Nsai chapter
Chicago, IL
Meeting:
Usually held on the First Saturday Of Every Month - via Zoom & often In-person via Hybrid at Tobias Music in Downers Grove, IL

Chicago, IL Chapter

Songwriters of all levels and genres are welcome!

As a local NSAI Chapter we host regular meetups and special events where you can connect with fellow creatives, share and listen to songs, exchange feedback, and learn about the many facets of the music industry!

It’s a relaxed and fun way to grow as a songwriter with other songwriters in our Chapter. We invite you to come meet new friends, find future co-writers, and get involved in your growing, fun, and collaborative creative community!

Check out the Chapter Events below for our upcoming Monthly Meeting Dates, Special Events & Inspirational Guest Visits!

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Coordinators

Dina Bach
Fred LeBaron
James Stelter
Daryl Ziemke

Upcoming Events

Chapter Events

Jan 10, 2026

NSAI-Chicago | January Chapter Meeting | Saturday, January 10th via Zoom Only (Time: 10am CST)

Time: 10:00 am CST

Type: Virtual

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Feb 07, 2026

NSAI-Chicago | February Chapter Meeting | Saturday, February 7th via Zoom (Time: 10am CST)

Time: 10:00 am CST

Type: Virtual

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Mar 07, 2026

NSAI-Chicago | March Chapter Meeting | Saturday, March 7th via Zoom (Time: 10am CST)

Time: 10:00 am CST

Type: Virtual

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NSAI Events

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News

Chapter News

Chicago's very own Will Duvall | NSAI Top 20

Way to go Will!

 

2025 Chicago Chapter Challenge Winner & Runner-Ups

NSAI-CHICAGO held our annual Chapter Challenge Song Contest in April at Tobias Music. We had a wonderful turnout of our talented writers presenting really great songs! 

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NOVEMBER EARS 2025
Songs Recognized as Ones To Watch in NOVEMBER

Congratulations to the songwriters below who had songs recognized as Ones To Watch! 

NSAI HOSTS MASSIVE CELEBRATION IN HONOR OF #1 SONGWRITERS - WORLD'S LARGEST #1 PARTY

This morning, Nashville's midtown neighborhood was bustling as the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) held a celebration for Nashville-associated songs and their writers who topped the Billboard Airplay, Digital, Hot or Mediabase charts during the past 18-month period.

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Welcome to the NSAI Certification Program! We invite you to explore our series of quizzes based on the music industry and songwriting. This program is a resource to build a foundational understanding on common practices and terminology within the profession of songwriting. This includes information about royalties and the distribution of royalties, licensing, performing rights societies, and publishing and record label deals. Complete each quiz with a 90% or higher to be awarded a certificate of achievement and be deemed NSAI certified!

Contact us

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Past Events

Dec 06

NSAI-Chicago | Holiday Meeting! Hybrid at Tobias Music in Downers Grove, IL.

December 6, 2025, 12:00pm to 3:00pm CT

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Nov 08

NSAI-Chicago | November Chapter Meeting | Saturday, November 8th via Zoom (Time: 10am CST)

November 8, 2025, 10:00am to 1:00pm CST

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Oct 11

NSAI-Chicago | October Meeting (Hybrid) at Tobias Music in Downers Grove, IL.

October 11, 2025, 12:00pm to 2:30pm CST

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Sep 13

Announcing!!! Very Special Guest: LANCE CARPENTER | NSAI-CHICAGO September Chapter Meeting | Saturday, September 13th via Zoom (Time: 10am Central)

September 13, 2025, 10:00am to 1:00pm CST

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Aug 09

NSAI-CHICAGO AUGUST CHAPTER MEETING | Q&A with Deanna Walker! Saturday, August 9th via Zoom (Time: 10am Central)

August 9, 2025, 10:00am to 1:00pm CT

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Jul 19

PLEASE NOTICE DATE CHANGE!!! NSAI-CHICAGO JULY CHAPTER MEETING | Saturday, July 19th via Zoom (Time: 10am Central)

July 19, 2025, 10:00am to 1:00pm CST

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Jun 14

NSAI-Chicago | June Meeting (Hybrid) at Tobias Music in Downers Grove, IL.

June 14, 2025, 11:30am to 1:30pm CST

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May 10

NSAI-CHICAGO May Chapter Meeting Saturday, May 10th via Zoom (Time: 10am Central)

May 10, 2025, 10:00am to 1:00pm CST

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Apr 05

CHAPTER CHALLENGE SONG CONTEST | TOBIAS MUSIC (In-Person Only) Saturday, April 5th (Time: 12:30pm CST)

April 5, 2025, 12:30pm to 3:30pm CT

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Mar 08

NSAI-CHICAGO March Chapter Meeting Saturday, March 8th via Zoom (Time: 10am CST)

March 8, 2025, 10:00am to 1:00pm CST

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