Special Event with
Publisher & Songwriting Coach
SUZAN KOC
PUBLISHER & SONGWRITING COACH SUZAN KOC says:
There are four common mistakes I see songwriters make with their vision boards.
First is to not make a vision board. If you can’t visualize it, you can’t achieve it. It’s like driving to a destination you’ve never been before without knowing the address beforehand.
Second are those who choose to focus their vision boards only on the obvious - Grammy, stadium tour, etc. Your vision board needs to be a complete picture of your future life. Do you have kids? Are you married? What kind of house do you have? What city are you in?
The third mistake is to set it in stone. A good vision board is alive. You need to add to it on a regular basis and also take things off that no longer fit. This is the difference between a tool meant to be used and a work of art meant to be admired.
And the last mistake is to put it in a folder and not look at it regularly. You need to look at your vision board every day. If you’re serious about it, look at it several times a day.
If you want to learn more about how to make your vision board work for you, I’ve got a FREE ZOOM webinar on “How to Turn Your Vision into a Mission.” It’ll be held this Saturday, January 28th, from 12-1 PM PT. To save your spot and achieve real progress towards your songwriting goals in 2023, click HERE.
Suzan Koç is a songwriting coach who specializes in helping songwriters find their unique voice through 1-on-1 and group workshops. With her characteristic bluntness and gift for understanding exactly what a song needs to have maximum emotional impact, she has developed and mentored successful songwriters for over 30 years. Visit www.suzankoc.com to learn more.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & ATTEND
There are four common mistakes I see songwriters make with their vision boards.
First is to not make a vision board. If you can’t visualize it, you can’t achieve it. It’s like driving to a destination you’ve never been before without knowing the address beforehand.
Second are those who choose to focus their vision boards only on the obvious - Grammy, stadium tour, etc. Your vision board needs to be a complete picture of your future life. Do you have kids? Are you married? What kind of house do you have? What city are you in?
The third mistake is to set it in stone. A good vision board is alive. You need to add to it on a regular basis and also take things off that no longer fit. This is the difference between a tool meant to be used and a work of art meant to be admired.
And the last mistake is to put it in a folder and not look at it regularly. You need to look at your vision board every day. If you’re serious about it, look at it several times a day.
If you want to learn more about how to make your vision board work for you, I’ve got a FREE ZOOM webinar on “How to Turn Your Vision into a Mission.” It’ll be held this Saturday, January 28th, from 12-1 PM PT. To save your spot and achieve real progress towards your songwriting goals in 2023, click HERE.
Suzan Koç is a songwriting coach who specializes in helping songwriters find their unique voice through 1-on-1 and group workshops. With her characteristic bluntness and gift for understanding exactly what a song needs to have maximum emotional impact, she has developed and mentored successful songwriters for over 30 years. Visit www.suzankoc.com to learn more.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER & ATTEND
Please upload your song and/or lyrics by
Friday, October 14, before 11:59 PM (Midnight)
Click HERE
Songs-in-progress, rough recordings, lyrics,
or instrumentals are fine for this event.
Cost
NSAI Members to Attend and for Song Feedback - FREE
Non-Members to Attend and for Song Feedback - $15
(after two free trial feedback sessions)
Non-Members to Attend Online Meeting (No Song Feedback) - FREE
PLEASE RSVP HERE to receive a Zoom link
NOTE: The Zoom link will be sent on the day of the meeting
Friday, October 14, before 11:59 PM (Midnight)
Click HERE
Songs-in-progress, rough recordings, lyrics,
or instrumentals are fine for this event.
Cost
NSAI Members to Attend and for Song Feedback - FREE
Non-Members to Attend and for Song Feedback - $15
(after two free trial feedback sessions)
Non-Members to Attend Online Meeting (No Song Feedback) - FREE
PLEASE RSVP HERE to receive a Zoom link
NOTE: The Zoom link will be sent on the day of the meeting
HOME PAGE - SPARE INFO - DNU
NSAI - Nashville Songwriters Association International
A Professional Organization for Songwriters & Lyricists (& Composers*)
ALL Skill Levels ALL Genres of Music ALL Ages
ALL Skill Levels ALL Genres of Music ALL Ages
Welcome To The NSAI San Diego Chapter
The Next NSAI San Diego Workshop Meeting is
Sunday, Oct. 20, 2019 (3rd Sunday)
6-9 PM in La Jolla
Come to the October 20 meeting and get a FREE Ticket for you and a guest to attend the
Annual Taxi Road Rally (Nov. 7-10) in Los Angeles!
Annual Taxi Road Rally (Nov. 7-10) in Los Angeles!
Where: Downstairs Meeting Room, La Jolla Lutheran Church
7111 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla 92037
Free parking in the lot and on Fern Glen
Cost: $15 for non-members (after 2 free trial meetings)
Free for NSAI members. To join NSAI, click HERE
For Song Feedback
Songwriters & Composers:
Send your song mp3 to TVMarino@cox.net
Live playing is fine for Workshop Meetings. Bring your guitar
Songwriters & Lyricists:
Bring 10 copies of a 1-page, typed Lyric Sheet.
Example HERE
Composers:
Bring 10 copies of the Feedback Sheets (Optional).
