songsalive! songnotes january 2012
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The official magazine for Songsalive!, supporting, promoting and educating songwriters and composers worldwideTRANSCRIPT
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CONTENTS
Notes from homebase >
3 Calendar of Events/Featured Event
4 Songsalive! Opportunities
5 Songsalive! Showcases
6 Songsalive! News
7 Songsalive! Program Spotlight
8 Pro Member Spotlight
9 Featured Partner
10 Get Involved
11 Back page
Songnotes is designed, edited and published this month by Mary Lemanski. We tend to spread the workload around each time.
Happy 2012! Welcome to the January 2012 edition of Songnotes! Hope the new year is off to a fantastic start for you! Songsalive! President, Gilli Moon has appointed me the new Director of Operations. As Director of Operations, I will be overseeing the worldwide chapters and the day-to-day operations of Songsalive!. If you have any questions or comments about Songsalive!, feel free to email me at [email protected]. Are you our next showcase artist? Check out page 5 to see how you can be. Please also check out page 3 to see all of our Songsalive! events taking place this month. Congratulations to our PRO Member Spotlight artist, Walter Ehresman! You can read more about him and his latest album on page 8. Our Partner of the Month is Indie Bible. Check out page 9 for a discount on the new edition of Indie Bible out now! In this issue, you can also find out about what’s new on our website on page 6 and read about our featured programs this month on page 7. On the cover of Songnotes this month is Songsalive! member, Brandon Walker, performing at the Songsalive! San Francisco Showcase. Would you like to volunteer your time to Songsalive!? See page 10 to see how you can get involved.
Have a Happy New Year! Mary Lemanski Director of Operations
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Saturday, January 7
7:30pm Los Angeles Showcase Songsalive! (NoHo)
Tuesday, January 10
8:30pm New York Songsalive! Showcase & Open Mic
Thursday, January 12
7:00pm Grass Valley Showcase
Sunday, January 15
12:00pm Los Angeles Songsalive! Workshop
Monday, January 16
6:00pm Las Vegas Workshop
7:00pm Grass Valley Workshop
Tuesday, January 17
7:30pm Orange County Songsalive Showcase
8:30pm New York Songsalive! Showcase & Open Mic
Friday, January 20
10:00am Songsalive! NAMM LA Showcase
Sunday, January 22-28
Songsalive! Sponsored Event:
Listening Room International Songwriters Retreats - California Sequoias Retreat
Tuesday, January 24
8:30pm New York Songsalive! Showcase & Open Mic
Thursday, January 26
8:00pm Songsalive! Chicago Showcase
Sunday, January 29
7:00pm Orange County Workshop
Tuesday, January 31
8:30pm New York Songsalive! Showcase & Open Mic
FEATURED UPCOMING SONGSALIVE! EVENT
NEW!!! SONGSALIVE! GRASS VALLEY SHOWCASE
WHEN: SECOND THURSDAY OF THE MONTH
FIRST SHOWCASE: JANUARY 16th
TIME: Starts @7:00 pm
WHERE: Starbucks Grass Valley
681 Freeman Lane
Grass Valley, CA 95945
COST: $5.00 donation
Featuring talented songwriters from around the globe, the Songsalive! Showcases are the best industry secret, a great happening all around the world. Songsalive! Showcases are a very cozy, intimate and acoustic environment where media and music industry representatives often drop by to check out the latest talent. Showcase your music and support our national and international live events and showcases presenting songwriters and artists of original music. Showcases are quality entertainment songwriter performances around the country. All members are eligible to perform at a Songsalive! showcase based on availability, schedule and of course, your talent!
See our Events page at www.songsalive.org for more details
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www.songsalive.org/events.htm for Calendar and Upcoming Events www.songsalive.org/chapters.htm for details on our Chapters.
