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Sony Records Attacks American Songwriters

The below letter was written to the CEO of Sony Records on August 3, 2016.

Dear Mr. Morris,

Are you ready for a pub deal?

Contributed by Katie Jelen, Secret Road Music Services

“I want a pub deal.” 

Songs taken at Pitch to Publisher with Sea Gayle Music

The following songs were taken at last week's Pitch to Publisher workshop with Jake Gear from Sea Gayle! Congrats to all of our members.

Congress and NSAI Ask Attorney General to reconsider DOJ ruling

Congressmen Doug Collins (GA), Hakeem Jeffries (NY), Trent Franks (AZ), Judy Chu (CA) and Steve Cohen (TN), all members of the House Judiciary Committee, recently submitted a letter to U.S. Attorney General, Loretta E. Lynch about their concerns regarding the recent DOJ ruling. Click here to read their letter.

Attendees Review NSAI Advanced Camp

NSAI Advanced Song Camp was a huge success and below are just some of the feedback from our attendees to prove it! Thanks to our featured speakers and guest teachers for taking time out of your busy schedules to offer your expertise and lessons you've learned along the way. 

"The insight gained from all the speakers and staff over the past 3 days has been off the chart." - Ronnie Jackson

Songs taken at Pitch to Publisher with Kelly Bolton (Black River Ent.)

Congratulations to all of our members who had songs taken at last week's Pitch to Publisher event.

What the campers had to say about Song Camp 2016

NSAI Song Camp 2016 was a huge success and below are just some of the feedback from our attendees to prove it! Thanks to our featured speakers and guest teachers for taking time out of your busy schedules to offer your expertise and lessons you've learned along the way. REGISTER FOR SONG CAMP 2017

"It was so great to hear everyone's art and to learn so much from such great writers. It is always so inspiring to be around so many like minded people." - Steve Vito

Heart and Song | July 19, 2016

This edition of Heart and Song was written by American Singer/Songwriter, Justin Klump



Five years ago, I was making my living playing colleges throughout the U.S. as a Singer/Songwriter. I wrote songs because I had to. 

EARS July 2016

June 1- June 30 “Recommended” Songs Considered for P2P Luncheon.

NSAI Supports Legislation

NSAI supports the recent legislation introduced by Rep. Jeffries and Rep. Marino. We applaud and appreciate their support of the songwriting community.

Democratic Rep. Hakeem Jeffries & Republican Rep. Tom Marino Propose Copyright Claims Board to Help Artists Protect Their Life’s Work