WHO WE ARE....
WHAT WE DO
CSA is an educational non-profit
organization dedicated to improving the art and craft of original music,
combining arts, education and community outreach since 1979.
Almost 2,000 songwriters, musicians and vocalists from 15
states and 5 countries have joined CSA since it was founded in 1979.
We have grown to become one of the oldest,
most active, and best known
songwriters associations in the country. CSA sponsors monthly programs, with
nationally known guest speakers, song critique sessions, and interactive
workshops.
We rotate meeting locations around the
State, including: Glastonbury, Danbury, Bridgeport, Mystic, etc. The Association produces songwriter showcases,
benefit concerts, and a series of
compilation recordings.
Our newsletter,
Connecticut Songsmith, has been published monthly by
Bill Pere since 1980.
As well as songwriters, our members consist of lyricists,
composers, vocalists, producers, musicians, publishers, & recording artists.
We actively encourage and facilitate collaboration.
CSA has been featured in the internationally distributed
Songwriters Market Book, as well as in media articles and magazines throughout the
State. Sheila Davis' classic book "Successful Lyric Writing",
includes a case study of CSA as a highly successful regional
organization. In partnership with community outreach organizations
like LUNCH, we have helped raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for
fighting poverty and for providing essential human services
WE TEACH THE ART OF SUCCESS
SUCCESS COMES FROM OPPORTUNITY, AND OPPORTUNITY
COMES FROM INVOLVEMENT. BE INVOLVED!
(more about what we
do)
Why Join CSA ?
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CSA President and
Executive Director:
Bill Pere
CSA Founder:
Don
Donegan
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PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS
Members of =>Songsalive!
=>RISA
=>IndieGrrls
are always welcome guests at CSA meetings.
You set your goals, and we'll help you achieve songwriting that gets
results you set for yourself.
Production, performance and promotion techniques to keep you moving
forward.
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-- Interested in Joining CSA ?
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For mail-in form, Click
here
-- To join Online, Click
here
-- Submit a song our
Compilation CD
here
-- Would you like to perform in our June 22 Showcase/Picnic ?
Contact us.
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RETURN ENGAGEMENT
CELEBRATING
CSA's 30th Anniversary !
MAY 9, 2008
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700 people were on their feet for this incredibly successful event to benefit
Liberty Community Services for the homeless in New Haven.
JOIN US ON MAY 9 for an Encore Performance to kick off CSA's 30th Year of
serving songwriters and community outreach.
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MAY 17 -- CSA COLLABORATION
WORKSHOP
The CSA meeting for May will be held Sat. May 17
1pm-5pm at the Mystic Chamber of Commerce conference Room, 14 Holmes
St, Mystic (directions pg 2)
CSA PRESENTS one of our
most popular programs, the annual Collaboration Workshop. We will do
actual hands-on collaboration ! The music industry is first and
foremost a people driven business, In taking a song from creation to
realization, there are many roles that must be filled, and skills
which must be brought to bear. It is rare for one person to be able
to do everything, thus, the need for collaboration, in many
capacities.
Today's markets require that any writer or performer
wear many hats. Knowing which hats you can wear successfully and
those for which you may need help will keep your energy focused and
keep you moving ahead. Most songs are written by more than one
person. Writers collaborate with artists, arrangers, producers,
mangers, and so many others. How do you find the right collaborator
to fill in the gaps in your wardrobe of hats ?
(See the related article by
Bill Pere at
http://www.billpere.com/PDF/Role_Call.pdf )
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Come and do some actual hands-on collaborative
writing -- you'll see some amazing results ! Space is limited,
Register Early. Registration is $8 to CSA, PO Box 511, Mystic CT
06355
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Nov 15 2008
CSA 2008 DAY OF PRAISE Collaboration Concert
(click flyer below for details)
CSA's 15th CD RELEASE
( details here )
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CSA's Day
of Praise events
are
educational and uplifting. ending with the
combined
talents of many great CSA artists
for a memorable performance.
We will be producing
more of this type of genre-specific event in
the time ahead, encompassing folk, bluegrass country rock, and
other styles We are always open to helping folks produce events in
any style
of music. If you would like to be an event or showcase coordinator please
contact us!
It only happens if YOU make it happen !
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CSA 2008 RELEASE
CSA's 16th RELEASE
INFO HERE
-- ORDER HERE
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ANOTHER GREAT CSA
SUCCESS
THANKS FOR MAKING OUR EVENTS
A GREAT
SUCCESS !!
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CSA FALL PRO WORKSHOP
Tuesday October 14, 7:15pm
Mystic Chamber of Commerce, 14 Holmes St, Mystic
From the world-renown super-group
Bad Company,
CSA is pleased to bring you an evening with
Paul Cullen.
Registration - $10 for CSA
members. Songs will be critiqued in the order that
registration is received. Space is limited - register early.
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The
CSA collaborative concerts presenting the music of the
compilation CDs were great successes!
They are a fine example of talented artists
coming together to lend their skills to each other's songs and
delivering a great concert
CLICK HERE FOR PHOTOS
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A Look Back at CSA's 25th Anniversary
Songwriting Conference
(click here for Concert PHOTOs ! )
(click here for Conference Feedback ! )
(
click here for a full review ! )
(click here for
press articles)
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