Music Composer Wanted for Play
I'm an award winning playwright and librettist looking for a
composer to write music for my play with music entitled
"Apollo's Way." The play is the story of two parallel worlds
driven by greed, deceit and a quest for power. The play takes
place in the ruins of The Apollo Theatre in the
not-so-distant future and makes use of song, juggling and multi-
media elements. I'm looking for a skilled composer to write the
music for five songs and some incidental music in the play. The
musical style ranges from rap, R&B, rock and musical theatre.
Production Music Library Seeks Tracks
East coast based full service production music library is
seeking music immediately. The library's client list includes
Walt Disney Studios, Universal Pictures, Google, Warner Bros.
Movies, New Line Cinema, Discovery, Blue Sky Films and
many more major film and commercial centers located
throughout the world.
Visit our Songsalive! Songshop Forum for more
information on these opportunities:
www.songsalive.org/forums/
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Opportunities
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COMMERCIAL MUSIC COMPANY SEEKS NEW
COMPOSERS
Well-known LA based commercial music company is seeking
new composers immediately to offer independent production
contracts. Seeking composers that possess a creative
sensibility, have the production chops to capture the essence
of today's music styles as well as the ability to create original
cutting-edge instrumental productions for advertising, film and
television.
Seeking all contemporary styles: pop, electronica, big beat,
hip hop.
Composers and musicians from all geographical areas will be
considered.
Compensation: Negotiable
Deadline: January 28, 2012
Visit our Songsalive! Songshop Forum for more
information: www.songsalive.org/forums/
ARE YOU OUR NEXT SHOWCASE ARTIST?
Why Showcase with Songsalive!
- Get promoted across 144 countries worldwide through our PR - our magazine, online blog, social networks, which highlights our upcoming showcases - Find new fans by performing with our other artists, who bring their fans. You help them with your fanbase, and they help you. - Meet music industry executives and celebrities who drop in to our showcases to hear the latest talent. - Support our non-profit organization that offers the largest international songwriters community, all run by volunteers. We do this because we are passionate about music and discovering new talent. - Perform in venues carefully selected by Songsalive! that support original music, and respect your artistry. No "pay to play" or loud venues where no one cares. We offer a supportive live platform that is respectful of your music. - Create a tour using our Chapters (tour hopping through Songsalive! worldwide) using our program, the Songsalive! Touring Map Of The World.
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Songsalive! San Francisco Showcase at Velo Rouge Café – 1st Thursday of the Month Songsalive! New York Showcase & Open Mic at American Trash – Every Tuesday! Songsalive! Orange County Showcase at Sam Ash Music Store – 3rd Tuesday of the Month Songsalive! Grass Valley Showcase at Starbucks – 2nd Thursday of the Month Songsalive! Chicago Showcase at Heartland Cafe – 4th Thursday of Every Other Month (Next: Jan. 26, 2012) Songsalive! Los Angeles Showcase at Hallenbeck’s – 1st Saturday of the Month
APPLY NOW
www.songsalive.org/showcaseapp.htm
(Pro Members click on Backstage)
Songsalive! Showcases
What's New On Our Website?
As of 12th December, we've moved the Songsalive! Forums to Backstage
(used to be under community and accessed by free and Pro members).
It has become a necessity to only allow Pro Members this access to our full
content of opportunities, because we spend a lot of time gathering the content
and Songsalive! needs support from it's paid membership to keep it alive.
We hope our free (basic) members upgrade to PRO (only $50/year) to
continue to access this feature.
Access our Backstage, for amazing online content and resources exclusive
to Songsalive! Pro Members including
* Forums
- pitch songs to the Music Industry, music supervisors/publishers, Film/TV and
those looking for the next hit song - in our Songshop Forum
- find songwriting and business Opportunities in out Gigs & Opportunities
Forum
- get Song and Lyric Critiques from your peers (critique each others songs) in
our Song Critiques Forum and Lyric Critiques Forum
- collaborate with other members worldwide in our SongCollab Forum
- chat with other songwriters and self-promote / introduce yourself in our
Songchat Forum
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Also in Backstage,
* Apply to Showcase - at any of our Songsalive! showcases at
Chapter worldwide
* Knowledge Wiki - music business articles, resources, Songsalive!
