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Announcements and Calendar

March 17, 2022| Interesting Bits, Songwriter's Corner|

Shout out to Abigail Brooks of Castle Rock! She made it through to Hollywood Week of American Idol. She not... Read More → Announcements and Calendar

Claud Kasiah Started Writing Latest Concert While He Was in Prison // Reenter, Remerg, Return presented by The Playground Ensemble This Friday at 7:00 p.m.

February 24, 2022| Songwriter's Corner|

Photo: Claud Kasiah (from his Facebook page) | By Maggie Donahue, Denverite | “I’m not a victim here. But... Read More → Claud Kasiah Started Writing Latest Concert While He Was in Prison // Reenter, Remerg, Return presented by The Playground Ensemble This Friday at 7:00 p.m.

“The Minions Do the Actual Writing”: The Ugly Truth of How Movie Scores Are Made

February 24, 2022| Songwriter's Corner|

By Mark Rozzo, Variety | The streaming revolution is changing the way film composers get paid and exposing... Read More → “The Minions Do the Actual Writing”: The Ugly Truth of How Movie Scores Are Made

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The Story of Another Singer/SONGWRITER – Miss Peggy Lee

February 10, 2022| Songwriter's Corner|

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Peggy Lee (1920-2002), known for such hits as “Fever” and... Read More → The Story of Another Singer/SONGWRITER – Miss Peggy Lee

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4 Types of Royalties Involved in Music Publishing

February 10, 2022| Songwriter's Corner|

Photo: Meghan Trainor (met her publisher at the Durango Songwriters Expo!) | By Jessica Brandon, USA... Read More → 4 Types of Royalties Involved in Music Publishing

Songwriting Tips & Inspiration from Robin Frederick

February 3, 2022| Songwriter's Corner|

If you could ask a question of any successful hit songwriter, what would you want to know? You’d... Read More → Songwriting Tips & Inspiration from Robin Frederick

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We’re Going to Talk About ‘Bruno,’ Yes, Yes, Yes

January 20, 2022| Songwriter's Corner|

Encanto cover | By Ashley Spencer, New York Times | “A seven-foot frame! Rats along his back!” a... Read More → We’re Going to Talk About ‘Bruno,’ Yes, Yes, Yes

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Front Range Songwriters Gets a Website!

December 23, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

Front Range Songwriters (f/k/a Colorado Springs NSAI) has created a website thanks to the very talented Megan... Read More → Front Range Songwriters Gets a Website!

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“Christmas Time Is Here,” a Classic Holiday Song

December 23, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

Video reporting by David Pogue, CBS Sunday Morning | When Lee Mendelson produced the 1965 TV special,... Read More → “Christmas Time Is Here,” a Classic Holiday Song

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Taylor Swift Set to Face a Jury Trial Over Accusations She Stole ‘Shake It Off’ Lyrics

December 16, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

Photo: Taylor Swift | By Jake Epstein, Rebecca Cohen, Claudia Willen, Insider | A copyright case against... Read More → Taylor Swift Set to Face a Jury Trial Over Accusations She Stole ‘Shake It Off’ Lyrics

Lily Collins

How Integral is the Role of a Music Supervisor in Film and TV?

December 2, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

Photo: Lily Collins (from her Facebook page) By Sean Wilson, Composer Magazine | Contributed by Sync Summit... Read More → How Integral is the Role of a Music Supervisor in Film and TV?

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Adele Wants You to Listen to Her Album in Order, and Spotify Agrees

November 26, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

By Jeevan Ravindran, CNN | When it comes to her art, Adele has a certain way she likes things to be done. The... Read More → Adele Wants You to Listen to Her Album in Order, and Spotify Agrees

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Celebrate Fall With the Magical Sounds of ‘Autumn Leaves’

November 18, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

By Denise Oliver Velez, Community Contributors Team, Daily Kos | It’s autumn. I love watching the glorious... Read More → Celebrate Fall With the Magical Sounds of ‘Autumn Leaves’

Tai Verdes

SONGWRITERS CORNER: Tai Verdes to Present at ASCAP Experience

November 11, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

ASCAP will host a conversation between hitmaker Tai Verdes and Shirley Halperin, Executive Editor of Music at... Read More → SONGWRITERS CORNER: Tai Verdes to Present at ASCAP Experience

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SONGWRITERS CORNER: Researchers Analyzed 700-plus Songs Known to Give People Chills

October 28, 2021| Songwriter's Corner|

By Lila MacLellan, Quartz at Work reporter | Academics have spent years investigating why some songs give... Read More → SONGWRITERS CORNER: Researchers Analyzed 700-plus Songs Known to Give People Chills

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