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Hi Songsalive!rs, Welcome to another edition of the Songsalive! Songnotes Magazine, delivering everything you need to know to actualize and propell your songwriting career. We also send this to our music business and media counterparts, as well as music lovers who have joined our mailing list: as our community reaches beyond just the artist, but to all who love and support original music. This month, Songnotes is action packed with OPPORTUNITIES and articles, all about songwriting and the songwriting. You’ll find our latest calendar of events, from song critique workshops, to performance showcases, right across the U.S. We just re-launched our showcase in Nashville, TN, and many of our showcases need artists so apply in the Backstage of our website (LA, OC, SF, Chicago, NY and now Nashville). Each of our chapters have written reviews about their latest events so you can read how our worldwide communities are a-buzz. We have opportunities galore in our Backstage Forum (Songshop – pitch your song to music execs looking; and Gigs & opportunities. More inside.) Also, we are featuring our very own Mary Lemanski as Pro Member Spotlighted. She is not just a busy lass running our Team and Chapters as Director Of Operations, but a deserving artist/songwriter, so it’s her time to shine in the spotlight. (Did you know that all our Team are volunteers and songwriters? Pretty cool, huh?!) And now a little ramble from the prez,… So, 6 months on since we upgraded our website, where are we now? Songsalive!® is the leading international non-profit organization (public benefit charity) - run by volunteer songwriters, dedicated to nurturing, support, education and promotion of songwriters and composers worldwide. Through our grassroots international efforts, we’ve put a stamp on what “global community” truly is and it’s the type of community that is definitely needed in this ever changing music business where songwriting can be a very isolating experience and career. Back in 1997 when we started, there were very few artists on the Internet, let alone music organizations. There were very few websites, period. Songsalive! was one of the first truly global communities, bringing songwriters and composers together from all around the world. We were one of the first to provide educational services and support for songwriters and composers on a global level, and we've stuck with you through unbelievable changes in the music business and economic times at large. WE ARE STILL HERE.

Our website, since '97, was an informational portal to access resources about songwriting and the music industry. In 2007 we became an 'adolescent' so to speak, and were able to offer a membership portal where members could log in and access the Backstage (exclusive member educational content). What was always missing was a true, robust online community for our members, to engage, network, collaborate and learn online, no matter where you live in the world. With the advent of social networks, such as MySpace, Facebook and Twitter, and the population's desire to engage online in an easy, social manner, our mission has been to bring our website and online experience to the level of such, and at the same time still offer exclusive backstage educational content and personal support. In September 2011 through the sweat and dedication of our volunteer team, we upgraded our site, we created this 'brave new world'. It's like Facebook, but even better. It's just for SONGWRITERS! This is unique. Not only can you now engage with each other on our website (add friends, update status, music, and pics), but you can learn through our website: attend an online song critique workshop, chat with other songwriters from different nations, and download songwriting learning content from our backstage portal. We have done it. The first of its kind. And we are proud to create this new online learning and support experience for songwriters. Now, in 2011, we've come of age, and we've found a way to provide it all to you through our new online community website. Our mission: to become the largest social network for songwriters and composers worldwide, and continue to be the largest songwriters' membership organization worldwide*, delivering online social interaction, backstage exclusive content, and personal attention & support, in an easy, fun, way to engage, network and share. Welcome to Songsalive! 2.0. Watch our video on how you can maximize your career through Songsalive! and our website: www.songsalive.org/memberbenefits.htm Enjoy the read and get involved as a Pro Member at http://www.songsalive.org click on JOIN. Can’t wait to see you online!

Gilli Moon President Follow me on Twitter @gillimoon Follow Songsalive! @songsalive

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CONTENTS

4. Calendar of Events/Featured Event

5. Opportunities Forums 6. Chapter News 7. Chapter News 8. Chapter News 9. Getting Started As a Pro

Member 10. Free Online Workshop 11. What’s New On Our Website 12. Pro Member Spotlight 13. Get Involved 14. Featured Partner: Lorna

Flowers Productions 15. LA Workshop Sponsor: Noisy

Planet 16. Back page

The Songsalive! Showcases are the best industry secret, a great happening all around the world. Songsalive! Showcases are a very cozy, intimate and acoustic environment where media and music industry representatives often drop by to check out the latest talent. Our Songsalive! Showcases are quality entertainment songwriter performances around the country. All members are eligible to perform at a Songsalive! showcase based on availability, schedule and of course, your talent!

