GUEST SPEAKER, Artist and Music Supervisor GAYLE DAY

Are you a songwriter willing to take your songs to the next level? Workshop
your songs to be the best they can be, and get them out to the world. Plus
interact in our songwriters community.
Open to all songwriters, composers, musicians, singers and music lovers.
This is your chance to develop your songwriting in a supportive and intimate
environment, meet invaluable music industry experts, network with fellow
members, and be part of your local songwriters community. Our guest speaker
is looking for songs for upcoming projects.

WHEN: THIRD SUNDAYS OF THE MONTH

NEXT: Sunday, SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

TIME: Starts 12:00pm SHARP. Ends at 3pm. Please be on time (actually arrive
15 mins early!)

WHERE:  THE FINNISH CENTER
10701 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Just East of Vineland

DONATION REQUESTED TO SUPPORT OUR NON-PROFIT EFFORTS
$10 for non-members, free to Songsalive! members.
You can join as a member of Songsalive! with the link at the end of this
membership

RSVP/REGISTRATION IS NOW MANDATORY: RSVP your attendance through our Meetup
group at http://www.meetup.com/songsalive - it's a free site that lists our
local events (also linked from www.songsalive.org/losangeles, look for the
Meetup.com logo). Pre-registered songwriters get first preference to present
their song. If you don't RSVP you may not be considered for a song critique.

NEW RULES AND WHAT TO BRING FOR SONG CRITIQUES AT OUR WORKSHOPS
http://www.songsalive.org/workshoprules  ***************** Please read this
page before arriving for the workshop. There are various requirements for
attendees including bringing at least 20 copies of your lyric sheet, song on
CD (or live, but bring your instruments), arrival and preparation, and more.
More about our workshops at http://www.songsalive.org/workshops 


Details of our monthly LA workshop: www.songsalive.org/losangeles

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ABOUT THE SONGSALIVE! WORKSHOPS

Songsalive!, the non-profit organization supporting and promoting
songwriters and composers, holds workshops where songwriters gather to share
their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the songwriting
communities we have created around the world. The workshop includes an
in-the-round song critique session where writers present one song each -
either on tape, CD or live - and receive professional, constructive feedback
on your song by a music industry professional (Guest speakers from various
arenas of the music industry give their time to give feedback, educate and
provide opportunities and insight). Moderated by Paul Lawrence Moyer.
Details on our workshops www.songsalive.org/workshops.

The workshops are open to all songwriters and music composers of all levels
and music genres and you don't have to be a Songsalive! member to attend
(though preference is given to members and we encourage everyone to join
Songsalive! to maximize your opportunities with us). It is essential to
register your attendance in advance. Our workshops are a great way for local
songwriter members to meet each other, interact and collaborate, as well as
seek feedback and critique on their songs in a very supportive setting.

Our workshops are designed for songwriters and composers (from entry level
to professional) who have written songs, or are in the songwriting stage,
who want to further their craft, gain feedback on their music, and
potentially get their songs out to the world. However, we also have singers,
musicians, and non music types who attend as it's a great networking
opportunity (singers looking for songwriters, or musicians looking for
songs, as examples). The goals of the workshop are about 1) the SONG and
making it the best it can be 2) providing a community for our members to
gather, network, collaborate and learn. Read about Songsalive! and our
mission here http://www.songsalive.org/about

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ABOUT THIS MONTH’S TOPIC:  I'VE WRITTEN A SONG... NOW WHAT?
– So you’ve written a song, and you think it’s a great song. Then how do you
go about recording/producing it? Or getting it out in the world? There are
different ways of getting songs heard, how to place songs in film and TV and
placing songs with artists, and how to find out about who is looking; plus
different ways to network and get yourself heard.

ABOUT OUR GUEST SPEAKER: GAYLE DAY

British Singer/Songwriter and powerhouse behind LALA Music, (a music
industry boutique) Gayle Day's lyrics relish on the reality of life and bask
in the power of the music. Her tender, yet calming voice is beautifully tied
into every song, presenting it delicately crafted.  LALA Music is a
Hollywood based boutique agency offering high quality content for TV, film,
Commercials and Recording Artists. LALA Music offers a wide variety of Music
from Ambient to Americana and Rock to Retro-|Soul and are committed to
in-house quality control.

All songs pitched for placement are signed off by our in-house team of
producers and mixers guaranteeing that every track is radio quality and
synch-ready. www.gayleday.com www.lalmusic.net

GAYLE IS ALWAYS LOOKING FOR GREAT SONGS, SO COME WITH YOUR BEST SONG FOR
CRITIQUE AND PITCHING

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ABOUT CONTACTING OUR GUEST SPEAKERS IN ADVANCE OR AFTER THE WORKSHOP

Our guest speakers give their time for free to come speak to you. They all
lead busy lives and are not all available to receive unsolicited
correspondence or communication. It is recommended to NOT contact the
speaker in advance, nor after the workshop, unless they personally want you
to. That is, come to our workshop, and if during the workshop they take an
interest in creating a relationship with you, then, and only then, should
you further communicate. It is bad practice to assume that since a speaker
has been our guest, and that you met them through Songsalive!, that they are
an open door for you to contact. Please use your best and courteous
judgement in making contact. Thank so much for your understanding.

