tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-51423278722356260162010-02-19T16:41:26.068-08:00The second Tuesday of each month (no meeting in August)at the: Center for Community Cooperation 2900 Live Oak (Oak Corner Dallas, Tx.Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-15051578769835459772010-02-13T09:32:00.000-08:002010-02-19T16:41:26.075-08:00<b>MARCH MADNESS DEMO CONTEST AT DSA</b><br /><br />Join us March 9 at 6:30PM at the Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak, (just east of&nbsp; the intersection of Live Oak and Good Latimer).<br /><br />The stakes are higher than usual this month because the winner of the monthly critique will win a free guitar/vocal demo at a professional Nashville demo studio!&nbsp; That's a $250+ value!<br /><br />So bring that CD or tape and your lyric sheets.&nbsp; Judging and comments will come from your peers and not from a panel of judges.&nbsp; Read the rules below carefully (especially rules 5, 6, &amp; 7).<br /><br />Rules<br />1. This contest is limited to the first 10 songs entered.<br />2. Preference will be given to the first 5 DSA members to enter.&nbsp; The remaining 5 entries are open to anybody.<br />3. All entries must be received by 7pm on March 9th.&nbsp; Entries will be considered on a first come, first served basis.<br />4. Entries are $20.00 (cash or check only).<br />5. Entries must be simple work tapes (no more than one instrument and vocals).<br />6. CD or tape must have only one song on it.<br />7. Bring at least 25 lyric sheets.&nbsp; Lyric sheets must not have any identifying information (do not include writer's name or phone numbers, etc.).&nbsp; We want all lyrics to be uniform in appearance.&nbsp; Use Courier New font (size 10 or 12) (e.g. looks like typewriter font).&nbsp; NO BOLD or INDENTS in the lyrics. DO NOT use all caps.<br /><br /><br />Our March lecture<br />Have you ever wondered how to make a great sounding home recording?&nbsp; Do you think you need expensive hardware and software to do it?&nbsp; Have you ever tried, but found the learning curve too steep?&nbsp; If so, then you'll benefit from our March speaker.&nbsp; Joining us from Nashville will be the independent producer, Fett* from Azalea Studios. He’ll share the secret of making high-quality, yet inexpensive demos without needing gobs of technical knowledge.<br /><br />Doors open Tuesday, March 9, at 6:30pm for networking.&nbsp; The meeting begins at 7pm.&nbsp; The March Madness Demo Contest begins afterward, concluding by 9:30pm.<br /><br />If you haven’t been to a 2nd Tuesday meeting for a while, then what are you waiting for?<br /><br />*Fett is an independent producer and engineer with more than 40 albums to his credit, owner of Azalea Studios in Nashville, former Technology Editor for Performing Songwriter magazine, and contributing technology author for the Country Music Association' s CMA Close Up magazine.&nbsp; He has worked in the music industry for nearly 30 years, as a touring musician, session player, manager, booking agent, songwriter&nbsp;and music photographer.&nbsp; His clients include Davy Jones of the Monkees, Grammy-winning songwriter Don Henry, and international guitar virtuoso Tommy Emmanuel.&nbsp; Fett is co-author of the Songwriter's Survival Kit audio education series, a SongU.com faculty member and TAXI affiliate, and a featured speaker at numerous national music industry events each year.&nbsp; He holds a degree in International Studies from The American University in Washington, DC.<br /><br />Have questions? Email Program Chair Bob Paterno - walkslots AT yahoo DOT com, or Buck Morgan,&nbsp; wmsmorgan AT verizon DOT net<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-1505157876983545977?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-31660422803111093052010-02-07T19:58:00.000-08:002010-02-07T19:58:10.385-08:002nd Tuesday - February, 9<br /><br />GUEST SPEAKER<br /><br />MARY DAWSON, Music publisher, author, and teacher.<br />http://www.cqkmusic.com/<br /><br />Critiques follow.<br /><br />Sign in & Netowrking begins at 6:30<br />Announcements at 7PM<br />Guest Speaker about 7:15<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-3166042280311109305?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-68430012749229525212010-01-06T15:50:00.000-08:002010-01-06T16:00:39.252-08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">AWARD WINNING COUNTRY SINGER/ SONGWRITER, CHUCH JENNINGS TALKS ON TEXAS MUSIC</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;"> CHUCK, has played bass with Doug Kershaw, Tony Douglas, and Boxcar Willie. He should have some good stories and tips.