The Directors believe that DSA can support a number of these small area Song Swaps which are beneficial to attaining crucial feedback for developing your works in progress and as Annie Benjamin pointed out, works best in small groups of 10 or less. If you live in a suburb and would like to host one in your area, please email to the yahoo member group to state your interest and ask for interested attendees in your area. Three people make a group for peer review or interested co-writers. I know several people who have attended the Song Swap in the past have developed beneficial co-writing relationships.
http://www.dallassongwriters.org/2009/10/song-swap-workshops.html
OTHER WORKSHOPS
From time to time will let you know about other workshops.
JAN
Austin Songwriters Group Symposium - January 29-31Listen to a song by one of the confirmed panelist appearing at the SymposiumThe House That Built MeAllen Shamblin's new song "The House That Built Me" has been recorded by Miranda Lambert, and while she does an OUTSTANDING job with it, I prefer to hear Allen sing it. Here he is singing it at a pickin' party in Franklin, Tennessee .http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gs34xZRwGa8FEB
Folk Alliance, Memphis - workshops galore Folk.org
Bob Paterno's blog Making Music Making Money
http://www.makingmusicmakemoney.blogspot.com
Bob Paterno interviews former CEO of the mega-successful Gaylord Entertainment company, Terry London.
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10. Song Contests
http://songcontests.blogspot.com/
DALLAS SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION SONG CONTEST: Deadline Feb. 15th
more ....on song contest blog
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11. Songwriting Resources
12. Best Songs of the 2nd Tuesday Meeting
SEPT
Things I Don't Mind by Bob Paterno (The Stitts brothers proclaimed this one a hit)
Futile Attraction by Vern Dailey
OCT
Good and Faithful by Stephen Blackwell
He Was A Soldier by Justin and Jennifer Marler
September on My Mind by Ray Phillips is Song of the Year for 2008
Ray Phillips is Songwriter of the Year 2008
see Best Songs blog for score details and judges.
Download a pdf hard copy of the Oct 2009 Songwriters Notes with 2008 best songs of the meeting winners announced.
http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=1520070&da=y
To view past winners go to the Best Songs blog. http://bestsongsofthemeeting.blogspot.com/
To hear the winners go to our myspace page.
Did you know that A&R reps from labels and music publishers are listening to our Myspace page each month?
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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, DSA
Folk Alliance, Memphis - workshops galore Folk.org
http://dallassongwritersworkshops.blogspot.com/
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8. Events -
Featuring local and worldwide events of the songwriting community including, seminars, conferences, & showcases. Click on the link #8 to the right or copy and paste this link in your browser.
http://songwriterevents.blogspot.com/
JAN 2010
10-17 Listening Room International Songwriter Retreat California Sequoias
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8. Events -
Featuring local and worldwide events of the songwriting community including, seminars, conferences, & showcases. Click on the link #8 to the right or copy and paste this link in your browser.
http://songwriterevents.blogspot.com/
JAN 2010
10-17 Listening Room International Songwriter Retreat California Sequoias
2 Rod Kennedy's 80th Birthday Celebration, Austin, Tx
17-21 Folk Alliance, Memphis -
MARCH
12-21 SXSWeek 2010
12-16 Interactive
12-20 Film
17-21 Music
APRIL
14 Grammy Advocacy Day in Washington DC
MAY
9-16 Listening Room International Songwriter Retreat
For more details visit the events page.
Also, hear the song contest winners podcast from this page.
http://songwriterevents.blogspot.com/
TEXAS CONCERT LISTINGS
http://www.dirtylinen.com/special/dl-states/TEXAS.html
Comprehensive VENUE LIST - compliments of Uncle Calvins
http://www.unclecalvins.org/OtherVenues.aspx
DALLAS TEXAS CONCERT LISTINGS
http://mojam.wolfgangsvault.com/concerts/city?city=Dallas,TX
Dallas Morning News Guide Live Music Listing ( hit search after opening the page)
http://listings.guidelive.com/portal/page?_pageid=33,97314&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
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9. Featured Articles:
17-21 Folk Alliance, Memphis -
MARCH
12-21 SXSWeek 2010
12-16 Interactive
12-20 Film
17-21 Music
APRIL
14 Grammy Advocacy Day in Washington DC
MAY
9-16 Listening Room International Songwriter Retreat
For more details visit the events page.
Also, hear the song contest winners podcast from this page.
http://songwriterevents.blogspot.com/
TEXAS CONCERT LISTINGS
http://www.dirtylinen.com/special/dl-states/TEXAS.html
Comprehensive VENUE LIST - compliments of Uncle Calvins
http://www.unclecalvins.org/OtherVenues.aspx
DALLAS TEXAS CONCERT LISTINGS
http://mojam.wolfgangsvault.com/concerts/city?city=Dallas,TX
Dallas Morning News Guide Live Music Listing ( hit search after opening the page)
http://listings.guidelive.com/portal/page?_pageid=33,97314&_dad=portal&_schema=PORTAL
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9. Featured Articles:
Leiber and Stoller Take a Look Back in 'Hound Dog'
By Jerry Shriver -- The duo, who met at 17 in 1950 and instantly began writing together, figured out how to make sly and sometimes risque blues and R&B songs sound hip and personal to several generations of Baby Boomers. But most of those lessons were learned after Elvis put them on the map in 1956 with Hound Dog, in a version that neutered their original intent.
