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!
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.
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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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Keep up the great community engagement!
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