Name: Opening Bell Showcase
Start: 2019-02-13T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2019-02-21T22:00:00-05:00
Location: Opening Bell Coffee

Song Critique FAQ’s

I am a non-member, and would like to participate in the next upcoming meeting.

Our 2nd Tuesday critiques are for songs of members only. Visitors are welcome to come and listen to the critiques. We charge $5 for visitors to attend. Members are free, but there is a charge of $10 to our members for a song critique.
How are the songs submitted?

Songs can be performed live, played from a CD (only one song on the CD) or an MP3 recording, or lyrics only. Songwriters are asked to bring 30 copies of the lyric sheets.
Via lead sheet only?

Yes, lead sheet, is acceptable, but usually lyrics and a recording or live performance is the norm.
Does it have to be already recorded work?

No. However, most of our songwriters do present songs by CD.
Once reviewed, are the song suggestions, ie. ways to improve, given to the writer immediately, or is there any follow-up contact after the meeting?

The songs are critiqued immediately following the song being played. Comments are presented out loud by a panel of industry professionals, usually the guest speaker and a DSA director. Those critiquing are encouraged to write there comments on the lyric sheet. You can record the critique if you wish.
There is also a mail – in critique service and online service for members who are unable to attend the meeting. The comments are recorded and emailed to the member. The fee is $20.