Arizona Songwriters Association 2010 Annual Event

The Arizona Songwriters Association (ASA) holds an annual Songwriter's Gathering Event. The Event provides education, networking opportunities and just plain fun for professional and amateur songwriters from around the State.

Background on the Arizona Songwriter's Association

The Arizona Songwriters Association has been inspiring Arizonans to pursue their songwriting dreams for decades! ASA President, Jon Iger, is the primary organizer for the group, with voluntary services provided by other songwriters including Gavan Wieser (band member of the "oldest punk band in the world", One Foot in the Grave), who holds a "Songs in Progress" workshop the second Tuesday every month. Jon is also Vice President of the Arizona Music & Entertainment Hall of Fame.

ASA has introduced local songwriters to many publishers from music hubs such as Nashville and Los Angeles in their monthly meetings. These introductions have resulted in many successful music business partnerships. Cha ching!

The Arizona Songwriters Association Website's News section spells out the monthly meetings, events and guest publishers.

The 2010 Arizona Songwriters Gathering

This annual gathering is always a free event and the general public is welcome!

When: Saturday January 23rd, 2010
10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Where: Glendale Public Library
5959 W. Brown St.
Glendale, Arizona

For questions, or to make special accommodations, call 623-930-3573, TDD# 623-842-3760. To request an event schedule, send an email to : AZSongwriters@cox.net

What to Expect at the Arizona Songwriters Gathering

This event will be a fun-filled day! Come prepared for:

-Singer/songwriter performances throughout the day
-Workshops on Crafting songs, the Power of Performance Royalties, & Inspiration
-Free Song Critique sessions with John Braheny (author of The Craft & Business of Songwriting) and Alan Roy Scott (Hollywood songwriter, music producer and co-founder of UNISONG)
-A chance to rub elbows with local songwriters, song publishers, production studio owners and voice talent
-Concerts by Jeff Dayton and Marty Mitchell

Note: John Braheny, will be available for private one-on-one consultations on Sunday, January 24^th. To schedule a session, email him at john@johnbraheny.com

ASA Workshops During the Songwriters Gathering

Following is an idea of the type of workshops, and presenters that you can take advantage of, free-of-charge, during the event:

7 Challenges for new songwriters and how to master them - John Braheny

Nashville song crafting - Jeff Dayton

Songwriting for artist development - Jeff Dayton and Daisy Mallory

Marketing your music for film and television - Kregg Barentine of Ghost Note Records and Les Scott of Source Q Boutique.

Is There a Song in Your Future?

If you have a recorded song that you would like critiqued during the event, bring it along, but be sure to also bring typed lyrics (this is mandatory!) and mark your CD and lyric sheet with your name, address, and phone number. There will be a drawing to determine which songs get critiqued in the time allowed.

If you are a singer, studio owner or other business related to songwriting, bring along cards and brochures in anticipation of possibly forging a music connection (this happens frequently where songwriters gather)!

Arizona is fortunate to have this local organization for its budding songwriting talent. The friendships and connections made by becoming a part of the Arizona Songwriters Association and Arizona's music community is fulfilling and can be financially fruitful. If you are a songwriter, or have an interest in becoming one but don't know where to start, check out this free event for a taste of what's available through the Arizona Songwriters Association!

Resources:
Arizona Songwriters Association Website and Event Email and Brochure