Nashville Songwriter Workshops, Pitch Opportunities & TSAI Events — August 8, 2026 (click to open)
Updated: 6 days ago
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Hello TSAI MEMBERS!
This week we are pitching to Rob Taube of New York
Because of the time difference, this pitch will only be ONE SONG!
This pitch will be also AIRED LIVE on our Facebook and YouTube pages at 6:30 CST.
Rob is looking for GREAT SONGS. He is looking for male Americana and female R&B/Pop Tunes, so pitch your very best!
Submission window is open.
e-mail tsaijennam@gmail.com with the subject heading Rob Taube Pitch
Submission window closes Sunday @midnight.
We are still in the process of tracking all of the pick ups for this year, and our system has changed. We are now using a point system for the writer of the year award, so our writers who write more by themselves, than lots of co-writing sessions could see just as much of a chance at competing,.
Using the newly adopted point structure of single writer receiving 1 point, two writers on the picked- up song receiving 0.5 pts each, three writers receiving 0.33, 0.33 and 0.34 pts respectively, 4 writers receiving 0.25 pts each. This point list is based on the first 6 pitches that began in January and ended on May 26. The list will be updated to reflect June, July and August pick-ups in the next TSAI Newsletter.
Bob Dellaposta 11.00 points
Corey Lee Barker 9.58 points
Joe Delucas 5.94 points
Shawn Fitzgerald 5.00 points
Doug Erickson 4.50 points
Jenna Marotta 4.34 points
Mark Barnowski 3.25 points
Paul Castoe 3.00 points
Marilyn Crawley 3.00 points
Christy Weber 3.00 points...5 members tied with 2.5 points
Thank you all, thank you to our sponsors, and keep doing what you're doing.
Let's continue to grow together!
Jenna Marotta
Executive Director
TSAI
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Join us at our meeting spot
TONE CENTRAL STATION
Every Tuesday 6:30-8:30PM
"Vibin', baby!"
By Grimey's, next to
Living Waters coffee bar
Reminder, all times given
are Nashville/Central time.
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DID YOU KNOW?
TSAI Has Merchandise on our website!
Use Coupon Code Newsletter at Checkout to receive 10% off your donation purchase
Coupon Code DOES NOT apply to the annual or monthly pitch program signups
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Here is an Interesting YouTube Video talking about AI in Songwriting Check it Out
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******************************************************************************************** Every 2nd & 4th Monday of the Month Tsai Around Town & The Bordertones hold a guitar pull at Tone Central Station 4:30-6:30. Support them in that endeavor
******************************************************************************************** Are You Looking To Record A Performance Video For Your Songs? Tone Central Station's Got You Covered. Contact Jamie at Tone Central For Information 615-490-8699 Remember At TCS There's Only 1 Rule!
BE COOL!
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--- IMPORTANT ---
Are you a pitch supporter and want to get your songs in our playlist for pitching Opportunities?
You must be a "Pitch Program"
supporter to participate.
Almost all other services are FREE
and open to everyone!
Mail your flash drives to:
TSAI
P.O. Box 140044
Nashville, Tn 37214
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NEWS!
TSAI YouTube Channel
"TSAI Nashville" on YouTube
"Songwriters Workshop, Tips from TSAI"
PLEASE SUBSCRIBE!
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Remember, you are now on our website.
Back up and look around!
"Stroll around the grounds
until you feel at home..."
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SUNO Shawn the AI Jedi has written an amazing 3rd blog discussing AI usage. It's posted on the Blogs/Newsletter Home Page. Check It Out
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OTHER NEWS
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Hey folks, the Government
"raised" the mechanical
license rate from 12.7 cents to
13.1 cents! Hooray!
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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!
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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".
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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.
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TSAI now has an Instagram account!
TSAI Nashville
Twitter, X: TennesseesongW1
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SKILLS WE NEED:
Help Us Implement The Changes You Want to See
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 more help!
Contact Us: tsainashville@gmail.com
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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! We've already got the Grammy's Doing It
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RESOURCES
Some 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
Paul Bowen paulbowenmusic@yahoo.com
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Tennessee Songwriters Association, International
615-582-0176
PO Box 140044,
Nashville, Tn, 37214-0044
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