Barry DeVorzon will be Guest Speaker on February 14th

Barry DeVorzon, President and Founder of MasterWriter will speak to Dallas Songwriters in person on Tuesday, February 14 at 7:15PM. He developed MasterWriter, the program
designed by songwriters for songwriters which contains all the tools and reference that are essential for the modern
songwriter.

As a composer/songwriter/artist Barry DeVorzon has long been a prominent name in the recording industry. He discovered the highly successful group, The Association and developed one of the most successful independent record and publishing companies of that time. He later sold his companies to Warner Records. He was nominated for an academy award for "Bless The Beasts And The Children" and won a Grammy for "Nadia's Theme". His music for television has earned him six Emmys and numerous nominations.

Among his hits are "Nadia's Theme", "Theme From S.W.A.T.", "Bless The Beasts And Children", "In The City", "No More Drama", Dreamin", "Hey Little One" and "I Wonder What She's Doing Tonight".

DSA 2nd Tuesday Meeting, Jan. 10

Tuesday, Jan. 10, 

Elements of a Good Lyric 

presented by Lyric Contest Director, Nancy Rynders.

Nancy Rynders has been an active Dallas Songwriters Association member since 1987 and served as a director from 1989 - 2009. She has served as Lyric Contest Director since 2006. A contest winner herself, she's had a number of her songs recorded and published. She considers herself mainly a lyricist and is always looking for musicians with which to collaborate.  Her tip for any songwriter is to join their local songwriters organization. Within these organizations, they can gain the tools to better their songwriting skills as well as find a wonderful support group.

Future Programs:

FEB: Barry Devorzen, Master Writer, Nadia's Theme, tentative

MARCH: Ben Taylor, tentative

APRIL: Zane  Williams

MAY: Bret Dillion, KHYI DJ  tentative