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Apr 25, 2007

San Diego Songwriter's Guild Board Meeting

San Diego Songwriter's Guild Board Meeting
May 1 2007 7:30pm Studio West

This meeting is open to all SDSG members. Get Involved!

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 2:09 PM

Attention ALL CREATIVE PEOPLE in SD!!!! Networking event

Found this blurb on Craigslist....

90% of succeeding in the creative arts is who you know. Come mix and mingle with San Deigo's creative community! All actors, writers, musicians, graphic artists, poets, dancers, theater artists, EVERYONE is welcome. Who knows what may come of it?

Monday April 30th 6pm

Blue Foot Bar
3404 30th St (corner of 30th and Upas)
San Diego, Ca

See you there.

Reply to: [email protected]

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 11:06 AM

Apr 24, 2007

StudioTraxx

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There are no costs to join the site. Creating an account is FREE.

For more information, please visit http://www.StudioTraxx.com

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 8:56 AM

Nancy Moran NSAI Workshop

Monday, May 14th from 5-10 pm in San Diego, CA

For location, admission fees, directions and other info contact Bob Duffy at [email protected] or 858-487-1859 or Liz Axford at [email protected] or 619-884-1401.

Both times I'll be discussing "The Secrets of Being a Professional Songwriter: What Every Aspiring Songwriter Needs To Know To Be Successful." These are the things that the industry doesn't talk about much, but they'll still expect you to know it! If you've been wondering how to get through the gates of "we don't accept unsolicited packages" and actually get someone to LISTEN to your material, then you need to come to one of these workshops!

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 8:54 AM

Musicians Institute Two Day Workshop In LA

Passing this information along...

Saturday, May 5th & Sunday, May 6th in Los Angeles, California -
Steve Seskin and Pat Pattison will join forces at the Musicians
Institute and present a two day intensive workshop sharing their
knowledge and passion for writing songs. Over the course of the
weekend there will be interactive lectures on melody writing and
many facets of lyric writing such as imagery/emotion, point of view,
rewriting, rhyming and metaphor, inspiration and dealing
with "writer's block." For a more detailed description of the
offerings and a bio of Steve and Pat go to Steve Seskin or Pat
Pattison's Lyric Pages: Seminar Schedule. There will be some writing
exercises and a question and answer period each day.

The hours will be 9:30 am to 5:00 pm on Saturday and 10:00 am to
5:00 pm on Sunday. The cost of the workshop is $250 total for both
days. There is a $50 discount for members of TAXI, NSAI, WCS, ASCAP,
BMI and JUST PLAIN FOLKS. If you're a member of another Los Angeles
songwriting organization please mention it when registering and the
discount may apply. The Musicians Institute is located at 1655
McCadden Place off of Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood, CA.

To register for this workshop or if you have questions, email
Christiann Adams at christiannadams@yahoo.com or call 310-994-2399.
Checks should be sent to Christiann Adams at 11747 West Sunset
Blvd., Suite 318, Los Angeles, CA 90049. Make checks payable to
Steve Seskin. We hope to see you there.

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 8:41 AM

Apr 21, 2007

ASCAP JOB OPENING FOR SAN DIEGO

Area Licensing Manager

Position Responsibilities:
The sale of performing rights licenses to new clients
Research and pursue new business prospects
Compensation Structure:
Moderate salary base with a generous monthly commission that can greatly enhance annual compensation total
Commission may include: 10-30% of team revenue
Commission is based upon: meeting and/or exceeding monthly prospecting goals and meeting and/or exceeding monthly revenue goals
Full-time, employees are eligible for a generous benefit package including:
25 days of paid time off, 401k, pension, medical, dental and vision coverage
Job Requirements:
Current residency within the specified territory
Sales experience
Avid music lover
Inside sales (cold calls) experience
Outside sales in person (intangible exp. preferred)
Extensive travel over a large territory
Excellent organizational skills related to working from a home office
Ability to interact with a wide variety of clientele
Prospects/Clientele can include:
Bars, Retail Establishments, Nightclubs, Airlines, Taverns, Hotels, Adult Entertainment Venues, Entertainment Parks
Other information:
10 week training program, which includes field training, and at home study

***All applicants for this position must submit current salary requirements. Applications without salary requirements will not be considered***

How to Apply: Please submit a cover letter (including salary requirements) and resume via E-mail ([email protected]) or fax to (678) 239-3634. Please write ALM – San Diego in the subject line. If your skills match the position, you will be contacted for more information. No phone calls, please.

Resume and other E-mail attachments should be in MS Word format.

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 2:30 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact Information:
LeAnn Zotta
VP & Director of Marketing, SongDoor
PO BOX 159345
Nashville, TN 37215
615-395-0021 • [email protected]
Website: www.songdoor.com

Songdoor 2007 International Songwriting Competition Open for Submissions

NASHVILLE, TENN., USA - April 19, 2007 -- The SongDoor 2007 International Songwriting Competition, in association with SongU.com, Jay’s Place, Masterwriter and Delgado Guitars, is now open for submissions. Complete entry information is available at www.songdoor.com.

Last year's Grand Award winner Sean Clive, whose Christian entry "Amazed" is currently under consideration for a publishing and recording deal, has been more than a little surprised by the publicity he's received as a result of beating out thousands of entries to win the big prize. "I've gotten calls from all over and a lot of attention I never expected," he says. Clive's new CD, aptly titled "Amazed," is available on cdbaby.com.

