DEC
Let's all get together to celebrate the season with music! Our Christmas party this year will be this Thursday December 17 via Zoom. Join in to catch up with other DSA members and share some Christmas spirit or sing your favorite Christmas songs!
NOV
MONTHLY MEETING - Thursday, November 5, 7:00 pm via Zoom
Meeting ID #907-852-000
Location: Your home
6:30 pm: Networking and visiting7:00 pm: Program followed by song critiques for members
Okay members, this is going to be a great meeting and the last chance of the year to submit for your original songs for song critiques and DSA Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year! So get them ready and play your song live from your computer and display your lyrics from your computer, or email an MP3 and lyrics to Harry Hewlett at hhhewlett@gmail.com.
The cost is $10 per song, pay online at:
Another good reason to join this meeting is because we will be nominating members for the Board of Directors so please make plans to be a part so we can have a quorum of members. This year because we are not able to meet in person, the current Board of Directors will automatically be nominated but anyone who has an interest in being a part of the Board please let us know at this meeting or respond to this email.
Here is the current Board of Directors.
President - Michael Brandenberger
Executive Vice-President - Bobby Montgomery
Secretary - Jessica Ewy
Treasurer - Phillip Casteel
Vice President Membership - Renee Sullivan
Vice-President Technology/marketing - Ben Halim
Vice-President A&R - Harry Hewlett
Programs Director – Bobby Montgomery
Showcase Director – Harry Hewlett
Workshop Director – Joe Milton
Song Contest Directors – Barbe McMillen/Harry Hewlett
Lyric Contest Director - Alexis Tapp
PR/Communications Director - Don Wall
At-Large Directors - Rickey Gene Wright, Buck Morgan, Ken Duren, Jack Allday
Write a song, save the world!
Michael Brandenberger
DSA President
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OCT
MONTHLY MEETING - Thursday, Oct 1, 7:00 pm via Zoom
Meeting ID #907-852-000
Len Musgrove, President of BYO Musicians Network will be our speaker for the monthly member meeting. BYO is a music networking organization comprised of business professionals who are also talented musicians. Their mission is to build valuable connections, perform music together and use their musical talents to support charitable causes. They will also be partnering with the DSA for our Hall of Fame induction in 2021 so you will want to hear more about this organization!
Critiques will follow:
As usual, for members we will also have song critiques by industry pros Barbe McMillen and Joe Milton. Play your song live, from your computer, or your phone or email an MP3 to Harry Hewlett at hhhewlett@gmail.com, and also you can display your lyrics from your computer so the members can give comments as well. You will also be entered into the DSA Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year contest. The cost is $10 per song.
Location: Your home
6:30 pm: Networking and visiting7:00 pm: Program followed by song critiques for members only
Pay online for critique.
SEPT
MONTHLY MEETING (Virtual) Thursday, September 3, 7:00 to 9:00 pm
Zoom Meeting ID - 907 852 000
Music Strategies For Success with Brianna Ruelas
Brianna Ruelas is a an accomplished music strategy consultant, reality music coach, singer/songwriter, online course creator and author of two books; "Performing Artist Pathway" and "Making Reality TV Your Reality". She is passionate about supporting indie artists on their music journey and igniting them toward sustainable careers in music. You won't want to miss some of her insights about the singer/songwriter world and experiences which include being a part of Season 4 of American Idol!
Critiques will follow:
As usual, for members we will also have song critiques by industry pros Barbe McMillen and Joe Milton. Play your song live, from your computer, or your phone or email an MP3 to Harry Hewlett at hhhewlett@gmail.com, and also you can display your lyrics from your computer so the members can give comments as well. You will also be entered into the DSA Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year contest. The cost is $10 per song.
AUG
Instead of our monthly meeting, we will be having a
Virtual Party this Saturday, Aug 8, 2-5 -
An invitation from our Prez
Well the corona is making us moan-a (poetic license) because our annual summer party and jam on August 8 won't be a live event. But the show must go, on so we are having a Zoom Party on Saturday afternoon August 8 from 2:00 to 5:00 pm! This will be a chance for everyone to jump in from anywhere in the world and play their favorite songs, originals, covers or requests, tell jokes, tell new/old stories, wear funny hats and have some virtual fun! Since it's a party everyone can be munching or sipping on their favorite libation and share recipes of what they are enjoying.
Another fun thing about Zoom is that you can have a virtual background, so you can put up photos of places of where you've been, or would like to be, like swimming pools, beaches, mountains, tourist spots or anything, and tell a little story about the experience! If any family or friends are around from where you are zooming, they can join in too!
For anyone that's not familiar with Zoom, Check out instructions here: ZOOM’S JOIN A MEETING VIDEO (Watch this video first!)
In September, we will be back to music industry guests and song critiques at our monthly meetings. To fulfill our mission, the Dallas Songwriters Association invites guest speakers to address our virtual audience for now, and to join our monthly workshops in the future. These workshops offer educational information from accomplished songwriters and industry professionals, everything from jingle writing, to do it yourself videos, to the new economics of the music industry. If you would like to conduct a workshop, please contact us.
MONTHLY MEETING RESUMES IN SEPT- Thursday, SEPT 3, 6:30
As usual, for members we will also have song critiques by industry pros Barbe McMillen and Joe Milton. Play your song live, from your computer, or your phone or email an MP3 to Harry Hewlett at hhhewlett@gmail.com, and also you can display your lyrics from your computer so the members can give comments as well. You will also be entered into the DSA Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year contest. The cost is $10 per song.
