Songwriters Notes

San Diego Songwriter's Guild - Providing Networking Opportunities and Resources for Songwriters, Bands, and Musicians.

May 19, 2005

Song of the Year Contest

Song of the Year is an international contest encouraging the art and discipline of songwriting. Our primary focus is to find great songwriters while helping them network with professionals in the music industry. A portion of the proceeds supports the VH1 Save the Music Foundation. Song of the Year is listed on the 2004 list of contributors. Songwriter's submissions are judged by a panel of music professionals. The preliminary-judging staff consists of individuals who have showed leadership in music related fields as well as notable songwriters. Top yearly winners will be judged by an elite-panel of judges consisting of Grammy Award winners as well as individuals from Rolling Stone, ABC television, and more.

VISIT

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 6:13 AM

May 15, 2005

SISTERS IN SONGWRITING (SIS)

SISTERS IN SONGWRITING (SIS) holds a once a month workshop for you song writing ladies who don't mind having a little fun at the same time you learn from your peers. Lynn Duffield and Peggy Kunsman host this informal song writing workshop. Anyone who'd like to join us is welcome. Most always, it's the second Friday of the month at 7:30 PM either Peggy's or Lynn's, but not always. E-mail Peggy at [email protected] or Lynn at [email protected] or call Peggy at 858-569-6044 and we will put you on the official list.
San Diego Folk Song Society

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 8:00 AM

2005 Sam Hinton Folk Heritage Festival

Saturday, June 4th, 2005

Grossmont College
8800 Grossmont College Dr
El Cajon, CA 92020

Tickets for daytime events, $15.
Tickets for evening concert, $15.
Children 12 and under, FREE
Information: (858) 566-4040, or [email protected]

Of note to songwriters: There will be a workshop with Tom Paxton as will as Patty Hall.

For Complete schedule of events go to:

http://www.sdfolkheritage.org/schedule.html

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 7:50 AM

Jai Josef - Write Better Songs

Everyone in the music business knows that the most important factor in getting a record deal is having great songs. And if you're writing for existing artists, the only way to get a cut on their record is to write something better than anything else they've listened to.

Jai Josefs has been helping developing writers create better songs for over 25 years. One of his students who just recorded an album for Sony with Glen Ballard producing has this to say:

"Studying with Jai made an enormous difference in my ability to write musicmore effectively. The skills and techniques I learned from him gave me more freedom - like giving a painter more colors in his palette to paint from. If you want to experience results like this, Jai's once-a-year class at the Songwriters Guild in Hollywood begins on Thursday, January 27th. It's called "Writing Music for Hit Songs" and is based on his best-selling book of the same name that Diane Warren says "every serious songwriter should pick up and read."

The class runs for 10 weeks and costs $290 for regular SGA members, $265 for Platinum and Diamond members, and $340 for non-members.

To enroll or for more information, call Randy Ross at 310-396-8796 or email him at [email protected]

To find out more about Jai, check out his website at www.jaijomusic.com

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 6:18 AM

May 13, 2005

The Durango Songwriters' Expo

June 2 - June 4
Santa Barbara, CA
The 2nd Annual Durango Songwriter's Expo/Santa will be held in Barbara Wine Country, June 2-4 at the Rancho Santa Ynez Marriott. The Expo is one of the nation's premier singer/songwriter events and in each of the last two years new artists have been signed to deals there. The Expo is a combination of workshops, listening sessions, panels, showcases, and open mics and with over 40 music industry pros and hit songwriters and registration limited to 200 attendees, it truly is an intimate and rewarding event. Featuring Hillary Lindsey, Lisa Loeb, Jeffrey Steele (who's written two No. 1 songs at The Expo), Al Anderson, Marcus Hummon, Colin Hay (Men At Work), and special guests, The Expo is an event not to be missed. ASCAP members get a 10% discount. For more info check out Durangosong.com or call (970) 259-9747.

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 5:10 PM

Pitch Secheduled May 16th with Ash Street Music

Mark your calendars for upcoming pitch session with Ash Street Music (http://www.ashstreetmusic.com). It will be at the Doubletree Hotel in Mission Valley. Registration begins at 6:30pm Monday April 16th. Our guest will be Jimmy "Muffin" Yessian. He has placed music in mainly film and television and is always looking to find new songs/writers. He has a country focus as well as pop and rock songs.

Here is Jimm'y Bio:
Jimmy "Muffin" Yessian
VP Creative Affairs, West Coast Jimmy "Muffin" Yessian has equal talent in both business and creative endeavors.

