IN-PERSON MEETINGS

Please upload your instrumental, song, and/or lyrics by
Friday, MONTH ?? DAY ??, before 11:59 PM (Midnight)
​Click HERE

Songs-in-progress, rough recordings, lyrics,
or instrumentals are fine for this event.

​Cost
for Current NSAI Members to Attend a Meeting + Song Feedback - FREE
for Non-Members to Attend a Monthly (No Song Feedback) - FREE
for Non-Members to Attend a Meeting + Song Feedback - $15
(after 2 trial song feedback sessions)

PLEASE RSVP HERE TO ATTEND THE IN-PERSON MEETING​

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ONLINE MEETINGS

Please upload your instrumental, song, and/or lyrics by
Friday, February 17, before 11:59 PM (Midnight)
​Click HERE

Songs-in-progress, rough recordings, lyrics,
or instrumentals are fine for this event.

​Cost
for Current NSAI Members to Attend a Meeting + Song Feedback - FREE
for Non-Members to Attend a Monthly (No Song Feedback) - FREE
for Non-Members to Attend a Meeting + Song Feedback - $15
(after 2 trial song feedback sessions)

PLEASE RSVP HERE TO ATTEND THE ONLINE MEETING​

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The NSAI San Diego Chapter
also focuses on writing songs and instrumentals for getting sync placements in
Film, TV, Video Games, Commercials, Trailers, and other Media

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- QUARTERLY IN-PERSON MEETING
Sunday, October 15, 2023 at 3:00 PM (3rd Sunday)
Studio West and The Recording Arts Center
11021 Via Frontera, Suite A, San Diego 92127
Upstairs, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Rancho Bernardo Business Park / R.B. Tech Center
IN PERSON ONLY
A Meet & Greet will follow at a nearby Restaurant
​

- MONTHLY MEETING ONLINE on Zoom
Sunday, November 19, 2023 at 3:00 PM (3rd Sunday)
​ONLINE ONLY​
​

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SAVE THIS TEXT & USE FOR IN-PERSON / ONLINE MEETINGS!

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BELOW IS the UPLOAD INFO for ALL MEETINGS

Please upload your instrumental, song, and/or lyrics by
Friday, MONTH ?? / DAY ??, before 11:59 PM (Midnight)
​Click HERE

Songs-in-progress, rough recordings, lyrics,
or instrumentals are fine for this event.

​Cost
for Current NSAI Members to Attend a Meeting + Song Feedback - FREE
for Non-Members to Attend a Monthly (No Song Feedback) - FREE
for Non-Members to Attend a Meeting + Song Feedback - $15
(after 2 trial song feedback sessions)

PLEASE RSVP HERE​

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BELOW IS THE RSVP page Info for ZOOM

The Next NSAI San Diego Meeting will be 
ONLINE ONLY ON ZOOM

​​Sunday, MONTH ?? DAY ??, 2023, 3:00 PM
NEW! Earlier Start Time 3:00 PM
(California/Pacific West Coast Standard / Daylight Saving Time)

A private Zoom link will be emailed to you a few hours before the meeting

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BELOW IS THE RSVP page Info for IN PERSON

The Next NSAI San Diego Meeting will be 
IN PERSON ONLY

​​Sunday, MONTH ?? DAY ??, 2023, 3:00 PM
(California/Pacific West Coast Standard / Daylight Saving Time)
at
​​Studio West and The Recording Arts Center
​11021 Via Frontera, Suite A, San Diego 92127
Upstairs, 2nd Floor Conference Room
Rancho Bernardo Business Park / RB Tech Center

NOTE: Please let us know if you have any 
special needs that we can help accommodate.
Space is limited, so please RSVP and let us know if you need to cancel.​

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BELOW IS THE HEADER for In Person! IT'S WEIRD LOOKING BUT CORRECT!

​The Next NSAI San Diego Chapter Meeting Will Be
IN PERSON ONLY
at
Studio West & The Recording Arts Center
on
​Sunday, ???, 2023, 3:00 PM

​NEW EARLIER STARTING TIME at 3:00 PM!
Meetings will now begin at 3:00 PM
(California / Pacific West Coast Standard / Daylight Saving Time)​

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BELOW IS THE HEADER for ZOOM! IT'S WEIRD LOOKING BUT CORRECT!

