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We provide community, connection, support and answers to songwriters and composers. Consider us your songwriters' "home". training
We provide coaching, resources, programs, workshops and content to up the game on your craft and business of songwriting. Consider us your Songwriting University. opportunities
We provide opportunities, leads and music business networking for you and your songs. Consider us your one-stop song shop. social network
An all-inclusive social network for songwriters - via the web or on-the-go with our mobile app. Super cool interface to chat, post and engage. collaboration
Collaborative support group: find co-writers, gain support and network with other songwriters, composers, and the music business near you. feedback
Get peer feedback and professional critique on your songs in progress, any day of the week. pitch
Pitch your songs to music supervisors, publishers, major artists & labels - we give you the direct contact. events
Learn
Take control of your learning and amp up your songcraft with on-demand music business courses and videos. inspire
Daily inspirations to help your writing process from our mentors and your peers. Marketplace
Looking for a gig? Looking for a place to crash on tour? Offering studio time? Offering a service? Find it in our marketplace. BE IN THE KNOW
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Would you love to be able to have the time, knowledge and opportunities to build an amazing career through your music and songs?
EVER WONDERED WHAT IT'S LIKE TO MAKE A SUCCESSFUL LIVING FROM YOUR SONGWRITING?
- Have you written a bunch of songs but don't know what to do with them?
- Do you want to increase your song craft and become a great songwriter? Perhaps a Hit songwriter?
- Do you feel limited by not knowing the right people or avenues to get your songs out there?
- Are you looking for collaborators, such as a co-writer, musicians, lyricists or singers?
- Are you looking for more resources and tools to "up your game" as a successful songwriter or composer?

The music business is tough. Becoming a successful songwriter on your own is not impossible, it's just hard. Don't worry, it's not your fault.
How can you expect to stand out from the crowd?
How can you be heard in a sea of writers and artists all knocking on the same doors?
It takes guts and stamina, laser-like focus... and honing your talent.
How can you expect to stand out from the crowd?
How can you be heard in a sea of writers and artists all knocking on the same doors?
It takes guts and stamina, laser-like focus... and honing your talent.
But you don't have to do this alone.
Having the tools, resources and community can make a whole lot easier.
Having the tools, resources and community can make a whole lot easier.

Imagine what it would feel like to have a successful, abundant life, from your songwriting, without having to work the 9-5...
Imagine what it would feel like to wake up each day and focus solely on the thing you love.
Imagine being surrounded by supportive, encouraging kindred people, who understand who you are, what you're trying to do, and can HELP you in your journey...
Imagine meeting the right people in the music business to give you feedback and, more importantly, take you to the next level...
Imagine what it would feel like to wake up each day and focus solely on the thing you love.
Imagine being surrounded by supportive, encouraging kindred people, who understand who you are, what you're trying to do, and can HELP you in your journey...
Imagine meeting the right people in the music business to give you feedback and, more importantly, take you to the next level...
Songsalive!, run by volunteer songwriters for songwriters, is an official non-profit 501c)3) public benefit charity organization, and is dedicated to advancing and supporting YOU the songwriter, composer. We've been going since 1997! That's shows longevity. You can sign up easily and try it out with instant access, and as it's month to month, you may cancel any time. Heck, we've stuck around, maybe you'll stay a while too. Looking forward to supporting your songwriting dream!
Read more about us. Read our constitution
Read more about us. Read our constitution

Come to a Songsalive! Song Critique Workshop or Performance Showcase, or find out about some awesome networking and learning events in your community. You can also apply to perform at any of our Showcases worldwide.
Shine your talent

