Claudine Jackson Co-Coordinator DFW NSAI Chapter - June 17, 2008
Claudine Jackson Congratulations! Our New DFW NSAI Chapter Co-Coordinator. She will be assisting Neely Reynolds (Coordinator) with planning and fundraising for the next 2008-2009 meetings.
Songwriter & Baylor Law alumna Claudine Jackson has been named the Outstanding Young Lawyer of the Year by the Texas Young Lawyers Association.
Yes, the readers of FolkWax, the largest subscribed weekly in the singer-songwriter genre, have selected their FolkWax Artist of the Year 2007 and FolkWax Album of the Year 2007. Through the month of December readers and contributors nominated artists and albums for a final ballot of five artists and five albums and then for the past few weeks you voted. As the largest subscribed weekly publication in the genre (and one of the largest, period!), these awards are open to more fans than any other awards in the genre.
Mary Dawson - February 5, 2008
This month Mary Dawson will speak to the group about writing a "Love Song" and share her knowledge of the craft of songwriting & Music Business. CQK MUSIC
Mary Dawson is a prolific published songwriter who has been involved in the music business professionally for almost 25 years. She is president of CQK Music Group of Dallas, TX and host of the radio talk show, I Write the Songs . Mary is a frequent seminar speaker and her articles on songwriting appear in both Internet and print publications around the world.
SONGWRITERS & SONGWRITING GREAT SUCCESSFUL WORKSHOP! THANKS GRETCHEN & FWNSAI MEMBERSHIP!
FORT WORTH NSAI REGIONAL SONGWRITING WORKSHOP
Photo by Jim Banks GRETCHEN PETERS, Hit Songwriter & NEELY REYNOLDS, Fort Worth NSAI Regional Workshop Coordinator
(HIT SONGWRITER “Independence Day” Martina McBride, “The Secret of Life” Faith Hill)
“One of Nashville’s most important contemporary songwriters” – Michael McCall
Grammy Nominated Songwriter
“I often hate the music business, and sometimes I think I hate music. I’m always wrong about that. It usually takes listening to Leonard Cohen, or Samuel Barber, or Joni Mitchell, or Gram Parsons, or Jackson Browne, or Ludwig von Beethoven, or Miles Davis, or Dolly Parton to bring me back to my senses. Then I find myself with goose bumps, or unexpected tears, or joy bursting out of my chest like it’s too big to be kept in there – then I remember what music is, what it does, and why I do it.” - Gretchen Peters www.gretchenpeters.com
NSAI OWNS THE BLUEBIRD CAFE
Nashville Songwriters Association International
To Assume Ownership Of Famed Bluebird Cafe
Amy Kurland Announces Extraordinary Contribution And Will Remain As Founder
Kris Kristofferson Kicks Off Celebration With Private Performance
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 9, 2007
Nashville, TN -- Bluebird Cafe founder Amy Kurland will entrust ownership of the legendary songwriter venue, effective January 1, 2008, to the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). NSAI is a trade organization committed to protecting the rights and future of the profession of songwriting, and to educate, elevate the songwriter.
Through the announcement it was revealed that Kurland structured the transfer to ensure that the Bluebird will provide financial support for NSAI's mission, and allow the organization to continue its important work on behalf of the songwriting profession.
Last night, one of NSAI's founders, the legendary Kris Kristofferson, with original band members Donnie Fritts, Billy Swan, Stephen Bruton and friend Chris Gantry, performed at the Bluebird to celebrate the historical moment.
"As the Bluebird turned 25, I looked back through the years of wonderful music and started to consider the next 25 years," said founder Amy Kurland. "By partnering with NSAI, I feel sure that The Bluebird will always be here as a home for new and accomplished songwriters."
The NSAI Board of Directors agreed that the Bluebird Cafe would remain a venue for songwriter performances.
"The NSAI Board meeting fell into stunned silence at the announcement of our acquisition of the Bluebird Cafe," recalled board president Steve Bogard. "Twenty-five of Nashville's best and most experienced songwriters were literally speechless, humbled at the honor and responsibility of carrying on the tradition of America's premier acoustic songwriting venue."
The terms of Amy Kurland's transfer of the Bluebird to NSAI can only be described as a gift to songwriters everywhere. "We know that this is a sacred trust and a brilliant opportunity to create a synergy that will allow us to better serve America's songwriters in Nashville, Washington D.C. and across the country," said NSAI Executive Director Bart Herbison, who noted that "no changes" were planned for the Bluebird Cafe. He said the same staff would remain along with the format that Kurland started.
"Bluebird Founder Amy Kurland created something that simply does not exist anywhere else. The musical magic created nightly over the years has earned the Bluebird Cafe a place in songwriter history," said Herbison. "We, at NSAI, intend to carefully guard the legacy of the Bluebird Cafe and protect the special atmosphere Amy created."
