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ARIZONA SONGWRITERS WISHES YOU ALL
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS & HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
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ASA ZOOM MEETING!
3rd SATURDAY WORKSHOP
December 19, 2020 at 1pm MST
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** YOU MUST RSVP TO GET THE ZOOM MEETING LINK! **
RSVP: Jon@IgerMusic.com
The December 19 Saturday Workshop will start at 1pm.
Randy Brown and Jon Iger will be hosting the meeting.
Topic: Who is singing to who? Identify & engage “those” characters …
Plus Q&A on the discussion topic; and whatever songwriting questions or answers you may have.
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** Zoom critiques:
(We’ll get to as many songs as time permits.)
To submit a song for critique, go to: Chelseaslinks.com/asa
*Your song should be on: dropbox, soundcloud, or youtube.
**GOOGLE DRIVE HAS BEEN REMOVED BECAUSE IT WAS NOT WORKING WELL!
*Lyrics are mandatory: You can copy/paste or type your lyrics in the comments at http://Chelseaslinks.com/asa
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Chelsea Robson will be facilitating the meeting again.
We had a record number of writers attend our first few Zoom meetings!
We hope you can join us this month for another great session!
To participate, you’ll need to download the Zoom app at https://zoom.us/download
on your computer, cell phone or iPad.
SIGN-IN DETAILS for December 19 Zoom meeting!
The day of the event, please sign-in a few minutes early prior to 1pm so we can all be ready to go.
**Very Important: Be sure to keep your microphone muted unless you are speaking to the group.
If the microphone is not muted it will cause feedback.
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**Next 2021 Zoom Meeting: Sat., Jan. 16, 2021**
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There is no charge to participate in the Zoom Meetings.
Thanks everybody!
JI
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Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays
from Nashville Songwriters Association International.
Best wishes for a healthy and more prosperous New Year in 2021!
…………….….NSAI PHOENIX CHAPTER MEETING………………..
…………TUES., DEC. 15th - 6:00pm to 8:00pm………...
Hello fellow Songwriters
The NSAI Phoenix Chapter 3rd Tuesday meeting will be December 15th, 6:00 to 8:30 pm. We will be conducting our usual Song Feedback Sessions with critiques from our peers.
If you will be attending the meeting, please click the link below to fill out the Chapter Attendance Report form for the home office in Nashville.
https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/phoenix-az-song...
If you want to submit a song for the feedback session, we will also need you to fill out the Song Submission Form and Song Consent Form.
Please email Dan for Song Submission and Song Consent Forms: dangutenkauf@gmail.com
*** We will email you the Meeting ID and Meeting Password when we receive the form(s). For security reasons, please do not share the Meeting ID and Password information
****PLEASE NOTE: YOU MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT THE FORM(S) TO PARTICIPATE IN THE SONG FEEDBACK SESSION.
Non-NSAI Members are allowed 2 initial meetings free. After the 2nd meeting, a $15 Visitor Payment is required. Here is the link for payment by non-Members.
https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/nsai-chapter-meeting-attendee-non-member
NSAI Members attend our Zoom Chapter meetings for FREE. NSAI membership is $200 per year. If you cannot afford the total fee at once, you may sign up for membership by making installment payments of $20 per month. That is only $5 more per meeting than non-Members, and you are able to use the full list of membership benefits. Those include 12 free Song Evaluations, a pitch to publisher, online feedback, mentor meeting, and full access to our educational video library.
https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/join-nsai
We also want to make you aware of the opportunity to sign up for the Seven Day Email Series, "Inside NSAI". It is a free Sneak Peek at NSAI membership and a list of benefits. For more information, check out our website at the link below.
https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/
We hope to return to our in-person Chapter meetings at Fiddler's Dream Coffee House, after we get the green light from Nashville. In the meantime, my co-Coordinator Larry Vail and I plan to alternate as hosts for the Zoom meetings every other month.
For more information, check out our website at the link below or email dangutenkauf@gmail.com
https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/
In the meantime, stay safe, stay healthy, and remember...
IT ALL BEGINS WITH A SONG!
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**** ARIZONA SONGWRITERS MINI-FEST 2021 ****
Saturday, January 30, 2021
**** CALL FOR ARTISTS!! ****
Arizona Songwriters Mini-Fest Pre-Recorded Performances Needed!
*Note: DEADLINE for YOUR ORIGINAL SONG VIDEOS is DEC. 31, 2020 !
DEADLINE GETTING CLOSE!!
Let Ivy know if you’ll be sending a couple videos of your original songs so she can save a spot for you!
In lieu of the Arizona Songwriters Gathering, the Arizona Songwriters Association and the Glendale Public Library will present a virtual lineup of workshops and performances by songwriting experts and enthusiasts from across the US on Saturday, January 30, 2021. If you would like to contribute a two song set of your original works, please submit a Google Drive link to Ivy at ijarvis@glendaleaz.com by December 31, 2020.
Submissions must be at least 1080p and in landscape format. These videos are easy to film using a phone camera.
Please contact Ivy if you have any questions. For more information on the event, visit https://gplsongwriters.weebly.com.
