The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Phoenix Chapter meets on the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings are hybrid, held both online and in-person at Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix.

Meetings consist of reviewing a lesson on the craft of songwriting or a music business-related subject, as well as a feedback session where participants share a song with the group. Members should bring a song to share and lyric sheets for the group.

To learn more about NSAI and to join, visit http://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/nsai-phoenix-az-chapter

Join us for our monthly songs in progress meeting, which are being held on Zoom until further notice! Song critiques will be provided by Jon Iger and Randy Brown. Each session includes a songwriting lesson provided by Randy Brown or special guests!

** ZOOM CRITIQUES: (We’ll get to as many songs as time permits.)

WE HAVE AN EASY WAY TO RSVP and UPLOAD YOUR SONG and LYRICS!!

1) Click link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Nx9L_izRWCFwH_b1gNwJqSSKckCAPL2hh0we5silP0E/edit?usp=sharing

2) Sign into your Google account ***If you don't have a Google account, create one here: https://www.google.com/account/about/

3) Fill out the form

4) If you want to upload a song, add your music (.mp3 or .wav) and lyrics (.docx or .pdf) (lyrics are mandatory) 5) Click Submit **Need help using the new submission form, click the link below for an instructional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwMU2m8Vc0k (Problem or questions, contact: briannewmanoriginals@gmail.com)

“Live Life: A Songwriter’s Music Festival” will showcase the songwriters who wrote the hits and tell the stories behind the song.

World Renown Artist DAVID LEE MURPHY with his many hits (Dust on the Bottle, Beer with my friends, Big Green Tractor, Pirate Flag, Somebody's Momma, Are you Gonna Kiss Me or Not, etc.) (too many to list) will headline this amazing event!

The awesome supporting cast includes two-time Grammy-nominated JAIMIE FLOYD (The Blade, I would've loved you, Once, and many more), BARRETT BABER (God Bless the Boy, Nothin On You and season 9 finalist on The Voice), EMMA ZINCK (Talking to the Moon, Second Wind) JOE LEATHERS Still, Sons and Daughters, Nashville Without You, Till It Felt Like You and many more), JOSH ROY (Three Days in Mexico, Break My Own Heart, Been There Too, Angels Cry, and more), BRITNEE KELLOGG (My Little Man, Hey Momma, Back of My Mind, Keep You In The Dark and more), LEXI LEW (Feeling Pretty, Fireworks and Flames, and more). Plus many more artists.

Come join us for an unforgettable day at the “Live Life A Songwriter's Music Festival”! Get ready to immerse yourself in the magic of live music and celebrate the art of songwriting. Indulge your senses as talented musicians from various genres take the stage to captivate you with their heartfelt melodies and soul-stirring lyrics. From folk to rock, country to pop, there's something for everyone at this festival.

Discover emerging talents and established artists as they showcase their original compositions. Be prepared to tap your feet, sing along, and experience the power of music that touches the core of your being.

Aside from the incredible performances, there will be food vendors serving delicious treats. Whether you're a die-hard music lover or simply looking for a fun day out, this festival promises an unforgettable experience. Mark your calendars, gather your friends, and get ready to make lasting memories at this extraordinary event!

For more information about this event: https://youtu.be/XJtA1jfLECs http://livelifemusicfestival.com/ http://muddycountryradio.com/live-life-a-songwriters.../

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Phoenix Chapter meets on the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings are hybrid, held both online and in-person at Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix.

Meetings consist of reviewing a lesson on the craft of songwriting or a music business-related subject, as well as a feedback session where participants share a song with the group. Members should bring a song to share and lyric sheets for the group.

To learn more about NSAI and to join, visit http://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/nsai-phoenix-az-chapter

After five years of planning and many more of envisioning, the first annual Flagstaff Songwriters Festival is in production! Shows will feature regional, national and international singer/songwriters in multiple genres, with free entry and donations accepted in support of the Flagstaff Family Food Center. Free concerts will occur throughout the weekend at Heritage Square, as well as in numerous retail stores and other alternative venues in the downtown region. Volunteers welcomed! Learn more here: flagstaffsongwritersfestival.com

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Phoenix Chapter meets on the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings are hybrid, held both online and in-person at Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix.

Meetings consist of reviewing a lesson on the craft of songwriting or a music business-related subject, as well as a feedback session where participants share a song with the group. Members should bring a song to share and lyric sheets for the group.

To learn more about NSAI and to join, visit http://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/nsai-phoenix-az-chapter

The 2023 Conference is West Coast Songwriters' 43rd Anniversary and the longest running continuous music conference of its kind in the country. This event and all others (15+ per month) are run by volunteers and have been for 40 years and on a shoestring budget. Attendees will meet fellow musicians as well as the many and industry leaders volunteering their time to mentor in the full day of seminars, workshops, and mentoring sessions in an intimate setting.

