This Week
Tuesday 4-30-24
6 pm
Group Critique
Bring a song you're
working on, along with
a few lyric sheets
.
A very special thanks to
everyone who helped
make this year's
Songwriter Awards a huge
success!
The run-down with
pictures is on the
website '24 Awards page,
Congratulations!
See the Press Release from
Dead Horse Branding and
Tony Brown Enterprises
.
Yearly Election
My term as Executive Director
and President of TSAI
is up.
Our next Board Meeting is
Tuesday May 7, 6 pm
at Sam Ash.
Anyone wishing to
volunteer as a Board Member
and put their name in the hat
should come to this Meeting.
The Election will be Tuesday
June 4, 6 pm, Sam Ash.
I will continue if re-elected.
Paul Castoe
.
--- IMPORTANT ---
Regular Meetings are
at Sam Ash Music!
Tuesdays, 6 pm
Mail your flashdrives to
152 Dueler Dr
Hermitage, Tn 37076
 All other mail to
PO Box 593 Burns Tn, 37029
.
Our account has been revised.
SAME handle as before,
@TennesseesongW1
.
Important!
For Pitch procedure,
See previous Newsletters
and website.
.
TSAI has a QR code!
Takes ya right to our website, how
cool is THAT!
( you're on the site now, but..)
NEWS!
TSAI YouTube Channel
"TSAI Nashville" on YouTube
"Songwriters Workshop Tips from TSAI"
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!
The TSAI Around Town
Artist and Songwriter Showcase at
Sam Ash Stores, Madison, Tn!
Every Saturday afternoon 2-5 pm
Fantastic Sound!
First half hour is open mic, winner gets
added to a showcase spot!
Audience vote, bring your friends!
See below for hosts.
New host is Scott Polonoli
contact
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TSAI on NCTVN on ROKU TV
TSAI channel on
Nashville Country Television Network
Our Around Town shows and Awards Shows
are up now, with more coming!
You may need to add NCTVN to your ROKU
On the Home page, scroll down past the
premier networks to "Add a Channel"
Type Nashville Country Television in
the search box,
select the Logo on the right, and let it load.
Scroll across to the TSAI Channel, and enjoy!
We're under "TV Shows".
.
TSAI is partnering with our friend
(Award Winning Hit Writer) Chris Wallin,
to get you his fantastic "Building Great Songs!"
See our Home page for details, TSAI supporters
get a discount, too!
.
Remember, you are now on our website.
Back up and look around!
"Stroll around the grounds
until you feel at home..."
Please remember to use the Amazon links on our
website when you're on-line shopping.
Going to Amazon from our site helps TSAI!
Meeting Calendar
Tuesday Night Meetings
4-30-24
Workshop,
Critique,
Networking
6 pm
5-7-24
Board Meeting,
Open to all
6 pm
6-4-24
Board Meeting
Elections
(At least a quorum
is required)
6 pm
TSAI AROUND TOWN calendar
- Saturdays -
Sam Ash Store in Madison
2-5 pm
We are currently looking
for more Hosts for this year.
We hope to continue these,
they have been fun, and great
opportunities for guests, Networking,
and video. If you are interested,
please email tsainashville@gmail.com
or come to this Tuesday's meeting!
.
- Wednesdays -
Sam Ash Store 3-5 pm
"Play With The Band"
The Ashtones, and maybe YOU!
OTHER NEWS
The Podunk Bluegrass Festival
Songwriting Contest
Entries are accepted until
April 30, 2024
Winners from all over the country!
email natchaugmusic@gmail.com
for rules and requirements.
If you're in the SW Virginia area,
and want to go to the
TSAI Chapter meeting,
contact Brooke McGrady at 540-312-1593
Special news for our performing supporters!
If you're looking for a great option for
merch, contact our sponsor Helen's Pop Art!
We have worked out a deal for you
as a supporter of TSAI! Links above
and on the website.
TSAI has a new Chapter in Colorado!
Contact Revele at tsaicolorado@gmail.com
Venmo
You can now use Venmo for all your
purchases at TSAI!
Awards Show tickets,
Pitch Program renewals,
Real Country Music On Radio wristbands,
donations...
Use tsainashville@gmail.com user name.
TSAI now has an Instagram account!
TSAI Nashville
Twitter: TennesseesongW1
SKILLS WE NEED
TSAI needs help with: IT, website development,
Blog writing, Video editing,
photography, social media, accounting, and more.
If you'd like to get involved, we'd love
to have you! SHARE-(Volunteer) YOUR SKILLS!
We could get a lot more done,
if we could get some help!
REAL COUNTRY MUSIC ON RADIO
wristbands are
available at tsainashville.com
Please help us convince Radio there should be
2 separate Country Music formats,
Pop Country and Traditional Country
Twice as much room for all of us!
RESOURCES
Some other
recommended Recording Studios
Cash Creek kimo@cashcreekband.com
Dave Smith makinmusictn1970@gmail.com
Pat Lassiter patsbass@gmail.com
Kevin Key kkproductions@gmail.com
John Heinrich johnsteelsax@aol.com
Billy Coane billycoane@gmail.com
If you are looking to edit your video footage,
or you'd like stage footage of
your event, reach out to
Joe @Shocker Editing somairot616@gmail.com.
It can be individual songs turned into music videos
or an entire television show.
Tennessee Songwriters Association, International
615-582-0176
PO Box 593, Burns Tn, 37029
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