​The Next NSAI San Diego Chapter Meeting Will Be
ONLINE ONLY on ZOOM
on
​Sunday, ???, 2023, 3:00 PM
(California / Pacific West Coast Standard Time)​

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BELOW IS THE HOME PAGE ANNOUNCEMENT for IN-PERSON MEETINGS

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The Next NSAI San Diego Monthly Meeting Will Be
In Person at Studio West

​​Sunday, MONTH ?? / DAY ??, 2023
3:00 PM
(California / Pacific West Coast Standard Time)

The Next NSAI San Diego Monthly Meeting Will Be
In-Person Only

​​Sunday, MONTH ?? / DAY ??, 2023
3:00 PM
(California / Pacific West Coast Standard / Daylight Saving Time)

​NEW! EARLIER START TIME: 3:00 PM
at
​Studio West and The Recording Arts Center
​11021 Via Frontera, Suite A, San Diego 92127
In the Rancho Bernardo Business Park / R.B. Tech Center
Upstairs, 2nd Floor Conference Room. Follow the Signs

(NOTE: Please let us know if you have any 
special needs that we can help accommodate)​

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BELOW IS THE HOME PAGE ANNOUNCEMENT for ZOOM MEETINGS

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The Next NSAI San Diego Monthly Meeting Will Be
Online Only on Zoom

​​Sunday, MONTH ?? / DAY ??, 2023
3:00 PM
(NEW! Earlier Start Time)
(California / Pacific West Coast Standard / Daylight Saving Time)

A private Zoom link will be emailed to you a few hours before the meeting

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Welcome To The NSAI San Diego Chapter​

Nashville Songwriters ​Association International

​A Professional Organization for Songwriters & Lyricists
ALL Skill Levels  ALL Genres of Music  ​ALL Ages

​​​The NSAI San Diego Chapter also focuses on songs and instrumentals for ​getting sync
placements in ​film, TV, video games, commercials, and other media.
​We welcome composers, producers, topliners, and all other music creators.

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Welcome To The NSAI San Diego Chapter​

​NSAI - Nashville Songwriters Association International

​A Professional Organization for Songwriters & Lyricists
(& Composers at the NSAI San Diego Chapter)
​
ALL Skill Levels  ALL Genres of Music  ALL Ages

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The Next NSAI San Diego Online Meeting
will be
​Sunday, March 21, 2021, 6:15 PM
(3rd Sunday of the Month)​

With Special Guests:
Hit Songwriter Pam Sheyne and
Producer/Hit Songwriter Richard Harris

Hit Songwriter and Mentor Pam Sheyne, ("Genie In A Bottle" for Christina Aguilera, 
​Camilla Cabello, Demi Lovato, Miley Cyrus, Seal) and Producer/Hit Songwriter and Mentor 
Richard Harris (Katherine McPhee, Meghan Trainor; TV shows:
Nashville, Empire, One Tree Hill) will join us on Sunday in giving song feedback
on 10 songs and talk about songwriting and their successful venture, 
SongWriterCamps (SWC). SWC was formed by hit songwriters for songwriters,
connecting ​songwriters to publishers and music supervisors.
The next SWC "Meet & Critique" is Friday, March 26, 2021
Next SWC Camp is June 2-4, 2021. Space is limited.
For more info about SWC, click HERE
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NSAI SAN DIEGO MEETING DETAILS
​
Songs or lyrics ONLY for this event.
LIMIT: 10 songs for feedback.
SORRY--song submissions are now closed.

​DEADLINE to SUBMIT SONG mp3 and/or LYRICS is
Friday, March 19, 2021, by 11:59 PM (Midnight)
(or until the 10 song slots are filled.)