Conference participants are provided the rare opportunity to:

Participate in one-on-one consultations with industry leaders at the top of their game, Develop networking opportunities and meet collaborators, Attend songwriting seminars and legal workshops Learn about the latest industry standards Participate in voice coaching, sound quality & stage presence instruction, Review their lyrics with professional songwriters, Present their songs to industry professionals for feedback Perform at showcases.

Visit their website to learn more. westcoastsongwriters.org/about-the-conference

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Phoenix Chapter meets on the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings are hybrid, held both online and in-person at Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix.

Meetings consist of reviewing a lesson on the craft of songwriting or a music business-related subject, as well as a feedback session where participants share a song with the group. Members should bring a song to share and lyric sheets for the group.

To learn more about NSAI and to join, visit http://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/nsai-phoenix-az-chapter

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Phoenix Chapter meets on the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings are hybrid, held both online and in-person at Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix.

Meetings consist of reviewing a lesson on the craft of songwriting or a music business-related subject, as well as a feedback session where participants share a song with the group. Members should bring a song to share and lyric sheets for the group.

To learn more about NSAI and to join, visit http://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/nsai-phoenix-az-chapter

The Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame will induct MOGOLLON, MICHAEL BRUCE, LOY CLINGMAN and JACK CURTIS. There will be a special guest performance by Jeff Senour & CTS!

AMEHOF invites you to join them as they honor these inductees who have made a huge contribution to the music and entertainment culture in the State of Arizona!

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Phoenix Chapter meets on the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings are hybrid, held both online and in-person at Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix.

Meetings consist of reviewing a lesson on the craft of songwriting or a music business-related subject, as well as a feedback session where participants share a song with the group. Members should bring a song to share and lyric sheets for the group.

To learn more about NSAI and to join, visit http://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/nsai-phoenix-az-chapter

TERRIPALOOZA - JUNE 3rd, 2-6PM at ROOSTERS, 3731 E. MAIN ST., MESA, AZ **Please join us for a musical and magical afternoon of family, friends and music celebrating the Life of TERRI SUSSMAN!! If you're interested in playing a set in honor of our beloved Terri, please respond here by contacting your host, Melinda Larson (Terri's sister). https://www.facebook.com/events/281247834258572/

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Phoenix Chapter meets on the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings are hybrid, held both online and in-person at Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix.

Meetings consist of reviewing a lesson on the craft of songwriting or a music business-related subject, as well as a feedback session where participants share a song with the group. Members should bring a song to share and lyric sheets for the group.

To learn more about NSAI and to join, visit http://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/nsai-phoenix-az-chapter

The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) Phoenix Chapter meets on the third Tuesday of the month. Meetings are hybrid, held both online and in-person at Paradise Valley Community College, 18401 N. 32nd St., Phoenix.

Meetings consist of reviewing a lesson on the craft of songwriting or a music business-related subject, as well as a feedback session where participants share a song with the group. Members should bring a song to share and lyric sheets for the group.

To learn more about NSAI and to join, visit http://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/nsai-phoenix-az-chapter

The Popular Music Program at Arizona State University will be bringing together both local and domestic music industry professionals to its state-of-the-art facilities in Downtown Phoenix to engage its student body and the cultural community they are embedded in. This event is focused both on engaging with the industry as it exists today and how we as future leaders can form and shape the industry of tomorrow. The program includes conference panels and conversations, as well as masterclasses, performances, jam sessions and mentoring opportunities.

The conference is open to the public. General admission is $100. (Free entry to all students across universities, community colleges and high schools in Arizona with student ID.)

For more information and to register, visit https://asuevents.asu.edu/event/asu%E2%80%99s-popular-music-industry-career-conference

The Popular Music Program at ASU is a contemporary, industry focused degree program that prepares students for today's music industry by creating multi-disciplinary creative professionals that are entrepreneurial, collaborative and lifelong learners.

There will also be a summer program for high school students June 11-17. Learn more here: https://musicdancetheatre.asu.edu/resources/summer/middle-high-school/popular-music-summer-camp.

We are excited to announce our first in-person Publisher meeting since Covid!

Nashville Publisher Steve Bloch

Nashville publisher, consultant and song plugger STEVE BLOCH has been listening to and pitching songs in Nashville for over two decades. His own boutique publishing company, Southern Cow Music, has garnered cuts with Faith Hill, Lee Ann Womack, Lee Greenwood, Randy Houser, and Rebecca Lynn Howard. As an independent song plugger, Steve has gotten cuts with Kenny Chesney, Hank Jr., Tracy Byrd, Clay Walker, Lila McCann and John Berry.

If you have a song for Steve to hear/critique, have it ready on CD or MP3. Lyric sheet is mandatory! Come early to sign in.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE VENUE IS REQUIRING THAT ALL GUESTS WEAR A MASK.

