And now Erin is composing the music with Tony & Pulitzer winning playwright Quiara Algeria Hudes for a world premier musical called Miss You Like Hell, at the La Jolla Playhouse.  You can hear a sample from the new musical, and a write up from the New York Times Here.

At this special event you will hear her perspective and advice on writing for musicals.  She will also share songs from the new musical as well as from her long and successful career.  At this event you get useful info on writing for musicals, AND a top-notch concert.  You can view Erin’s website Here.

This event is $20, all of which goes to the performer, pay at the door.  You must RSVP for this event to attend, it will take place in Cardiff.  PLUS members get this special offer when they RSVP to the 11/11 event: 50% discount off regular ticket price for 2 tickets on 10/28 to a special showing of the La Jolla Playhouse Musical that also includes a drink coupon, appetizers, and introductions by the actors /playwrights /director /composers and more.  That’s  $30 off each ticket!  If you can’t make it on 10/28 you can get 20% discount for 2 to any date for the Musical.

This event will likely sell out, so act soon.

Online ticket sales for this event are closed.

Time 6PM-9PM

Venue: Legend Building at Petco Park Social Lounge & Rooftop Deck

Address: 325 7th Avenue San Diego CA 92101

Event Type: Listening Session

SPACE IS LIMITED FOR THIS EVENT, AND PRE-REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. To reserve your tickets see the end of this post.

Richard and Robert will be sharing their experiences and prospective in the music industry. SDSG members and attendees will have the opportunity to present one original song to Richard and Robert for evaluation, critique, and feedback.

RICHARD HARRIS

British-born artist, songwriter and producer Richard Harris is now in his sixth year as a published writer/producer with Peer Music LA. Richard has had cuts with Katharine McPhee (Billboard Top 40), two #1 single’s with South Africa’s Idol winner Elvis Blue off his double platinum selling and SAMA (South Africa’s Grammys) award winning record, a Billboard Top 10 with EMI Latin multi-million selling artist Anahi, a top ten single for Universal New Zealand artist Boh Runga, top ten single with EMI Holland Artist Sabrina Starke and Atlantic band Camera Can’t Lie. A top 20 single with EMI artist Shawn Hook and Sony artist Tyler Shaw in Canada and a top ten record in Japan with boy band Lead. In the EDM world Richard has been killing it with a #1 Billboard hit “Lie To Me” with Cole Plante on Hollywood Records, an iTunes top ten single “Young Love” with Felix Cartal, a top 40 iTunes dance hit with Greg Cerrone on Ultra Records and a top 20 single in the UK with DJ Stonebridge. Co-write credits include Grammy award winning and multi million selling writers including Lazonate Franklin, Justin Gray, Erika Nuri, Mark Hudson, Pam Sheyne, Victoria Shaw, Gary Burr, Keith Follese, Jeff Franzel and Boots Ottestad.

If you turn on the TV anywhere in the world, you’ll hear Richard’s music on CBS, NBC, ABC, FOX, The BBC, History Channel, Lifetime, MTV, Discovery Channel, TNT, and many others. His songs have been heard in commercials, and TV shows including “One Tree Hill“, “Cold Case“, “Third Watch“, “The Closer“, “The Hills”, “Joan Of Arcadia“, and even awards shows like Critic’s Choice and Cinematheque. Most recently Richard had a songs placed in the Reese Witherspoon box office hit movie “This Means War” and CW’s hit TV show “Beauty & The Beast”, “Vanderpump Rules” and an end title song placement in the Tyler Perry movie “Single Moms Club”.

With great respect to the masters of all genres and eyes fixed firmly on the future of the art form, Richard Harris continues to create groundbreaking music in his studio in Los Angeles.

ROBERT TEPPER

Born in Bayonne, New Jersey, Robert Tepper moved to New York where he became a staff songwriter at the age of 17 . He paired up with fellow singer Benny Mardones, and together they wrote Mardones’ hit ballad “Into the Night,” which earned them a Grammy Awards nomination. Tepper worked with Mardones on writing the latter’s follow-up album Too Much to Lose in 1981.

In 1985, Tepper signed with Scotti Brothers and moved to Los Angeles. While working a part time as a waiter to augment his songwriting royalty income, actor/director Sylvester Stallone was taken with Tepper’s song “No Easy Way Out,” which subsequently led to its inclusion in the movie Rocky IV. “No Easy Way Out” climbed into the Top 40, reaching #22 on Billboard’s Hot 100 in 1986, and momentarily putting Tepper in the public eye as both a songwriter and performer. Several European labels, including Ministry of Sound, released “No Easy Way Out” with their own dance versions, resulting in regular airplay on German radio stations that continues today.