A native New Yorker, Muffin moved to Los Angeles in the 1980s to pursue a career in music. He began playing clubs and hosting popular local showcases such as Billy Block's Western Beat, A Bunch of Damn Songwriters and BMI'S Songwriters Circles. He went on to produce and promote his own shows, including SESAC's writers' showcases and the immensely successful Neil Young fundraising tribute "Long May You Run," now approaching its 10th year.

Muffin began making trips to Nashville, and his songs came to the attention of some of music city's biggest publishers and producers. Before long he was writing with some of the town's top songwriters, including Gary Baker and Frank Meyers ("I Swear").

Muffin's ventures include touring America and Europe with his CD releases, and artist production and management. His songs have appeared on television and in films, and he is an award-winning video artist. He continues to host and perform at regional music festivals, major showcases and charity events.

Muffin joined Ash Street Music in the summer of 2002 in the dual roles of VP of Creative Affairs, West Coast and Songwriter.

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 6:02 AM

May 12, 2005

SCORING BIG WITH MUSIC FOR VIDEO GAMES!

L*A*M*P and IndieSpace present:
SCORING BIG WITH MUSIC FOR VIDEO GAMES!
Saturday, May 21, 2005
9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Cinespace
6356 Hollywood Blvd., Second Level
Hollywood, CA 90028

MORE INFO

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 6:28 AM

A New Breed Of Aspiring Songwriters Is In The Making

A New Breed Of Aspiring Songwriters Is In The Making
Do You Want To Write Songs Or Make A Living As A Performing Songwriter?

By: David La Motte and Michael Alan
2005-04-02

David La Motte and Michael Alan are performing musicians and singer songwriters who share their experiences and insights about the hard work required to earning a livelihood in the music business. It seems everyday is filled with frequent questions and emails from aspiring songwriters from all around the country who want to know how to get started as a singer songwriter.

READ MORE ...

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 6:15 AM

May 11, 2005

Tim Sweeneys Music Strategies Conference

(San Diego CA June 9th 12th, 2005) - Come and immerse yourself in a non-competitive and helpful learning environment with other artists! Tim Sweeney & Associates has been gracious enough to extend a $25 discount off each pass, until May 23rd. As a MusicHosting.net reader, all you have to do is purchase the passes you need at the Music Strategies web site (http://www.musicstrategies.com), then forward your email receipt to [email protected] and the MSC staff will credit your card $25 for each pass purchased. They’ve also negotiated an $89/night room rate at the same resort hotel the event is being held (Town & Country - San Diego, CA) where rooms normally run $150 a night! So if you need a hotel room be sure to reserve a room through the Music Strategies sign up

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 8:36 PM

May 10, 2005

Upcoming San Diego NSAI Workshop Events

http://hometown.aol.com/sdnsai/myhomepage/index.html

Thursday, May 12, 2005
7:30-10pm
San Diego NSAI Songwriter Showcase

Claire de Lune's
www.clairedelune.com
2906 University Ave.
San Diego, CA 92104

Bill Farkas www.noparachute.net
Hosts Songwriter Showcase
No Cover Charge

7:30PM: John Lowery: Austrailian Country
8:00PM: Eben Brooks: Folk Rock
8:30PM: Monty McIntyre: Grassroots/Americana
9:00PM: Bill Farkas: Poitical Rock
9:30PM Still chasing Jason Mraz for a cameo appearance.
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Monday, May 23, 2005
7-10pm
San Diego NSAI Fourth Monday Workshop

Piano Press Studio
1425 Ocean Ave. #6
Del Mar, CA 92014

Group Song Critiques
Writing Lesson from Nashville Office

Free to NSAI Members Non-Members may attend two meetings at no charge, then $10/meeting Please RSVP to Liz Axford [email protected] or (619)884-1401 or Bob Duffy [email protected]

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 9:18 PM

Harriet Schock in San Diego Sunday, May 22, 2005

www.harrietschock.com
She will be available for one-on-one sessions/song critiques Sunday morning and early afternoon May 22 at Liz's in Del Mar. Please contact Liz directly [email protected] or (619-884-1401) if you would like a time slot. The fee for our group is $95/hour, normally $#36;125/hour.

Harriet Schock teaches songwriting privately in the Los Angeles area, as well as worldwide Correspondence Courses and a class for the Songwriters Guild of America. She also offers consultation and song critiques, as well as instruction. She is a gold and platinum songwriter/recording artist whose songs have been used in film and TV. She has 6 solo CDs released, a Grammy-nominated song ("Ain't No Way to Treat a Lady" by Helen Reddy), as well as a book, Becoming Remarkable for Songwriters and Those Who Love Songs. She has recently released a CD featuring songs of her current students, entitled "Schock Futures."

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 9:16 PM