Washington D.C.

Nsai chapter

Washington D.C.

Meeting:

Third Saturday Of Every Month

Washington D.C. 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 all the many facets of the music industry!

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

Looking forward to seeing you soon!

Coordinators

Robert Dale ("Bob") Klein

Don Micallef

Kathleen Stanley

Upcoming Events

Chapter Events

Dec 19, 2026

Washington, DC Chapter ZOOM Meeting

Time: 10:00 am EST

End Time: 1:00 pm EST

Type: Virtual

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News

Chapter News

Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter 2026 Meeting Schedule

Oct. 20, 2025

Except as noted below for May 2026, our Chapter meets for three hours on the third Saturday of each month. To facilitate room access and setup, HYBRID meetings start at 10:30 am ET, whereas Zoom-only meetings start at 10:00 am ET.

Washington, DC Metro Area Chapter 2025 Meeting Schedule

Dec. 04, 2024

2025 MEETING SCHEDULE

January 18, 2025 (Zoom-only) 10:00 am to 1:00 pm ET
February 15, 2025 HYBRID 10:3

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NSAI News

NOVEMBER EARS 2025

Dec. 06, 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

Nov. 17, 2025

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!