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.chuck-jennings.com">http://www.chuck-jennings.com/</a><br /><br />The Dallas Songwriters Assoc. hopes to learn from the experiences of music industry professionals about the secrets of the biz.<br /><br />SONG CRITIQUES WILL FOLLOW<br /><br />Map: Center for Community Cooperation<br />2900 Live Oak Street<br />Dallas, Texas 75204<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html">http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-6843001274922952521?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-81964306203989223952009-11-25T10:25:00.000-08:002009-11-25T10:34:40.822-08:00<b>DSA CHRISTMAS PARTY - FOOD AND FUN - NETWORKING</b><br /><br />We'll eat, network and then jump into co-writing groups.<br /><br />Bring a sweet or chips and dip.<br />DSA is providing a deli and a vegetable tray<br /><br />Program: Co-Writing Roundtables - <i>You asked for it - It's back!</i><br /><br />Lyricists and instrumentalists convene to write songs. Bring lyrics, ideas and instruments, if you play.<br /><br />No critiques.<br /><br />Map: Center for Community Cooperation<br />2900 Live Oak Street<br />Dallas, Texas 75204<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.htm">http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.htm</a>l<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-8196430620398922395?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-30062050804318470102009-10-30T15:52:00.000-07:002009-10-30T16:03:28.205-07:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">DSA ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING</span><br /> Nominations and Elections for 2010 Board of Directors.<br />Please RSVP, since food will be provided.<br /><br />We are always looking for dedicated members to serve on our Board of Directors or as a committee member. Our committees include: Membership, Song Contest, Lyric Contest, Workshops, Critiques, Meetings, Marketing, Finance, fund raising, sponsorship, public relations. You can join this list of committee members by volunteering.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">SPEAKER</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Barbara McMillen</span>, Associate Professor of Songwriting at Collin College, will present a popular song checklist for critiquing your songs. The list compiles the BMI Blume evaluation sheet, Pattisons Writing Better Lyrics, and our own DSA critique sheet. Handouts provided.<br /><br />Sign in & Netowrking begins at 6:30<br />Announcements & Elections at 7PM<br />Speaker 7:30<br />Song critiques will follow:<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-3006205080431847010?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-895590582142311192009-09-16T10:32:00.000-07:002009-09-16T11:03:21.351-07:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">SECONDARY RADIO: WILL THEY PLAY YOUR MUSIC</span><br /><br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;"> DAVID SHENAULT, DJ AND CINDY OWEN, MUSIC DIRECTOR from radio station KMOO in Mineola, TX </span> will lead a panel discussion about how to get those precious paying gigs.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.kmoo.com">http://www.kmoo.com</a><br /><br /><br />David Chenault<br />Operations / News Director<br /><br />David has been with KMOO since 2004. Before coming to KMOO, he worked at a newspaper and before that lived in Germany. He is a ham radio operator and a Rotarian and currently lives in Mineola, spending most of his time chasing news stories.<br /> <br /><a href="http://www.kmoo.com/kmoo-crew.html">http://www.kmoo.com/kmoo-crew.html</a><br /><br />Ever wonder what it takes for radio to play your songs? Now's your chance to hear it form the horse's (or should I say Cow's) mouth.<br /><br />The Dallas Songwriters Assoc. hopes to learn from the experiences of music industry professionals about the secrets of radio.<br /><br />SONG CRITIQUES WILL FOLLOW<br /><br />Map: Center for Community Cooperation<br />2900 Live Oak Street<br />Dallas, Texas 75204<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html">http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-89559058214231119?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-15300235082551428972009-09-03T13:04:00.000-07:002009-09-03T13:21:35.261-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.dallassongwriters.org/uploaded_images/Aerial-723409.