Want to showcase?

Visit www.songsalive.org for more information

Saturday, June 9

11:30am Chicago Songsalive! Songwriters Workshop

Tuesday, June 12

6:30pm Las Vegas Songsalive! Songwriters Workshop

8:30pm New York Songsalive! Showcase & Open Mic

Sunday, June 17

12:00pm Los Angeles Songsalive! Songwriters Workshop

Tuesday, June 19

7:30pm Orange County Songsalive! Showcase

8:30pm New York Songsalive! Showcase & Open Mic

Sunday, June 24

7:00pm Orange County Songsalive! Songwriters Workshop

Tuesday, June 26

8:30pm New York Songsalive! Showcase & Open Mic

Monday, July 2

7:00pm Nashville Songsalive! Showcase

Tuesday, July 3

8:30pm New York Songsalive! Showcase & Open Mic

Wednesday, July 4

6:30pm Long Island Songsalive! Songwriters Workshop

Thursday, July 5

7:00pm San Francisco Songsalive! Showcase

Saturday, July 7

7:30pm David Harvey and Songsalive! Presents Songwriter Showcase

Tuesday, July 10

6:30pm Las Vegas Songsalive! Songwriters Workshop

8:30pm New York Songsalive! Showcase & Open Mic

www.songsalive.org/events.htm for Calendar and Upcoming Events

www.songsalive.org/chapters.htm for details on our Chapters.

FEATURED UPCOMING

SONGSALIVE! EVENT

SONGSALIVE! LOS ANGELES SONGWRITERS WORKSHOP

GUEST SPEAKER: ALAN ROY SCOTT

TOPIC: How Music Publishing Has Changed, and Global Songwriting Opportunities

WHEN: SUNDAY, JUNE 17, 2012

TIME: Starts @ 12:00 PM SHARP

*NEW LOCATION*: Hallenbeck's Cahuenga General Store

5510 Cahuenga Blvd,

North Hollywood, CA

(Just north of Magnolia and Chandler, on East side of street)

COST: Free for Songsalive! Pro Members.

Non-members pay a donation of $10 to our non-profit efforts.

See our Events page at www.songsalive.org for more details

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CALENDAR OF

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Participate and find opportunities in our Forums as a Songsalive! Pro Member. SONGSHOP - Get song leads where music business professionals (record labels, publishers, film producers and music supervisors) hunt songs from the Songsalive! song pool. GIGS, JOBS & MUSIC OPPORTUNITIES - Listings of cool gigs, jobs and music opportunities posted by Songsalive! staff as well as members themselves. SONGCOLLAB -an opportunity for Pro Members to work/collaborate with other Songsalive! members from around the world on new song ideas and music projects. SONGCHAT - Members, have your say. Speak out, shout out. Tell it like it is! Find collaborators, other members, talk about songwriting, the biz, and speak your mind! SONG CRITIQUE - Critique other members songs and add yours for critique. (See below for a professional critique)

LATEST POSTS: Songsalive! Songshop - get song leads and pitch your songs forum Composer Needed ASAP For Suspense/Thriller Feature Film Authentic Music From Various Countries Needed For Placement- Deadline July 17th Italian management company looking for Top 40 style hits Trailer Music Needed Immediately For Placement- deadline September 1st Instrumental Music needed for immediate placement- deadline June 10th Mid Tempo BG Music needed ASAP for web video

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Opportunities Forum - Gigs, Jobs, and Music forum MUSIC LICENSING, ROYALTIES MANAGER NEEDED IN FLORIDA MUSICIANS INSTITUTE SEEKS NETWORKING INSTRUCTOR Music Jobs Booking Several Shows at Elbo Room in Chicago - Solo Artists, Duos, Bands and DJs NBC UNIVERSAL SEEKS PROMO MUSIC SERVICES CREATIVE MGR. And last week... Composer/Music Needed Immediately For Cannes Festival Short FilmDramatic Music Needed Immediately For Short Film LOS ANGELES SINGER-SONGWRITER PERFORMANCE SLOTS HARMAN SEEKS MICHIGAN INTERNS/APPRENTICES Full Sail Needs Associate Course Director, Music Copyright and PublishingWMG SEEKS LOS ANGELES SUMMER INTERN

AND MANY MORE!!!