Robert went on to release two solo albums on the Scotti Brothers (later re-released digitally on Sony/BMG) and several additional releases over the years. Aside from a periodic acoustic performance, more recent years have returned Robert’s focus almost exclusively to songwriting, venturing into writing music for television and film. His versatile and accessible writing style has persevered for over four decades and resulted in cuts in the movies “Cobra”, “Say Nothing”, and “Casual Affair”, TV cuts on shows such as “Party of 5” and “Breaking Bad”, cuts from artists as varied as Pat Benetar and Usher, and even a collaboration on the Joel Zwick directed musical “Serrano”. Tepper has 5 children and currently resides with his wife in Los Angeles, California.

• SDSG Active Member
  • Admission for Member – Free
  • Song Submission Member – $10.00
• Non Member
  • Event Admission for Non Member – $10.00
  • Song Submission – Non Member – $20.00

If you are not submitting a song and only want to attend this session make your reservation here.

Online registration for this event is closed

• Date: Saturday, June 18th, 2016
• Time: 7pm-9pm
• Venue: The Keller’s
• Address: Cardiff CA
• Cost: Free for active San Diego Songwriter’s Guild members, $5.00 for non-members.  

Our guest speaker, Nolan Sipe, will present his views on the current and future pop music trends, and tips on how to get your music on the radio- one of the best paying music gigs left in the industry. Nolan has success as a composer; and as a producer and engineer with multiple gold and platinum awards. He’ll be giving valuable suggestions on both composition and production techniques in today’s Pop music world.

Nolan Sipe is a 31 year old songwriter based in Los Angeles. Over the past 8 years he’s worked with a wide variety of Pop artists, sold millions of singles, and has featured songs on nearly every major television network. Recent work has included: Jonas Brothers, Dave Matthews Band, Zac Brown Band, Cody Simpson, Andy Grammar, Hedley, Colbie Caillat, Simple Plan and many more. More details at these links.

• http://www.allmusic.com/artist/nolan-sipe-mn0002336864
• https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nolan_Sipe

In addition to sharing his insights Nolan will take about an hour to listen to our members’ songs and offer critiques on composition and/or production techniques. To have your song critiqued a special link will be provided to download your song with lyrics or you can provide a link after your register for this event. We will try to fit as many songs as possible, the first songs received will be prioritized.

Please RSVP as the number of attendees will be limited. To reserve your spot use the registration form below.

This event will be at Cliff and Karin Keller’s house in Cardiff, one of the most popular house concert venues in San Diego County. After the event we will have a mixer where you can share an original song. Guitars, electric piano, and PA will be available.

Event address and song submission information will be provided after you make your reservation.

Please note San Diego Songwriter’s Guild (SDSG) member is distinct from the San Diego Songwriters Meetup Group member. When registering PLEASE choose the correct option! All proceeds go to our guest. San Diego Songwriter’s Guild members pay annual dues, this is used to cover admittance to this event. Because members pay dues they get free admittance to our events.

Online registration for this event is closed

Jim Attebery

SDSG begins the year with a chance to meet with and have your songs heard and critiqued by Jim Attebery, the co-founder and President of The Durango Songwriter’s Expo, a premier national singer-songwriter event since it was founded in 1996. The meeting will be held at the Mainstream Bar and Grill on January 13th, 2016

The Durango Expo occurs twice a year, once in Santa Ynez Wine Country, and again in October in Boulder, Colorado. With over 40 music industry pros and hit songwriters present and registration limited to 200 attendees, the Expo offers an unparalleled networking opportunity. The Expo is one of the few songwriters’ events where participants get their music heard extensively by established industry vets. Jim is a very well-connected songwriter, producer, and studio owner who has worked with a variety of bands and artists and has written music for film and TV for many years.

Jim will offer critiques on submissions, and attendees will, we’re sure, find the meeting informative and enjoyable.

For more info about Durango and the Write With A Hit-Maker Song Contest, visit www.durango-songwriters-expo.com We look forward to seeing you at

Mainstream Bar and Grill
13385 Poway Road
Poway,CA,92064

Wednesday, January 13, 2016

Registration Opens at 6:00 PM
Session Begins at 7:00 PM

Admission to the event is free to all songwriters. Song submission fee $10 for non members. Limit two song per writer or writing team.  SDSG Memberships available here or at the door.

Online Marketing for Musicians: How to Gain More Fans & Generate More Income for Your Career

There’s no shortage of online promotional tools for musicians, so it can be daunting to figure out just how to use them effectively to promote your music. Which social media sites should you be active on? Do you still need your own website? Are mailing lists outdated?