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 262px; height: 269px;" src="http://www.dallassongwriters.org/uploaded_images/Aerial-723407.jpg" border="0" alt="" /></a><br />Producers Mark & Mike Stitts will speak at the Meeting<br /><br /><br /><br />Aerial Digital Media, owned by brothers Mark and Mike Stitts, is an artist production, development, and management company. For over 20 years the team at Aerial Digital Media have been involved in nearly every aspect of the music industry. Having worked with and developed everything from major label artist to smaller independent projects in all styles and genre’s, the Aerial Digital Media team focuses on products that promote values of faith, family, and integrity. <br /><br />Sign in & Netowrking begins at 6:30<br />Announcements at 7PM<br />Guest Speaker 7:15<br />Critiques will follow:<br /><br />Center For Community Cooperation 2900 Live Oak <br /><a href="http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html"> http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.htm</a>l<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-1530023508255142897?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-87068446677536199312009-08-11T09:19:00.000-07:002009-08-11T09:22:12.027-07:00NO 2ND TUESDAY MEETING IN AUGUST - NEXT MEETING IS SEPTEMBER 8TH WHEN WE WILL HAVE CHRISTIAN MUSIC PRODUCERS MARK AND MIKE STITTS.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-8706844667753619931?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-83770859630860890252009-06-21T16:45:00.000-07:002009-06-21T17:33:00.424-07:00<a href="http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=92374658&albumID=573172&imageID=41194027"><img src="http://hotlink.myspacecdn.com/images02/102/0ed6be139ab3417485ad268c68b5faad/m.jpg" alt="Rockin at Maxines - What a fun gig!" /></a><br /><br />Classic Rock Local legend,<span style="font-weight:bold;"> John Nitzinger</span> will be our guest speaker on July 14th<br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/nitzinger">Visit is myspace page at http:// www.myspace.com/nitzinger</a><br /><br />SONG CRITIQUES WILL FOLLOW<br /><br />Map: Center for Community Cooperation<br />2900 Live Oak Street<br />Dallas, Texas 75204<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html">http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html</a><br /><br />Sept 09: Producers Mike & Mark Stitts <a href=" http://www.aerialdigitalmedia.com/"> http://www.aerialdigitalmedia.com/</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-8377085963086089025?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-71147829215528593112009-05-24T13:59:00.000-07:002009-06-08T14:42:51.673-07:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">BEYOND OPEN MICS</span><br /><br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;"> Buck Morgan </span> will lead a panel discussion about how to get those precious paying gigs.<br /><br />Panel Discussion with:<span style="font-weight:bold;"> Pascale Hall</span>, Opening Bell Coffee House, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Mary Guthrie</span>, Mary and the Mood Swings, and DSA President, <span style="font-weight:bold;">Steve Sullivan</span>.<br /><br />Think you're ready to play a real gig after conquering the open mic at the local coffee shop?<br /><br />The Dallas Songwriters Assoc. hopes to learn from the experiences of others as it hosts a panel discussion on "Beyond Open Mic" featuring Mary Guthrie of Merry and the Mood Swings, Pascale Hall, president and CEO of Opening Bell Coffee, Inc. (a popular venue that books musicians daily), and Steve Sullivan, who has developed performance opportunties for DSA members at three different venues.<br /><br />SONG CRITIQUES WILL FOLLOW<br /><br />Map: Center for Community Cooperation<br />2900 Live Oak Street<br />Dallas, Texas 75204<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html">http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-7114782921552859311?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-26036751034117802342009-05-24T13:54:00.000-07:002009-05-24T13:59:09.608-07:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Program: Co-Writing Roundtables</span><br /><br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;"> Lyricists and instrumentalists convene to write songs.</span> Bring lyrics, ideas and instruments, if you play.<br /><br />No critiques.