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LINKS

All upcoming Songsalive! speakers biographies can be read at
http://www.songsalive.org/speakers

Join our email list and discussion groups at
http://www.songsalive.org/community 
Be reminded of this event by joining the eNotes discussion group on that
link.

NEW RULES FOR SONG CRITIQUES AT OUR WORKSHOPS
http://www.songsalive.org/workshoprules

About our Workshops http://www.songsalive.org/workshops

RSVP for our LA Workshop: http://www.meetup.com/songsalive

Directions to location, or more about the Workshop, questions only:
paul@songsalive.org  (818) 506-3850

Join as a member of Songsalive! and come to our Workshops for free and get
priority http://www.songsalive.org/join

For information on this event and more in Southern California go to:
www.songsalive.org/losangeles


Songsalive! is a non-profit organization dedicated to the nurturing, support
and promotion of songwriters and composers worldwide.

About Songsalive! http://www.songsalive.org/about


GOT SONGS?
www.songsalive.org

To members of Songsalive!
 
Hi Everyone,

The June 2009 Songnotes - the monthly newsletter of Songsalive! is now available online.

Get the monthly worldwide calendar, opportunities, articles, forums, members of the month, featured speaker, and much more!

Just go to:
www.songsalive.org/songnotes

Cheers!
Dave

David Harvey
Songsalive Director of Communications

www.songsalive.org

This Sunday - "Songwriting for Hire: The Secret to Pleasing Clients." SONGSALIVE! LOS ANGELES SONGSALIVE WORKSHOP WITH GUEST SPEAKERS JEANIE CUNNINGHAM AND BERNARD BAUR

What: The Songsalive! Los Angeles Songwriting Workshop - get your songs critiqued and listen to fabulous guest speakers!

WHEN:
Sunday, April 19, 2009

TIME:
Starts 12:00 pm SHARP. Ends at 3 pm. Please be on time.

WHERE:
THE FINNISH CENTER
10701 Magnolia Blvd.
North Hollywood, CA 91601
Just East of Vineland


Meetup Description:
SONGSALIVE! LOS ANGELES SONGSALIVE WORKSHOP WITH GUEST SPEAKERS JEANIE CUNNINGHAM AND BERNARD BAUR


Song critique session first half, followed by Guest Speakers: Jeanie Cunningham and Bernard Baur - "Songwriting for Hire: The Secret to Pleasing Clients."

Songsalive! holds workshops where songwriters gather to share their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the songwriting communities we have created around the world. The first half is solely dedicated to an in-the-round workshop where writers present one song each - either on tape, CD or live followed by a guest speaker/ industry discussion in the second half and plenty of time to talk and network.

Moderated by Paul Lawrence Moyer.

Details: www.songsalive.org/losangeles

COST:
$5 for non-members, free to Songsalive! members.
You can join Songsalive! to participate in the workshops at www.songsalive.org/join

REGISTER:
Pre-registrations helpful but not necessary. Register your attendance through our Meetup group at www.songsalive.org/losangeles or email paul@songsalive.org

NEW RULES FOR SONG CRITIQUES AT OUR WORKSHOPS

1. Must be on time - 15 minutes after the start time is too late to be considered for a song critique.

2. Current financial members get priority. Non-members can present once all members who want to present have been accounted for.

3. First timers can sit and watch, but not present a song.

4. Non-members pay only $5 to come; free to members (keep your membership current by logging into your profile at www.songsalive.org


5. We are no longer doing first come first serve, but rather pulling numbers out of a hat. This will keep it fair. However, you need to arrive early/on time to even be considered to present a song.

6. Read the workshop rules at www.songsalive.org/workshops and download a PDF flyer on how to give and receive critique.

7. Come prepared! 1 song either on tape, CD or live (bring own guitar or keyboard for an unplugged performance) and up to 20 copies of your typed lyric sheet with contact details clearly displayed.

8. Come with writing paper and a pen.

SPEAKERS:
Jeanie Cunningham

Take rhythm, rock and blues and add a splash of soul. Somewhere in the mix, you'll find the music of "JaeCie". Working on and offstage with such greats as Ike & Tina Turner, Lionel Ritchie and David Crosby, Jeanie also has written and recorded songs as a solo artist and as a commissioned songwriter for major corporations, (Toshiba, Microsoft, Epson), as well as for the country of Aruba. Jeanie is also the producer and host of “The Composers’ Corner”, a video website dedicated to "interviewing creators of music, dissecting songs, exploring new gadgets and techniques and giving viewers a window into the world of music creation.”

Bernard Baur
He's an artist crusader, award-winning journalist, and a creative consultant. A former A&R executive, he’s currently a Contributing Editor, A&R Reporter and Features Writer for Music Connection Magazine; and, the Director of Marketing & Media for The Composers Corner, as well as several independent record labels. Named one of the “Top Music Business Journalists” in the country by the National Association of Record Industry Professionals, Bernard is also an instructor for the Music Business Program at the Musician’s Institute in Hollywood, CA.