Join Dave and Allison from musician marketing and website platform Bandzoogle, as well as musician Brad Perry (also known to many that watch him on KUSI channel 9 on the “Good Morning San Diego” show), to discuss how to use all of these tools in a cohesive strategy to gain more fans, and generate more income for your career.

Food and beverages available for purchase at the venue. Following the workshop, stick around to network and have beverages with the panelists and attendees!

Presented by the San Diego Songwriters Guild in association with Bandzoogle.

When: Sunday, May 3 6:00pm (Registration begins at 5:30pm)

Where:

Mainstream Bar and Grill
13385 Poway Road
Poway, CA 92064

Cost: $5

To purchase advanced admission click on the Buy Now button to reserve your spot at this event

Guest: Mark Spiro

Event: LISTENING SESSION

Date: Monday, April 6th, 2015

Location: Wine Steals,  Cardiff by the Sea

Mark Spiro is an iconic American Songwriter. He is an established award winning Producer, Recording Artist, and accomplished Musician, with a career that spans over two decades. Among his many accomplishments are 45 Gold and Platinum Records, and six solo albums. His songs and his productions have been represented on records that have sold over 100 Million units worldwide.

One of the first artists to be signed by Jimmy Iovine to Interscope Records, Mark’s early songwriting works appeared on films “Top Gun”,  “True Romance; “Selena” (“Only Love” recorded by Selena) and ”Music From Another Room” (“Day After Day” recorded by Julian Lennon).   Mark’s songs have also been featured in several Television series such as “One Tree Hill” on The WB Television Network. (Song, “Darling it was You”), “Marker” UPN (now the CW Network; 13 episodes Original Music. Show produced by Steven J Cannell), and “Fame” on MGM Television and was initially broadcast on the NBC television network in the US. (song, “Man in the Mirror”).

He is most recognized as one of the leading melodic rock songwriters in the United States, with songs recorded by such classic artists as Heart, Cheap Trick, Giant, Bad English, John Waite, Kansas, Reo Speedwagon, and most recently with Julian Lennon and Steven Tyler on Julian’s single “Someday” . In addition he has written for multi-platinum country artist, Lila McCann, and Latin Artists Luis Miguel and Emmanuel. In addition, he has produced songs on such artists as Anne Murray, Laura Branigan, John Berry, Mike Reno (Loverboy), Maria Conchito Alonso and brand new artist, Ruby Summer for Lyric Street Records.

At the April 6 session, Mark will talk about tips and trends for what appeals to music artist representatives as well as film and TV supervisors.  He will address song structure, lyric a and melody development, and will listen to up to 20 member song submissions with an ear to providing constructive feedback with respect to potential placement.   The evening will be entertaining and educational, and offer attendees the chance to connect with an heavily accomplished local writer and consummate professional.

We look forward to seeing you at:

Wine Steals Encinitas/Cardiff
1953 San Elijo Ave.
Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007
(760) 230-2657

Registration Opens at 6:00 PM
Session Begins at 7:00 PM

Pitch fee is $10 per song for member and $20 for non-members, single song maximum per writer or writing team.
Only 20 submission spots available.
Admission is free to SDSG Members, $10 for non-members.

SDSG Memberships available at SDSongwriters.org or at the door.

SUBMIT YOUR SONG HERE

Guest: Josquin des Pres of Trackstar Entertainment

Event: LISTENING SESSION

Date: Sunday, February 8, 2015 Sunday Evening

Location: Mainstream Bar and Grill in Poway

When you turn on MTV, VH1, CW Network, CNN, NBC, TLC, TMZ, TBS, Food Network, HGTV, History, Oprah Winfrey Network, Ellen deGeneres, Tyra Banks, Lopez Tonight, Extra, and numerous others, chances are you will hear some of Track Star Entertainment’s music. Led by prolific composer / songwriter / publisher Josquin des Pres, this creative writing team has consistently maintained the respect of their peers throughout
the music industry. Trackstar credits also include CBS, Viacom, ABC, BET, TBS, Bravo, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Beach Body, Discovery Channel, EMI, Sony, Time Warner, Warner Chappell, Warner Bros., Universal Music, and many more.

SDSG begins our 34th year with a chance to hear from, meet with and have your songs listened to and critiqued by Josquin. His production credits surpass 150 major label and indie albums and he has enjoyed multiple songwriting collaborations with Bernie Taupin, the legendary lyricist for Elton John. With over 1000 film and TV placements in the last 5 years alone, Josquin has recently launched Ready4Radio.com, offering high end production services. He knows what to listen for.