<br /><br />Map: Center for Community Cooperation<br />2900 Live Oak Street<br />Dallas, Texas 75204<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html">http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-2603675103411780234?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-54417496572439749352009-04-01T14:25:00.000-07:002009-04-01T15:09:17.276-07:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Guest Speaker: Brad Dales from Dallas Audio Post<br />Topic: Preparing For A Recording Session.</span><br /><br />If you haven't recorded, how do you know how to prepare for your first session? Chances are you're investing your money and a lot of time. <span style="font-weight:bold;"> Brad Dales of Dallas Audio Pos</span>t will explain what to expect and how to prepare for a studio recording session.<br /><br /><a href="http://www.dallasaudiopost.com">http://www.dallasaudiopost.com</a><br /><br />Map: Center for Community Cooperation<br />2900 Live Oak Street<br />Dallas, Texas 75204<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html">http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-5441749657243974935?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-54354791644380803952009-02-20T12:24:00.000-08:002009-02-25T10:28:18.409-08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Guest Speaker: Bob Paterno<br />Topic: How to Promote Your Music Thru Online Social Networks.</span><br /><br /><a href="http://viewmorepics.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewImage&friendID=271984392&albumID=681516&imageID=14548912"><img src="http://hotlink.myspacecdn.com/images02/48/accc86e5be604f299a82deae25e356ca/m.jpg" alt="" /></a><br /><br />About Bob:<br />Bob Paterno was sitting in his cubicle when a middle manager from down the hall stormed into his office.<br />The manager asked, "I heard you're leaving the company to write music for a living, is this true? Have you thought this through?! Do you know how hard it is to make a living in that business!? Do you know the odds of getting your songs on the radio?!" The manager was clearly frustrated. Bob looked back at the manager and calmly said, "The odds are better than me becoming CEO here."<br /><br />And so after eight years working as an engineer, eight years of corporate management encouraging him to think outside the box, Bob left his 8' x 8' box to pursue his passion, music.<br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/bobpaterno">http://www.myspace.com/bobpaterno</a><br /><br />Map: Center for Community Cooperation<br />2900 Live Oak Street<br />Dallas, Texas 75204<br /><br /><a href="http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html">http://www.cccdfw.org/pages/location.html</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-5435479164438080395?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-60198178427779415252009-01-19T16:52:00.000-08:002009-01-19T16:57:56.384-08:00<span style="font-weight:bold;">Adam Mitchell, staff writer at Peer Music, Nashville</span><br /><br /><a href="http://www.peermusic.com/artistwriter/artistsdetail.cfm?artist_id=83">http://www.peermusic.com/artistwriter/artistsdetail.cfm?artist_id=83</a><br /><br />Critiques will follow.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-6019817842777941525?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-80398909842845420372009-01-12T18:56:00.000-08:002009-01-12T19:06:43.726-08:00Dallas Songwriters Meeting Tuesday January 13, 7PM<br /><br />DSA Monthly Program & Song Critiques<br />Every Second Tuesday, except Aug.<br />At the Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak, Dallas<br /><br /><br />Ryan Michael Galloway - Author and Writer<br /><br />The Gigster Clinic Textbook<br /><br />The backbone of the Gigster Clinic, this work has dozens of illustrated descriptions of vital sound and lighting equipment, information on basic acoustic science, and career advice on promoting and running your band or solo act. The book also contains tables for configuring your act and matching it to the appropriate PA equipment, and checklists for promoting and managing concerts and shows.<br /><br />http://www.ryanrocks.com/<br /><br />Song Critiques follow and about 8PM.<br /><br />Visit link on the right for details.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-8039890984284542037?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-5932837345188928692008-12-07T19:26:00.000-08:002008-12-07T19:29:12.115-08:00MONTHLY MEETING - http://www.dallassongwriters.com/meetingblog.htm<br />
DSA Monthly Guest Speaker & Song Critiques
- Every Second Tuesday, except Aug.