Members: $20 Non-Members: $30 Annual ASA Membership: $25

STEVE IS LOOKING FOR: Aside from pitching to the Nashville country community at large as an independent publisher, and working independently with VP of A&R Doug Johnson of Black River Entertainment (Kelsea Ballerini, Josiah Siska, MaRynn Taylor, Pryor Baird and Scotty Hastings), Steve has been tasked to listen to songs for Dolly Parton’s producer and Music Supervisor Kent Wells of Kent Well Productions. Kent also produces Tanya Tucker. From Steve:
"Priority-wise, I am currently looking hard for Black River artist Josiah Siska (young, single, rural Georgia, Waylon meets Luke Combs...please look him up), Scotty Hastings (vet whose purpose is to uplift veterans…though songs don’t have to have military images in them), Dolly (something that is consistent with the inclusive legacy she wants to leave…could lean more pop than you might think) and vintage Tanya. “I’m ALWAYS in need of great country songs…all tempos and themes welcome but, as always, I’m partial to something with a nod to the heart, characters that matter, and a contribution to the listener’s life. A great song trumps the ‘right pitch’ every time.”

STEVE WILL ALSO BE AVAILABLE FOR ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS WHILE HE IS IN TOWN on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 6-8. 50 minutes: $75. Steve also offers Zoom or phone consultations. For more info and/or appt. contact Steve at: steveblochmusic@gmail.com.

The 33rd Annual Glendale Folk & Heritage Festival is a two-day festival that features over 300 performers from all around the country who come together to celebrate folk music, its history and culture, performing on six different stages.
There will also be many workshops and kid's activities including an instrument petting zoo. The festival is 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, March 4 and Sunday, March 5.

ASA will have a "Songwriters in the Round" workshop led by Randy Brown: Noon-2 p.m. Sunday, March 5. To reserve a spot to play an original song, contact Jon at jon@igermusic.com.

Admission and parking are free.

Location Address: Historic Sahuaro Ranch 9802 N. 59th Ave.

Let’s keep Lon Austin’s and Andy Hurlbut’s music community gatherings moving forward.

http:// www.GlendaleAZ.Com/Events

26th ANNUAL ARIZONA SONGWRITERS GATHERING SATURDAY, JANUARY 28, 2023 The 26th Annual Arizona Songwriters Gathering is scheduled for Saturday, January 28, 2023. If you would like to secure a 10-minute performance slot, please fill out the event participation form here: https://gplsongwriters.weebly.com/

Please note, once the schedule is full or if applications are received after December 1, 2022, performers will be placed on a standby list.

The event is FREE!

The Nashville Songwriter’s Association International (NSAI) Phoenix Chapter would like to invite all Arizona Songwriter’s Association members to NSAI’s November 15, 2022 Zoom meeting. We are pleased to welcome our very special guest,

Rivers Rutherford. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rivers_Rutherford

Rivers will join us and talk about his journey into songwriting, his career, and we hope he may play a song or two. Then we will have a Q&A session, so have your Rivers questions ready.

Our meetings are held on the third Tuesday of each month via Zoom from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM MST. ASA members attending THIS MEETING should be logged in by 6:00 for a short discussion on guest speaker etiquette and then Rivers will be joining us at 6:30. Members wishing to join should RSVP by November 8, 2022 to: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc6sVykrKDhu7AvANO12tuSL4v89B5xLcREVkKh1xTwPmQztQ/viewform

A Zoom link will be sent to all respondents on November 12th or 13th.

There will no “special guest” charge for attendance to this meeting. If you have not met or heard Rivers talk, you will not want to miss this meeting!

Flyer: https://mcusercontent.com/abbcc388a0538b740981a9c52/images/c392b5b0-0f3f-e49f-13f5-e25cbcb5ec7b.jpg

Bio: https://mcusercontent.com/abbcc388a0538b740981a9c52/images/3fc4e043-a706-010b-e5e8-072fb10f6fc1.jpg

Thank you for your help in making this a successful event!!

Larry Vail, Dan Gutenkauf, and Brian Newman, Phoenix Chapter coordinators.

For questions, please reach out to briannewmanoriginals@gmail.com, larry.vail@yahoo.com, or dangutenkauf@gmail.com

Join us for our monthly songs in progress meeting! Song critiques will be provided by Jon Iger and Randy Brown. Also, a songwriting lecture, provided by Randy Brown!

** ZOOM CRITIQUES: (We’ll get to as many songs as time permits.)

WE HAVE A NEW, EASY WAY TO RSVP and UPLOAD YOUR SONG and LYRICS!!

1) Click link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1Nx9L_izRWCFwH_b1gNwJqSSKckCAPL2hh0we5silP0E/edit?usp=sharing

2) Sign into your Google account ***If you don't have a Google account, create one here: https://www.google.com/account/about/

3) Fill out the form

4) If you want to upload a song, add your music (.mp3 or .wav) and lyrics (.docx or .pdf) (lyrics are mandatory) 5) Click Submit

**Need help using the new submission form, click the link below for an instructional video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwMU2m8Vc0k (Problem or questions, contact: briannewmanoriginals@gmail.com)