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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, review meetings, showcases and networking opportunities, while encouraging collaboration and exploration of the creative process. 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.
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.
MAS Changes Due to COVID-19
Some events and meetings have gone online. Some have been cancelled. Please read: MAS Changes Due to COVID-19
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.
- 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 Song Co-writing Challenges: Co-writing
MAS Connections
MAS Calendar
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Listen to the latest MAS Songwriting Challenge results on the Minnesota HomeBrew Music Show. Host: Carl Unbehaun. beta.prx.org/stories/327683
From MAS member, Al Ynigues:
Email to MAS Members for Outdoor Showcase July 23rd, 2020
Greeting all MAS Members.
We have an opportunity to resume our MAS Sanctioned Showcases.
I have been offered a Venue that would welcome the return of our Showcases.
Local Roots
Richfield, MN
This will be a Survey of how much interest is in our ranks for performing outdoors.
Social Distancing and Facial Coverings will be encouraged.
Also, After each performer I will wipe the microphone(s) with Antibacterial Wipes .
Please respond with either a Yes or No.
Include Your Name.
Please avoid any long explanations of your reply.
We Value Your Voice in This Important Matter.
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Contact me directly:
Al Ynigues, MAS Showcase Director
alynigues@gmail.com
MAS Song Review Meeting
Wednesday, June 24, 7:00 p.m. (Room opens up at 6:45)
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This is our general information and song review meeting. You will be able to play an original song in any phase of its development with feedback and suggestions from attending members. It is one of the best opportunities MAS provides to help you craft your songs more successfully.
Song Review Meeting page on our website: mnsongwriters.org/activities/meetings.
If you have a suitable microphone, you are welcome to play your song live, or we can play an MP3 of your song directly in the room. MP3s are generally easier for people to hear, but not necessary.
In either case, send your lyrics (MS Word document preferred) ahead of time by 5:00 PM the day of the meeting in order for us to post your lyrics in the room to review at events@mnsongwriters.org. Songs without a lyric sheet will not be reviewed.
Courtesy note: Please join from a quiet location to eliminate background noise for fellow attendees. Also, it is preferred that you use your computer's audio if you can versus external speakers and hand held microphones. We have experienced a lot of delay and background noise with those systems. The preferred alternative to external audio is to use a headset. Questions? E-mail us at events@mnsongwriters.org
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MAS Live Songwriter Showcases
MAS Songwriters Showcases feature multiple 30-minute sets of original music from MAS members. We perform at various places around the greater Twin Cities area.
MAS Showcase 11-24-2019: Paul Vance, Dave Brezina, Mary Kealy-Falk, Patrick Bonier, Larry Suess, Al Ynigues.
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