Example HERE
Website: www.NSAISanDiego.com
Coordinators: Tracey & Vance Marino
7111 La Jolla Blvd., La Jolla 92037
Free parking in the lot and on Fern Glen
Cost: $15 for non-members (after 2 free trial meetings)
Free for NSAI members. To join NSAI, click HERE
For Song Feedback
Songwriters & Composers:
Send your song mp3 to TVMarino@cox.net
Live playing is fine for Workshop Meetings. Bring your guitar
Songwriters & Lyricists:
Bring 10 copies of a 1-page, typed Lyric Sheet.
Example HERE
Composers:
Bring 10 copies of the Feedback Sheets (Optional).
Example HERE
Website: www.NSAISanDiego.com
Coordinators: Tracey & Vance Marino
NSAI San Diego Chapter Upcoming Meetings 2019-2020
Meetings are usually on the 3rd Sunday of the month from 6:00 to 9:00 PM
These are the tentative dates and times, subject to change, depending on holidays, special guests, etc.
These are the tentative dates and times, subject to change, depending on holidays, special guests, etc.
- WORKSHOP MEETING
Sunday, October 20, 2019 (3rd Sunday)
6:00 to 9:00 PM
Bring a song + 10 lyric sheets for feedback. Roughs and works-in-progress are fine.
Come to the October meeting and get a FREE ticket for you and a guest to attend the Taxi Road Rally in L.A.!
Sunday, October 20, 2019 (3rd Sunday)
6:00 to 9:00 PM
Bring a song + 10 lyric sheets for feedback. Roughs and works-in-progress are fine.
Come to the October meeting and get a FREE ticket for you and a guest to attend the Taxi Road Rally in L.A.!
- WORKSHOP MEETING
Sunday, November 17, 2019 (3rd Sunday)
6:00 to 9:00 PM
Bring a song + 10 lyric sheets for feedback. Roughs and works-in-progress are fine.
Sunday, November 17, 2019 (3rd Sunday)
6:00 to 9:00 PM
Bring a song + 10 lyric sheets for feedback. Roughs and works-in-progress are fine.
- NO REGULAR MEETING IN DECEMBER
Instead You Are Invited To The
Annual Holiday Open House Party
At Coordinators Tracey & Vance Marino's House
Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, from 2:30 to 5:30 PM
FREE for NSAI Members & Non-Members and a Guest
Please RSVP HERE to Receive Directions
Instead You Are Invited To The
Annual Holiday Open House Party
At Coordinators Tracey & Vance Marino's House
Sunday, Dec. 8, 2019, from 2:30 to 5:30 PM
FREE for NSAI Members & Non-Members and a Guest
Please RSVP HERE to Receive Directions
- WORKSHOP MEETING
Sunday, January 19, 2020 (3rd Sunday)
6:00 to 9:00 PM
Bring a song + 10 lyric sheets for feedback. Roughs and works-in-progress are fine.
Sunday, January 19, 2020 (3rd Sunday)
6:00 to 9:00 PM
Bring a song + 10 lyric sheets for feedback. Roughs and works-in-progress are fine.
News & Upcoming Events
Enter The CMT & NSAI 20th Annual Song Contest by Oct. 30, 2019
For NSAI Members AND Non-Members!
Details HERE
Details HERE
Important News from The Library of Congress
Copyright Office
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
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
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.
But, 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 ready to be presented to the world.
So, bring your works-in-progress and rough recordings to the next Workshop Meeting.
RSVP HERE
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.
But, 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 ready to be presented to the world.
So, bring your works-in-progress and rough recordings to the next Workshop Meeting.
RSVP HERE
Important Music Industry Events (Los Angeles Area)
One of the "secrets to success" in the music industry is finding about -- and going to -- events where the people you want to meet will be. Want to get to know people from SESAC, BMI, or ASCAP? Looking for a music publisher? Need a serious, professional collaborator, singer, producer, composer? Do you need a qualified Music Attorney to help you with your first publishing deal? Here are some important, reputable, high-level music organizations that hold events for songwriters and composers.
Click on the event logo for more information. Some of these organizations also have a Chapter in New York and Nashville. In most cases, you do not have to be a member of the organization to attend their special events, conferences, and monthly meetings. However, most require that you create a free account or contact them to be placed on their email list. Many of these organizations also work with NSAI going to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to fight for songwriters' and composers' rights. For Nashville events, click HERE
Click on the event logo for more information. Some of these organizations also have a Chapter in New York and Nashville. In most cases, you do not have to be a member of the organization to attend their special events, conferences, and monthly meetings. However, most require that you create a free account or contact them to be placed on their email list. Many of these organizations also work with NSAI going to Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to fight for songwriters' and composers' rights. For Nashville events, click HERE
AIMP - Association of Independent Music Publishers. The monthly lunch meetings at Lawry's in Beverly Hills are open to all.
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PMA - Production Music Association. Their Annual PMC (Production Music Conference) in the Fall is open to all.
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GMS - Guild of Music Supervisors. Annual Conference in Hollywood in the Fall is open to all.
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CCC - California Copyright Conference holds monthly dinner meetings in Studio City that are open to all.
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The SCL - The Society of Composers and Songwriters is usually for members only and invited guests. They host workshops, film screenings, and networking events.
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The Grammy Museum is open to all. However, members are invited to special concerts in the Clive Davis Theater featuring Hit Songwriters and Artists.
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ASMAC - American Society of Music Arrangers and Composers. They host a monthly meetings in Hollywood open to all.
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There are many more events closer to home in California, Hawaii, Colorado, and other parts of the West Coast.
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Want more NSAI Songwriting Events?
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 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
NSAI Member Benefits
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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.
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