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*PITCH TO PRO PIPELINE OPPORTUNITIES*
*December 11*
EMILY DRYBURGH
Needing Songs for Several Major Label Artists!
NEW!! ~ Jason Aldean ~ NEW!!
Simply needing great songs! Looking for songs in a similar vein to what he has done before.
NEW!! ~ Travis Tritt ~ NEW!!
Looking for "typical Travis Tritt" style songs that will resonate with today's listeners!
NEW!! ~ Florida Georgia Line ~ NEW!!
Listen to their singles for inspiration. Up-tempos are always going to be your best shot!
NEW!! ~ American Young ~ NEW!!
Country duo signed to Curb Records! They're a cross between Lady A and the Civil Wars. Looking for hits! Check out their single, "Soldier's Wife", for an example of how they sound.
NEW!! ~ Female Hits ~ NEW!!
There are several female artists currently looking for up-tempo songs, including Carly Pearce ("Next Girl"), Danielle Bradbery and Hannah Ellis (Check out their performances on "The Voice")!
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JACEE BADEAUX
Currently Looking for Hit Singles for Artists That Will Be Cutting at the Start of 2021!
~ NEW!! Blake Shelton ~ NEW!!
Keep in mind that the best writers in town are sending their songs for Blake's consideration, so send your best! Jacee is looking hardest for strong up-tempos!
Randall King
Randall is a traditional country artist that needs good country "swagger" songs in the vein of Alan Jackson!
Morgan Evans
Currently looking for an up-tempo radio hit!
Still Looking For...
Big Yellow Dog has two artists that they are really focused on finding hit songs for!
Jessie James Decker
Recently signed to Warner Music Nashville! Jacee is currently looking for strong female songs for her!
Logan Mize
Think up-tempo "Tim McGraw"-like songs! Logan is married and has two kids, as well. Please listen to his new song, "I Ain't Gotta Grow Up", as a good reference!
Always Looking For...
"Whenever I'm listening to outside material, I basically look for a song that says something really unique or I want to hear something melodically that makes it stand out from the rest of the songs that are getting pitched every day."
If you would like your song(s) to be considered for any of these new opportunities on the
PITCH TO PRO PIPELINE,
click the link below!
www.thesongtuner.com/pitch-to-pro-pipeline
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*December 10*
KIRBY SMITH
NEW!! ~ Jake Owen ~ NEW!!
Jake recently got engaged, so think "love" songs! Also, he's still looking for that up-tempo, anthemic radio single!
NEW!! ~ Chris Lane ~ NEW!!
Looking for a "lifestyle" song for a stage anthem! He already has more than enough love songs and currently wants something more universal.
NEW!! ~ Dylan Scott ~ NEW!!
Up-tempos ONLY, please! He wants to stay true to character. Will sing about drinking and dating, but nothing overtly "single guy playing the field" kinds of themes or language. Not looking for anything about going out and meeting other girls, etc.
NEW!! ~ Dustin Lynch ~ NEW!!
Would love to find a modern day "Cowboys and Angels"!
Still Looking For...
Chrissy Metz
Actress-turned-singer from hit TV show, "This Is Us"! Currently needs female up-tempos! She is a phenomenal singer and songs need to be generally positive and uplifting. Staying away from love songs.
Always Looking For...
Kirby is always needing up-tempo, fun female songs for some independent artists!
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TED HEWITT
Always Looking For...
Rodney Atkins
Ted is looking for a "classic Rodney Atkins" hit song! He would love to find another undeniable hit song to record after the first of the year. Please do not send any songs or themes that are too similar to what he has done before in the past.
If you would like your song(s) to be considered for any of these new opportunities on the
PITCH TO PRO PIPELINE, click the link below!
www.thesongtuner.com/pitch-to-pro-pipeline
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*December 8*
JUSTIN DAVID
From Producer Noah Gordon: "Several artists are gearing up and getting ready to head back into the studio!"
NEW!! ~ Sam Grow ~ NEW!!
Currently looking! Probably going to cut two or three more songs. Things are just starting to happen for him! His current single. His current single, "Song About You", is on the biggest Spotify and Apple playlists! They are looking for songs with similar vibes and current themes.
Always Looking For...
Colt Ford
Average Joe's Entertainment is always on the lookout for great songs to play for Colt! They will go into the studio whenever they find a killer song!
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MICHELLE ATTARDI
Always Looking for Hits!
Michelle is currently working with some of the best signed songwriters in Nashville! However, she is still open to listening to outside songwriter's songs through the SongTuner!
So, if you want to compete with her writers, then you need to send her your most current sounding, undeniable hit songs - male or female!
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If you would like your song(s) to be considered for any of these new opportunities on the
PITCH TO PRO PIPELINE,
click the link below!
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MATT LINDSEY
NEW!! ~ Kenny Chesney ~ NEW!!
Looking for KILLER SONGS to send directly to Kenny's producer!
Songs need to be different/unique from what he's previously done. Think stadium "show-openers and show-closers" kinds of songs! Up-tempo is always in demand.
NEW!! ~ Dustin Lynch ~ NEW!!
