I am a non-member, and would like to participate in the next upcoming meeting.
Our 2nd Thursday critiques are for songs of members only. Visitors are welcome to come and listen to the critiques. Members are free, but there is a charge of $10 to our members for a song critique.
I do have some questions about the song critiquing process. How are the songs submitted?
Songs can be performed live, played from a mp3, or lyrics only. Songwriters are asked to upload a pdf file of the lyric sheet.
Via lead sheet only?
Yes, lead sheet, is acceptable, but usually lyrics and a recording or live performance is the norm.
Or does it have to be already recorded work?
No. However, most of our songwriters do present songs recorded.
Once reviewed, are the song suggestions, ie. ways to improved, given to the writer immediately, or is there any followup contact after the meeting?
The songs are critiqued immediately following the song being played. Comments are presented out loud by a panel of industry professionals, usually the guest speaker and a DSA director during our Zoom meeting.
There is also an absentee critique service for members who are unable to attend the meeting. The comments are recorded and emailed to the member. The fee is $20
