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Bill Pere: Executive Director
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CSA EVENTS CALENDAR The general public is welcome to attend any CSA event and to join the Association! If you need additional information or directions, e-mail us. Success comes from opportunity, and opportunity comes from involvement -- We have been helping writers and artists achieve their goals since 1979 ! Get Involved in CSA!This calendar provides a wealth of opportunities to be part of a creative community of songwriters and artists. The secret to achieving your goals in music is being INVOLVED! That means attending meetings and concerts and volunteering to help out, where you will learn from others, network with others, and make yourself known to others. The single biggest factor in achieving success is BEING THERE and becoming a FAMILIAR FACE ! Support these CSA events -- an investment in CSA is an investment in yourself ! In addition to the events below, check out these other resources and opportunities:
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Saturday MAY 12 - The Annual CSA Collaboration Workshop.
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JUNE 2012 EVENTS: SONG AND ARTIST DEVELOPMENT Tuesday June 12: 7:15pm Glastonbury YMCA, Welles St, at Fox Run Mall From Boston, Producer and Development Coordinator Jordan Tishler of Digital Bear Entertainment will be on hand to listen to your songs. Jordan has visited CSA before and liked what he heard. Here is a chance to learn from someone who is at the center of the song and artist development process. Jordan will be willing to work with artists or songs that he thinks have potential.
This program is $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
Directions
Mapquest info@ctsongs.com
===================== PERFORMING OPPORTUNITY Sunday, June 17 1pm
to 5pm -- CSA Summer Picnic and Showcase. J.B.
Williams Park, Glastonbury. Bring food for the grill, a dish to share, and a
non-alcoholic beverage. Performance slots all day Rain or Shine. Sound system
provided. To sign up for a performance slot, contact
From New Haven : I-91 North to Exit 25. Cross the CT River on Rt 3 and bear right on Rt 2 toward Norwich. Take Exit 9 off Rt 2, go left on Neipsic Rd under Rt 2. Go 3/4 mile and the park is on the left. From Hartford area: I-91 South to Exit 25 (Glastonbury) Cross the CT River on Rt 3 and bear right on Rt 2 toward Norwich. Take Exit 9 off Rt 2, go left on Neipsic Rd under Rt 2. Go 3/4 mile and the park is on the left. From I-84 East or West: Take Rt 2 and Take Exit 9 off Rt 2, go left on Neipsic Rd under Rt 2. Go 3/4 mile and the park is on the left Check Mapquest for details and to verify your best route Mapquest
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CSA SUMMER SONGWRITING
RETREAT --
Come yourself or bring the
whole family for an amazing weekend. Presented all across the U.S. -- Now brought to your doorstep! A weekend of total immersion into the world of songwriting, in a beautiful rustic setting that is conducive to learning and creating new music. You will get a College Level Master Classes in all aspects of the craft and business of songwriting, based on the groundbreaking concepts of "Songcrafters' Coloring Book: The Essential Guide to Effective and Successful Songwriting". Guaranteed to give you practical and actionable tools and techniques for helping you optimize your songs and take your writing to a new level. This concentrated immersion in the songcrafting process will provide more information in 2 days than you would get in several years of monthly CSA meetings. Good meals and 2 nights of comfortable lodging are all included, so you do not have to think about anything but your music. Conducted by Grammy-winner and author of "Songcrafters' Coloring Book", Bill Pere, named one of the Top 50 Innovators and Guiding Lights of the Music Industry" by Music Connection Magazine.The information and insight presented here was developed exclusively by Bill in more than 30 years of working with thousands of songwriters, including many of the top names in the industry and is not available anywhere else. You will not find more down-to-earth, practical, and well-researched information under any one roof.JUMP-START YOUR CAREER AND GET ON THE FAST-TRACK ========================================================================= AUGUST 2012 EVENTS
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FALL WORKSHOPS -- To Be Announded
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PREVIOUS 2012 EVENTS
===================================================================== JANUARY 10 2012 , 7:15pm Mystic CT and the Morgan House, 119 High St
(directions) (In case of snow, check the website for meeting status). One of CSA's most requested presentations: PARTNERING WITH THE NON-PROFIT SECTOR: How to Do Successful Benefit
Events Simple question: Which would you prefer -- (a) being in a room with 200 semi-sober fans grooving, to your music,
who after the show, can give you a pat on the back and maybe $10 for a CD OR (b) being in a room with 200 people in suits who if they like what they hear,
could easily write you a check for 5, 6, or 7 figures, or lead you to
high-profile performances or song commissions Any songwriter or performing artist can give themselves that choice. Non-Profit Does Not mean No-profit! Bill Pere is a
Grammy-nominated artist who has raised more than
$1,000,000 through benefit concert events, and was just named 2011 Outstanding
Volunteer Fundraiser of the Year by the AFP. Come and Learn. This meeting is $5 to members, $10 for
non-members. See you there, and bring a friend. =========================================================================== FEB 7 2012: 7:15pm Mystic CT and the Morgan House, 119 High St
(directions) (In case of snow, check the website for meeting status). SONGCRAFT WORKSHOP: The #2 most frequent mistake that all songwriters make: How to identify it, and how to fix it! It will make your songs
instantly better than most of the competition. CRITIQUE SESSION TO FOLLOW. ============================================================================= MARCH 13, 2012 7:15pm, Glastonbury YMCA (Welles St at Fox Run Mall)
(Directions) Sparking Musical Creativity with THE INTERVAL MACHINE A Hands-on demo/workshop presented by the inventors of the
Interval Machine Jon Gammell & Scott Quillin This meeting $5 for members, $10 for non-members ==============================================
APRIL 2012 Events APRIL 13-15: CSA SONGWRITING RETREAT!