Cost:
To Attend The Online Meeting: FREE For All
For ​Song Feedback: $15 (Non-Members)
For NSAI Members: Song Feedback Is FREE

PLEASE RSVP below to receive a private Zoom link
NOTE: A private Zoom link ​will be sent on the day of the meeting
​

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April 18, 2021 Meeting is the
​Annual Anthem Entertainment Chapter Challenge

NSAI Members: Submit your best, polished, finished song by
​FRIDAY, APRIL 16, 2021, at 11:59 PM (Midnight)
Details HERE

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NSAI San Diego Chapter
Upcoming Meetings 2021

Online Meetings are usually on the 3rd Sunday of the month
starting at 6:15 PM (Pacific Time)

Meetings will be online using the Zoom meeting app until further notice.
A private Zoom link will be emailed on the day of the meeting.
​​

- MEETING with SPECIAL GUESTS
​PAM SHEYNE and RICHARD HARRIS
Sunday, March 21, 2021
​(3rd Sunday)
​6:15 to 8:30 PM
ONLINE
​

- SPECIAL MEETING:
Annual Anthem Entertainment Chapter Challenge
​(Formerly "The Ole Chapter Challenge")
Sunday, April 18, 2021
​(3rd Sunday)
​6:15 to 8:30 PM
ONLINE
​

- WORKSHOP MEETING
Sunday, May 16, 2021
​(3rd Sunday)
​6:15 to 8:30 PM
ONLINE

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New to Zoom? Here's Help

Zoom has been recommended by NSAI HQ in Nashville to use for meetings.
It has become one of the standards for conference calls
​and online business meetings.

To participate, you will need to have a laptop (ideal), smartphone,
computer (Mac or PC), tablet, or other such device.

Due to potential security issues, San Diego NSAI Chapter Coordinators
Tracey & Vance Marino highly recommend not using Zoom
​on a device that also contains personal or
​sensitive information (bank accounts, credit information, etc.).

NOTE: You must download the Zoom app in order to join the meeting.
This can be done in advance or right before the meeting.

Please RSVP HERE to receive the private Zoom meeting link
​for the next NSAI San Diego Meeting.

Below are brief (about 3-5 minutes) instructional YouTube videos.
​There are many more on YouTube and on the Zoom website (Zoom.us),
but these are ideal for those just getting started.

For those using Zoom on their laptop or computer, CLICK HERE.
​For those using Zoom on their smartphone, CLICK HERE.

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Past Online Meetings and Special Guests
2020-2021

CLICK HERE

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NEW NSAI Virtual Songwriter Courses RISE in 2021

RISE up with NSAI's new Remote Interactive Songwriting Education program!
Co-writing Challenges, Advice from Hit Songwriters, Publisher Pitches, and more.
This six-week virtual course will help you navigate your songwriting ambitions,
discover new methods to dive into the craft, and connect with fellow songwriters
and industry professionals online.
There is an exclusive course for teens 17 & under.
The RISE series have been selling out, so register soon.
For more information and to register, click HERE

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Music COVID Relief for the Music Community

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act includes $2 trillion 
in federal aid and adjustments to critical health and economic security programs 
to address the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
​
NSAI, along with many other music organizations (SONA, SCL, BMI, ASCAP, SESAC,
ACM, CMA, to name a few) have generously contributed and
​worked tirelessly with legislators to get funds.
For CARES ACT information on the NSAI HQ Website, CLICK HERE
​
If you are a musician, composer, songwriter, or a person who works
in the music industry who has been affected by COVID-19,
find more information and applications forms on the
​MUSIC COVID RELIEF WEBSITE HERE

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Why Attend A Workshop Meeting?

Because feedback on your music can be valuable...
​​before you spend money on an expensive, mastered CD or album
before you pitch music to a high-end production music library
before you send lyrics or tracks to your collaborator
before you attend an important music conference
before you send that mp3 to a music supervisor
before playing it for a publisher the first time
before you put your songs on social media
before presenting it to a recording artist
before you perform your new song live
​
Feedback is also helpful when you're trying to get
your song or composition to the next level.
​Remember that opinions expressed at the Workshop Meetings 
​and by the NSAI Pro Evaluators are just that:
Opinions.

Feedback can be useful when "fresh ears" hear your song for the first time.
Even full-time, professional composers and successful
hit songwriters often seek feedback from
​trusted sources before their music is presented to the world.

Workshop Meetings also provide a supportive,
encouraging music community.
It's a way to connect with potential collaborators
and gain insights into the music industry.

So, bring your works-in-progress and
​rough recordings to the next Workshop Meeting.

RSVP for the next Workshop Meeting HERE

For tips on creating a professional-looking lyric sheet, click HERE

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Important Music Industry Organizations

NOTE:
Due to COVID-19 Shelter in Place and Social Distancing guidelines,
these organizations have suspended their meetings and conventions indefinitely.
However, some are offering special online events and resources for members and guests.
These events are free for members, but guests may watch for a nominal fee.
​You are welcome to join their email lists for updates.​​
​

AIMP - Association of Independent Music Publishers. The monthly lunch meetings at Lawry's in Beverly Hills are open to all.

