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Welcome To The NSAI San Diego Chapter​

Nashville Songwriters ​Association International

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Meetings Hosted by
NSAI San Diego Chapter Coordinator
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Tracey & Vance Marino
Jesse Hose


Join us for the next NSAI San Diego ​
​Monthly Meeting

Online on Zoom


​Sunday, May 18, 2025 (3rd Sunday)
3:00 to 5:45 PM

(Pacific West Coast Time)

​NSAI MEMBERS: PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR MUSIC BY
​Friday, May 16, 2025, before 11:59 PM (Midnight)
Roughs & Works-In-Progress Are Encouraged
​

IMPORTANT NOTE
​ONLY current NSAI Members
​may submit songs for feedback


​
NON-MEMBERS may attend two free trial meetings
The fee is $20 per meeting after that
​You'll have to create a free account to attend meetings



Congratulations to the April 2025
NSAI San Diego
Annual Chapter Challenge Song Contest Winners!

First Place: Eric Lamb "Love Hurts Sometimes"
Second Place: Kara Hartzler "Ain't Enough For You"
Third Place: Robert Horvath "Rodeo Daze"
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Questions? Comments? Concerns?
Contact the NSAI San Diego Coordinators
​​Tracey and Vance Marino &
Jesse Hose

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NSAI San Diego Chapter
Upcoming Monthly Meetings

Meetings are usually on the 3rd Sunday of the month at 3:00 PM
(Except on holidays. Dates and times are subject to change)

ALL MONTHLY MEETINGS are ONLINE on ZOOM
​
EXCEPT ​for the
​Quarterly In-Person Only Meetings at Studio West in

January, April, July, October​
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2025

MAY - ​MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE on Zoom
Sunday, May 18, 2025 from 3:00 to 5:45 PM (3rd Sunday)

UPLOAD MUSIC BY Friday, May 16, 11:59 PM (Midnight)
ONLINE ONLY​​
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JUNE - ​MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE on Zoom
Sunday, June 15, 2025 from 3:00 to 5:45 PM (3rd Sunday)

UPLOAD MUSIC BY Friday, June 13, 11:59 PM (Midnight)
ONLINE ONLY​​
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JULY - QUARTERLY IN-PERSON MEETING
Sunday, July 20, 2025 from 3:00 to 5:45 PM (3rd Sunday)

UPLOAD MUSIC BY Friday, July 18, 11:59 PM (Midnight)
​MEET AT
​Studio West and The Recording Arts Center

11021 Via Frontera, Suite A, San Diego 92127

Rancho Bernardo Business Park / R.B. Tech Center
Upstairs, 2nd Floor, Lecture 1 Conference Room
Follow the NSAI San Diego signs
IN PERSON ONLY
After the meeting, join us for an optional casual
​Meet & Greet at a nearby restaurant from 6-7:30 PM
​
AUGUST - ​MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE on Zoom
Sunday, August 17, 2025 from 3:00 to 5:45 PM (3rd Sunday)

UPLOAD MUSIC BY Friday, August 15, 11:59 PM (Midnight)
ONLINE ONLY​​
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SEPTEMBER - ​MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE on Zoom
Sunday, September 21, 2025 from 3:00 to 5:45 PM (3rd Sunday)

UPLOAD MUSIC BY Friday, September 19, 11:59 PM (Midnight)
ONLINE ONLY​​
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OCTOBER - QUARTERLY IN-PERSON MEETING
Sunday, October 19, 2025 from 3:00 to 5:45 PM (3rd Sunday)

UPLOAD MUSIC BY Friday, October 17, 11:59 PM (Midnight)
​MEET AT
​Studio West and The Recording Arts Center

11021 Via Frontera, Suite A, San Diego 92127

Rancho Bernardo Business Park / R.B. Tech Center
Upstairs, 2nd Floor, Lecture 1 Conference Room
Follow the NSAI San Diego signs
IN PERSON ONLY
After the meeting, join us for an optional casual
​Meet & Greet at a nearby restaurant from 6-7:30 PM

​
NOVEMBER - ​MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE on Zoom
Sunday, November 16, 2025 from 3:00 to 5:45 PM (3rd Sunday)