APRIL 13-15 --
CSA SONGWRITING RETREAT!
You will get a College Level Master Classes in all aspects of the craft
and business of songwriting, based on the groundbreaking concepts of " Good meals and 2 nights of comfortable lodging are all included, so
you do not have to think about anything but your music.
(more...) Conducted by Grammy-winner and author of "Songcrafters' Coloring Book", The information and insight presented here was developed exclusively by Bill in more than 30 years of working with thousands of songwriters, including many of the top names in the industry and is not available anywhere else. You will not find more down-to-earth, practical, and well-researched information under any one roof. Many of these techniques have never been presented before, anywhere.
JUMP-START YOUR
CAREER AND GET ON THE FAST-TRACK SIGN UP NOW
FOR THE 2012 CSA Weekend Songwriting Retreat! See why folks have come from across the U.S. and have called this weekend
"Life-Changing" and "Transformative". ONLY A FEW SLOTS LEFT -- DON'T GET LEFT BEHIND!
DETAILS
HERE
============================================================================= PREVIOUS 2011 EVENTS
JAN UARY 2011 Events(Weather status: the meeting is on for tonight) Tuesday, Jan 18, 7:15pm, Mystic Chamber of Commerce, 14 Holmes St, Mystic (directions) Begin the new year by becoming an involved member of CSA! Success comes from opportunity, and opportunity comes from involvement. The year begins Tuesday January 11, 7:15pm at the Mystic Chamber of Commerce, 14 Holmes St, Mystic. The topics for this meeting will include Bill Pere's popular presentation on "How to Do Successful Benefit Events: Non-Profit Does Not Mean No-Profit". This program has been presented at music conference across the U.S., changing the direction of many artists' careers. -- ALSO: SONG CRITIQUES The meeting is free for members, $5 for non-members. Free to members, $5 to non-members (applicable toward dues if you join within 30 days) 7:15pm For more information e-mail info @ ctsongs . com(in the event of snow, check this website for meeting status) Mystic Chamber of
Commerce ==============================================
FEBRUARY 2010 Events BACK BY POPULAR REQUEST
TWO IMPORTANT TOPICS: The Axe-Man and the Tax-Man, and How to Be Your
Own Publisher: Are you unable to market your music because you're unsure of how to handle the publishing? Come and learn about this important part of being a songwritier. -- Licensiong, Co-publishing, mechanicals, Sync, etc -- all made easy for you. This meeting is free to members, $5 for non-members.
Critique session to follow. Mystic Chamber of
Commerce
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MARCH Tuesday, March 15 -- CSA Meeting 7:15pm Glastonbury YMCA, Welles St, FoxRun Mall Our special guest from Massachusetts is music veteran Tommy Byrnes of Sovereignty Music Services. Tommy is an accomplished guitarist, arranger and producer. He conducts seminars on "Digital Recording and the Home Studio". He has presented at conferences and colleges in New England, and has exceptional insights into the key issues facing songwriters seeking to record their own material, whether for demo or final release. His company also offers Music Instruction, Digital Recording and Engineering, Music Career Planning, Music Marketing Strategies, Press Kit Design, Band Logos and Graphics, Album Artwork and Layout.
Tommy will speak about Digital Recording and the Home Studio. This meeting is $5 for members, $10 for non-members.
============================= APRIL 2011 Events APRIL 1-3: CSA SONGWRITING RETREAT!
You will get a College Level Master Classes in all aspects of the craft
and business of songwriting, based on the groundbreaking concepts of " Four good meals and 2 nights of comfortable lodging are all included, so you do not have to think about anything but your music. (more...) Conducted by author of "Songcrafters' Coloring Book", Bill Pere, named one of the Top 50 Innovators and Guiding Lights of the Music Industry" by Music Connection Magazine.The information and insight presented here was developed exclusively by Bill in more than 30 years of working with thousands of songwriters, including many of the top names in the industry and is not available anywhere else. You will not find more down-to-earth, practical, and well-researched information under any one roof. Many of these techniques have never been presented before, anywhere.
