DSA Monthly Meeting & Song Critiques - Thursday, JULY 9
Location: Your home via ZOOM
6:30 pm: Open portal and networking
6:30 pm: Open portal and networking
7:00 pm: Program followed by song critiques for members
Our Guest Speaker is from the MLC
The Mechanical Licensing Collective (The MLC) is a U.S. nonprofit organization created by the Music Modernization Act of 2018 to ensure songwriters, composers, lyricists, and music publishers accurately receive their digital audio mechanical royalties. They issue blanket mechanical licenses to streaming services and distribute royalties without administrative deductions.If you distribute your own music or operate a publishing company in the U.S., you can check your eligibility or register your compositions by visiting The MLC Membership.
Key Functions of The MLC
Royalty Collection: The MLC collects mechanical royalties generated by interactive streaming and downloads from U.S. digital service providers (DSPs) like Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music
Free Distribution: Because their operating expenses are covered by the DSPs, they distribute 100% of the royalties collected directly to rights holders without deducting a commission
Public Database: They maintain a comprehensive and publicly accessible musical works database that ensures transparency in tracking song ownership shares
Member Hub: Independent, self-administered songwriters and music publishers can join for free to register their songs and claim their royalties
DSA Monthly Meeting & Song Critiques - Thursday, JUNE 11
Our Guest Speaker is Will Townsley
Will is a professional composer/arranger/film composer/sound designer/songwriter, and Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Texas at Arlington! Plus, he is also a member of the Dallas Songwriters Association and has performed at several DSA showcases!
Will Townsley who is from Arlington, Texas won a Grand Prize Honorable Mention for his song,"Nothing To Do With You" in the 2023 Dallas songwriters Song Contest. A former writer for Curb Publishing and Al Jolson/Black and White Music, both out of Nashville, Will Townsley’s songs have been recorded by Jason Ashley, Colt Prather, and others.
Will has performed with artists that include Sammy Kershaw and Joe Nichols and opened for Jake Owen, Brett Young, Chris Jansen, Richie McDonald (Lodestar), Larry Stewart (Restless Heart), Tim Rushlow (Little Texas), Blues Traveler, and The Wilder Blue. He has performed for major organizations including the Dallas Cowboys and was invited to perform at songwriter showcases that include the world-famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee and the Wildflower Music Festival.
Will teaches currently teaches music industry courses at the University of Texas–Arlington.
Will is going to talk about his musical journey and answer any questions you may have, so don't miss it! http://www.townsleymusic.com/song-portfolio.html
Also, get your song critiqued by industry pros Barbe McMillen and Joe Milton and be considered for the 2026 Member Song Contest and Songwriter of the Year. Limit of 3 songs per meeting. You can pay online via the critique form, and the cost is $10 per song. However, please be advised that songs that make use of Artificial Intelligence for any lyrics, melody or production will not be considered for the Member Song Contests.
Will is a professional composer/arranger/film composer/sound designer/songwriter, and Assistant Professor of Music at the University of Texas at Arlington! Plus, he is also a member of the Dallas Songwriters Association and has performed at several DSA showcases!
Will Townsley who is from Arlington, Texas won a Grand Prize Honorable Mention for his song,"Nothing To Do With You" in the 2023 Dallas songwriters Song Contest. A former writer for Curb Publishing and Al Jolson/Black and White Music, both out of Nashville, Will Townsley’s songs have been recorded by Jason Ashley, Colt Prather, and others.
Will has performed with artists that include Sammy Kershaw and Joe Nichols and opened for Jake Owen, Brett Young, Chris Jansen, Richie McDonald (Lodestar), Larry Stewart (Restless Heart), Tim Rushlow (Little Texas), Blues Traveler, and The Wilder Blue. He has performed for major organizations including the Dallas Cowboys and was invited to perform at songwriter showcases that include the world-famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee and the Wildflower Music Festival.
Will teaches currently teaches music industry courses at the University of Texas–Arlington.
Will is going to talk about his musical journey and answer any questions you may have, so don't miss it! http://www.townsleymusic.com/song-portfolio.html
Also, get your song critiqued by industry pros Barbe McMillen and Joe Milton and be considered for the 2026 Member Song Contest and Songwriter of the Year. Limit of 3 songs per meeting. You can pay online via the critique form, and the cost is $10 per song. However, please be advised that songs that make use of Artificial Intelligence for any lyrics, melody or production will not be considered for the Member Song Contests.
BEST SONGS OF THE MEETING CONTESTS
Started over in January for 2026
members only pay $10 here in our Square store
https://checkout.square.site/merchant/02JSQHH1RYQP5/checkout/MRGZLHJH5IRTCVIRCKPBBKKGUpload lyrics in pdf file format and audio file in mp3 format on our Google drive.
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1nz_0TRsPERTYVG-eSzFMRF13JYqpfqvE?usp=sharing
