How Bad Do You Want It?


A conversation with NSAI's Bart Herbison about the in's and out's of making it as a songwriter.

We look forward to seeing you at tomorrow’s workshop How Bad Do You Want It? A conversation with NSAI's Bart Herbison about the in's and out's of making it as a songwriter, presented by the Memphis Music Foundation.



Date:
Thursday, December 10, 2009

Time:
6:00pm - 8:00pm

Location:
Memphis Music Resource Center

Street:
431 S. Main St. | 2nd Floor

City/Town:
Memphis, TN



A conversation with Bart Herbison (Executive Director of the Nashville Songwriter's Association International - NSAI) and Erika Wollam Nichols (proprietor of the Bluebird Cafe) about the in's and out's of making it as a songwriter. They will also cover the steps that a songwriter should take if you are serious about finding success in your career.



Seating will begin at 5:40 p.m. Additional seats are available on a first come, first serve basis. The event starts at 6:00 p.m., and no one will be admitted after 6:30 p.m.



If you have any questions, please feel free to call or email the Resource Center.




Courtney Wilgus
Manager Marketing + Promotions

Memphis Music Resource Center
Memphis Music Foundation

431 S. Main #201
Memphis, TN 38103
t: 901.527.1029 | f: 901.527.1049
e: courtney@..memphismeansmusic...com
w: www...memphismeansmusic...com

NOVEMBER 10th MSA MEETING THIS TUESDAY AT OTHERLANDS COFFEE BAR!!!

FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!!!
MSA WELCOMES ALL MUSICAL GENRES AND EXPERIENCE LEVELS!!!

5PM TIL 6PM IS THE MSA/OTHERLANDS NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR!!!
THIS IS A TIME FOR MEMBERS & FRIENDS TO UNWIND WITH A RELAXING WARM/COLD BEVERAGE AND TAKE THE OPPORTUNITY TO MEET OTHER SONGWRITERS. MSA HOPES TO CREATE AN ATMOSPHERE THAT ENCOURAGES FUTURE COLLOBERATIONS BETWEEN SONGWRITERS & MUSICIANS.

6PM TIL 8PM MSA MEETING & SONGWRITER "SONG SHARE"!!!
THE MSA MEETING TYPICALLY BEGINS WITH A LOCAL AREA SONGWRITER AND/OR MUSIC INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVE SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER ADDRESSING THE GROUP ABOUT ANY NUMBERS OF TOPICS PERTAINING TO SONGWRITING AND/OR MUSIC BUSINESS. MSA IS WORKING TO STRENGTHEN THE RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN OUR MEMBERS AND FRIENDS AND LOCAL SONGWRITERS/MUSIC INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES. IF YOU ARE A SONGWRITER, PUBLISHER, MANAGER, PRODUCER, STUDIO OWNER, MUSICIAN, LABEL, FILM MAKER, RADIO REP ETC. ETC. AND WOULD BE WILLING TO ADDRESS OUR GROUP PLEASE CONTACT (PHILLIP BEASLEY/901-626-4127).

THEN, AFTER A VERY SHORT BREAK WE MOVE RIGHT INTO OUR "SONG SHARE" SEGMENT. OUR MSA "SONG SHARE" IS MUCH LIKE A (12) STEP PROGRAM FOR SONGWRITERS WHERE EACH SESSION BEGINS WITH "HI I'M _______ AND I'M A SONGWRITER". MEMBERS & FRIENDS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SHARE FINISHED AND/OR UNFINISHED WORKS AND IF DESIRED GET REACTIVE FEEDBACK FROM AN AUDIANCE OF THEIR PEERS. ALL FEEDBACK IS HONEST AND CONSIDERATE. WE ENCOURAGE LYRIC SHEETS TO SHARE BUT IT IS NOT REQUIRED.

*AMPLIFIER, MIC AND CD PLAYER PROVIDED!!! BRING YOUR INSTRUMENT, CD AND/OR DEMO TO SHARE DURING THE SONG SHARE.

*THE "SONG SHARE" SIGNUP SHEET WILL BE AVAILABLE DURING NETWORKING HAPPY HOUR AND ALL PARTICIPANTS WILL BE HEARD TIME PERMITTING ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS.

IMMEDIATELY AFTER THE MSA MEETING MANY MEMBERS & FRIENDS LEAVE OTHERLANDS AND SCURRY TO UBEE's TO PARTICIPATE IN THE WEEKLY MSA/UBEE's OPEN MIC. UBEE'S IS ON HIGHLAND NEXT TO CK's. CHECK OUT OUR CALENDAR FOR DETAILS.