GMS - Guild of Music Supervisors. Annual Conference in Hollywood in the Fall is open to all. Volunteers can attend for free.

The SCL - The Society of Composers and Songwriters is usually for members only and invited guests. The SCL hosts workshops, film screenings, etc.

CCC - California Copyright Conference holds monthly dinner meetings in Los Angeles (Encino/Sherman Oaks area) that are open to all.

PMA - Production Music Association. Their Annual PMC (Production Music Conference) in the Fall is open to all.

The Grammy Museum is open to all. However, members are invited to special concerts in the Clive Davis Theater featuring Hit Songwriters and Artists.

ASMAC - American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers. They host events open to all. Past special guests have included Richard Carpenter and Alan & Marilyn Bergman.

There are many more events closer to home in California, Hawaii, Colorado, and other parts of the West Coast.

Songwriters of North America (SONA) is an advocacy group located in Los Angeles established by Michelle Lewis and Kay Hanley with special events, such as the Annual SONA Songwriters Summit.

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Want more NSAI Songwriting Events?
Many Now Offer Meetings Online

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Check out the NSAI Malibu Chapter, led by Nitanee Paris Lawson. 
​Visit the Chapter Facebook Page for updates and important information. 
Also, check out the NSAI Los Angeles Chapter, led by Rick (Sudi) Karatas.
NSAI Members can attend any Chapter meeting in the world for free!
If you’re not a current member, you can attend regular meetings
​and get feedback on your song for a nominal fee.

​Attend NSAI Meetings in Other Cities and Countries

NSAI has over 130 regional Chapters around the world,
and when you're a member of NSAI, you can attend a regular meeting
at any Chapter for FREE (remember to bring your membership card).
Check out the ​NSAI Los Angeles/Pasadena Chapter and the Malibu Chapter.
​To find Chapters in other states or countries, click HERE 

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Important News from The Library of Congress
​Copyright Office

Effective March 20, 2020
New fees to register music recordings and compositions
For the new copyright fee schedule, click HERE

Regarding copyrighting a collection of songs:
The option for registering a “collection” of unpublished works
with the PA Form, Performing Arts Form, which includes songs,
and the SR Form, which is the Sound Recordings Form,
was eliminated on March 15, 2019.
For the PA Form and SR Form, click HERE
​Paper applications may no longer be used to register multiple unpublished works.
Beginning March 15, 2019, you may register up to 10 unpublished works using
​the new electronic application for a “Group of Unpublished Works.”  
Read more HERE

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NSAI Member Benefits

​WHY JOIN NSAI? 
NSAI is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to songwriting.
Membership benefits include FREE monthly meetings, song evaluations,
networking with industry guests like hit songwriters, publishers, music supervisors, music attorneys,
as well as meeting potential co-writers, collaborators, singers, and musicians.
You will also have access to resources on the NSAI Nashville website like
12 online song evaluations, and member forums.
Plus, you'll get discounts to special events in Nashville like Song Camp and Tin Pan South.

HISTORY OF NSAI
In 1967 there were approximately 80 songwriters in Nashville, Tennessee. 
Eddie Miller, who wrote the classic song “Please Release Me, Let Me Go,”
was determined that the songwriters needed a “voice.” 
Over lunch, he, Buddy Mize and Bill Brock envisioned the Nashville Songwriters Association.  
The first organizational meeting was held at the Old Professional's Club on Music Row.
Forty-one songwriters were founding members of the organization including
Kris Kristofferson, Marijohn Wilkin, Jerry Chestnut, Danny Dill, Liz and Casey Anderson,
Felice and Boudleaux Bryant, and Ted Harris.

THE BLUEBIRD CAFE
​NSAI in Nashville owns and operates the world-famous Bluebird Cafe,
recently featured on the ABC TV show "Nashville."
Many songwriters like Kathy Mattea, Keith Urban, Garth Brooks, 
​and Taylor Swift got their start at the Bluebird or through NSAI.  
​For more information about the Bluebird, click HERE. 

JOIN NSAI NOW!

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