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Minnesota Association of Songwriters Mission Statement
The Minnesota Association of Songwriters is a volunteer, member-supported organization. Its mission is to inspire, educate and strengthen the songwriting and performance skills of its members through seminars, workshops, review meetings, showcases and networking opportunities, while encouraging collaboration and exploration of the creative process.
What We Do...
MAS offers many ways to explore the joys of songwriting and the creative process:
- SongCasters TV showcase series: Perform your original songs in a television production studio and be seen on the MAS SongCasters show via community TV and on YouTube.
- Live artist showcases – Be part of our MAS Songwriters Showcase and perform your original music with other MAS members at various greater Twin Cities coffee houses, special event stages and outdoor festival locations.
- Virtual song evaluations – sign up via email to the MAS online song evaluations group and get reviews and suggestions from other online group members.
- Monthly Song Circle Jam sessions
- Networking and collaboration opportunities
- Gatherings to exchange information and resources
- Your own artist profile page on this website. Add your bio, schedule of performances, links to your social media, files of your songs, photos - you name it. It's your page to create with any and all information on your songwriting endeavors.
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We've received only entry so far for our November 22 SONGWRITING CHALLENGE on Minnesota HomeBrew Music Show. If you compose and record a new song with "thankfulness" or "Thanksgiving" for a theme, we'll play it. Send to: minnesotahomebrew@gmail.com.
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Professional Songwriting Workshop with Buddy Mondlock
Open to the Public
Saturday, November 3 (TODAY)
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Schmitt Music Center
Southdale Square
2906 West 66th Street
Edina, MN 55423
Fee: $40.00 - at the door
$35.00 - If you RSVP to info@mnsongwriters.org
This will be a great interactive learning experience with professional songwriter and workshop presenter Buddy Mondlock. As a Nashville-based staff songwriter for many years, Buddy has written songs recorded by famous artists like Garth Brooks, Nanci Griffith, Janis Ian and many more. Contact us at info@mnsongwriters.org for more information.
Check out this songwriting contest!
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6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Schmitt Music Center
2400 Freeway Blvd
Brooklyn Center
This is our general information and song reviews meeting. It's Halloween night so feel free to come in costume! There may be some treats provided for all the musical tricksters who attend!
Please bring 15 lyric sheets of the song you will be performing for review.
MAS member, Vicki Morrison Goble, is about to release her new album. Please support our membership!
Check this out, MAS members!
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Still time to write a ditty about Halloween or some related scary topic. E-mail your songs to:
minnesotahomebrew@gmail.com
We'll play your submissions on this Thursday's show. The fun begins at 6 p.m. So far we have four contributions.
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Carl Unbehaun plays the music of Minnesota singer-songwriters. Made possible by the Minnesota Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund. Click here for a replay…MAS members, Wayne Hamilton and Doug Millaway!It's the DYNAMIC DUO that is Two Tone Duo - MN! Featuring Doug Millaway and Wayne Hamilton. Join us for some great local music. Friday, October 26th 8-10PM. Free and all ages.
PLEASE JOIN US!
Professional Songwriting Workshop with Buddy Mondlock
Open to the Public
Saturday, November 3
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Schmitt Music Center
Southdale Square
2906 West 66th Street
Edina, MN 55423
Fee: $40.00 - at the door
$35.00 - If you RSVP to info@mnsongwriters.org
This will be a great interactive learning experience with professional songwriter and workshop presenter Buddy Mondlock. As a Nashville-based staff songwriter for many years, Buddy has written songs recorded by famous artists like Garth Brooks, Nanci Griffith, Janis Ian and many more. Contact us at info@mnsongwriters.org for more information.
Submit to: minnesotahomebrew@gmail.com
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Wednesday, October 31
6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Schmitt Music Center
2400 Freeway Blvd
Brooklyn Center
General information and song reviews meeting. It's Halloween night so feel free to come in costume! Please bring 15 lyric sheets of the song you will be performing for review.
PLEASE JOIN US!
Professional Songwriting Workshop with Buddy Mondlock
Open to the Public
Saturday, November 3
1:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Schmitt Music Center
Southdale Square
2906 West 66th St
Edina
Fee: $40.00 - at the door
$35.00 - If you RSVP to info @mnsongwriters.org
Still accepting submissions for our October 25 songwriting challenge. Spooky, eerie, creepy, scary songs. Newly-written songs only! E-mail to minnesotahomebrew @gmail.com
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