WHO WE ARE....
WHAT WE DO
The Connecticut Songwriters Association
is one of the oldest and largest songwriter groups in the U.S.. We are
an educational non-profit organization dedicated to improving the art
and craft of original music, combining arts, education and community
outreach since 1979.
More than 2,000 songwriters, musicians
and vocalists from 28 states and 5 countries have joined CSA since it
was founded in 1979.
We have grown to become one of the most
active and best known songwriters associations in the US.
CSA sponsors monthly programs, with
nationally known guest speakers, song
critique sessions, and interactive workshops.
Monthly meetings and Critiques are hosted
by President Bill
Pere, named one of the "Top 50 Groundbreakers and Guiding
Lights of the Music Industry" by Music Connection Magazine, and
one of the writers on a Grammy winning multi-artist CD.
Programs are designed to provide Indie
Artists and mainstream writers with all the information, resources, and
connections they need to be successful.
We rotate meeting locations around the
State, including: Glastonbury, Middletown, Mystic, etc. The
Association produces songwriter showcases,
benefit concerts,
and a series of
compilation recordings.
Our newsletter,
Connecticut Songsmith,
has been published monthly by 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
=>IndieGrrl
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.
Business knowledge to help you get the most from your creations. |
