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

Dec 25, 2005

Interview: Josquin Des Pres

Interview: Josquin Des Pres

Professional Bassist, Songwriter, Producer Owner, Track Star Studios

http://musicians.about.com/library/weekly/aa042901a.htm

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 7:01 AM

I Create Music EXPO

The Recording Academy invites you to take advantage of an exclusive registration discount to the ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO, the first and only major entertainment industry conference 100% dedicated to songwriting and composing, which will take place April 20 - 22, 2006 in Los Angeles at the Hollywood Renaissance Hotel. Recording Academy members can register for the conference at the low price of $250 that's $145 off the regular cost of registration! The ASCAP I Create Music EXPO is open to all music creators and industry professionals, regardless of affiliation.

Plus, as a special limited time bonus, early registrants will be given the opportunity to schedule a one-on-one mentoring session with a hit songwriter, a composer, a music publisher, a record company executive, a Film/TV music executive or a music attorney.

The ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO is a must-attend event for all music professionals who are working to achieve greater success. The EXPO
will feature a host of exciting career-boosting panels, genre-specific workshops, master classes, celebrity keynotes, state-of-the art technology demonstrations, musical performances, networking events and more. The EXPO is custom designed for music creators of all genres to gain the knowledge, tools and contacts to maximize their success and inspire their work. It is open to all music creators who are serious about their craft and career, as well as the music industry professionals who support them. As an organization of songwriters, composers and publishers, ASCAP understands the opportunities and challenges that face todays music creators better than anyone.

ASCAP has already confirmed some stellar songwriters, composers and producers as panelists, including:

Alan & Marilyn Bergman ("The Way We Were," "The Windmills of Your Mind")
Glen Ballard ("Man in the Mirror," "The Space Between")
Obie Bermudez ("Antes," "Todo El A")
Stephen Bray ("Express Yourself," "Into the Groove")
Bruce Broughton (Silverado, Warm Springs)
Desmond Child ("Dude (Looks Like A Lady)," "Livin' La Vida Loca")
Hal David ("Raindrops Keep Falling on My Head," "Close to You")
George Duke ("T-Jam," "No Rhyme, No Reason")
Barry Eastmond (You Are My Lady, I Apologize)
Mike Elizondo ("In Da Club," "Let Me Blow Ya Mind")
Michael Giacchino (Lost, The Incredibles)
Wayland Holyfield ("Could I Have This Dance," "You're My Best Friend")
James Newton Howard (Batman Begins, The Sixth Sense)
Jimmy Jam ("No More Drama," "That's the Way Love Goes")
The Dust Brothers' John King (Fight Club, "Where It's At")
Johnny Mandel ("The Shadow of Your Smile," "A Time For Love")
Mary Mary (Shackles (Praise You),Heaven)
Rick Nowels ("The Game of Love," "White Flag")
Stephen Paulus (Opera: The Postman Always Rings Twice)
Rudy Perez ("Pero Me Acuerdo De Ti," "Vivir Lo Nuestro")
Linda Perry ("Beautiful," "Get the Party Started")
DJ Quik ("Mercedez Benz," "Get Down")
John Rich ("Mississippi Girl," "Redneck Woman")
Stephen Schwartz (Wicked, Godspell)
Jill Scott ("Golden," "Cross My Mind")
John Shanks ("Pieces of Me," "Somebody Like You")
Timbaland (Work It,Big Pimpin)
Jimmy Webb ("Galveston," "Wichita Lineman")
Matthew Wilder ("Beautiful Disaster," "Break My Stride")
Paul Williams ("Rainy Days And Mondays," "We've Only Just Begun")
Doug Wood (The Omni Music Library)

Many more participating songwriters, composers, publishers and industry professionals to be announced.

If you are serious about your craft and career, we know you will want to join many of todays greatest songwriters and publishers at the ASCAP I Create Music Expo in Los Angeles next April.

Click here to register:
http://www.ascap.com/expo/registration.html

Click here to read more about the ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO:
http://www.ascap.com/expo

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 6:52 AM

Dec 6, 2005

San Diego NSAI Events

San Diego NSAI Songwriter Showcase

Thursday, December 8, 2005
8-10pm

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

Bill Farkas Bill hosts the Christmas version of the NSAI Performing Songwriter Showcase Series with performances by Rick Paul, Bill, and other special guest artists TBA.

Join us for a night of original music and tasty desserts in the comfort of Claire's Living Room.
Come early and pull up a couch!

No Cover.

Interested in performing? Contact [email protected]
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San Diego NSAI Holiday Party and Guitar Pull

Sunday, December 18, 2005 2:00-6pm

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

Bring food, family, friends, guitars, and songs!

Please RSVP to Liz Axford [email protected] or (619)884-1401 or to Bob Duffy [email protected]

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

Dec 1, 2005

Christmas Light Show

Here's an intense Christmas Light show synched with music: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/45390/wizards_of_winter/

The guy obviously has way too much free time.. but it's cool nonetheless!

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 5:40 AM

The ASCAP Foundation's 2006 Lester Sill Songwriters Workshop

Deadline: Lester Sill Songwriters Workshop; Los Angeles; December 16
The ASCAP Foundation's 2006 Lester Sill Songwriters Workshop is now accepting submissions. Geared toward advanced songwriters, the workshop will be held at ASCAP's Los Angeles office and, for the first time, will be under the guidance of music publishing veteran and Warner/Chappell Music Senior V.P. Judy Stakee as well as ASCAP executive Brendan Okrent.

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posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 5:29 AM

The ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Awards

Deadline: The ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Awards; December 1
The ASCAP Foundation Young Jazz Composer Awards, administered by ASCAP's Concert Music Department, are granted annually to encourage talented young jazz composers. Applicants must submit a completed application form; the notated score of one composition; biographical information listing prior music studies, background and experience.

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posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 5:27 AM

A BRIEF CONVERSATION LEADS TO FORMING A NEW RECORD LABEL

A Conversation Between Dave Witthaus And Paul Kochanski, Bass Player For Legendary Americana Band, Swinging Steaks, Lead To A New Business Venture

http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=84719

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 5:25 AM