Hosted By:
MEMPHIS MUSIC FOUNDATION

When:
Saturday, November 07, 2009

Where:
MEMPHIS MUSIC RESOURCE CENTER
431 S. MAIN #201
MEMPHIS
38103

Description:
featuring Jesse Willoughby – Artist Relations/ASCAP and Dan Hodges and Anthony Corder (Tora Tora) of Dan Hodges Publishing (just put out the most recent #1 Jason Aldean hit). This will be GREAT networking for songwriters!!! RSVP ASAP!!! FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Cameron Mann t: 901.527.1029 | e: cameron@memphismeansmusic.com

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THE 2009 HARVEST CELEBRATION BENEFITING THE MEMPHIS FARMERS MARKET !!!
NOVEMBER 8th from 4PM til 7pm
THE CENTRAL STATION SOUTHMAIN at G.E. PATTERSON

THE MEMPHIS SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION STRONGLEY ADVOCATES ATTENDING THIS EVENT IN SHOW OF LOCAL SUPPORT FOR OUR LOCAL AREA FARMERS AND APPRECIATION FOR HEALTHY EATING.

ALL THE PRODUCE AND MEATS ARE LOCALLY GROWN ON FARMS THAT ARE LOCALLY OWNED!!!

The 2009 Harvest Celebration benefiting the Memphis Farmers Market is November 8^th from 4-7 p.m.  It will be held at the Central Station on Main at G.E. Patterson and features food from local restaurants, music , a silent auction and live auction.  Tickets are $45 or $80 for a couple.  I hope you can make it. 

Please forward this e-mail on to anyone who might be interested in helping the Memphis Farmers Market and contact me for more information and tickets.  Please let me know when you receive this e-mail.  Thanks

Jeanne Bleu
901-543-3507
jbleu@memphischamber.com

Hosted By:
Memphis Songwriters Association

When:
Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Where:
Otherlands Coffee Bar
641 South Cooper
Memphis
38104

Description:
The Memphis Songwriters Association meets the 2nd Tuesday of each month at Otherlands Coffee Bar located at 641 S. Cooper in Midtown Mphs. Special guest Speaker Tami will speak about the Songwriter Showcase held each Monday nite at Drus Place Bar & Grill from 7pm til 11pm. Then we will have our MSA song share. Members & frinds ar eencouraged to share a finished or unfinished work with their peers.

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Phillip was allowed to give a brief presentation discussing the history and future plans of MSA. The commissioners were very supportive of our mission to be a valuable resource and asset to the local area songwriting community.There was some discussion about future collaborations and various ways the commiission might offer support to MSA.

We thank the commission for the honor attributed to our founder Estelle  Axton and our organizations goals to be a major contributor to the future of Memphis Music.


Thnx to MSA members Max Picard & MSA Treasurer Jean Jones who were able to attend. Also thank you to all you gave there support although they were unable to attend.


PART OF THE PRESENTATION SHARED BELOW:

MEMPHIS. SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION

MSA MISSION STATEMENT

The Memphis Songwriters Association mission is to provide networking opportunities, encourage collaboration, and identify educational resources that will help songwriters develop their songwriting craft and music industry skill sets.

• The Memphis Songwriters Association was founded in 1973 by the Estelle Axton. Estelle Axton recently was recognized with the lifetime achievement award from NARAS at the 2009 Grammy’s. Lady A along with her brother Jim Stewart contributions was instrumental in providing Memphis Music to the world having ....Memphis.... recognized as a major Music Industry player.
  
  
• MSA has consistently served the local area songwriting community for over (32) years and has contributed to the personal development of many songwriters who have found regional & national success.
  
  
• MSA welcomes all musical genres & experience levels. MSA is working in partnership with various local music organizations, studios & music venues in an effort to increase membership and have the organization become more representative of the local areas diverse musical genres.
  
  
• MSA currently conducts monthly meetings featuring various guest speakers and hosting a peer to peer song review share encouraging members & friends to share finished and/or unfinished work. The group will upon request from the songwriter provide feedback about the song structure and overall effectiveness on the listener.
  
  
• MSA has consistently provided open mic and showcase opportunities for local area singer/songwriters and musicians enhancing the artist’s delivery & musical performance skills.
  
  
• MSA consistently hosts songwriter’s workshops with both local and nationally recognized songwriters. These workshops encourage collaboration between songwriters and assist with the development of both their craft & music industry skills.
  
  
• MSA has been small organizational members of the Folk ....Alliance.... International for (3) years. MSA members receive the same member services & benefits as FAI individual members. MSA participates in the FAI 501(3)(c) non-profit exemption plan and is currently learning to capitalize on the benefits associated with being a non-profit organization. MSA has hosted the FAI Open Mic at the FAI Music Conference consistently for the past (3) years which has provided MSA with great local & national exposure.
  
  
• MSA annual individual membership fees are $50.00 with students and seniors paying a discounted rate of $35.00. All dues go toward MSA operational expenses and funding activities and the promotion of events through the MSA website. MSA is an all volunteer non-profit organization with no paid staff.

•  MSA is an advocate for the implementation of a songwriting curriculum in the Memphis City & Shelby County K-12 school systems for the personal development of the students and the economical development of the community.