PRO MEMBERS ACCESS - GO TO: http://www.songsalive.org and click

on BACKSTAGE / then FORUMS / then Songshop or Opportunities.

Direct link: http://www.songsalive.org/forums/

(Pro Member log in required)

Visit our Songsalive! Forums for more information on these

opportunities: www.songsalive.org/forums/

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REVIEWS OF RECENT EVENTS Songsalive! Long Island April Workshop – The Long Island Chapter is growing from month to month with some very talented people coming out to the workshops. It's really becoming a community of musicians and artists who love to create and talk about being creative. We all support one another and share our creativity. For example, at the end of the April 4th workshop we decided to try to write an impromptu song! We came up with a few lines about going out to the East End of Long Island towards Montauk and it was a lot of fun! Looking forward to the upcoming months and it's really inspiring me to write more too! Songsalive! Chicago April Workshop – Songsalive! Chicago hosted a workshop at the Beat Kitchen on April 14th. Two people shared a song, and everyone gave encouragement and helpful advice on how to make the songs better. In the second half, we discussed several songwriting topics, including how to market your music and website effectively on the Internet. We're looking forward to the next workshop on May 12th when songwriter/composer/producer, Danny Kravitz, shares his experience and discusses, "Professional Songwriting." Songsalive! San Francisco April Showcase – Songalive! is running a San Francisco showcase series every first Thursday of the month, currently held at Velo Rouge Cafe in San Francisco, CA hosted by local artist Katie Garibaldi, which features Songsalive! members performing outstanding original acoustic music. The most recent showcase took place on April 5th where local San Francisco singer/songwriter Steven Andrew Kacsmar was the featured performer. Steven, who plays solo as well as with his band Phantom City frequently around the Bay Area, played a full set of original songs, featuring tunes off his albums as well as a couple brand new songs.

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NEWS Songsalive! Los Angeles April Showcase – The Los Angeles Songsalive! showcase at Hallenbecks on April 7th had a great night of original songs and performances by some of the top songwriters in Los Angeles. The evening featured Liz Nash, John Stowers, and Sharif. Liz Nash brought out songs infused by blues and jazz that captivated everyone. John Stowers is a masterful songwriter who rocked the house. Sharif played songs old and new that left everyone wanting more. This showcase is known for quality and we continued in that tradition to a good turnout. Another great night of music! Songsalive! Los Angeles April Workshop – The April Los Angeles Songsalive! Workshop welcomed Grammy winning writer, Franne Golde to address and share her extensive knowledge with our members. We had a great turnout for her workshop which focused on business and collaboration. Everyone walked away feeling energized and ready to tackle their next musical project. Songsalive! Orange County April Showcase – Songsalive! Orange County welcomed two of the South Bay's finest to our stage this month, as Kaye Reznick and Suzy Husner took to the stage. Kaye, of course, has been with us before and, as usual, impressed everyone with her guitar playing skills, her distinctive voice, and her tales of life in the LA basin. Suzy was a first-timer for Orange County, but we've had the pleasure of seeing her perform at other Songsalive events before -- and again, her soft and beautiful voice utterly captivated everyone. And then, of course, the two of them sang duets on several songs... and the effect was magical. Songsalive! Las Vegas April Workshop – Las Vegas is going strong. We had a good turnout at our new location, Guitar Center in Town Square with 12 people attending. Rob Case was our guest speaker and gave our members insight into the publishing business. He also listened to 7 songwriters' songs and gave through critiques. Rob's presentation is always full of the latest and greatest ideas in the market, and we always look forward to seeing him. The group shared some ideas with each other and overall everyone loved the new venue. We are looking forward to next month with Cat Cohen, May 8th at 6:30 pm at Guitar Center.