At the Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak, Dallas

<br />The next meeting is Tuesday, DEC. 9<br /><br />DSA CHRISTMAS PARTY - FOOD AND FUN - NETWORKING<br />Our Program will be a surprise video short - a must see<br /><br />Bring a sweet or chips and dip.<br />Barbara is bringing beef and chicken taquitos and a vegetable tray<br /><br />Critiques will follow.<br /><br /><br />Planned 2008 Speakers<br />JAN - Rayan Callaway<br />FEB - Adam Mitchell<br />MAR - John Christopher Davis<br />Have any suggestions? What kind of programs would you like?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-593283734518892869?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-72268369318863292132008-10-31T09:13:00.000-07:002008-10-31T09:28:16.584-07:00DSA Monthly Program & Song Critiques<br />Every Second Tuesday, except Aug.<br />At the Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak, Dallas<br /><br />The next meeting is <span style="font-weight:bold;">Tuesday, Nov. 11th</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING<br />ELECTION OF DIRECTORS<br />CO-WRITING ROUNDTABLES</span><br /><span style="font-style:italic;">Lyricists bring your lyrics, players bring your instruments</span><br />Critiques follow<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-7226836931886329213?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-19938190263882759852008-09-18T21:07:00.000-07:002008-09-18T21:14:38.605-07:00DSA Monthly Guest Speaker & Song Critiques<br />- Every Second Tuesday, except Aug.<br /><br />At the Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak, Dallas<br /><br />The next meeting is Tuesday, Oct. 14th<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Writing Better Melodies </span><br />Guest Speaker- <span style="font-weight:bold;">Barbara McMillen</span><br />Founding President Emeritus, Dallas Songwriters Association<br /><br />Associate Professor of Songwriting, Collin College<br /><br /><a href="http://www.myspace.com/barbaramcmillen">http://www.myspace.com/barbaramcmillen</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-1993819026388275985?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-13338941716857278262008-09-07T11:08:00.001-07:002008-09-07T11:17:13.835-07:00<a href="http://www.dallassongwriters.org//Craig%20St.Clair%20Bio.doc">/Craig%20St.Clair%20Bio.doc</a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-1333894171685727826?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-39854336177555956872008-09-07T11:08:00.000-07:002008-09-07T11:09:47.052-07:00<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-3985433617755595687?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-23245921696301108402008-08-01T11:03:00.000-07:002008-08-01T11:05:02.373-07:00Songwriting, Song Swap Workshop – FIRST MONDAY – Aug 4th<br /> <br /> White Rock Coffee in East Dallas. http://www.wrcoffee.com/<br />10105 E. Northwest Highway Dallas, TX 75238 214-341-4774<br />Lead by Annie Benjamin 214 213-0029<br /> Sometimes we meet upstairs, sometimes downstairs. There is usually about eight of us from about 7 pm til 9 and sometimes as late as 11:00. Sometimes there is new staff so he may not be sure of who/or what the DSA is. So LOOK AROUND. however, the folks who work there are well aware of us-<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-2324592169630110840?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-50361993557961011922008-08-01T10:59:00.000-07:002008-08-01T11:02:05.479-07:00NO MEETING IN AUGUST<br /><br />Sept - Finding Insipriation, Craig St. Clair<br />Oct - Writing Better Melodies, Barbara McMillen<br />Nov. - Annual Membership Meeting<br />Reagan Redfern, Marketing Your Music On Myspace<br />Dec. - Christmas Party<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-5036199355796101192?