ASCAP Inside Music

November 2013 | Essential News, Notes and Opportunities for Your Music Career

ASCAP News and Industry Notes Grammy Winners Ne-Yo and Paul Williams Urge Congress to Update Music Licensing Regulations for the Digital Age Creative Rights Caucus Co-Chairs Rep. Howard Coble and Rep. Judy Chu welcomed ASCAP to Capitol Hill for a special performance and panel discussion focused on changes to the outdated licensing system in today's digital landscape. The 51st Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards ASCAP's Country Music Awards were held on November 4th at Nashville's new Music City Center. Josh Kear(pictured above with ASCAP's LeAnn Phelan and Michael Martin) was named Songwriter of the Year and special tribute was paid to George Strait, who was presented with the ASCAP Founders Award in a segment that included a musical homage from Garth Brooks, Alan Jackson and Lee Ann Womack. Click here for full coverage of the ASCAP Country Music Awards ASCAP100.com: 100 Years in 100 Days ASCAP EXPO Price Jumps December 1st Registration for the 2014 ASCAP "I Create Music" EXPO is now open. Early Bird Pricing is available for the entire month of November. On December 1st, the price will increase. Register now to get into our special Lunch Roundtable networking workshop. But hurry - it's nearly sold out!   Upcoming Deadlines November 26 - ASCAP/DreamWorks Musical Theatre Workshop December 1 - The Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Awards December 15 - Kennedy Center/Stephen Sondheim Inspirational Teacher Awards   Upcoming Events December 4-5 - Sync Summit - Hollywood December 5 - Songs for Sound: Nashville's Storytellers in the Round - New York Check out our full calendar for even more!   For Members MusicPro and Disc Makers Have Teamed Up To Offer Free Musician Guides Looking for tried-and-true home studio tips or advice from the experts on how to improve your vocal technique? These musician guides are the perfect way to energize your music career and MusicPro Insurance and Disc Makers are pleased to offer them to you. Download their free instructional PDFs and get a Free Single Song Submission from CD Baby (a $12.95 value). Get Your Musician Guides   Connect with Us

Video Why I'm ASCAP - Garth Brooks Country music superstar, Songwriters Hall of Fameinductee and ASCAP member Garth Brooks explains why ASCAP is so important and that "content will always be king."   Audio Portrait Bryce Dessner'sAheym Composer-guitarist Bryce Dessner is best known for his work with The National. In Aheym, the renowned Kronos Quartet plays four pieces composed by Dessner, who weaves sonic tapestries that pull listeners along a subtle, satisfying and deepening journey. Listen to Dessner discuss Aheymin this ASCAP Audio Portrait.   Playback On the Road and On Record, UK-Born Songwriter Greg Holden Explores the American Dream After the success of “The Lost Boy” and “Home,” rising folk rocker Greg Holden readies a new record, hits the road with The Lone Bellow and embraces a new musical optimism.   "We Create Music" Blog Soundtracking the Life and Death of JFK The assassination of John F. Kennedy continues to occupy a central place in America's collective memory, even for those of us who weren't alive when it happened. To commemorate the 50th anniversary of his death, we look back at some of the ASCAP members who have provided a soundtrack to JFK's fascinating story and tragic end.   ASCAP Answers Cue Sheets If you write songs or underscore for film, TV or other audio/visual media, ASCAP uses cue sheets to find out about your music. ASCAP Manager, Strategic Services Alisha Hall gives an overview of how we use cue sheets.

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