UPLOAD MUSIC BY Friday, November 14, 11:59 PM (Midnight)
ONLINE ONLY​​
​
DECEMBER - ​MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE on Zoom
Sunday, December 21, 2025 from 3:00 to 5:45 PM (3rd Sunday)

UPLOAD MUSIC BY Friday, December 13, 11:59 PM (Midnight)
​ONLINE ONLY​​
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2026

JANUARY - QUARTERLY IN-PERSON MEETING
Sunday, January 18, 2026 from 3:00 to 5:45 PM (3rd Sunday)

UPLOAD MUSIC BY Friday, January 16, 11:59 PM (Midnight)
​MEET AT
​Studio West and The Recording Arts Center

11021 Via Frontera, Suite A, San Diego 92127

Rancho Bernardo Business Park / R.B. Tech Center
Upstairs, 2nd Floor, Lecture 1 Conference Room
Follow the NSAI San Diego signs
IN PERSON ONLY
After the meeting, join us for an optional casual
​Meet & Greet at a nearby restaurant from 6-7:30 PM

​
FEBRUARY - ​MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE on Zoom
Sunday, February 15, 2026 from 3:00 to 5:45 PM (3rd Sunday)

UPLOAD MUSIC BY Friday, February 13, 11:59 PM (Midnight)
​ONLINE ONLY​​
​
MARCH - ​MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE on Zoom
Sunday, March 15, 2026 from 3:00 to 5:45 PM (3rd Sunday)

UPLOAD MUSIC BY Friday, March 13, 11:59 PM (Midnight)
​ONLINE ONLY​​
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APRIL - QUARTERLY IN-PERSON MEETING
Sunday, April 19, 2026
(NOTE: This will be on the 4th Sunday this year because of Easter on April 20!)
from 3:00 to 5:45 PM
UPLOAD MUSIC BY Friday, April 17, 
11:59 PM (Midnight)
ANNUAL CHAPTER CHALLENGE SONG CONTEST
for Current NSAI Members
​Non-Members may get song feedback
​after the contest, time permitting

SONG SUBMISSION INFORMATION
NSAI Members Participating in the Contest:
Please upload your complete, polished song for the contest
​Non-Members & Members Not Participating in the Contest:
Please upload your instrumental, song, and/or lyrics
NOTE: Song feedback will be done following the Contest if there's time

​​MEET AT
Studio West and The Recording Arts Center

11021 Via Frontera, Suite A, San Diego 92127

Rancho Bernardo Business Park / R.B. Tech Center
Upstairs, 2nd Floor, Lecture 1 Conference Room
Follow the NSAI San Diego signs
IN PERSON ONLY
After the meeting, join us for an optional casual
Meet & Greet at a nearby restaurant from 6-7:30 PM
​
​
MAY - ​MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE on Zoom
Sunday, May 17, 2026 from 3:00 to 5:45 PM (3rd Sunday)

UPLOAD MUSIC BY Friday, May 15, 11:59 PM (Midnight)
ONLINE ONLY​​
​

Quarterly In-Person Meetings At
Studio West

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 THE NEXT IN-PERSON MEETINGS WILL BE FROM 3:00 to 5:45 PM 
Sunday, July 20, 2025
Sunday, October 17, 2025
​Sunday, January 18, 2026


​Followed by an optional casual no-host networking
Meet & Greet at a nearby restaurant
From 6:00 to 7:30 PM

​
Studio West and The Recording Arts Center

Rancho Bernardo Business Park and R.B. Tech Center
​

11021 Via Frontera, Suite A, San Diego 92127
Upstairs 2nd Floor, Lecture 1 conference room
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Follow the NSAI San Diego signs
​
A big Thank You to staff member Ryan Finch and
​Studio West owner Peter Dyson for their assistance.


To learn more about Studio West's recording services and
educational classes, click
HERE
Click HERE for Directions to Studio West 
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NSAI San Diego Coordinators
Tracey & Vance Marino
Authors of the best-selling sync music book
#1 Songwriting & #1 New Release Music Business on Amazon

Hey! That's My Song! A Guide To Getting Music Placements In
Film, TV, and Media

This book was inspired by the members and attendees of the NSAI San Diego Chapter
FREE songwriting and composing resources are available on the HeyThatsMySong.com website 
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