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-22606763692575125652008-07-01T12:04:00.000-07:002008-07-01T12:29:24.523-07:00MONTHLY MEETING - http://www.dallassongwriters.com/meetingblog.htm<br />DSA Monthly Guest Speaker & Song Critiques - Every Second Tuesday, except Aug. <br />At the Center for Community Cooperation, 2900 Live Oak (Oak Corner), Dallas<br /><br /><br />The next meeting is <span style="font-weight:bold;">Tuesday, July 8th</span><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">Seizing the Moment</span><br /><br />Guest Speaker- <span style="font-weight:bold;">Steve Weisberg</span> , Songwriter/ Guitarist<br />Steve recorded, wrote, toured & did all the TV specials with John Denver during his biggest years 1973-77. <a href="http://www.myspace.com/steveweisbergmusic">www.myspace.com/steveweisbergmusic</a><br /><br />He is crrently playing in a 2-man acoustic show, very true to the original JD formula, and lead singer Roy Rivers has been nominated for six European CMA awards in 2006, winning a #1 award for Best Vocal Collaboration, with Dolly Parton. <a href="http://www.royrivers.com">www.royrivers.com</a> He’s the real deal, and I’m his fan. His stage presence is powerful, ranking with the best you’ve seen.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">6:30 PM - Sign In/ NETWORKING<br />7:00 PM – Announcements<br />7:30 PM – Guest Speaker<br />8:00 PM – SONG CRITIQUES</span> - Members only - $5 Per Critique (1 song per member, please)... Bring CD (bring one song on a CD) or cassette and 30 lyric sheets so that each person will be able to follow the lyric as the song plays. Songs should be the FIRST track on the CD or Tape. Those without lyric sheets may be bumped.<br /><br />Mail In your Critiques now for the next meeting<br />Members may mail in to our PO Box a Cd to be critiqued at the meetings for a fee of $20. Your critique will be recorded and sent to you as an MP3 file. This offers members who are unable to attend the meeting the benefit from the critique program and a chance to compete for the Songwriter of the Year Award. Here's a comment from Morri Hartgraves about the program, "Thank you for putting the time and effort into MIC. The program is really benefitting me as a songwriter. Sherrie and Blake's comments were appreciated."<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">ZINE SWAP</span><br /> DSA is offering a place to swap magazines at the monthly meeting. Instead of throwing out your music magazines, bring them to the meeting to share with other members. We will provide a space at the sign in tables for the Zine Swap. For more information call 214 750-0916 or visit the DSA website.<br /> <br /><span style="font-weight:bold;">DSA LIBRARY</span><br />Songwriting /Music related books are available for checking out by DSA members at the meetings. Donations to our library are accepted.<br /> -----------------------------------<br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;">Planned 2008 Speakers</span><br /> <br /> <span style="font-weight:bold;">NO MEETING IN AUGUST</span><br /><br /> Sept - Finding Insipriation, Craig St. Clair<br /> Oct - Writing Better Melodies, Barbara McMillen<br /> Nov. - Annual Membership Meeting<br /> Reagan Redfern, Marketing Your Music On Myspace<br /> Dec. - Christmas Party<br /><br /> Have any suggestions? What kind of programs would you like? Programs@dallassongwriters.org<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-2260676369257512565?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-71824743586561285332008-06-06T12:31:00.000-07:002008-06-06T12:34:48.660-07:00DSA Meeting June 10 2008 6:30-9:30<br />How Songwriters & Performers Can Give Their Best Interview<br /><br />Guest Speaker- Bobbie Wygant <br />Radio and TV Emmy winner Bobbie Wygant will also talk about the most memorable people she has ever interviewed.<br /><br />Bobbie has interviewed celebrities like Bob Hope (her favorite), Bette Davis, Tom Cruise, Sally Field, John Travolta, Clint Eastwood, Tom Hanks, John Wayne, Julia Roberts, Dolly Parton, Johnny Carson, George Clooney, Jim Carrey, Bruce Willis and many others.<br /><br />Bobby Wygant was the first broadcaster in Texas and is only the 16th in the U.S. to be inducted into the prestigious Gold Circle of the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, saluting her for more than 50 years of achievement in broadcasting.<br /><br />More..