Empowering Indie Performing Artists With Online Business Strategies and A Clear Plan for Their Personal Music Career Success.OCT 1 - Kathy Baldwin, publisher
NOV 5 - Annual Membership Meeting and Elections
DEC 3 DSA Christmas Party
JULY
MONTHLY MEETING - Thursday, July 2, 6:30
New Changes in the Songwriting Industry with Brad Davis
Producer, engineer, session musician, recording artist Brad Davis, will be talking about the recent new changes in the music industry that directly effects independent songwriters and performers.
• Thriving in The New Digital Music Industry
• The Real Value of Broadcast Quality Demos and Masters
• Radio is no More Radio
• Master Ownership the Financial ticket
• Building The Perfect Online Presence
Brad Davis has played guitar behind Marty Stuart, Earl Scruggs, Billy Bob Thornton, the Sweethearts of the Rodeo, and the Forester Sisters, and recorded with them, as well as Sheryl Crow, Warren Zevon, Willie Nelson, Emmylou Harris, and Pam Tillis
DOWN THE LINE:
AUG 8 - Pool Party CANCELLED
Empowering Indie Performing Artists With Online Business Strategies and A Clear Plan for Their Personal Music Career Success.OCT 1 - Kathy Baldwin, publisher
NOV 5 - Annual Membership Meeting and Elections
DEC 3 DSA Christmas Party
JUNE
MONTHLY MEETING - Thursday, June 4, 6:30
Current State of Songwriting Industry with Sam Moore Sam Moore, a regional television executive for Associated Press International (API)and Coordinator for the Dallas Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) will give a perspective of the current status of the songwriting industry through his experience with the NSAI. We are also fortunate that Sam is a new member of the Dallas Songwriters Association so you won’t want to miss what he has to say.
Critiques will follow:
As usual, for members we will also have song critiques by industry pros Barbe McMillen and Joe Milton. Play your song live, from your computer, or your phone or email an MP3 to Harry Hewlett at hhhewlett@gmail.com, and also you can display your lyrics from your computer so the members can give comments as well. You will also be entered into the DSA Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year contest. The cost is $10 per song.
MAY
MONTHLY MEETING - Thursday, May 7, 6:30
Zoom Into DSA Virtual Events Performing with your IPAD with Harry HewlettSo you wanna perform virtually but you don't have the proper equipment to perform from your computer. Yes, you can get a good sound from your IPAD. Learn how to use zoom on your IPAD to connect with and perform on our virtual Open Mics and Showcases. This is easier than you think. So join us because we are missing you. You will get an invite to join the meeting from our member group email or you can look on the event page on Facebook.https://www.facebook.com/events/2654181978137285/
APRIL
MONTHLY MEETING - Thursday, April 2, 6:30
Zoom Into DSA Virtual Events with Harry Hewlett
Learn how to use zoom to connect with our virtual workshops, Meetups, Open Mics and Showcases. This is easier than you think. So join us because we are missing you. You will get and invite to join the meeting from our member group email or you can look on the event page on Facebook. https://www.facebook.com/events/2654181978137285/
MARCH
MONTHLY MEETING - Thursday, March 5, 6:30
JINGLE JANGLE with Hooper and Brooks
Learn why Dallas is the focus of the jingle industry and hear jingles and how they are developed from guest speakers Johnny Hooper and Randy Brooks.
Johnny Hooper, award winning composer of radio and TV jingles, including promos for Kix Brooks' “American Country Countdown”, Radio Disney, and Casey Kasem’s “Top 20 Countdown”. Johnny was inducted into the Texas Radio Hall of Fame in 2016. In addition to being an expert on this topic he is a performing vocalist, writer and guitarist who played at The Cavern Club in Liverpool, England.
Randy Brooks Singer/songwriter of novelty songs, including "Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer," "Will You Be Ready at the Plate When Jesus Throws the Ball," and "I'd Rather Be Sailin' (with Governor Palin.") Performs often at the Bluebird Cafe and also performs with the bands The Bad Monkeys, Young Country, and
Southwestern PilgrimageAs usual, for members we will also have song critiques by industry pros Barbe McMillen and Joe Milton. Bring your song on a CD, your phone or email an MP3 to Harry Hewlett at hhhewlett@gmail.com, and also bring plenty of copies of the lyrics so the members can give comments as well. You will also be entered in the DSA Song of the Year and Songwriter of the Year contest. The cost is $10 per song.
FEB
- No Meeting at Half Price Books on Jan 2. Instead we are combining with the Monday Meetup group for our monthly meeting.
MONTHLY MEETING - Thursday, Feb 6, 6:30
Guest Speaker is Don Wall - DIY Music Video.
DSA Board member, Don Wall, will make a presentation on DIY Music audio & video techniques to capture your original songs for YouTube, Facebook, songwriting contests, and other sharing vehicles. Don has worked in TV for more than 40 years, and has been a pioneer on YouTube, with his own channel for more than 10 years, with more than 2 million views. Topics include using video as a songwriting tool, self critiquing, co-writing, publishing, and promoting finished work. Learn more about Don’s work on his YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/donwallproductions and on Reverb Nation https://www.reverbnation.com/donwall
JAN
- No Meeting at Half Price Books on Jan 2. Instead we are combining with the Monday Meetup group for our monthly meeting.
MONTHLY MEETING - Monday, Jan 6, 6:30
Guest Speaker is John Jaggers - Talks About A New Capo
Do you get frustrated when the capo gets in the way of your playing and sends your guitars out of tune? Have you thought: “There must be a better way?” A way that isn’t in the way of your hand when you’re making chords. So did John and his buddies who have come up with the better way. Join us as John shows us the better way with the Colorado Capo. coloradocapo.com
John is a DSA member who often performs at our showcases. Hear his music and learn about John here. https://johnjaggersmusic.com/about