At our February 8 session, Josquin will talk about film and TV, with tips and trends for what appeals to music supervisors. He will address song structure, recording quality and production values and will listen to up to 20 song submissions with an ear to providing constructive feedback with respect to potential film/TV placement. The evening will be entertaining and educational, and off er attendees the chance to connect with a consummate professional.

We look forward to seeing you at Mainstream Bar and Grill
13385 Poway Road, Poway, CA 92064
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Registration Opens at 5:00 PM
Session Begins at 5:30 PM

Pitch fee is $10 per song for member and $20 for non-members, single song maximum per writer or writing team.
Admission is free to SDSG Members, $10 for non-members.

SUBMIT YOUR SONG HERE

Sign-up starts at 6:30 pm and the live performances start at 7pm–8:45pm

The number of song per person will depend on number of those who sign up and it’s Bring your own guitar (PA and Mic are provided).

Hill Street Cafe and Gallery
524 S Coast Hwy, Oceanside, CA 92054
(760) 966-0985

There are a few spots left so we are extending the deadline a couple of days.  You now have until Tuesday September 16th to get your song submitted for this event.  Your song must be sent in prior to the event to allow Larry time to chart your songs.

Larry Beaird, owner and operator of the Beaird Music Group Studios in Nashville is taking his songwriter workshop, Arranging the Hit, on the road! He’s headed to San Diego, CA to talk with songwriters about how to make their songs more commercial. The date for the workshop is September 21st, 2014 from 6-9pm. This will be a co-op event with SDSG and the NSAI San Diego chapter. This event will be at this location:

There will be a discount for current members, so now’s a perfect time to renew your membership before the upcoming song contest! Those that register and attend the event will be able to register with Larry for the drawing as well. ($625 Demo Recording to be given away!)

About the workshop:

This will be an interesting presentation where Larry will take your roughly recorded song ahead of time and chart it out! Attendees can submit a song to be included in the presentation. Each writer who submits a song at least one week in advance will be guaranteed a spot in the presentation.  Songs submitted after that will be included if time permits. Writers whose songs are included in the presentation will receive a Nashville Number Chart of their song along with arrangement ideas from Larry.

Submission Cost

• $20 per song for Current SDSG Members and NSAI San Diego members
• $40 for non member

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This is a MEMBERS only event. Admission is Free to current SDSG members.

Note: If you would like to participate in this event and your membership has expired you will need to renew your membership.  To join or renew your annual membership dues please go to the Membership.page.  If you need to know your membership status please contact us.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW

On Monday, April 7, 2014, SDSG and Studio West’s The Recording Arts Center (TRAC) will be hosting a session geared towards songwriters and performers who are looking for a way to start recording or take their work to the next level.

At 7PM, a talented group of TRAC recording engineer/producer students will be on hand at Studio West’s beautiful facility in Rancho Bernardo. Ranging in experience and interests, these engineers will meet with you, on a one-on-one basis, to see how their personal talents and goals might mesh with your musical abilities, sensibilities and aspirations. This session offers a tremendous opportunity for you to start a relationship that will, depending on your needs, help you document your works in a recorded form or take your recordings to the next level.

If you have never recorded professionally or are looking for a way to enhance your productions, this session is for you. What will emerge from the session is guided only by you and the guest engineers, but could range from a low- or no-cost guitar-vocal song demo to help with your own home studio project to a full-fledged production at Studio West. Regardless, having this group of engineers assembled and ready to talk provides you with an opportunity that is not to be missed

Each Writer/Performer participant will have the chance to speak and share music with each Engineer. Writer/Performer participants should bring their lyrics, voice, instrument or a recording to the session so participating Engineers can understand the Writer/Performer’s musical direction. All participants will be able to get a feel for other participants’ interests and abilities, and to exchange contact information with an eye towards future joint endeavors.

Because of the nature of this event, entry will be limited to the first 15 SDSG Members who register on-line in advance.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW

Event Location:

Studio West
11021 Via Frontera, Suite A,
San Diego, CA 92127

Date:

Monday April 7, 2014

Time:

Doors will open at 6:30 and the event begins at 7PM sharp. Come early and network!

Event

The evening begins with you and the audio engineers arriving between 6:30 and 7:00 PM.  Songwriters can network in Studio West lobby area..

The session will open with a brief joint session with comments from SDSG followed by remarks from Studio West summarizing the programs at Studio West and the training the engineers/producers have been receiving.

Then the participants will move into individual rooms with boom boxes, headphones or other playback capability, spaces where each engineer can “hole up” and have writers come to him or her.

Per a predetermined schedule, songwriters will rotate every 7-10 minutes

Session ends about 10PM