San Diego Songwriter's Guild

Congratulations to everyone who participated in the 20th annual song contest. The song were amazing. A lot of talent amongst our group.

1. Lindsey White Ring Around the Roses
2. Sara Petite Ashes
3. Lindsey White & Veronica May Oh My
4. Miff Laracy The One the Road Leads To
5. Tim Mudd Trouble On The Vine
6. Rick Harchol I Believe in Love
7. Brian Darnell Gone
8. Brian Darnell Lookin Like Rain
9. Kendrick Dial Eryka Hill
10. Dennis J Whitener Leave A Memory
11. Jim Arnegard Empty Cup
12. Kathy Keogh Hurts Shake It Til it Hurts
13. David Cavanaugh Coins
14. Michele Shipp Beyond These Walls
15. Kathy Keogh Any Fool Could See It
16. Christine Williams Eyes Like Lightning
17. Kendrick Dial Wake Up
18. Dennis J Whiterner After All
19. Guy Greco Paradise Tonight
20. Dave Cavanaugh Lucifer’s Train
21. Marshall William Hattersley Ode to the Christmas Truce of 1914
22. Michele Shipp Revealed

SDSG’s 20th Annual Song Contest will be held Monday, November 7, 2011 at the Country Inn & Suites in Sorrento Valley. The contest is a popular tradition for San Diego writers, and offers a unique opportunity to hear a tremendous cross section of local work. Prize winners are to be selected by a panel of industry professionals in this exciting event on November 7, during which song entries recorded on CD are played for both judges and audience to hear. Songs will be heard, winners will be announced, and prizes awarded on this jam packed night, an exciting prospect indeed. If you are a songwriter, or a producer or artist looking for some new material, please join us at Country Inn & Suites, 5975 Lusk Boulevard, San Diego 92121 on November 7!

This year’s grand prize includes a $300 Cash Award from SDSG. We’ll be giving away many other great prizes as well, donated by SDSG’s sponsors, including a fantastic Studio Session package with lead sponsor Signature Sound. The contest is open to the public. You may join the Guild or renew your membership simultaneously with your entry and take advantage of member discounts. To create a membership go here.

Submit your entries in person on the night of the contest. Up to 70 recorded songs will be judged in the Finals. Get your Entry Form and Rules here.

Monday, November 7, 2011 Registration Opens at 6:00 PM

SDSG Memberships available  here or at the door.   No MP3’s. Audio CD’s Only!

Rules and Entry Form

On Septmeber 12th, 2011 the San Diego Songwriter’s Guild will be having a Songwriting Seminar from 7pm to 10 pm at the County Inn. The event address is 5975 Lusk Blvd, San Diego CA.
The cost is $25 for members and $35 for non-members.
The instructors for this seminar are Diane Waters and Kevin Thomas.

Kevin Thomas will focus on song structure and chords including these topics

• How to use song sections effectively
• Creating chords that match your melody
• Chord types
• Chords within a key
• Chord progressions

Diane Waters will focus on song composition through lyric writing and will cover these topics.

• Why lyrics matter
• How to turn on your “Idea Radar”
• Journal Joy
• Compelling  Titles
• Winning: The Re-Write Way

If you want you songs to be more competitive in the commercial music market, this seminar is for you. Take your songwriting to the next level. Break new barriers!

This is a great opportunity that SDSG is providing to the community.

More Details in the September 2011 Newsletter

In this issue you will find information on…

Diane Waters & Kevin Thomas Songwriting Seminar September 12

Peer Music’s Richard Harris Pitch Session October 18

Lots more in this issue, including:
What You Need to Know about PROs by Tracey & Vance Marino
The Wild Older Women Interview
Harriet Schock on Oysters and Muses
Reverend Stickman Tops SDSG’s 2011 Performing Songwriter’s Contest – CD Coming Soon!
Venue Review – Rebecca’s Coffee
Song for Eli
ListenLocalSD.com – The Game
Durango Songwriters Expo Fall Session

Download Newsletter September 2011

The latest news letter is now available.  You can download a copy by going to the Newsletter Page.

In this edition…

• Tree Hill Media PITCH  – September
• Venue View: Tipsy Crow – Annie Rettic
• The Pitch Session – An Introduction
• North Park Music Thing – Kevin Hellman
• So Close. – Sharon Hazel
• Will Faeber – SDSG Member Interview
• August 21 @ Humphrey’s – Backstage
• Politics, Music & Art – Bridget Brigitte
• Paradox Playground – Judy Calem & Jim Beggs
• Writing Colorful Lyrics Is – Kevin Thomas
• Mailbox Money – Tracey & Vance Marino
• The Storytellers – Sean Reilly

and more!

[Click here for more details on the Songwriter Seminar]