Touring Map of the World (find venues worldwide)
* get a Professional Song Critique or CD review
* Download songwriting and business resources
* Get promoted and be eligible for Pro Member Spotlight
(and more...)
www.songsalive.org
go BACKSTAGE
SONGSALIVE! NEWS
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PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT
GET A PROFESSIONAL SONG CRITIQUE
Hear what Record Executives won't tell you! Submit anything
from a lyric to a finished master, and find out:
-if the song works lyrically, musically, structurally
-how it should be demo-ed. (Some production pointers)
-if already on tape/cd (demo-ed), feedback if it's working, and how
to make improvements.
-the best markets for your song
-who to pitch to - artists, publishers, record companies, radio
formats
Songsalive! Song Critique helps from the ideas stage - working out
the songs and the demo - right through to finished "radio-friendly"
master - who to send to and how. We help with lyrics, rhyming
schemes, song structure, melody, production, and where to pitch,
promote and release your song! We accept songs of ALL GENRES,
plus instrumentals, plus lyrics only submissions.
Access: www.songsalive.org/songcritiques.htm
More about Song Critiques under 'Programs'
www.songsalive.org/programs.htm
SONGSALIVE! SONGSTUDIO @
SOUNDCLOUD
Songsalive! has started a Soundcloud Group whereby our
members can share their songs and collaborate with other
songwriters, re-mixers, producers and artists and in uploading
your music you automatically get promoted on our Soundcloud
Widget (below) which is on our new music page, and our
Facebook group.
SoundCloud is an audio platform that enables anyone to upload,
record, promote and share their originally-created sounds across
the internet, in a simple, accessible and feature-rich way. Using
Soundcloud through our Songsalive! Songstudio Group provides
a way for you to share your songs, find collaborators and gain
feedback.
More information on how to add your song at
www.songsalive.org/songstudio.htm
More information about the entire Songsalive! Songstudio
program under 'Programs'
www.songsalive.org/programs.htm
PRO MEMBER SPOTLIGHT We are all excited about Walter Ehresman being chosen for the Songsalive! Pro Member Spotlight!!! You too could be featured by Songsalive! ... to 16,000+ subscribers on our mailing list, social networks and members. Join as a PRO MEMBER at www.songsalive.org/join.htm and find out more under Backstage. WALTER EHRESMAN Interview excerpt: "Basically, I write, record and perform songs in a bunch of different styles, because I get ideas--pretty much fully formed--for a piece of music and then set about trying to record it (whatever style it might be in) to the best of my self-taught abilities. Although I've had bands over the years, most of my material comes out on my solo albums where I play almost all the instruments myself. " Read the CD Review by Songsalive! and Interview with Songsalive! in the Songsalive! Pro Member Spotlight blog or at www.songsalive.org/blog.htm Also featured on our HOME PAGE www.songsalive.org and Members Page: www.songsalive.org/members.htm Check out Walter’s Songsalive! Profile page and listen to his music at www.songsalive.org/profile/snipehunt/
“… Well....Let's Look at Your Track Record, Shall We? is an ambitious and musically eclectic smorgasbord of storytelling, music experimentation, solid musicianship, and a journey through time and eras. I felt like I was in Walter's movie of his life and it was a very pleasant ride.”
Read more of his review and other
MEMBER REVIEWS at www.songsalive.org/blog.htm
Well....Let's Look at Your Track Record, Shall We?
Album Review
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Congratulations Walter Ehresman on your new CD and on being featured on our
Songsalive! Pro Member Spotlight!