<br /><br />Bobbie Wygant<br /><br />Bobbie Wygant's career spans the entire era of television in Texas . For more than a half century, she has brought the glamour of Hollywood to the plains of North Texas . She has given viewers insight into the lives of local and national newsmakers through "thousands" of interviews. And Bobbie has been an inspiration and guiding force behind many television careers.<br /><br />Fresh out of Purdue University in Indiana , Bobbie came to work at the first television station in Texas , WBAP-TV (now NBC 5/KXAS-TV), which signed on in 1948. Bobbie wrote live entertainment programs, pitched products and hosted quiz shows.<br /><br />In 1960, Bobbie became the first woman to host and produce a general interest television interview program in the southwestern United States . "Dateline" was not simply about food and fashion. Historic astronauts, First Ladies and newsmakers told their stories to Bobbie. She interviewed a local newspaper reporter named Bob Schieffer following his <br />trip to cover the Vietnam War. After appearing on Bobbie's show, Schieffer was offered a reporter position at WBAP-TV. Bobbie was on the air live on November 22, 1963 when news broke that President John F. Kennedy had been shot in Dallas .<br /><br />In the 1970s, "Dateline" ended and Bobbie moved to the news department. She began sharing anchor duties on a 5:00 p.m. newscast called "Inside Area 5" with Chip Moody.<br /><br />Bobbie moved to full-time arts and entertainment reporting by the 1980s. She is so widely respected by the film making community that she could count among her best friends the late Bob Hope.<br /><br />In addition to her revealing Hollywood interviews Bobbie brought the local arts to the NBC 5 audience with her probing coverage of the Kimbell Art Museum , The Modern Museum, Casa Manana and the Bass Performance Hall in Fort Worth , and the Morton H. Meyerson Symphony Center and Fair Park Music Hall in Dallas .<br /><br />Bobbie retired from NBC 5 in 1999. But she still files freelance reports for the station's 4:00 newscast.<br /><br />Bobbie has interviewed many heartthrobs and action stars in her career, but her leading man was Phil Wygant, a long time program director at WBAP-TV. Her husband of 38 years died in 1986.<br /><br />Away from the screen, Bobbie has also worked hard for North Texans. She has raised money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation, the Women's Shelter of Tarrant County and the Alzheimer's Association. She was also one of the original local hosts of the Muscular Dystrophy Association Telethon on NBC 5.<br /><br />Perhaps Bobbie's greatest contribution is within the newsroom itself. NBC 5 journalists turn to her advice on everything from how to handle difficult contract negotiations to what you say to the co-worker who just stole your story from under your nose. She's got an answer. And she usually delivers it with a smile.<br /><br />Television is a medium that's seen an evolution of change from its start. But in Dallas/Fort Worth, television viewers have a steady, pleasant and polished trailblazer in Bobbie Wygant.<br /><br />Copyright © 2006 Lone Star Chapter of NATAS. All rights reserved.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-7182474358656128533?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5142327872235626016.post-85390977254001008672008-05-07T13:25:00.000-07:002008-05-07T13:35:57.446-07:00Special Membership Meeting called for Elections. Call for members to nominate and elect your Board of Directors. Please consider serving your songwriter organization by volunteering. <br /><br />Song Critiques will follow. <br /><br />If time permits, following the song critiques, we will initiate a new program called Anatomy of a hit song where we will discuss what makes a #1 song a hit.<br /><br />Visitors welcome for a charge of $5.<br /><br />Future Programs<br />June - Bobby Wygant (she could not find the meeting in April, but has promised to come again in June.<br />July - Steve Wiseberg, John Denver band alumni<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/5142327872235626016-8539097725400100867?l=www.dallassongwriters.org%2Fmeetingblog.htm' alt='' /></div>Programshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08130547126596672009noreply@blogger.com0