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.

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 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)

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

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 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)

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!

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 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)

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 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)

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 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)

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, 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 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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

**The Gathering will take place on Saturday, January 29th 2022, and there will be workshops, song circles, food on site, and much more. It is a great opportunity to meet other songwriters, attend a workshop, or attend a song critique session, so please plan on being there!

Flier: https://azsongwriters.org/files/1155067/2022%20AZ%20Songwriters%20Gathering%20Flier Schedule: https://azsongwriters.org/files/1155066/2022%20AZ%20Songwriters%20Gathering%20Schedule

Hear Guest Speakers and Educational Presentations Including: -Get Your Songs Into Film, TV & Ads presented by Michael Laskow, Founder & CEO of TAXI, the World's Leading Independent A&R Company -Songwriting Dynamics with ASA Co-founder Jon Iger, Les Scott,Randy Brown & Rhonda Hitchcock-Mast -The Changing Face of Children's Music with Michael & Patty Silversher -Deep Dive: Current Trends in Pop Songwriting with Emmy Winning Producer Steve Parrish & Randy Brown -Things I Wish I Knew When I Started with Platinum Producer Otto D'Agnolo -There's a Song in There Somewhere with Award-Winning Western Singer-Songwriters Dan McCorison & LeeLee Robert -New Songs that Sound Old with Odie Piker -Managing Your Inner Critic & Other 'Voices' Inside Your Head with JoAnn Braheny -Song Critique Session with Randy Brown & Les Scott

The 2022 AZ Songwriters Gathering will be on January 29, 2022 from 10AM-4:30PM at the Glendale Public Library (5959 W. Brown St. Glendale, AZ 85302) and is FREE!

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)

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)

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)

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)