Songwriters' Association of Washington

Another new SAW Open Mic?
You bet your Bumpkin bipee!
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NERFA EXTENDS EARLY BIRD REGISTRATION DEADLINE TO MARCH 22ND FOR WASHINGTON, DC AREA ONE-DAY MINI-CONFERENCE
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Songwriting Workshop
& Concert

Join Beth Nielsen Chapman and Paul Reisler for a songwriting workshop and concert on April 22, 2012 at Strathmore Education Center. The workshop will take place from 1 - 5 PM and the concert will begin at 6 PM. For the workshop, Beth will focus on creativity and song critiques. Paul will teach the music writing part of songwriting with classes in creating memorable melodies and in harmony and chord substitution.

date: April 22, 2012
time: 1:00pm
location: Strathmore Education Center
cost: Workshop is $50 for SAW/WAMA members and $60 for non-members. Concert admission is $20

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Unsigned Only Music Competition has extended its deadline until April 11, 2012
for more details, click HERE

A Note about SAW Open Mics...

You are encouraged to check SAW.org calendar frequently as venues are in flux and the number of activities keeps increasing.

As we know, not all "open mics" are the same; each one has its unique format to learn. Some are for members only. Some are "show up and sign up" OMs w/ no advance signup; some stipulate original songs only; others allow/encourage covers.

What do they all have in common? They are all run by current SAW.org members who, in addition to their own agenda, enjoy putting others onstage.

Open Stage Radio Show

Award winning Songwriter Sherri Robbins on The Open Stage

On January 12, Michelle Murray interviewed Sherri Robbins, aka the Funky Deva, on her online radio show, The Open Stage.
Click HERE for more details.

If you didn't catch it live, don't worry, you can listen to the archived podcast anytime y visiting Michelle's show page at:
www.blogtalkradio.com/The-Open-Stage.