Songwriters Guild Of America (SGA), Los Angeles office. B. Aaron Meza, Western Regional Director. The Songwriters Guild of America (SGA) founded in 1931, is a voluntary songwriter association run by and for songwriters. It is devoted exclusively to providing songwriters with the services and activities they need to succeed in the business of music. The preamble to the SGA constitution charges the board to take such lawful actions as will advance, promote and benefit the profession. Services of SGA cover every aspect of songwriting including the creative, administrative and financial. SGA’s non-profit educational foundation was created to aid and educate writers through university scholarship grants and various Guild programs which are offered at the lowest possible cost. Songwriting workshops are taught by leading professional writers in New York, Nashville, and Los Angeles. Classes run for varying lengths and are offered on different levels for beginning or more advanced writers. Song Critique sessions are conducted regularly presenting members with the opportunity to play their songs and receive constructive criticism from peers and professionals. Guests include some of the industry’s most prominent writers, artists, publishers, producers, managers, and attorneys. For more information go to their Website or contact the Hollywood office at 323-462-1108, or e-mail: [email protected].
Concerts, festivals, fairs and expos are just some of the San Diego entertainment events that you can enjoy while in the city.
Central California Songwriters Association (CCSA). Coordinator: Victor Roches. E-mail: [email protected]. This new songwriters group has formed in the Fresno/Clovis area.
Denver NSAI Chapter. 8727 E. Girard Ave., Denver, CO, 80231.This group has about 40 members, and they hold monthly meetings which feature music business discussions and song critiques. The meetings often include industry guest speakers. Randi Perkins is also the head of the Singer/Songwriter Committee for the Colorado Music Association.