Kurland opened the cafe in 1982 as a casual gourmet restaurant with some live music. Since those early days, the Bluebird has become a showcase and home for songwriters. In 1985, Sunday writer's nights were added as a chance for new writers to audition and perform. Dinner shows followed in 1987. The Bluebird Caf is the setting for the 1995 film "The Thing Called Love," starring River Phoenix, K.T. Oslin, Samantha Mathis and Sandra Bullock.
Kathy Mattea, T. Graham Brown and Sweethearts of the Rodeo were discovered at the cafe. Superstar Garth Brooks played Open Mic and Sunday Songwriters shows, and nailed down his recording contract with Capitol Records at The Bluebird.
Notable songwriters including Mary Chapin Carpenter, Nanci Griffith, Janis Ian, Tony Arata, Bill Lloyd, Danny Flowers, Don Henry, Don Schlitz and many others have worked their magic in the room.
About the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI)
NSAI is the world's largest not-for-profit songwriters trade organization. Established in 1967, the membership of more than 4,000 spans the United States and five other countries. NSAI is dedicated to protecting the rights of and serving aspiring and professional songwriters in all genres of music.
Fort Worth Sound - January 11, 2008
FORT WORTH SOUND RECORDING STUDIO Open House January 6th, 2008 www.fortworthsound.com www.myspace.com/fortworthsound
Dallas/Fort Worth/Denton recording studios Fort Worth Sound specializes in recording and mixing music projects for bands, singers, songwriters, voiceover talent, etc from the DFW area and beyond. From demo to complete CD project, we can help you get the quality you need. And when the project is done, we can also help with CD/DVD duplication and replication. Need graphic design? We can help with that as well.
We have two Pro Tools studios. The main studio (Studio A) has a Pro Tools HD3 Accel system. This is where we do the majority of our recording and mastering projects, while our B Room has a Pro Tools Mix Plus system. Studio B is where we do additional mixing and audio editing, CD duplication, vinyl and cassette to CD transfers, and graphic design. We have a large mic collection, outboard mic pre's and high end outboard EQ, compression and limiting.
The design of our studio was inspired by the amazing work of the Russ Berger Design Group. Our main recording area has 14 foot ceilings, climate control (independent A.C. in each room), Floating Floors (to avoid low frequency rumble from the traffic of the city, etc.)
It took 3 years to complete the construction of Studio A. We think you will agree that Fort Worth Sound is one of the finest recording studios in the North Texas area.
News...
Open house is scheduled for January 6, 2008.
OPEN HOUSE
January 6, 2008
FORT WORTH SOUND (Formerly First Street Audio) is having it's grand opening/ open house on January 6, 2008. Come see the new space, have some refreshments, and rub shoulders with other musicians and music business folks.
When: 4:00-7:00 p.m.
Where:
306 S. Main Street
Ft. Worth TX. 76104
Bart Rose
FORT WORTH SOUND
email: fortworthsound@hotmail.com
phone: 817-922-5444 web: http://www.fortworthsound.com
Tamera Bennett - January 11, 2008
GUEST SPEAKER: TAMERA BENNETT, Entertainment Law Attorney "HOW THE MONEY FLOWS: MUSIC PUBLISHING 101"
Prepared with an undergraduate degree in Recording Industry Studies and a law degree from Texas Wesleyan University School of Law, Tamera represents clients throughout Texas and Tennessee in entertainment, trademark and copyright law related matters.
Tamera is the immediate past chair of the State Bar of Texas Entertainment & Sports Law section, is a founding board member of the Women Business Owners of Denton County, and is a former adjunct professor at Dallas Baptist University. Tamera frequently lectures to attorneys and business owners on intellectual property and entertainment law matters. In addition to her law practice, Tamera is the owner and president of Farm To Market Music, LLC a full service song administration company.
Emphasis in Trademark, Copyright and Entertainment Law.
BRAD DAVIS SONGWRITING & GUITAR WORKSHOP A SUCCESS! 37 Attended.Go here to see Photos
Brad Davis with Wayne Balicom, Winner of the Takamine Guitar Give Away at FWNSAI Fund Raiser Workshop
Neely Reynolds, Fort Worth NSAI Regional Workshop Coordinator Introduces Brad Davis.