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REVIEWS OF RECENT EVENTS Songsalive! Los Angeles April Showcase – Songsalive! kicked off a new Showcase for its Pro Members at The Cork Lounge, Sherman Oaks. This venue ROCKS. It's part of Corky's Restaurant which has been in the area for eons. Kinda looks like an old 50s style diner but once inside the tiny Cork Lounge Bar at the back, you are transported to a new place. It's cozy, with a bar (happy hour all night), comfy chairs, booths and tables, and awesome service. We had a full house. Performers were Songsalive! president gilli moon and her band, J.Walker the Rhymecologist spoken word artist, 15 year old Julia Stark, 2010 Songsalive! Songwriter of the Year Award recipient Kaye Reznick, and local and also team member, Jimi Yamagishi. The talent was uber amazing, and the audience was very appreciative, even the Lounge's locals who at times hooted and hollered while they drank, ate, and even, played chess. The exciting news is we will be back again on a regular basis. Songsalive! Orange County April Workshop – Songsalive Orange County took time out from guest speakers at our monthly Songwriting Workshop this month to just concentrate on song reviews. Good thing too, as people brought in some good ones! We had two new faces join us this month -- one of whom made the trip all the way down from the San Fernando Valley! -- and one friend who hadn't been with us for a time came back, which is always nice. Rick Willingham started off with something unusual: An acoustic guitar instrumental song, which we all commented would sound great as part of a documentary soundtrack. Craig Smetana followed up with a recording he had made where an 80's style new-wave band wrote and performed music to his very funny lyric. Kevin Buckel, whom we haven't seen for a few months, contributed a spirited and rhythmic love song. Then as if to counter it, new writer Steve Finch showed us a rousing song which used Alice in Wonderland as a metaphor for a relationship gone very wrong. The new faces were very impressed, and the "old faces" were glad to see each other and share their music. A fine night.

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Songsalive! Long Island May Workshop – A Newsday reporter with a photographer attended this past Long Island Songsalive! Workshop on May 2nd, as she is writing up an article in the arts section of the paper in the next week. We had a good turnout, and everyone who attended shared their song with the group. Even my 11 year old guitar student came out with his parents and shared a song he had written. Everyone complimented him on being so brave and talented in writing at such a young age. There was even a woman who got referred to our group who has never written a song, but has the desire to do so, and she even shared lyrics she had written as well. The Long Island Chapter has really become a solid community of songwriters who support and encourage one another. Songsalive! New York May Showcase – The New York Showcase/Open Mic is going well. We've had a number of really great artists come through over the last few months. The New York chapter has a consistent following for open mic every Tuesday at American Trash, deemed as one of the best in the city! Workshops are also held to form a communal environment for songwriters, where ideas can be heard, admired, and improved! Songsalive! Los Angeles May Showcase – The May Los Angeles Songsalive! Showcase had a full house with standing room only in Hallenbecks. Three great artists performed: Justine Dorsey - who is only 17 but already has a voice and sound that is getting attention; Riddle The Sphinx - a band with a great eclectic sound who won the LA Music Awards for best alternative adult artist in 2005; and Tracy Newman and the Reinforcements - who sing smart songs full of humor and harmony. The audience loved it! Little kids were dancing around and adults were following the artist's every note and verse. A super night for Songsalive! Songsalive! San Francisco May Showcase – Songalive! is running a San Francisco showcase series every first Thursday of the month, currently held at Velo Rouge Cafe in San Francisco, CA, hosted by local artist Katie Garibaldi, which features Songsalive! members performing outstanding original acoustic music. The most recent showcase took place on May 3rd where local San Francisco singer/songwriter Jo D'Anna was the featured performer. D'Anna, who originally took guitar lessons from Jerry Garcia, and frequently plays live acoustic shows around the Bay Area, performed a full set of original songs, featuring tunes off her albums with descriptive storytelling.

