Songwriting Links
Sponsors & Spongwriting Resources
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True artisans and technicians, David Andersen Pianos maintains the Steinway B in the live room of The Sound Boutique Studios. We named that space "The Triple-A Room" to designate it as an Andersen Atelier Annex and to honor David's longtime mentor who reminds us that to become great at anything we must humbly live "Always An Apprentice."
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ASCAP
The American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers - a Performing Rights Organization for songwriters. -
BMI
Broadcast Media Incorporated - a Performing Rights Organization for songwriters. -
SESAC
The Society of European Songwriters, Authors, and Composers, they are not exclusive to Europe and present a third option among Performing Rights Organizations for songwriters. -
The Grammys
The Recording Academy, now 50+ years old and providing outstanding programs in music education and support for musicians -
The Songwriters Guild of America (SGA)
Providing legal and administrative advocacy and support to songwriters for more than 75 years. -
The foremost mechanical licensing, collection, and distribution agency for music publishers in the US. If you record someone else's song or someone records yours, talk with Harry Fox.
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The Connective Series
A helpful networking and information series in NYC, Atlanta, and now based here in Los Angeles. The Songwriting School of Los Angeles is proud to host Connective Series Events. -
Library of Congress Copyright Office
Copyright your songs and recordings online or through the mail at this site run by the Library of Congress. -
Music Connection Magazine
A networking and information resource for musicians, industry professionals, and support services since 1977, both on-line and in print. -
We Are Listening is the only organization responsible for international music contest centered around a 360-approach to artist development, promotion, and new media music marketing. Attracting the most determined inedpendent artists from over 50 countries, We Are Listening has become the most influential music contest provider for songwriters, lyricists, and recording artists.
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A free online community of 50,000 plus songwriters, musicians, and industry types, providing mentoring and support both internationally and through regional chapters
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Lurssen Mastering
Home to three Grammys including 2008's Album of the Year 'Raising Sand' by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss, this Hollywood-based mastering house is friend to many an indie artist, an educational objective, and a good cause. -
Lis Lewis: The Singers Workshop
Lis Lewis is a renowned vocal and performance coach whose clients include Rihanna, Gwen Stefani, Colbie Caillat, Britney Spears, Linkin Park, and a list too long to name here. Lis teaches workshops and classes from time to time at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles and headed up our first installment of Community Chorus.
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Steven Memel: The Science of Switching On
Steven Memel is a voice teach, vocal coach, and performance coach whose clients include Sara Bareilles, Adam Levine of Maroon 5, Jesse McCartney, Drew Barrymore, and many more. Steven teaches classes and workshops at The Songwriting School of Los Angeles and is slated to head the Community Chorus in the fall of 2010.
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Michael Wilson has taken some of the most iconic album cover photos and portraits of some of our favorite artists: Lyle Lovett, Randy Newman, Emmylou Harris, Joe Henry, David Byrne, David Wilcox, Philip Glass, The Black Keys, Over the Rhine, and the list goes on. Michael has graciously agreed to allow The Songwriting School to exhibit his work, summer 2009.
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Phil Cody's songs have been recorded by artists as diverse and successful as Sheryl Crow, Clay Aiken, Elvis Presley, and Huey Lewis & The News. The long-time collaborator with Neil Sedaka and former Brill Building tenant is a frequent guest to The Songwriter's Workshop on Wednesday nights here and is developing a lyric-writing class The Songwriting School hopes to offer in 2011.