Brad Davis Songwriting & Guitar Workshop April 15, 2007 - April 15, 2007
Success! 1st Official Fund Raiser for the FWNSAI
FORT WORTH NSAI REGIONAL WORKSHOP
FUND RAISER SUNDAY, APRIL 15TH, 2007
2:00PM-4:00PM
FOUR STAR COFFEE BAR
(OPENS FOR LUNCH AT NOON)
3324 WEST 7TH STREET
FORT WORTH, TX 76147
BRAD DAVIS
Singer/Songwriter/Musician SONGWRITING & GUITAR WORKSHOP
Grammy award winning artist Brad Davis. Brad Davis is an incredibly talented guitar instructor and workshop facilitator. Brad's easy going manner, sense of humor, genuine interest in his students, and enthusiastic approach to teaching guitar lessons does indeed produce a terrific learning environment and enjoyable learning experience. . Performing on stage as a member of Marty Stuart’s road band. Played lead acoustic guitar with Earl Scruggs and Friends. Currently playing electric and acoustic guitar with movie actor Billy Bob Thornton's rock band. www.braddavisontour.com
Drawing for a Takamine Guitar
Plus T-Shirts & Guitar Strings
Ticket $20.00 To Order Tickets Contact: neelyreynolds@neelyreynolds.com SUNDAY, APRIL 15TH, 2007
2:00PM-4:00PM
FOUR STAR COFFEE BAR
(OPENS FOR LUNCH AT NOON)
3324 WEST 7TH STREET
FORT WORTH, TX 76147
Brad Davis Workshop & Takamine Guitar Winner - April, 2007
SONGWRITERS & SONGWRITING BRAD DAVIS SONGWRITING & GUITAR WORKSHOP A SUCCESS! 37 Attended.Go here to see Photos
Brad Davis with Wayne Balicom, Winner of the Takamine Guitar Give Away at FWNSAI Fund Raiser Workshop
NSAI SONG SYMPOSIUM - July 19, 2006
Take advantage of over 100 classes on various topics taught by some of the top songwriters in the industry!
NSAI SONG SYMPOSIUM IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE
Songposium Classes: September 26-29, 2006
At the heart of Songposium Week, you'll find an awesome array of classes taught by some of the top songwriting teachers in the nation. Faculty from music meccas such as New York, Austin and Los Angeles are coming to Nashville to join their Music City counterparts. Together, they'll share their expertise with present and future hit songwriters through a wide variety of classes covering topics such as lyric structure, melody structure, demos & studios, co-writing, music publishing, the Nashville Number System, guitar instruction, vocal instruction and more. There's something for everyone at every level! Register for Classes
Neely Reynolds, New NSAI Fort Worth Regional Workshop Coordinator - April 12, 2006
Nashville, TN. NSAI (Nashville Songwriters Association, International) appointed Neely Reynolds as the new NSAI Fort Worth Regional Workshop Coordinator. Neely attended the new coordinators training session in Nashville, Tn. and also Song Symposium, all taking place the week of Tin Pan South.
Neely is pictured with Lisbeth Shiveley (NSAI National Workshops) and David Rivers (NSAI National Workshops Director).
About NSAI's Regional Workshops - April 12, 2006
About NSAI's Regional Workshops
In keeping with the NSAI mission "to protect the rights and future of the profession of songwriting, educate, elevate, and celebrate the songwriter and to act as a unifying force within the music community and the community at large," NSAI has established over 100 regional workshops throughout the world.
Each regional workshop is organized by a volunteer coordinator who has completed a formal application and has proven professional standards before receiving approval by the workshops committee. Coordinators are given formal training prior to launching a chapter, and they receive ongoing training by attending yearly in-service seminars headed by NSAI's regional workshops director in Nashville, Tennessee.
Coordinators are provided lesson plans, developed by professional songwriters, ranging from - "Gaining A New Perspective: Songwriting Tips and Techniques To Inspire and Challenge You" by Danny Arena and Sara Light, to "Writing For The Radio" by Jason Blume. They also maintain an audio library of guest speaker interviews from the Nashville Thursday Night Workshop Series, as well as a collection of recommended publications on the craft of songwriting and the music business to share with their workshops.
During training, coordinators learn the "critiquing process" that they bring to their workshops -- offering supportive feedback for songwriters while maintaining professional standards. This is the same process used by professional evaluators when tapes are submitted to the NSAI Song Evaluation Service.
Another valuable resource for our workshops is "Adopt-a-Shop," a mentoring program that matches professional songwriters with the members of NSAI's worldwide chapters. Each Adopt-a-Shop pro is in touch with their workshop through its coordinator. Adopt-a-Shop pros assist by answering questions through e-mail, holding online chats, and some of them personally visit their adopted workshop. They also work to help bring professional writers, publishers and other music industry executives to the workshops that they have adopted.
Our workshops provide a supportive, non-competitive environment where a sense of community is felt and cameraderie is developed among members over time.
Join hit songwriters Rivers Rutherford, Hugh Prestwood, Angela Kaset, Rick Beresford, Don Henry, James Dean Hicks and Ralph Murphy for NSAI's Song Camp 201, May 21-23, 2006 in Nashville, TN. Song Camp 201 teaches you how to
access and better the artistic writer within you. Explore the craft of co-writing in a small-group environment and get honest feedback on your work from the Pros. ALSO: Stay tuned for details on NSAI's Songposium Week
2006 -- 9 DAYS of classes, concerts and special events taking place September 22-29, 2006 in Nashville, TN!
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