FEATURED PARTNER
SONGSALIVE! PARTNER OF THE MONTH: INDIE BIBLE
The New 2012 Indie Bible is now in database format and has just been released! Cover designed by gilli moon, the Indie Bible features Songsalive! members on the cover. But besides all that lovely stuff, the new Indie Bible is PACKED WITH GOODNESS. If you are not familiar with this extensive directory (over 300 pages), it contains over 9,000 contacts to help you get your music reviewed, your songs played on the radio and get your music distributed. More than 300 pages with over 9,000 contacts. Available in soft bound and electronic form for only $34.95 US - GET a SPECIAL $5 discount for Songsalive! members! (Normally $39.95). You can also start a free trial! Wow! www.indiebible.com/sa/ $5 discount off e-book More of our Partners and discounts for you (hundreds!) at www.songsalive.org/link-directory.htm (Pro Member log in)
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GET INVOLVED "Volunteering is an act of heroism on a
grand scale. And it matters
profoundly. It does more than help
people beat the odds; it changes the
odds." - President William Jefferson
Clinton
Advertise your services in
Songnotes
Sponsor us or become a
partner
Contact us at
www.songsalive.org/contact.htm
Join The Songsalive! Team Volunteer Positions Open: 1. Songsalive! Web Coordinator - iCoordinator 2. Los Angeles Chapter Coordinator 3. Los Angeles Workshop Coordinator 4. Songsalive! Business Development Manager Songsalive! Web Coordinator - iCoordinator To update and maintain our website and social networks content, look and feel, as well as engage our members and new, potential songwriter members, to interact in our organization through blogs, social networks and our website.
Los Angeles Chapter Coordinator
Manage the membership, programs, events, and team for the greater Los Angeles area.
Los Angeles Workshop Coordinator As the Workshop Coordinator of the Los Angeles Songsalive Chapter you will manage the monthly Workshop event (1) that takes place currently in North Hollywood, and handle all duties leading up to the workshop and post the workshop. You will be the visible ambassador for Songsalive! You will heighten our presence in the community and will be charged with maintaining and growing a vibrant membership. You will also manage a team of volunteers that carry out specific roles.
Songsalive Business Development Manager Manage our Partnerships, sponsorships and music industry relations for the benefit of our members and organization.
Apply at www.songsalive.org/volunteer.htm
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Make sure you're on our
Discussion Groups/Lists
eNotes - free weekly discussion list where the art and business of
songwriting meet online. Regular posts from our partners - music
business professionals offering opportunities, plus up to the minute
posts from our program SONGSHOP (looking for songs).
Songchat - free weekly discussion list to self
promote! Dedicated to self-promotion, gig and music news, plus
interaction with songwriters and composers around the world.
Our Social Networks
Facebook Group
Songsalive! Video Blog on YouTube
MySpace
Access ALL at www.songsalive.org/groups.htm
The Songsalive! Community
Confirm your email address: Please confirmed your email address on the site to continue
with your membership. It's important that you either:
a) click on the link within the email you may have received, or
b) go to the website and LOG IN with your username and password (which may then ask you to
confirm your email address).
Update your profile
There are hundreds and hundreds of other songwriters, artists and music business
professionals waiting to meet you! Update your profile on the website with some info about you,
some pics, and even use our integrated music player, where you can show off up to 10 of your
own songs! Pro members can also create their own blogs, groups and add videos. Woo hoo!
Songsalive! exists because of the songwriters and composers community at large. We feed it,
and we feed off it. We are all about community. Get involved today! JOIN A CHAPTER
GROUP - READ AND CREATE BLOGS - COMMENT ON BLOGS - ADD PHOTOS AND
VIDEOS - FIND OTHER MEMBERS.... Have FUN!
ACCESS: All at www.songsalive.org Join as a Pro Member today!
Contact us with questions www.songsalive.org/contact.htm
– USA/World general inquiries
– for the obvious
[email protected] ONLY for Songnotes questions.
Looking for Songsalive! Australia? Go to www.songsaliveaustralia.org.au
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