WHO WE ARE....
WHAT WE DO
The Connecticut Songwriters Association is
one of the oldest and largest songwriter groups in the U.S.. We are an educational non-profit
organization dedicated to improving the art and craft of original music,
combining arts, education and community outreach since 1979.
Almost 2,000 songwriters, musicians and
vocalists from 25
states and 5 countries have joined CSA since it was founded in 1979.
We have grown to become one of the
most active and best known
songwriters associations in the US.
CSA sponsors monthly programs, with
nationally known guest speakers, song critique sessions, and interactive
workshops.
Monthly meetings and Critiques are hosted
by President
Bill Pere, named one of the "Top 50 Groundbreakers and
Guiding Lights of the Music Industry" by Music Connection Magazine.
Programs are designed to provide Indie
Artists and mainstream writers with all the information, resources, and
connections they need to be successful.
We rotate meeting locations around the
State, including: Glastonbury, Middletown, Mystic, etc. The Association produces songwriter showcases,
benefit concerts, and a series of
compilation recordings.
Our newsletter,
Connecticut Songsmith, has been published monthly by since 1980.
As well as songwriters, our members consist of lyricists,
composers, vocalists, producers, musicians, publishers, & recording artists.
We actively encourage and facilitate collaboration.
CSA has been featured in the internationally distributed
Songwriters Market Book, as well as in media articles and magazines throughout the
State. Sheila Davis' classic book "Successful Lyric Writing",
includes a case study of CSA as a highly successful regional
organization. In partnership with community outreach organizations
like LUNCH, we have helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for
fighting poverty and for providing essential human services
WE TEACH THE ART OF SUCCESS
SUCCESS COMES FROM OPPORTUNITY, AND OPPORTUNITY
COMES FROM INVOLVEMENT. BE INVOLVED!
(more about what we
do)
Why Join CSA ?
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CSA President and
Executive Director:
Bill Pere
CSA Founder:
Don
Donegan
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PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Members of
=>Songsalive
=>RISA
=>IndieGrrl
are always welcome guests at CSA meetings.
You set your goals, and we'll help you achieve songwriting that gets
results you set for yourself.
Production, performance and promotion techniques to keep you moving
forward.
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COMING IN SEPT
Nashville in Connecticut
Tuesday, September 14
(rescheduled from June) --
CSA Meeting 7:15pm Glastonbury YMCA,
Welles St, FoxRun Mall
From Nashville, come meet Grammy-Award winning
producer/engineer Michael Hopkins.
Michael ran a successful studio for many years on music row, earning a Grammy
for his work with Sheryl Crow and working with other artists like Tim McGraw,
Susy Boggus, and Stacey Earle. Now back in Connecticut, he does live sound
for large events.
Michael will speak about current trends in Nashville
and other music scenes, and will critique your songs with the ears of a top-tier
producer.
This meeting is $5 for members, $10 for non-members, at
the door.
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COMING IN October
CSA FALL PRO WORKSHOP
Marketing, Licensing, and Promo
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Saturday October 2, 1pm-4pm
Mystic Chamber of
Commerce
14 Holmes St, Mystic
(directions) |
MARKETING, PROMO, LICENSING AND SYNC ROYALTIES - Film, TV, Video, and more.
Our guest is music pro Marci Geller from NYC, who has had hundreds of
high-profile placements in major shows. Marci was a successful dance
artist under contract to Sony Records, and she left behind all the limos and
spotlights to become one of today's most accomplished Indie Artists.
Marci knows the ins and outs of how to market and promote songs and acts,
getting the right songs to the right people at the right time.
How do you find the right person to send your material to? How do you get
them to take your calls and accept your submissions? How do you get them
to take you seriously? How do you know just what they are looking
for? Whether you are just a writer or a writer and performer,
there are lots of tricks to music marketing. promoting, and licensing, and
you'll learn them all from one of the best. Critique to
follow, in the order that registrations are received.
Space is limited. Pre-registration is recommended. Members: - $30,
non-members: $36
REGISTER NOW SECURELY WITH PAYPAL
Or send a check to: CSA, PO Box 511, Mystic CT 06355
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CSA COMPILATION CD #19!
CSA's 19th Release:
"A Light Ahead" is the third in our popular series of
Spiritual/Inspirational compilations.
( details here )
TRACK LIST and ORDERING
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CSA DAY OF
PRAISE
COLLABORATIVE CONCERT
The next CSA Day of Praise Collaborative
Concert needs a host. If you know of a church that
might like to host this community outreach event, please have
them contact us
The last DAY OF PRAISE Collaboration
Concert was a great success, raising over $1700, with 10 CSA artists
getting a standing ovation from a large appreciative audience.
CSA SHOWS THAT COLLABORATION WORKS !
CSA's Day
of Praise events
are
educational and uplifting collaborative concerts
combining the talents of many great CSA artists
for a memorable performance. These benefit shows have raised
thousands of dollars for charitable agencies.
We will be producing
more of this type of genre-specific event in
the time ahead, encompassing folk, bluegrass country rock, and
other styles We are always open to helping folks produce events in
any style
of music. If you would like to be an event or showcase coordinator please
contact us!
It only happens if YOU make it happen !
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CSA SUCCESS !
700 people were on their feet for this incredibly successful event to benefit
Liberty Community Services for the homeless in New Haven, bringing together CSA
artists, the Steve Chapin Band, and the LUNCH Ensemble.
LUNCH presented a $1,000 donation for World Hunger Year to Steve and
Jonathan Chapin
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The
CSA collaborative concerts presenting the music of the
compilation CDs were great successes!
They are a fine example of talented artists
coming together to lend their skills to each other's songs and
delivering a great concert
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS
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A Look Back at CSA's 25th Anniversary
Songwriting Conference
(click here for Concert PHOTOs ! )
(click here for Conference Feedback ! )
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click here for a full review ! )
(click here for
press articles)
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