REVIEWS OF RECENT EVENTS Songsalive! Las Vegas May Workshop – Our Las Vegas event was another positive experience. Although there were only 8 in attendance we had an interactive discussion with Cat Cohen, our speaker. He gave lots of insight on writing for a specific artist and tips to focus your writing. After a lively discussion, he listened to several of our members music and offered comprehensive feedback. We are looking forward to our next meeting on June 12th, 2012 at Guitar Center. Songsalive! Las Vegas March Workshop – Las Vegas had a wonderful treat. Matt Moran came to speak and give us lots of valuable information to those in attendance. He went over a roadmap for songwriters and bands to get their music heard with seven key points. His presentation was well received, and we had the opportunity to ask plenty of questions. We also listened to some songs from our members and gained insightful feedback. Bravo to those who came prepared. We are looking forward to next month with Rob Case from New Pants and Old Pants Publishing, April 17th at 6:30pm. Our venue might change, but we will do our best to keep Las Vegas going. Watch our Facebook link and web site for new event location updates. Songsalive! Orange County May Showcase – Matt Moran returned to the stage for another set of songs and stories -- and believe us, every one of his songs has an interesting story behind it! Several folks in the audience (which was mostly familiar faces and Songsalive members!) were there specifically to see Matt, and some of them are even collaborating on projects with him both on and off stage. This is one busy guy. And that's good when music is your life! The Conlons came up next, with their unique brand of spooky story-songs and soaring vocal harmonies -- to say nothing of Doug Conlon's rockin' take on playing a skinny acoustic guitar. The crowd left impressed, and everybody was exchanging business cards.

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Songsalive! Grass Valley May Showcase – Once again the Songsalive! Grass Valley Showcase was well received by the people at Starbucks! We had 6 fans show up and there were 15-20 customers in attendance throughout the show. I opened with 6 or 7 of my songs and then my guest Ken Burnett did a 60 minute show. He plays guitar and mandolin and has a nice variety of clever “bluegrassy” type songs which reflected his dry sense of humor. We got compliments from the fans who showed up and many of the customers stopped to listen after they got their coffee. The staff was very friendly and complimented us on the show when we were done. Songsalive! Los Angeles May Workshop – The May Los Angeles Songsalive! Workshop welcomed Gold and Platinum songwriter Clay Drayton to share his extensive knowledge of songwriting success with our members. We had a solid turnout for his workshop which focused on how to write more picturesque verses and hooks. We were able to video Clay's presentation for future Songsalive online education. Networking was the word of the day following our workshop. Songsalive! Chicago May Showcase – On May 24th, the Chicago chapter of Songsalive! held their bi-monthly showcase at the Heartland Cafe. We had three amazing songwriters perform. Jill Dawson kicked off the show with a delightful set of pop/rock/folk tunes. She had a strong stage presence and a pretty voice. Next, Temple Schultz shared her amazing voice and great songs with the crowd. Mary Lemanski closed out the show with her unique style of piano rock. It was a very fun showcase! Songsalive! Orange County May Workshop – Once again no guest speaker for the Songsalive Orange County Songwriting Workshop this month, May of 2012. Our scheduled guest, Matt Moran, had a last-possible-moment family issue which forced him to postpone joining us. As is, the remaining 6 folks present at the Workshop got to work listening to one anothers' interesting and varied songs. Lucius Austin started things off with a jittery and nervous little number about finally shaking off someone you're trying hard to shake off. Returning new-face Steve Finch played his tune of a shameful whiskey'd life on a beautiful electric guitar, and the rest of us instantly recognized a cool Country pitch song. Gil Hager's latest song returned to a popular theme, the ocean as a metaphor for an overwhelming relationship, and took it to a whole new level. And just on an acoustic guitar yet! Jeff Dahl hadn't joined us for quite some time, and it was great to see him again. In the interim, it seems he hooked up with recording specialist Ronan Chris Murphy to complete a demo CD with a female vocalist. He played us the first track, and the crowd was impressed by the results. As Matt Moran was not there to discuss community networking for performing musicians, the group discussed another intriguing possibility: A musicians' community that helps to "seed" one-anothers' Kickstarter projects.

