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Our Mission Statement: The Minnesota Association of Songwriters (MAS) 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, song reviews, collaborations, showcases and networking. Read more...
New: MAS Members Music Gallery
Listen to audio singles and albums created by our performing songwriters: mnsongwriters.org/music-gallery
MAS 2020 Writing Challenges
Sign up for a seasonal writing or co-writing challenge. And listen to the results: mnsongwriters.org/writing
Upcoming
Monthly Songwriting Craft Workshop. Presenter: Chad Shank. Now meeting virtually via Zoom. Click here for more info.
MAS Monthly Songwriting Newsletter
Subscribe to our monthly MAS Songwriting Events newsletter. Active membership is not required. You could be tempted to join or rejoin once you see all the learning and collaboration opportunities we are offering each month. We appreciate your help spreading the word about mnsongwriters.org.
Al Ynigues performs at a "Free Open Mic" at Local Roots Cafe in Richfield, MN. This is a social distancing outdoor venue held on Wednesday evenings.
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Visit our MAS Artist Profiles for bios, contact info, audio samples, videos, pics, music/social links and gig schedules.
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Join MAS to get a start or a boost with your songwriting and presentation skills, and to help mentor others in the pleasure and business of making music.
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.
- 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.
- Membership E-Mail Distribution List and MAS Newsletter and Announcements List
- Periodic solo writing and co-writing challenges
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MHB - Variety ShowHost, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! Lot of variety on this episode, including tunes by Two Tone, Anne Deming and Curtis & Loretta. And we report on Leinenkugel's plan to give free beer to all vaccinated folks. All on MHB! (Aired...
Great info from Andrea Stolpe.
Focus on the “Why” — Andrea Stolpe
www.andreastolpe.com
Many times, we songwriters focus on the “what” of our song lyrics, telling elaborate stories with various characters and events. But come the chorus section, we begin to face down the “why” in...Very interesting article about how we hear music.
Why the First Time You Hear a Song Is Special, According to Science
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Why does your brain process a song differently the very first time you hear it? Neuroscientists and music cognition experts explain the science behind it.5 Ways You Can Use Storytelling For Your Music | ReverbNation Blog
5 Ways You Can Use Storytelling For Your Music | ReverbNation Blog
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Storytelling is the art of building a narrative around your music and your artist persona. In the streaming age, your music will be exposed to a lot of people. This is a great opportunity by itself, b...Black country artists to mentor Nashville students as part of new songwriting program
Black country artists to mentor Nashville students as part of new songwriting program
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Breland, Willie Jones, Tiera and Reyna Roberts lead the new initiative from the National Museum of African American Music and Country Music Association.
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Anyone write any tunes this weekend?
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