DSA Christmas Party

DSA Christmas Party at The Loft (inside Gilleys)

Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2011

1135 South Lamar Street, Dallas, TX  75215-1036

The Loft: 214-421-2021

http://gilleysdallas.com/venues/the-loft/

What a great place for a party!  Get together with DSA friends and family as folks from the Chevy Sonic Sounds contest showcase the finalists at The Loft, inside Gilley’s.  Food provided, see you there!

Please RSVP by Dec. 10 to:  maryguthrie@swbell.net

6:30 p.m.             Networking and food for members & family, VIPs, Chevy reps, tech, and Chevy Sonic Sounds finalists

7:30 p.m.             Open to public
8:00 p.m.             Finalist performances

10:00 p.m.           Winner announced

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

Heather Little ( cuts by Miranda Lambert) Will Speak on Tuesday October 11

 Heather Little - Heather Little was born in north-central Texas. She grew up all around Austin and Dallas and all the music that thrives there. "I just want to make good music. Whether it's rock or country or blues or earthy acoustic- good music moves people. That's what it's about for me. I write songs about my life and real life things; even the hard stuff. It has to be real. We live real lives. I write real songs about that." -Heather Little

NOV: Annual Membership Meeting, Atty. Craig Crafton

DEC: Christmas Party at House Of Blues

Barbara McMillen to present "Marrying Your Lyric to Music" on Sept. 13

DSA Founder and Associate Professor of Songwriting at Collin College, Barbe will present a  portion of her Melody Writing lectures:

• Meter in Music
• Setting Music to Your Lyrics
• Expectations of the listener

Complete list of online workshops. 

More about Barbara

Songwriting Consulting by the hour, song critiques

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

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/

Scott Sean White Guest Speaker for June 14

SPEAKER: SCOTT SEAN WHITE

A prolific songwriter and performer, Scott has bodacious cred: owner/manager/performer for top party band Professor D; numerous song placements in TV series and movies; song placement in feature films and EA Sports video games; and writing and performing on Nashville’s music row.  Plus, he is co-writer with DSA member Bob Paterno on the DSA Song of the Year, “This Love!”

Scott will describe what it’s like to be a full time musician and songwriter – something most of us only dream about -- and will share what he’s learned in Nashville about the craft and art of songwriting. 

Take advantage of this wonderful opportunity to get the inside look from the industry pros at the DSA monthly meetings!

Scott Sean White (Links:  http://www.reverbnation.com/scottseanwhite ;   http://www.professordepk.com/Video.htm)

Tuesday, June 14

Center for Community Cooperation, Rio-Gulf Room

2900 Live Oak, Dallas, TX  75204

·         6:30 p.m. meet & greet

·         7 pm short business meeting

·         7:20-ish, featured speaker Scott Sean White

·         Up to ten Song Critiques to follow, time allowing; open to DSA members,$5 each entry.  If you are entering, bring about 25 copies of the lyrics to your song, but leave your name off the lyric sheet.

·         Did You Know: Top winners of each month’s critiques are in the race to be named DSA Song of the Year!

Future Programs:

July: Marty Rendleman

Aug: No Meeting

Sept.: Atty. Craig Crafton

OCT: Heather Little - Heather Little was born in north-central Texas. She grew up all around Austin and Dallas and all the music that thrives there. "I just want to make good music. Whether it's rock or country or blues or earthy acoustic- good music moves people. That's what it's about for me. I write songs about my life and real life things; even the hard stuff. It has to be real. We live real lives. I write real songs about that." -Heather Little

NOV: Annual Membership Meeting, Barbe on Marrying Lyric to Melody

DEC: Christmas Party