Looking for hit songs similar to what he did on his last album! Songs need to have "cool" melodies and current-sounding lyrics.
NEW!! ~ Michael Ray ~ NEW!!
Simply looking for that undeniable radio hit song! A little edgier than what he has done in the past, lyrically.
Still Looking For...
Reba
Reba has gone in and cut her first batch of songs. She is still needing up-tempos and is open to all subject matters!
Any great songs that Matt finds will be sent directly
to Reba and her producer!
Always Looking For...
Bluegrass Songs
Open to all tempos, most subject matters and story songs!
Christmas Songs
Matt has had several Christmas songs cut in the past and feels like these can bring the writer and publisher consistent royalties year after year if you get a great placement!
If you would like your song(s) to be considered for any of these new opportunities on the
PITCH TO PRO PIPELINE,
click the link below!
www.thesongtuner.com/pitch-to-pro-pipeline
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NANCY PEACOCK
Holiday Songs for
NEW!! ~ Hallmark and Lifetime ~ NEW!!
Movies**
Yes - We Still Need Christmas Songs!
Hallmark and Lifetime currently have dozens of movies in production and are needing fun, fresh originals as well as unique versions of classic public domain songs.
Nancy has had two songs placed already - yours could be next!
Genres: Pop, singer-songwriter, acoustic pop, pop country.
Production must sound current! Up-tempo and "upbeat" mid-tempos are acceptable. No ballads, please!
Female vocals are preferred, but male vocals are accepted, as well.
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**All songs that are being pitched to TV/Film sync opportunities must be studio quality (sound "radio-ready")
and must be 100% clearable!\
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TED HEWITT
Soon! ~ Rodney Atkins ~ Soon!
Ted recently found a killer up-tempo love song for Rodney that he will be recording soon. He would love to find another undeniable hit song to bring in at the same time!
Rodney is also doing a co-project with his wife, Rose Falcon! Think "Little Big Town"-like songs that could easily work as a duet. Looking for something different - a la Jason Isbell or Caitlyn Smith
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If you would like your song(s) to be considered for any of these new opportunities on the
PITCH TO PRO PIPELINE,
click the link below!
https://www.thesongtuner.com/pitch-to-pro-pipeline
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Join Us For TAXI Music's Daily
"Quarantini" Happy Hour
Live YouTube Broadcast and Happy Hour Chat
For musicians from all over the world!
Tuesday - Friday
7pm Eastern (EDT) / 6pm Central (CDT) / 4pm Pacific (PDT)
12am London (BST) / 9am Sydney (AEST)
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Dear Songwriters, Composers, and Artists
Join Us Every Tuesday - Friday at 4 pm Pacific Time on
TAXI TV's YouTube Channel!
We want to include musicians of all types (not just TAXI members), from all over the world, and you will pick the topics. I’ll be there to answer questions, but it’s going to be directed by you!
And like TAXI TV and the TAXI Road Rally convention, we want to keep it very supportive and friendly! Trolls will be excommunicated on the spot
You can talk about what's going on in your (musical or personal) life, how you’re dealing with being cooped up, ask pressing music creation or music business questions, share recording and production techniques, trade songwriting tips, ask film and TV music licensing questions, trade time management ideas, meet collaborators, talk about your frustrations or best placements, and whatever else you want our daily hangouts to be about!
Celebrity Guests
We’ll be joined by some TAXI All-Stars from time to time, as well as some of my music industry friends, so drop by and meet them!
Grammy-winning Producer/Engineer/Mixer Rob Chiarelli joined us a few days ago, and today we'll be having Ronan Chris Murphy as our special guest to talk about production, recording, and mixing! I'm going to invite Bobby Borg to join us this week, as well!
Let’s Turn This into a “Thing”!
We’re doing this for love, not money. It’s totally free — no strings attached. We want to give you a place to hang out with old friends and make some new ones from a bunch of different countries and cultures.
We only ask two things:
Be polite and respectful.
Tell every musician you know about the TAXI Music "Quarantini" Happy Hour, and here’s why…
If our community gets big enough, I’ve got gear manufacturers that will give us microphones, software, guitars, books, and keyboards to give away for… wait for it… yes, FREE!
Spread the Word!
So forward this email, post about it on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and any music-related groups, chats, or forums you know of. If we can get our audience to hit 1,000 people during the live show, I can get my hands on some great stuff to give away!
To Join the Daily "Quarantini" Happy Hour...
Simply go to http://youtube.com and search for "TAXI Independent A&R." Then click on the red "subscribe" button! That way you'll get an instant notification that will alert you each time we go live. Otherwise, you can click on the button below to go to our YouTube channel at 4 pm Pacific from Tuesday - Friday and click on the "Videos" section where you'll see the live video for the day and can join the show there.
To Join the Live Chat and Ask Questions During the Happy Hour...
You’ll need to be signed up to YouTube (FREE) and be logged in to be able to join in on the chat during the show. Go to youtube.com and click the "Sign In" link in the upper right-hand corner of the page and fill out the short form to join. If you have a Gmail account, you’ll be able to associate your YouTube account with it!
See you during Happy Hour,
Michael Laskow, TAXI
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