Welcome
Our 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.
Upcoming
Monthly Songwriting Craft Workshop. Presenter: Chad Shank. Bring your song ideas, lyrics in progress, notebook and pen. Click here for more info.
Summer Picnic and Party for all MAS members, their families and friends. Includes food, beverages, music, many outdoor activities and fun! When: Saturday, July 20th, 2019, 12-6 PM. Where: Antlers Park, 9740 201st Street West, Lakeville, MN 55044.
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See Our Artist Profiles
Visit our MAS Artist Profiles for bios, contact info, audio samples, videos, pics, music/social links and gig schedules.
Join MAS Now
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.
- 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.
- Membership E-Mail Distribution List and MAS Newsletter and Announcements List
MAS Connections
MAS Facebook Feed
Hi Songwriters,
I wanted to share with you a video that I made a little while ago. It is a glimpse into some of the songwriting techniques we have been exploring in the workshops. I made a series of 2 videos about How to Write a Song in 20 minutes.
20 minutes seems extreme, but it can be a great exercise and idea launcher.
Check out my videos, let me know your thoughts:
Part 1. youtu.be/LXfOh7oEmBc
Part 2 youtu.be/UiuVYGG9KMM
Keep Writing!
Chad
MAS member, Wayne Hamilton, performs with his group, TWO TONE, this coming Tuesday!
TUESDAY, JULY 16
6-9 PM
Captain’s Lakeside Grille
27821 Bay Shore Drive NW
Isanti, MN
MAS member, Tom Peschges with his group, Double Down Daredevils, on Hastings Community TV:
Minnesota HomeBrew Music Show - SUMMER SONGS
Host, Carl Unbehaun, presents a cavalcade of songs by Minnesota songwriters along with his musical musings! Summer songs on this episode. And we tell you why beer drinkers are more susceptible to mosquito bites. All on MHB! (Aired 07/11/2019)
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