DSA Monthly Meetings

DSA MEETS THE FIRST THURSDAY OF EACH MONTH Except August

Education • Networking • Encouragement • Advocacy

Learning Opportunity presented by the Dallas Songwriters

* Monthly Workshops which feature guest speakers from all fields of the music industry.

• Critique sessions that give honest, creative, and helpful advice on improving writing style and technique.

Motivating and Uplifting Songwriters through Education

Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Entertainment Attorney, Craig Crafton to Speak on Nov. 8th

Craig worked in the music business as a musician, artist, producer, label and retail owner for fifteen years. Craig is Chair of the Dallas Bar Association Sports and Entertainment Law Section and serves as Associate Editor for the State Bar of Texas Sports and Entertainment Law Section journal. Craig has represented apparel designers, video game creators and radio personalities in trademark matters, musicians, bands, labels, publishers, athletes and sports managers, film producers, magazine publishers and art galleries in contract disputes, negotiations and business entity formation. Mr. Crafton's combination of entertainment business experience as a performer and creator and legal training provides a unique and insightful perspective. He currently operates a music label and 3345 Music Publishing. See cozen.com for more information. http://www.cozen.com/attorney_detail.asp?d=1&atid=1002

Tuesday, July 5, 2011

Marty Rendleman to Speak at 2nd Tuesday on July 12th


What do LeAnn Rimes, Mikaila, and American Idol Finalist, Kristy Lee Cook, have in common…Marty Rendleman.

Marty Rendleman has over 25 years experience in the music business and Is probably the only person to ever take two 9-yr olds and a 14-yr old to major-label contracts…two in Country and one in Pop. This book chronicles how that happened, and then offers invaluable advice and education for anyone seeking a career in the music business.


http://martyrendleman.com/