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So, you've joined Songsalive! as a Pro Member. Now, where do you start? We have a page on our website under Backstage that gives you guidance on how

best to use Songsalive! for your songwriting creative and career journey.

Go to www.songsalive.org/gettingstarted.htm

Watch our cool new video: "How songsalive.org can maximize your songwriting career" - learn how to take full advantage of our website by watching the video.

Learn how to create and add to your online Profile, adding pictures, music (up to 10 songs!), updating your status, videos, blogs and groups!

Learn what your unique url is that you can promote to your fans (e.g. www.songsalive.org/profile/mary-lemanski is mine!

Access details about your account and any renewal information.

Update your email subscriptions.

Learn how to Indulge in our songwriters social network, with a full-on worldwide community of songwriters and music industry professionals.

Find a chapter near you to attend our song critique workshops and perform at our showcases.

Participate and find opportunities in our Forums, such as "Songshop" - Get song leads where music business professionals (record labels, publishers, film

producers and music supervisors) hunt songs from the Songsalive! song pool; or the "Gigs, Jobs & Opportunities" Forum, filled with.... gigs, jobs and

opportunities !

Start discussions in Songchat or find co-writers in our SongCollab Group

Get a Song Critique by an industry professional, or critique your fellow peers' songs.

Find exclusive deals and discounts from our Partners - on resources, online services, promotion, distribution, Film and Television licensing and so much more.

Get Promoted - Easy step by step process on getting featured and promoted through Songsalive! - build your online presence with us, get promoted, get a CD

review, be interviewed by us, and be eligible for the Songsalive! Pro Member Spotlight. You can also be a contender for the Songwriter of the Year Award.

Access our Knowledge Wiki - An ever expanding knowledge center that is comprised of Articles, Resources and the "Songsalive! Touring Map Of The World"

written for our songwriters, by our songwriters. Yes, you can contribute to this Wiki too! Simple create a page, add a category, and off you go.

Downloads - Songwriter Tools & Docs - access downloads of resources, forms and tools to help you in your songwriting career.

Songstudio - learn and access studio production to record your next hit.

Songcraft - (new) learn the songwriting craft through resources and lessons with our select master teachers. Artist development coaching also available

(career, voice, marketing).

NEW!!! : Social Store - sell your music on our website! You keep 100% of the profits.

... and more....

Get Started now!

Getting Started

as a Pro

Member

Pro Members Log in to Backstage and click on "Getting Started as a Pro Member" or go directly to

http://www.songsalive.org/gettingstarted.htm

Not a Pro Member yet? Register on our website and Upgrade to Pro for only $50 a year!

http://www.songsalive.org/join.htm

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FREE ONLINE

WORKSHOP

Free Songsalive! Online Workshop - How our website songsalive.org can help your songwriting career Songwriters, take advantage of our programs, resources and opportunities online. Find out how our website www.songsalive.org can work for you as a networking, collaboration and opportunity site for your songs. Gilli Moon, president of Songsalive!, will walk you through the different pages of the site, including the Backstage for Pro Members Ongoing Webinar. Watch anytime at www.songsalive.org/memberbenefits.htm Or directly on YouTube www.youtube.com/songsaliveblog

We've Reached 1133 Members at www.songsalive.org. Will You Take Us to 2000? It’s been an incredible ride since we upgraded our website and created a social network as part of our member benefits. We’ve reached

1133 site members at www.songsalive.org, which is awesome! Will you take us to 2000 by joining us?

NEW – SOCIAL STORE Welcome to our Members' Marketplace, the Social Store, where you can purchase music, books and resources from our members directly

(Songsalive! does not take a commission).

Pro Members, try our Social Store risk-free today and you will know how easy it is setup your own storefront, customize it and start selling your music, books and resources. Just have a PayPal account available to receive purchases and honor all shipments on time.

