MAS Songwriter Showcase, January 15, 2022
Local Roots Organic Foods and Drinks, Richfield, MN.
Performers: Mary E. Strand, David Brezina, Jan Slow, Tom Peschges, Bob Niemiec, Al Ynigues.
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MAS Education Director, Chad Shank, talking about MAS and Songwriting on Song Talk Radio Podcast from Toronto, CA.
songtalk.ca/shows/tips-for-songwriting-with-mas-education-director-chad-shank/
Tips for songwriting with MAS Education Director Chad Shank - Song Talk Radio
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Education Director at the Minnesota Association of Songwriters, and content creator Chad Shanks shares songwriting tips for beginner and advanced songwriters.
The 200 most popular new tracks now regularly account for less than 5 percent of total streams. The new-music market is actually shrinking.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/01/old-music-killing-new-music/621339/
Is Old Music Killing New Music?
www.theatlantic.com
Old songs now represent 70 percent of the U.S. music market. Even worse: The new-music market is actually shrinking.
"What becomes clear during this conversation is that Petty worked incredibly hard. His first group, the brilliantly named Mudcrutch, were gigging around Petty’s hometown of Florida during the “working band” era, before disco – and the DJ’s that accompanied it – made live bands redundant. Petty wasn’t born with some god-given musical gift – rather, he spent years honing his craft with that group because the alternative was not being able to eat."
faroutmagazine.co.uk/tom-petty-secrets-to-songwriting/
Great tips from a writer that has written for Kenny Chesney, Garth Brooks, and others.
youtu.be/MI78aEi7DBs
Reminding all you songwriters, old and young, that Minnesota HomeBrew Music Show wants to showcase your original tunes on our weekly radio show (6 - 7 p.m. on Thursdays at www.RadioNorthland.org/.
Recordings do not have to be done in a professional studio as long as they're clean and free of snaps, crackles & pops. Inquire at minnesotahomebrew@gmail.com.
Hope to hear from you! --Carl Unbehaun, Host
From Showcase Director, Al Ynigues:
Showcase Prompt
Saturday January 15th – 2022
1:30 pm to 3:30 pm
Local Roots Organic Foods and Drinks
817 – 66th Street East
Richfield, MN 55423
Come Show Your Support for Our Singer/ Songwriter Members
That Will Showcasing Their Original Tunes. Great Food, Fun and Family Friendly Environment!
Showcase Lineup:
1. Mary E. Strand
2. David Brezina
3. Jan Slow
4. Tom Peschges
5. Bob Niemiec
6. Al Ynigues
7. Sam Shaffer Tech Assistant
Discover and Develop Your Own Songwriting Style
youtu.be/T_2A0hyuwHM