By Jerry Shriver -- The duo, who met at 17 in 1950 and instantly began writing together, figured out how to make sly and sometimes risque blues and R&B songs sound hip and personal to several generations of Baby Boomers. But most of those lessons were learned after Elvis put them on the map in 1956 with Hound Dog, in a version that neutered their original intent.
Click above to view a twelve minute video honoring the life of the now late, great, and Fort Worth-born performing artist, Stephen Bruton. The video was produced for a November 13, 2009 Lone Star International Film Festival event where Kris Kristofferson personally accepted the first annual Bruton Award for excellence in the performing arts. To learn more about the Lone Star International Film Festival please go to:LSIFF.com
MUSIC BUSINESS
Bob Paterno's blog Making Music Making Money
http://www.makingmusicmakemoney.blogspot.com
Bob Paterno interviews former CEO of the mega-successful Gaylord Entertainment company, Terry London.
Help Your Favorite Local Bands Make Money Without Spending A Dime
By Corey Denis -- At the very close of 2009, royalty collections agencySoundExchange revealed their Unpaid Artist List, and chances are there's a band you like on the list. Without spending a dime, you can help bands get checks in the mail. [Other tips for finding money: 1. If you are a member of a performing rights society and have moved without filing a change of address ... contact your PRO. There could be money looking for you. 2. If you are a songwriter whose songs have been recorded - and you've moved ... check with your publisher(s). 3. If you are a publisher member of the Harry Fox Agency and your circumstances have changed - check with HFA. There are thousands upon thousands of dollars available that can't be paid for want of a correct address. DK]
By Corey Denis -- At the very close of 2009, royalty collections agencySoundExchange revealed their Unpaid Artist List, and chances are there's a band you like on the list. Without spending a dime, you can help bands get checks in the mail. [Other tips for finding money: 1. If you are a member of a performing rights society and have moved without filing a change of address ... contact your PRO. There could be money looking for you. 2. If you are a songwriter whose songs have been recorded - and you've moved ... check with your publisher(s). 3. If you are a publisher member of the Harry Fox Agency and your circumstances have changed - check with HFA. There are thousands upon thousands of dollars available that can't be paid for want of a correct address. DK]
Social Networking Your Songs Part 1
CRAFT OF SONGWRITING
Barbe McMillen's blog, The Craft of Songwriting
http://craftofsongwriting.blogspot.com/
GETTING STARTED For those of you who are just starting out, Barbara talks about tools and time as the songwriter's best friends.
Online Thesaurus & Rhyming Dictionary
http://www.rhymezone.com/
Barbe McMillen's blog, The Craft of Songwriting
http://craftofsongwriting.blogspot.com/
GETTING STARTED For those of you who are just starting out, Barbara talks about tools and time as the songwriter's best friends.
Online Thesaurus & Rhyming Dictionary
http://www.rhymezone.com/
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10. Song Contests
http://songcontests.blogspot.com/
DALLAS SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION SONG CONTEST: Deadline Feb. 15th
more ....on song contest blog
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11. Songwriting Resources
Links to websites about songwriting, performance, music industry.
http://songwritingresources.blogspot.com/
DSA Book Store - reviews, links, lists of recommended reading, and what's in the DSA Library.
http://songwritingresources.blogspot.com/
DSA Book Store - reviews, links, lists of recommended reading, and what's in the DSA Library.
http://dsabookstore.blogspot.com/
-------12. Best Songs of the 2nd Tuesday Meeting
SEPT
Things I Don't Mind by Bob Paterno (The Stitts brothers proclaimed this one a hit)
Futile Attraction by Vern Dailey
OCT
Good and Faithful by Stephen Blackwell
He Was A Soldier by Justin and Jennifer Marler
NOV
I Can't by Justin Marler
Kissed You Goodbye by Vern Dailey and Sheryl Caddick
September on My Mind by Ray Phillips is Song of the Year for 2008
Ray Phillips is Songwriter of the Year 2008
see Best Songs blog for score details and judges.
Download a pdf hard copy of the Oct 2009 Songwriters Notes with 2008 best songs of the meeting winners announced.
http://www.keepandshare.com/doc/view.php?id=1520070&da=y
To view past winners go to the Best Songs blog. http://bestsongsofthemeeting.blogspot.com/
To hear the winners go to our myspace page.
Did you know that A&R reps from labels and music publishers are listening to our Myspace page each month?
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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, DSA
