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Pre-header: RSVP for Sunday's Songwriting Workshop - Deconstruct the hits and learn how to write like a pro w/ author & singer/songwriter Mike Errico

Songsalive! Songnotes February 2024 - Master the song forms that reel in listeners

Hey everyone,

Greetings to all the wonderful songwriters and composers around the world! 

Welcome to the latest edition of Songsalive! Songnotes > our monthly newsletter for everything you need to know about the craft and business of songwriting. In this edition, we talk about our Songsalive! Songwriters' Workshop happening this Sunday, fresh Songcraft content, and member shout-outs. All below, read on!

 


RSVP for the February Songsalive! Songwriters Workshop   

BRING YOUR BEST SONG FOR PROFESSIONAL CRITIQUE

+ DISCUSSION TOPIC: POPULAR SONGS, AND THE SONG FORMS THEY USE: HOW SUCCESSFUL WRITERS MAKE THE MOST OF THE LISTENER'S TIME

Virtual event THIS SUNDAY February 18th, 2024 10AM PST
Join from anywhere in the world in the comfort of your home
FREE FOR MEMBERS 

RSVP NOW


Join us Sunday February 18th for our monthly virtual Songsalive! Songwriter's Workshop, get your songs critiqued/workshopped in an intimate, safe online environment, with songwriters from all corners of the globe.

Be Sure to RSVP under EVENTS https://members.songsalive.org/events THIS IS A VIRTUAL EVENT!.  Attend in the comfort of your home via Zoom. Participate from anywhere in the world. (* Check your local timezone here)

RSVP in Songsalive! Backstage

This event will offer a Song Critique Session + Music Industry Discussion - focusing on in-the-round song critique where Songsalive! and each other provide feedback and positive critique, sharing insights on how to take your song to the next level. Come ready with your songs for critique and feedback! 

Mike Errico will listen & give feedback to your songs and talk about popular songs - breaking down their forms, melodies, and lyrics, and teach you how to incorporate these elements into your own songwriting 

Mike Errico is a New York-based recording artist, writer, and lecturing professor Mike Errico has built his name on the strength of critically acclaimed releases and extensive composition for film and TV. He teaches songwriting at universities including Yale, Wesleyan, the New School, and NYU’s Clive Davis Institute of Recorded Music. He was nominated for 2019’s David Payne-Carter Award for Excellence in Teaching, and taught the 2022 GRAMMY® Museum’s inaugural Summer Sessions in New York City. "Music, Lyrics, and Life" is his first book on the topic of songwriting.

COST: FREE for Songsalive! Members.
RSVPs and details are only available at Songsalive! Backstage for Members

 

Remember to submit your song in advance of the Workshop. Form on the Event sign up above.

Can AI redefine the art of songwriting?

New Songcraft Masterclass Content 🎬  

 

Songsalive! Presents - Songwriters On AI - an informal discussion with Songsalive! Members

Songwriters, composers and lyricists had an informal chat about what they think about Artificial Intelligence (AI), its impact on songwriters and songwriting, and the changes in the music industry. AI, is it helping or hurting? Watch it on demand in your own time, at your own pace.


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Members of the month

Top members of February - Continuing in the tradition of calling out our Members
who achieve the highest engagement in our Backstage are,

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top member jan 2024 Donny Grace  

 

Keep up the great community engagement!

You could land here if you regularly visit our Songsalive! backstage and engage with your fellow songwriters. 

 

Welcome New Songsalive! Members 


Connect with our Songsalive! virtual community

 and of course, our Members Backstage (web and a mobile app)

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