NSAI Pittsburgh, PA Chapter

09/18/2020

A great opportunity for our chapter members is coming up in November! We'll share all the details at our next meeting. In the meantime, you can comment below with any questions.

09/04/2020

The NSAI Song Contest is now accepting submissions! Details below and at nashvillesongwriters.com.

It's time! The 21st Annual NSAI Song Contest presented by Martin Guitar and CMT has officially kicked off! Start submitting your songs and/or lyrics NOW through November 3rd for your chance to win!

Visit NSAI.CMT.COM!

05/29/2020

It's not just your grandmothers polka music any more! This is a young songwriters contest open to any style of songs in 2/4. Great prizes, no entry fee. Open to songwriters 10-35yrs old.

Here is the link: https://www.ipapolkas.com/blog/2020/04/i-p-a-young-composer-competition/

02/05/2020

This April, we're excited to be holding the 2020 Anthem Chapter Challenge. It's an awesome opportunity to submit one of your best songs to be voted on by the local chapter. The song with the most votes at our chapter meeting will be sent to NSAI to be considered by Anthem Publishing Group! Visit https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/nsai-chapter-challenge for more info about the challenge.

06/25/2019

06/25/2019

At the last meeting, we had a discussion about house concerts being the new listening rooms. Does anyone have contacts who host house concerts? I'd like to put together a list of listening-friendly promoters and venues, to be shared with group members and friends of the NSAI. Add a comment below, or send me an email at [email protected] -KM

06/03/2019

A local competition that might interest some of you! Thanks Karl for sharing.
http://www.wyep.org/singer19

09/21/2018

The Call for Submissions for Stacks—CLP's new living music collection—is now open! You have until October 8 to submit your best work. GO! stacks.carnegielibrary.org

06/23/2016

Well, I have officially resigned my position as Regional Coordinator for the Pittsburgh Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International.
It's been a great seven years, and I will surely miss the friendships and cammeraderie.
I will miss teaching the craft to the newer songwriters and the general sharing of knowledge among all of our songwriters.
I hope you all keep writing!
Remember: Nobody ever failed, they just gave up too soon!
Best wishes to all of you, and thank you for letting me run the show for you!

Ron Hookstown Brown

01/11/2016

Jason Blume article on song structure. Good stuff.

When I took my first songwriting workshop I had no idea that verses, choruses, and bridges were the primary building blocks used in popular songs. Nor did I know that the vast majority of the songs I listened to on the radio combined these components into one of four song…

01/02/2016

Hey Songwriters! Check out this video by Brent Baxter on how to develop a great song idea.

Check out Brent's blog about songwriting and the music business at www.manvsrow.com. God Bless, Brent

12/14/2015

We would sincerely like to thank Chuck and Joanne Sperry for hosting a great Songwriter's Holiday party. It was a thoroughly enjoyable evening! Very enjoyable!

11/16/2015

We are pleased to announce:

The Songwriters' Christmas Holidays Party is back this year!
Chuck and Joanne Sperry have graciously invited us -- all of you -- to their home for a celebration of the holidays and songs and songwriters!

When?

The party will be held on Sunday, December 13th -- 12/13/2015
From 6:30pm to 9:30pm

What's cool?

Recent research indicates that ALL songwriters have more than just one thing in common. They also love good eats!
So... This party is "bring-a-dish" -- bring your favorite -- anything you'd like to share with others. And byob -- your favorite brew, wine, eggnog -- whatever floats your holiday boat!

Where?

As I mentioned, the party will be held at the home of Chuck and Joanne Sperry. They are located approximately five minutes from the Camp Horn Rd. exit on I-279 in Pittsburgh's North Hills.

The address is:
8591 Harvest Manor Drive
Pittsburgh PA 15237


Please RSVP by contacting a Group Coordinator listed below.


And most importantly!
This is not just a party for those of you who regularly attend our meetings. This is a holiday celebration for songwriters. For you, who find that you cannot-not write; for you who are compelled; for you who have the bug; for you who love the creative process.
Surround yourself with other like-minded individuals!
Yes, we've all had our first songwriter's meeting. Why not make your first meeting a holiday party!

You are most welcome to drop in and say hello!

For those of you who would like to play one or two of your holiday-themed original songs, we will be doing song rounds!
So...
Bring your guitar.
Bring yourself.
Bring a friend and/or family member.


We sincerely hope to see you there!

Ron "Hookstown" Brown -- NSAI Coordinator -- 412-596-5831
Nancy Deckant -- NSAI Coordinator -- 412-389-6697
David Michael King -- NSAI Coordinator -- 412-498-6360

10/22/2015

If you are serious about upping your game as a songwriter, Debi is the one to talk to. You can bet your verse, chorus and bridge on it, nobody is more qualified. ;-)
http://nashvillesongmentoring.com/

10/19/2015

Something to ponder?

Blog by hit songwriter Marty Dodson about overcoming your limitations and conquering the fear of failure in songwriting.

10/11/2015

And so goes the business side of music. ;-)

The Star Trek theme song is familiar to pretty much anyone who lived in the free world (and probably elsewhere, too) in the late 20th century. Do you know the words?

09/05/2015

Calling all music artists, singers and songwriters! The Western Pennsylvania Songwriters Network/the Pittsburgh chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI), is sponsoring a one-day workshop with publisher, songplugger and independent A&R, Steve Bloch.

This workshop will focus on helping songwriters write songs with greater commercial potential. Steve will also be speaking on songplugging, publishing and artist development deals. 1-on-1 mentoring sessions are also available for an additional fee.

Event details: “Steve Bloch: Elements of Great Songs” is Saturday, October 10, 9:30 am – 5:00 pm (doors at 9:00 am). Location: Adams Ridge Clubhouse 100 Adams Ridge Blvd, Mars, PA 16046. Open to the public.

Registration: Early registration by September 28 is $35 NSAI members / $40 non-members. Regular registration from Sept 29 to Oct 10, $50.

To get a PDF with agenda and signup info, message Nancy Deckant, Hookstown Brown or David Michael King