DETAILS
HERE
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MAY 2011 Events
CSA ANNUAL COLLABORATION EVENT
May 14, Union Baptist Church, Mystic
DAY OF PRAISE COLLABORATIVE CONCERT
All details for this unique event are in the Newsletter! Concert tickets are $10 for CSA members -------------------------------- JUNE 2011 Events
Tuesday, June 14 -- CSA Meeting 7:15pm Glastonbury YMCA, Welles St, FoxRun Mall Noel Ramos, publisher of Inteermixx Magazine, owner of Indiegate digital distribution portal, and Founder of the national Independent Music Conference, speaks about the new way to get funding for your projects that is empowering many independent artists: Crowdfunding! This meeting is $5 for members, $10 for non-members. ===================== PERFORMING OPPORTUNITY Sunday, June 19 1pm to 5pm -- CSA Summer Picnic and Showcase. J.B. Williams Park, Glastonbury. Bring food for the grill, a dish to share, and a non-alcoholic beverage. Performance slots all day Rain or Shine. Sound system provided. To sign up for a performance slot, contact Bill Pere. or Don Donegan. Meet new folks and old friends, and enjoy the day in the company of creative people.
From New Haven : I-91 North to Exit 25. Cross the CT River on Rt 3 and bear right on Rt 2 toward Norwich. Take Exit 9 off Rt 2, go left on Neipsic Rd under Rt 2. Go 3/4 mile and the park is on the left. From Hartford area: I-91 South to Exit 25 (Glastonbury) Cross the CT River on Rt 3 and bear right on Rt 2 toward Norwich. Take Exit 9 off Rt 2, go left on Neipsic Rd under Rt 2. Go 3/4 mile and the park is on the left. From I-84 East or West: Take Rt 2 and Take Exit 9 off Rt 2, go left on Neipsic Rd under Rt 2. Go 3/4 mile and the park is on the left Check Mapquest for details and to verify your best route Mapquest
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2011 Events
Multi-Enny Award Winner A.J. Gundell is our guest, speaking on
how to get music placed in TV.
ALSO IN JULY: WEEKEND SONGWRITING RETREAT !
July 22-24, Gove Hill Retreat Center, Thetford, VT DETAILS AND REGISTRATION HERE: http://www.govehillretreat.org/stories/storyReader$59
A weekend of total immersion into the world of songwriting, in a
beautiful rustic setting that is conducive to learning and creating new things.
You will get a College Level Master Classes in all aspects of the craft
and business of songwriting, based on the groundbreaking concepts of " Great meals and 2 nights of comfortable lodging are all included, so you do not have to think about anything but your music. Conducted by author of "Songcrafters' Coloring Book", Bill Pere, named one of the Top 50 Innovators and Guiding Lights of the Music Industry" by Music Connection Magazine, and Kay Pere, nationally known voice and creativity coach.The information and insight presented here was developed exclusively by Bill in more than 30 years of working with thousands of songwriters, including many of the top names in the industry and is not available anywhere else. You will not find more down-to-earth, practical, and well-researched information under any one roof. Many of these techniques have never been presented before, anywhere.-----------------------------------------------------
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August Sunday, August 28 -- 1pm to 5pm -- CSA Summer Picnic and Showcase. CANCELLED DUE TO HURRICANE =============== September 2011 EventsTuesday, Sept 13 -- CSA Meeting 7:15pm Glastonbury YMCA, Welles St, FoxRun Mall PROFESSIONAL SONG PITCHING SESSION! Get your best songs ready! Nashville pro Janey Street has a proven track record of song placements. She will be on hand to listen to your songs, and if she thinks there is potential for film or TV placement, she will take your song and present it to her contacts. This is an exceptional opportunity to get your music directly to where things can happen. All songs presented will be critiqued. This meeting is $28 for members, $35 for non-members.
Pre-Registration is highly recommended to guarantee that your song gets pitched. If you would like a one-on-one consult with Janey at a discounted rate, she will be available the following day (Wed, Sept 14) to meet with individuals. Contact us to arrange fort a time - info@ctsongs.com========================================================== October 2011 EventsOCTOBER: CSA MIDI WORKSHOP Tuesday, Oct 11 7:15pm, in Mystic. Hands-on session with the magic of Midi from one of the first Midi studios in the state -- Bill Pere has been producing songs with midi for 25 years, you'll see ways of making music that you never saw before, including 5 different types of midi guitar, trumpet, sax, percussion, Q-chord, Vocal harmonizers, etc. Limited to 10 pre-registered slots. You must pre-register to attend. If all the slots are filled, we will open a second session the following week. $10 for members, $15 for non-members =========================================================== November 2011 Events Tuesday November 08, 7:15pm, Wesleyan University, Middletown (directions)Get that in-depth Level-3 analysis of your song that you've always been wanting. This all-critique session will allow plenty of time to thoroughly discuss each song and provide the best possible constructive feedback from many perspectives. If there is time we might be able to do more than one song per person, so bring two. This meeting is free to members, $5 for non-members. ================================================== December 2011 Events --- Two events this month!Tuesday, December 6 , 7:15pm Indie Artist and Past CSA President Kayte Devlin shares her experience and insights in navigating the creative and business mazes of the Indie world. This meeting is FREE to members, $5 for non-members. ============= Saturday December 3, 7pm (live pre-show at 6:15) 15th Annual LUNCH HOLIDAY SHOW
WE WISH YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY SEASON
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