Sounds exciting, right? Customize your store, add your items below for sale and start selling today at www.songsalive.org/store.htm

Songcraft is a brand new program for Songsalive! starting in 2012. Learn the songwriting craft through resources and lessons with our select master teachers. Artist development coaching also available

(career, voice, marketing). More information at www.songsalive.org/songcraft.htm

HOW TO ACCESS SESSIONS WITH OUR SONGCRAFT MENTORS

This is a Pro Member program. Please contact gilli@songsalive.org for information on how to take up a session (or three!)) with one of our Songsalive! Songcraft Mentors. Please include your website username with your inquiry.

Our Songcraft Mentors: ALAN ROY SCOTT and LINDA BONADIES

Not a Pro Member yet? Join here: http://www.songsalive.org/join.htm

Member benefits here: http://www.songsalive.org/memberbenefits.htm

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WHAT’S NEW

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PRO MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

We are all excited about Mary Lemanski being chosen for the Songsalive! Pro Member Spotlight!!! You too could be featured by Songsalive! ... to 16,000+ subscribers on our mailing list, social networks and members. Join as a PRO MEMBER at www.songsalive.org/join.htm and find out more under Backstage.

MARY LEMANSKI Interview excerpt: "Chicago has an amazing music scene. I just read a study a few weeks ago, entitled "The Geographic Flow of Music," which said that Chicago is #2, behind Atlanta, for setting trends in music. There is virtually any style of music you can find being created here. I love it! I think the music industry in Chicago has nowhere to go but up!" Read the CD Review by Songsalive! and Interview with Songsalive! in the Songsalive! Pro Member Spotlight blog or at www.songsalive.org/blog.htm Also featured on our HOME PAGE www.songsalive.org and Members Page: www.songsalive.org/members.htm Check out Norm’s Songsalive! Profile page and listen to his music at www.songsalive.org/profile/mary-lemanski

“Speechless” is a plethora of instrumental, experimental, sounds, global ethnicity and times, showcasing a talented and versatile composer who is willing to stretch the boundaries of modern CD disc making to more than just the average 10 pop songs. Mary can do that to, but it’s wonderful to see her give us more, and fearlessly at that…

Read more of his review and other

MEMBER REVIEWS at www.songsalive.org/blog.htm

Speechless Album Review

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Congratulations Mary Lemanski on your new CD and on being featured on our

Songsalive! Pro Member Spotlight!

GET INVOLVED "Volunteering is an act of heroism on a

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people beat the odds; it changes the

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Join The Songsalive! Team

Volunteer Positions Open:

1. Los Angeles Chapter Coordinator

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3. Helpers at all our Chapters

Los Angeles Chapter Coordinator

As the Songsalive! Los Angeles Chapter Coordinator you will manage the monthly Workshop

event (1) and showcase event (1) . You will be the visible ambassador for Songsalive! You will

heighten our presence in the community and will be charged with maintaining and growing a

vibrant membership. You will also manage a team of volunteers that carry out specific roles.

San Francisco Chapter Coordinator

As the Songsalive! San Francisco Chapter Coordinator you will be at forefront, managing the

monthly Workshop event (1) and showcase event (1) .You will enhance and accelerate our

presence in the community and be charged with maintaining and growing a vibrant membership.

You will also manage a team of volunteers that carry out specific roles.

Helpers at all our Chapters

We are always looking for volunteers to help our Chapter Coordinators at all our Chapters. Current

Chapters looking for volunteers include Los Angeles, CA, San Francisco CA, Grass Valley CA,

Chicago IL, Las Vegas NV, New York NY, Long Island NY, and Nashville TN. To get involved

email mary @ songsalive.org and also visit the Chapter Groups and make direct contact with the

Coordinators. We can't wait to hear from you!