Five other 2006 entries are also being represented to publishers and artists, and two entrants (who are also artists) are in talks with record labels. "SongDoor really does help you get a foot in the door, which is the whole reason we started this," says SongDoor president Tony Zotta. "We've been fortunate to gain a loyal following in the songwriting community for three reasons: 1) Songwriters who enter SongDoor don't just pay an entry fee and ride off into the sunset. We evaluate every song on 12 points and provide detailed personal commentary on what works and how to improve what doesn't; 2) We also provide a totally strings-free online songwriting course through SongU.com to help them improve their craft; and 3) The entry fee is very low - $10. Entering this competition gives songwriters tangible assistance with their career, even if they don't win the major awards."

Entrants are eligible to win the Grand Award, valued at approximately USD $5,100 in music merchandise and services, including a fully-produced professional demo at Jay’s Place, a Music Row institution that has recorded the likes of Garth Brooks, Gretchen Wilson, Lonestar, Chet Atkins and many, many more. Seven Category Winners each receive a valuable package of awards worth more than $2,300.

Judges include seasoned music industry producers, artists and engineers who have worked with/for such artists as Britney Spears, Neil Young, *NSYNC, Lynyrd Skynyrd, The Allman Brothers, Jimmy Buffett, Philip Bailey of Earth, Wind & Fire, Tony Bennett, Kenny Rogers, The Charlie Daniels Band and many others.

Entries are accepted online or by mail through November 15, 2007.

ABOUT SONGDOOR

The SongDoor International Songwriting Competition is an annual event produced by songwriters, for songwriters. The competition is open to amateur and professional songwriters, and musicians worldwide. Entries are accepted online or by mail through November 15, 2007. An unlimited number of songs may be entered in any of seven categories: Alternative, Christian, Country, Pop, Rock, Singer/Songwriter and Instrumental. For SongDoor rules, FAQs and entry form, please visit the website: www.songdoor.com or email [email protected].

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posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 2:27 PM

House Concert and Open Mic

Here is an invite from one of our Folk Song Society members...

This is an invite that I would like to get out to all all NCFSS people. They can attend without doing open mic and just enjoy the evening or they can sign up and do a set. There is no theme - there is no judgement just support. We will be strictly holding to the time slots though. 20 minutes is setup+peform+yack-yack+tear down so get your stopwatch out and be sure you are not going to run over please.

================ INVITE ============================

House Concert and Open Mic - Saturday April 28th 5 - 10:30PM Hosted by "Green Tea And Lemons"

- Potluck 5 - 6:30PM, there will be a hot grill, utensils, some drinks and veggies. Bring a dish to share please. True potluck. Whatever you want to bring.

- musical guests, open mic 7 - 10 - new acts every 20 minutes. Professional sound system by KerryNPeg Enterprises. You'll sound great! Sign up via email : send request with song list to
[email protected] and put HOUSE PARTY OPEN MIC in the Subject line. Please. Take s slot and do a set, sing along, or just listen, clap your hands or just rattle your jewelry.

Jeannine Menger
2061 Truesdell Lane
Carlsbad, Ca 92008
760-828-8981

I-5 to Carlsbad Village Drive East
about 1 mile and Right on Monroe
one long block then left on Westwood
one short block and left on Blenkern
Corner of Blenkern and Truesdell, a mustard colored house with white
trim
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Green Tea and Lemons is a bi-product of the San Diego area Folk Song Society song circles. We formed over winter and are working our way up to being a viable entertainment product. It is tremendous fun to do and people tell us it is fun to listen to www.greenteaandlemons.com
-Jeannine

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 2:17 PM

Apr 11, 2007

San Diego Songwriters CD (Album) Release Party

Event: San Diego Songwriters CD (Album) Release Party

Date: Wednesday, May 23, 2007

Open To: Performing songwriters who have had a CD released in the past 6 months.

Must be original music...not a "Cover" CD.

Three to Four acts will be chosen...each group will perform one 40 Minute Set the evening of the event.

Entertainment industry folks and radio station DJ's and Program Directors will be invited to the event.

To be eligible to be chosen as one of the acts, artists must fill out the entry form on the site and send it along with two copies of their CD, mailed to:

SDSG
3368 Governor Drive, Suite F-326
San Diego, CA 92122

*** NOTE NEW DATE ***

To be eligible, entries must be received by April 24, 2007.
CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 8:57 AM

Apr 7, 2007

San Diego NSAI Fourth Monday Workshop

Monday, April 23, 2007, 7:30-10pm

Location:

Piano Press Studio

1425 Ocean Ave. #6

Del Mar, CA 92014

TEL: (619)884-1401

Program:

Nashville pro-writer Marc-Alan Barnette will

present a workshop on songwriting and music publishing.

Please see below for Marc's bio and the services he will be offering

while in San Diego Monday, April 23rd through Thursday, April 26th.

Cost:

$10/person payable at the door

To guarantee a space for this workshop, please send a check in

advance made out to "NSAI" to:

Liz Axford

P.O. Box 85

Del Mar, CA 92014-0085

Bring song(s) for critique session on CD or cued tape, or play live.

Bring 15-20 copies of typed lyric sheets.

Please RSVP to [email protected]

or (619) 884-1401 or to [email protected]

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 3:54 PM

Apr 5, 2007

INVEST IN YOUR FUTURE. INVEST IN YOURSELF

The Popular Electronic Magazine,
Word On The Street Announced The Expansion
Of Their Dedication To Supporting Unsigned
Artist With A New Online Seminar Series
http://www.mi2n.com/press.php3?press_nb=97484

posted by San Diego Songwriter's Guild # 6:58 AM