Let your talents SHINE at Songsalive! with our Songwriter Of The Year Award, Pro Member Spotlight, and Self-Promotion tools. We get it. You're in a band, or you're on your own, working hard to get your songs out to the world and your talents to the ears and minds of fans and industry. But it can be hard getting heard. That's why we created our program, SHINE. Stop waiting around and re-direct the spotlight... to you.
Watch videos, do courses, and listen to audio podcasts online from our Master teachers. Topics include songwriting structure, lyric writing, songwriting opportunities overseas, publishing, producing, getting songs placed in Film and TV, and so much more. Plus, we offer a multitude of training videos and podcasts that inspire, uplift and engage you. New videos added regularly. Songcraft Video pages start opening up the longer you remain as a member.
The support that Songsalive! gives to songwriters is great. Songsalive! is a fantastic organization for songwriters. Lots of great opportunities and ways to learn the craft and business!
- James Keen
The spirit and energy of Songsalive! is great. Their genuine desire to help songmakers find avenues of expression and income is terrific.
-Sabrina and Craig
Thank you for creating a space for indie artists, like me, to have access to the world of songwriters, so we don't have to be signed to publishing companies in order for our songs to be heard. You've created a priceless platform for all of us.
- Simone Quinn
-Sabrina and Craig
Thank you for creating a space for indie artists, like me, to have access to the world of songwriters, so we don't have to be signed to publishing companies in order for our songs to be heard. You've created a priceless platform for all of us.
- Simone Quinn
"Songsalive! is a great place to improve your craft in an honest, supportive environment. You can pick up great perspective on your material. I always enjoy speaking there."
- Joe Solo, songwriter & producer
- Joe Solo, songwriter & producer
"I love the spirit of Songsalive! It provides avenues to learn for me that I might otherwise not have found. It is also amazing to me that in a big city like LA, Songsalive! helps to build a recognizable musical community. Almost anywhere I go now related to music I see musicians I have met through Songsalive!"
"I can say confidently that Songsalive! has been one of the premier songwriting associations in the world, and this is even more so today. An important resource and friend to any songwriter or singer/songwriter out there looking for help and assistance from their own peers."
- Alan Roy Scott, Motown Songwriter and International Music Entrepreneur, Music Bridges
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BY SONGWRITERS FOR SONGWRITERS
We're so sure you'll see the value of Songsalive! Pro Membership, we'll let you try it for FREE for 7 days, with full privileges.
PRIVATE COMMUNITY GROUP 1300+ STRONG
The Songsalive! Facebook Group is included in your membership: Get the latest opportunities posted within the Group, RSVP to events, collaborate with and find other like-minded artists and songwriters AND you can utilize our classifieds section to BUY and SELL music equipment and other items to further your career.
Or visit one of our chapters in-person and attend a song critique workshop, networking event or live performance showcase
WHY IS SONGSALIVE! FOR YOU?
- LIKE-MINDED COMMUNITY. NO NEED TO DO IT ALONE. YOU ARE SURROUNDED BY KINDRED FOLK WHO CAN INSPIRE YOU AND BE INSPIRED BY YOU.
- INSTANT ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND OPPORTUNITIES. NO MORE EXCUSES ABOUT WHERE YOU LIVE OR WHO YOU DON'T KNOW. ALL WITH THE CLICK OF A MOUSE.
- SUPPORT NETWORK 24/7. WE'RE HERE FOR YOU TO ANSWER QUESTIONS AND GUIDE YOU IN YOUR CAREER.
- WE PUSH YOU TO SUCCESS. SIT IN OUR 'HOT SEAT' AT OUR SONG CRITIQUE WORKSHOPS AND YOU'LL SEE WHY.
- YOU TAKE CONTROL OF YOUR FUTURE. LEARN, TRAIN, ENGAGE, EMPOWER!
We're so sure you'll see the value of Songsalive! Pro Membership, we'll let you try it for just $1 for 10 days, with full privileges.
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You can also watch many Videos of our recent Songwriting Workshops any day of the week in SONGSALIVE! SONGCRAFT on our Songsalive! backstage or check the calendar for our next in-person Song Critique Workshops.
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Marketplace
Looking for a collaborator/co-writer? Looking for a gig? Looking for a place to crash on tour? Offering a gig? Offering co-writing time? Offering a couch? Offering something that can help another? Post what you have and need. It's just one giant marketplace just for songwriters.