TOPIC:
Songwriting for Hiring: The Secret to Pleasing Clients

All Songsalive! speakers biographies can be read at www.songsalive.org/speakers

Join our email list and discussion groups at www.songsalive.org/community.
Be reminded of this event by joining eNotes discussion group on that link.

For information on this event and more in Southern California go to:
www.songsalive.org/losangeles

Songsalive! is a non-profit organization dedicated to the nurturing, support and promotion of songwriters and composers worldwide.

For Songsalive! information, media and membership inquiries (not Workshop inquiries, use contact above) call head office at 800-871-901
2 Extension 73615# or Email usa@songsalive.org

OUR WEBSITE: http://www.songsalive.org

http://www.songsalive.org/losangeles for local events

__________________________
Songsalive! Los Angeles
supporting and promoting songwriters and composers worldwide GOT SONGS?
www.songsalive.org
www.songsalive.org/losangeles

Learn more here:
http://www.meetup.com/songsalive/calendar/10200117/

GILLI MOON INVITES YOU to our end of year Xmas/Holiday Party, marking 10
years of Songsalive!
– supporting and promoting songwriters and composers worldwide

Songsalive! is a non profit organization (501c)3) dedicated to the support,
nurturing and promotion of songwriters and composers worldwide.
It is celebrating its ten years as an organization at THE MINT, Los Angeles,
on Wednesday December 17.

It is free to attend and open to the public.

22 songwriters performing   
A Party! That's a good excuse in of itself
A chance to meet the Songsalive! L.A team and local members (plus a few
flying in from around the world)
A chance to catch up with friends
A chance to eat great food and have a glass or 2 to celebrate the season.
A chance to win $1500 worth of prizes in our end of year raffle.

Wednesday December 17
The Songsalive! 10 year anniversary celebration
& Xmas/Holiday Party
@ The Mint, Los Angeles
6010 W Pico Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90035  
Cross Street: Crescent Heights Boulevard
www.themintla.com

Doors open 7:00 PM

FREE ENTRY to EVERYONE. Donations welcome.
Dinner reservations in advance are now sold out, but come on down, have a
drink at the bar, and if you're willing to wait till a little later, tables
will open up for dinner
(323) 954-9400 for directions

GIVEAWAYS/PRIZES/GREAT ENTERTAINMENT
THIS IS AN AGES 21 AND OVER SHOW. - RAFFLE PRIZES VALUED OVER $1500 of
fantastic music business books and resources, vocal lessons, pampering
gifts, Songsalive! membership and SO MUCH MORE. Must be present to win.
Details of the Raffle and the Show at:
www.songsalive.org/songsalivexmasparty
 
 
ARTISTS PERFORMING ON THE NIGHT
 
gilli moon – J.Thomas - Christopher Barran (from Canada) - Charles William -
Genevieve - Gary Fuges - John M - Melinda Ortner - Paulina Logan - The
Conlons  - David Babich - Wayne Storm - Amy Mathesius (from Colorado) - Bill Dobbins - Amy Raasch - Thomas Hornig - Kaye Reznick -  Linah Rocio (from Switzerland) - Mike Rofe - Chris Valenti – Ian Hopkinson (from Australia) – Steven McClintock & Cathy-Ann McClintock – Greg Dormani – Mike V. Plus
spoken word artist J.Walker
 
And closing with the hottest star out from Great Britain, filled with rock,
glam and pizzazz - Zoe Scott - and her 5 piece band
 
Hosted by radio star Jennifer "JJ" Julian and Songsalive! president & artist
gilli moon
 
ABOUT SONGSALIVE!
Songsalive!® is a non-profit (501 c)3) public benefit charity organization
dedicated to nurturing, supporting, educating and promoting songwriters and
composers worldwide. Founded in 1997 by Gilli Moon and Roxanne Kiely, in
Sydney Australia, Songsalive! is run by songwriters for songwriters. With
the U.S head office is in Los Angeles, Songsalive! is now established with
nover 20 chapters around the world, and is run by volunteer songwriters for
songwriters. Through our grassroots international efforts, we've put a stamp
on what "global community" truly is and it's the type of community that is
definitely needed in this ever changing music business where songwriting can
be a very isolating experience and career. We provide a "home", a family,
for songwriters and composers through our programs, resources, community and
support, all focused on the art and business of songwriting. Through
Songsalive!, songs and songwriters can be accessed by the whole world and
when the hunt is on, Songsalive! is a one-stop song shop!  Check us out at
www.songsalive.org
 

MORE DETAILS OF THE NIGHT, INCLUDING PICS OF THE ARTISTS, AT
www.songsalive.org/songsalivexmasparty

Songsalive! is here for you, every day, in every way.  Come celebrate with
us and meet other members, artists, music biz professionals, fans of music,
and just.have.a.good.time!

Join Songsalive! as a member today at www.songsalive.org/join