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Check out our  Community Outreach through LUNCH

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A History of CSA: The First Decade (1979-1989)

What is Song Craft ?

Why Join CSA ?

Members featured in Making Music Magazine

American Idol Articles

 Articles on songwriting techniques

Want to Sign a Record Contract ?

Songcrafters' Coloring Book: The Essential Guide to Effective and Successful Songwriting

Interested in a weekend Songwriting Retreat?
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Members have the opportunity to get their songs released on our Compilation CD's
 

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Great performance opportunities at our Showcases and Concert Series. For  performance opportunities and schedules, click here   

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WOULD YOU LIKE TO GET CSA's FAMOUS SONG CRITIQUES VIRTUALLY OR BY
e-MAIL?


 

Would you be interested in attending a weekend Songwriter Retreat?
(details here)

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

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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The annual CSA PERFORMANCE AND NETWORKING EVENT
Food - Pool -- Friends -- Full Stage --
Sound System -- Networking!

We had a great time in 2023.
Join is in 2024 for another great day of music
CHECK OUT ALL THE DETAILS AT:
https://www.musicalbbq.com

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IMC 2023

Since 2003, CSA has been a major sponsor of the INDEPENDENT MUSIC CONFERENCE, Which has been held around the U.S. IMC Returns in 2023 for its national 20-year anniversary virtual event, bringing together industry professionals and artists though livestreaming and interactive online platforms.

NOVEMBER 11th - 19th, 2023
It's all online so come and go as you wish.
As always, CSA will be participating and we encourage all of our folks to tune in as well.

GET DETAILS AT:
independentmusicconference.com/imc2023

CHECK IT OUT ON FACEBOOK AS WELL FOR MORE...
We Look Forward to Seeing You There!

 

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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

Songwriting Retreat - Bill Pere



CSA Open Mic
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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HERE IS A CSA VIRTUAL WORKSHOP
ON MIDI RECORDING AND PRODUCTION
PRESENTED BY BILL PERE

Midi Workshop Video - Bill Pere

Made possible by a grant from the Connecticut Office of the Arts

Bill Pere Podcast Interview 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.

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.
-- Jordan Werme

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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!!!

Bill Pere CD

COMING

IN

2023

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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NEW
OPPORTUNITY !

The CSA  Songwriting Retreat

(info here)

Our  retreats are  descibed as
"Life-Changing, Transformative, Inspiring, a shot in the arm!"

info@ctsongs.com

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Songcrafters' Coloring Book by Bill Pere
The collected experience of 40 years of  CSA! Your purchase helps support CSA Education Programs.

Comp CDs

Submit a song to the CSA compilation CDs

CSA COMPILATION CDs are shared with
industry pros at various Conference events.

Are you a part of the CSA Community yet?
Join Here

How much do you know about the music business ? Take the
MUSIC BIZ QUIZ.

Need a Song Critique, virtually or by
e-mail?  Go Here

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Would you like to be a Regional 
CSA SHOWCASE Coordinator  to start or run a performance showcase ?
Info Here

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Info on joining CSA
 

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Perfo
rmance Opportunities through

CSA Showcases, Special Events, Concerts.

and the LUNCH Ensemble

Would  you like to perform at a show?

  e-mail us
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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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Connecticut
Songwriters Association

PO Box 511 Mystic CT 06355 -- E-Mail: info @ ctsongs.com
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Mystic -- Glastonbury - Watertown - New Haven - Danbury - East Hartford - New London

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