Songwriter Workshop • Topspin Seminar

>>The ASCAP Foundation Country Songwriters Workshop is now accepting submissions for this fall’s program held on October 7, 14, 21, 28, November 4 and 18th from 2-4 p.m. at ASCAP’s Nashville offices. Conducted by veteran songwriter Bonnie Baker, each session will feature prominent music industry guest speakers giving advice on the art and craft of successful songwriting techniques as well as business related topics including A&R, music publishing and legal issues. Those accepted will be notified by Friday, September 23, 2011. To apply submit to ascapcountryworkshop2011@gmail.com
-MP3’s of two (2) original songs with lyric sheets.
-A brief biography including address/phone number/e-mail.
Deadline: 5 p.m. Sept. 16, 2011.
>>Also upcoming is ASCAP’s DIYU, set for Aug. 16 at 3pm. Part of an ongoing educational series for members, the meeting will feature Topspin software which provides tools for artists to increase awareness, build relationships with fans and turn those fans into customers