Apply at www.songsalive.org/volunteer.htm

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FEATURED

PARTNER

Songsalive! Songstudio Partner of the Month: LORNA FLOWERS PRODUCTIONS NASHVILLE

If you're visiting Nashville Tennessee, not only should you get in touch with our Nashville Songsalive! Chapter, (Go to Nashville Chapter Group), but check out Lorna Flowers Productions. They can take care of all your production needs, from guitar or piano and vocal demos to full band demos (using players who play for major label acts and singers actively looking for deals). We can handle production of your EP and CD projects for commercial release. We also cut tracks for pitching to TV/movie opportunities. If we find a great song/track, we can help with a pitch opportunity to a publisher, label or music supervisor. Go to http://www.songsalive.org go BACKSTAGE then PARTNER DIRECTORY (direct link: http://www.songsalive.org/link-directory.htm) to access this partner (under Songstudio Partners), … and all our great partners Songsalive! works with. More about Songsalive! Nashville http://www.songsalive.org/group/nashville

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What is Songsalive! Songstudio?

Access recording facilities, a network of producers and music creating personnel through Songsalive! Songstudio!, a program designed to facilitate recording, re-mixing and, of course, songwriting, especially co-writing. and collaboration You can also access artists looking for material or ready to sing your song, as well as share your songs with other songwriters for feedback and collaboration. Songstudio! combines Learning Workshops, an Online Song Audio Platform, and Production facilities. http://www.songsalive.org/songstudio.htm

Also, AMAZING LICENSING & A&R PARTNERS with SONGSALIVE!

Get your songs in the right hands with: Bandit A&R Directory

Music Business Registry Film Music Network

Insert Music Music Xray

Songcatalog YouLicense

Zoxsy A-Z of Music Licensing 2.0

And get your contracts done with Simple Music Contracts

All in our PARTNER DIRECTORY http://www.songsalive.org/link-directory and click on the Licensing & A&R Category.

(Pro Member backstage access) Not a Pro Member yet? What are you waiting for? Join www.songsalive.org/join.htm

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OUR WORKSHOP SPONSOR - NOISY PLANET:

Noisy Planet is an online music community helping artists in every corner of the world to

connect with fans and colleagues. Noisy Planet is dedicated to creating the easiest way for

independent artists and bands to post and sell music on the worldwide web. Our simple

interface makes it easy for artists to connect with new and existing fans. Whether these fans

are friends and co-workers, a local club following, or like-minded music enthusiasts from

around the world, we will partner with every artist to promote their material in the most user

friendly online environment possible.

www.noisyplanet.net

Los Angeles

Workshop

Sponsor

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Make sure you're on our

Discussion Groups/Lists

eNotes - free weekly discussion list where the art and business of

songwriting meet online. Regular posts from our partners - music

business professionals offering opportunities, plus up to the minute

posts from our program SONGSHOP (looking for songs).

Songchat - free weekly discussion list to self

promote! Dedicated to self-promotion, gig and music news, plus

interaction with songwriters and composers around the world.

Our Social Networks

Facebook Group

LinkedIn

Songsalive! Video Blog on YouTube

MySpace

Twitter

Access ALL at www.songsalive.org/groups.htm

The Songsalive! Community

Confirm your email address: Please confirmed your email address on the site to continue

with your membership. It's important that you either:

a) click on the link within the email you may have received, or

b) go to the website and LOG IN with your username and password (which may then ask you to

confirm your email address).

Update your profile

There are hundreds and hundreds of other songwriters, artists and music business

professionals waiting to meet you! Update your profile on the website with some info about you,

some pics, and even use our integrated music player, where you can show off up to 10 of your

own songs! Pro members can also create their own blogs, groups and add videos. Woo hoo!

Songsalive! exists because of the songwriters and composers community at large. We feed it,

and we feed off it. We are all about community. Get involved today! JOIN A CHAPTER

GROUP - READ AND CREATE BLOGS - COMMENT ON BLOGS - ADD PHOTOS AND

VIDEOS - FIND OTHER MEMBERS.... Have FUN!

ACCESS: All at www.songsalive.org Join as a Pro Member today!

Contact us with questions www.songsalive.org/contact.htm

usa@songsalive.org

– USA/World general inquiries

membership@songsalive.org

– for the obvious

songsalivepr@gmail.com ONLY for Songnotes questions.

Looking for Songsalive! Australia? Go to www.songsaliveaustralia.org.au

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