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Apr 25th Mary Lemanski posted a new comment on Songsalive! Chicago Chapter's page
"Songsalive! Chicago Workshops have been postponed until July when we will return to the Beat Kitchen. Look for more information around the end of May, beginning of June!..."
Apr 17th Mary Lemanski posted a new comment on Songsalive! Chicago Chapter's page
"Hey Chicago peeps! There are a couple of local music events that I thought you might be interested in. First, starting tomorrow is the Chicago International Music &..."
Feb 28th Mary Lemanski posted a new comment on Songsalive! Chicago Chapter's page
"The first 2013 Songsalive! Chicago Workshop will be next Saturday, March 9th at 11:30 AM at the Beat Kitchen. Guest speaker, composer/arranger Aaron McEvers will discuss "Arranging and..."
Songsalive! Chicago Chapter

The Songsalive! Chicago Chapter has been a thriving community with showcases and workshops hosted for several years. Please interact on our group here. The Chicago Chapter is coordinated by Mary Lemanski.

Songsalive! Chicago Workshop

Songsalive! holds workshops where songwriters gather to share their songs, gain feedback and develop relationships within the songwriting communities we have created around the world. The first half is solely dedicated to an in-the-round workshop where writers present one song each - either on tape, CD or live - followed by a guest speaker/industry discussion in the second half and plenty of time to talk and network. Moderated by Mary Lemanski

Second Saturdays of the Month

@ The Beat Kitchen
2100 W. Belmont
Chicago, IL 60618
http://www.beatkitchen.com

TIME: 11:30 am (ends at 2pm)

COST: $5 for non-members/basic members, FREE to Songsalive! Pro members.

HOW TO REGISTER: RSVP your attendance at least 24 hours before Workshop time and day, on our Events page or on our MEETUP group or email chicago@songsalive.org

SPEAKERS: Some months we have guest speakers. Check out who has spoken and who will speak at our workshops under ABOUT, Speakers.

WORKSHOP RULES AND WHAT TO BRING
1. Members and Non-Members can attend the Workshop, however, ONLY Members can present their song for critique or pitch.
2. First timers (whether Member or Non-Member) may only watch/audit the workshop (not present a song), but can participate in question/answer segment.
3. Song presenters for critique/pitch must a) Bring at least 30 typed copies of your lyric sheet (with full contact details) b) bring your song on CD or perform live (bring your instrument - unplugged/no P.A). c) have CD labeled with track number / and instruments tuned and ready.

More about our Workshops and how to prepare here

About the chapter coordinator

MARY LEMANSKI

Mary Lemanski started her professional music career at age 11, playing pipe organ. For the past 13 years, Mary has released her original music as MP3s on the Internet. In 2004, she placed runner-up in the Song of the Year Contest, had a Top 10 Hit on Broadjam.com's New Wave charts, and performed at the One World Festival in St. Cloud, MN. In 2005, she was showcased at Earth Mother Mind Jam in Tempe, AZ, the Putt Putt Pub Crawl in St. Louis, MO, and the Millennium Music Conference in Harrisburg, PA. In May 2006, Mary won honorable mention in the R&B/Hip-Hop category of the Song of the Year Contest. In 2010, Mary Lemanski released her first full-length CD, "Eclectic." Since releasing "Eclectic," Mary has performed at Six Flags Great America and was a Semi-Finalist in the 2011 Song of the Year songwriting contest. She was also a Regional Winner in Flavorpill's A Band Apart competition and was featured on the Chicago Regional Winners mixtape. Mary earned a Music/Business Administration degree from Millikin University, a certification in audio engineering from the Conservatory of Recording Arts & Sciences, and an MBA in e-Business from the University of Phoenix. She is the Chicago coordinator for Songsalive!, an international songwriting organization. Mary has worked widely in the music industry, including Epitaph Records, BMG Entertainment, Clear Channel Radio, Razormaid.com, and Rhino Staging. Mary has done songwriting, marketing, and image consultation for many record labels and individual artists. She wrote columns for GoGirlsMusic.com and LooseyLucy's Headquarters and opened for Marky Ramone & the Speed Kings, D.I., and Val Emmich. Mary currently teaches piano and performs classical and pop. Her other interests include spending time with her son, acting, dance, writing, and reading.

Contact Mary  about the chapter and any activities, by clicking on "Message Group Creator" above.

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Dec 9th

CALL FOR ARTISTS!  Need 1-2 songwriters to perform at the Chicago Songsalive! Showcase on Jan. 24th at 8 PM at the Heartland Cafe.  Click on "Backstage," then "Apply to Showcase" for an opportunity to perform.

Nov 30th

Now booking for all 2013 Chicago Songsalive! Songwriter Showcases on the 4th Thursday of every other month, starting in January (except Nov. 14th)!

Nov 28th

REMINDER: Our last Chicago event of 2012 will be a Songsalive! Chicago Showcase THIS THURSDAY at 8:00 PM at the Heartland Cafe.  Performances by Mary Lemanski & Danny Hickey.

Nov 15th

Our last Chicago event of 2012 will be a Songsalive! Chicago Showcase on Nov. 29th at 8:00 PM at the Heartland Cafe.  Performances by Mary Lemanski & Danny Hickey.  Hope to see you there!

Nov 9th

Songsalive! Chicago Songwriters Workshop TOMORROW at 11:30 AM at the Beat Kitchen. Topic: "Orchestration for Songwriters"

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