Joining CSA
Become a member of one of the most well-known and respected songwriters associations in the country! Here’s what you get . . .

Serving music’s artisans and craftsmen since 1979, CSA is an educational, non-profit organization dedicated to improving the art and craft of original musical and lyrical composition. CSA offers membership to persons involved in any form of musical expression or appreciation, and emphasizes songwriting as an art form, and how to navigate the business side of  music . CSA provides a supportive atmosphere where new and experienced writers, amateur and professional alike, can meet together in harmony to make music. (for additional discussion about joining CSA, click here)

Each CSA meeting provides an opportunity for members to have a song constructively analyzed by peers in a supportive atmosphere. CSA also arranges small regional gatherings called ‘Song Share Sessions’. exclusively for this purpose. CSA holds song screening sessions for songs submitted on CD or other media,  and produces an ongoing series  of compilation CD's of members’ songs, which are promoted nationally, have received airplay,  and have global digital distribution which pay artist royalties.  Out-of-state members may have songs critiqued by mail.

CSA, through its member network, can provide almost any audio service including sound reinforcement, recording, digital music transcription, sheet music production, private instruction, midi recording and arranging and more.

CSA provides a means for writers and artists, novice or experienced, to meet colleagues, share knowledge and insights, and collaborate with other writers. Several CSA collaborations have spawned songs which have met with commercial success.  CSA meetings and workshops provide opportunities to meet and talk with noted industry professionals.

If you are an Indie artist or a songwriter needing some guidance in marketing, songwriting, contract negotiation,  publishing, recording,  licensing, internet resources,  or any aspect of the craft and business of music we can help.   Individualized, one-on-one consultations are available.

Showcases are open to the public and designed to give artists a venue for performing their original material for an attentive, listening audience. CSA has helped raise more than $800,000 for various local and national causes by producing large and small scale benefit concerts. CSA benefits have helped United Cerebral Palsy, Muscular Dystrophy, Group Homes, Hospice, WHY,  libraries, nature centers, community centers and more. CSA shows encompass ballads to bluegrass and Bach to rock.   For more on CSA community outreach through music, click here

CSA has published its newsletter, Connecticut Songsmith, on a monthly basis since 1980. Free classified ads available for members.  Connecticut Songsmith is now published and distributed electronically.

CSA, through its member network, provides educational programs for students in elementary grades through college in almost any aspect of music, songwriting, music history, modern music technology, etc.

CSA provides a free,  member-only e-group, called CT Songs Cafe,  where members can interact online for collaboration, posting performance schedules,  asking questions,  sharing special accomplishments,  posting photos,  and getting back issues of the Newsletter.

Also available from CSA:

• Songwriters Market and other important books on songwriting craft and business all at discounted prices
• Consultation and review regarding issues of copyright, licensing, contract and collaboration agreements
• Press Profile of CSA meetings and showcases
• CSA Compilation Recordings
• Special Publications: Songcraft Coloring Book and A History of CSA — The First Decade
• T-Shirts, Bumper Stickers and literature from other organizations and more.

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CSA MEMBERSHIP RATES (includes free or discounted admission to CSA events,  free use of the CT Songs Cafe e-group,  free classified ads, discounts on most services, and free subscription to the electronic newsletter . (For a paper copy by mail , add $7 per year). :

1 year membership :  $40

2 year membership : $70 (save $10)

3 year membership : $99  (save $21)

TO  BECOME A MEMBER:

You may request a membership application package by mail   OR

You may print out the application form online and mail it back to us (faster!)  OR

You may join directly online via credit card (fastest !)