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ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP
If you are a songwriter who is actively working to improve in the craft of writing and/or actively pursuing a career within the songwriting industry, you are considered an ACTIVE MEMBER.
U.S. Active Membership - $150 annual
U.S. Active Membership Flex Pay - $75 initially, $75 following month.
International Active Membership - $100 annual
Lifetime Active Membership - $2,000 lifetime
STUDENT MEMBERSHIP
If you are a full-time college student (12 hours or more) or a student of an accredited senior high school, this is the membership for you. Requires copy of student I.D.
U.S. Student Membership - $100 annual
U.S. Student Chapter Membership
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP
If you earn your living from writing songs, you may qualify for NSAI Pro Membership. Publishing information is required.
Professional Membership - $100 annual
Lifetime Professional Membership - $2,000 lifetime
ONLINE BENEFITS:
Song Evaluation Service -
Members may submit one song at a time for evaluation. Our independent team of published songwriters, carefully selected and trained by NSAI, will evaluate each song's commercial potential and return a recorded evaluation.
“Lyric Only" Evaluation Service -
We also offer "lyric-only" evaluations for lyricists.
“Ready-to-Pitch" Service -
Any song submitted to the Song Evaluation Service that is judged "Ready-to-Pitch" by the song's evaluator is then screened by the entire panel of NSAI song evaluators. If approved, the song is played for major music publishers and label A&R representatives at NSAI's exclusive Pitch to Publisher Quarterly Luncheon.
Publisher Listening Luncheons -
On a quarterly basis, we play the best songs from our Song Evaluation service for a “who’s who” of Nashville publishers at our in-person listening luncheons. Who knows? Your song could be played next!
LIVE Webcasts of Nashville Workshops -
Join your peers in Nashville via live video webcasts of our Nashville Workshop, featuring some of the industry's best instructors and guest speakers.
Webcast Archives of Nashville Workshops -
Missed a meeting or two. Catch up with any of our workshop webcasts since 2004.
Monthly Pro Chat -
Once a month, NSAI members can login for a special live chat with a Pro writer.
Chat Room and Forums -
These are great places to find co-writers and to network with songwriters from around the world.
NSAI e-News –
We'll keep you up-to-date with weekly information on what's happening at NSAI.
NSAI Newswire –
Our newsletter has news and features on the music industry, such as songwriting, demos, co-writing, pitching and contracts, as well as important issues facing songwriters.
OTHER BENEFITS:
Regional Workshops –
Our 100-plus workshops provide members not living near Nashville the opportunity to network and further their knowledge of the craft and business of songwriting.
Adopt-a-Shop - I
n regions where available, a Pro writer works with your local NSAI workshop, sharing their knowledge and experience. You can gain valuable knowledge about the music industry without the experience of coming to Nashville.
One-on-One Song Evaluations -
When you're in Nashville, NSAI is the only open door on Music Row where you, as a NSAI member, can schedule a personal one-on-one song evaluation and/or mentoring session.
Bluebird Cafe Auditions -
Members wanting to perform at the Bluebird's Sunday Writers' Night may sign up for a quarterly audition and bypass the club's usual requirement that unknown performers live within 100 miles of Nashville.
Performing Songwriter Magazine –
NSAI members receive a 50% discount off the cover price
American Songwriter Magazine -
NSAI members receive a 50% discount off the newsstand price.
MasterWriter $90 Discount -
Download a free 30-day trial at www.masterwriter.com. NSAI members will receive a $90 discount.
Active Legislative Involvement -
NSAI fights for songwriter rights on a national level through our own Legislative Committee and through various songwriting coalitions. Your membership dues help us fight to protect your songwriting future. NSAI is actively representing YOUR RIGHTS as a writer in Washington, D.C., so that you’ll be paid fairly once you finally do succeed! Your donation is so appreciated!