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 and Grammy Winning songwriter Bill Pere, named one of the "Top 50 Groundbreakers and Guiding Lights of the Music Industry" by Music Connection Magazine.
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 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 more than one million 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
=>IMC
==> NSAI
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.
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NOW IN OUR 5th DECADE, CSA CONTIUES TO PROVIDE TOP QUALITY SERVICES FOR SONGWRITERS AND ARTISTS,
ALL VIRTUAL SERVICES, CONSULTS, CRITIQUES, ARE AVAILABLE ANY TIME BY APPOINTMENT. LIVE INDIVIDUAL CONSULTS CAN ALSO BE SCHEDULED . STUDIO SERVICES AVAILABLE AS WELL.
The CSA SONGWRITING RETREAT
will return in the time ahead.
Transform Your Career! LIMITED TO 12 SLOTS!
(photos and reviews here)
"Life-Changing" - "Transformative"-
"Inspiring"
"Best Value in the Industry!"
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CSA members are invited to the
Annual Summer Music BBQ
hosted by CSA member John Pytel
Food - Pool -- Friends -- Full Stage --
Sound System -- Networking!
It's a great time every year
to network with the creative communtiy and perform your songs with other great musucians.
Join this summer for another great day of music
CHECK OUT ALL THE DETAILS AT:
https://www.musicalbbq.com
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R.I.P. CSA Co-Founder Don Donegan 1939 - 2020
Obituary is here
R.I.P. CSA Past President Joe Manning 1942 - 2021
Obituary is here
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-- BECOME A MEMBER of CSA online or by mail
-- PROFESSIONAL SONG CRITIQUE virtually or by e-mail
-- SONGWRITING RETREAT info

OPEN MIC OPPORTUNITY
From 2017-2019, CSA presented a great Songwriter Showcase/Open Mic, until shut down by the pandemic. There is currently a new Open Mic on the second Tuesday of each month, 7-9 pm at Union Baptist Church, 118 High St, Mystic.
2-song slots are available. Contact us for info.
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Join the discussion on the CSA Facebook forum
CTSonngwriters Association
HERE IS A CSA VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
ON MIDI RECORDING AND PRODUCTION
PRESENTED BY BILL PERE

Made possible by a grant from the Connecticut Office of the Arts
A PODCAST INTERVIEW
Bill Pere on Songwriting, Working for Social Justice, and Making Muisc Accessible to All.
Bill Pere joins Jordan Werme on the pod to talk about his life-long passion for songwriting and social justice.
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The LUNCH Ensemble represents Bill's work toward ending childhood hunger. He has incorporated his songwriting passion into this work and has written "Songwriter's Coloring Book" to help other songwriters develop their craft. Bill is a Connecticut State Troubadour, President of the Connecticut Songwriter's Association and the 2003 Independent Artist of the Year. This is a wonderful conversation with a genuine expert in the craft.
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CSA COMPILATION CD SERIES
GET YOUR SONGS IN
FOR THE NEXT CSA COMPILATION CDs.
CSA ENVIRONMENTAL SONG CONTEST FINAL RESULTS
GET CD COMPILATIONS HERE!!!
more CSA Compilations...
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CSA SHOWS THAT COLLABORATION WORKS
CSA's Collaborative Concert events are
educational and uplifting events
combining the talents of many great CSA artists
for a memorable performance. These benefit shows have raised thousands of dollars for charitable agencies. 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 SUCCESS !
700 people were on their feet for this incredibly successful event to benefit Liberty Community Services for the homeless in New Haven, bringing together CSA artists, the Steve Chapin Band, and the LUNCH Ensemble.

LUNCH presented a $1,000 donation for World Hunger Year to Steve and Jonathan Chapin

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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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