NSAI Los Angeles Chapter

Her Spirit LIVS On Provided to YouTube by CDBabyHer Spirit LIVS On · Adrian ChristianHer Spirit LIVS On℗ 2023 Gothiah Records, A Division of Gothiah Records and PicturesRelease...

I dedicate this song I wrote to those staying sober during the holidays. On Spotify and itunes etc.

Midnight Will Be Clear SongMidnight Will Be ClearWritten & Sung by Rick Sudi Karatashttp://sudirick.com CreativeDesigned, Directed, Filmed & Edited by Mabul MarulandaMontoyahttps:...

The Malibu Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) is pleased to welcome special guests Tracey and Vance Marino, Authors for an online songwriting workshop this Sunday, May 22 at 1:30 p.m. Pacific. Tracey and Vance will share tips for songwriting success followed by a listening session. Please RSVP to [email protected].

TRACEY & VANCE MARINO are composers, songwriters, musicians, and producers with 3,000 songs in their BMI catalog. Placements include "The Voice," "The Tonight Show," “Saturday Night Live,” and many more. Their music is heard daily around the world and has been featured in national commercials, trailers, video games, and films like “The Last Song” starring Miley Cyrus. ​The Marinos’ new book, "Hey! That's My Song! A Guide to Getting Music Placements in Film, TV, and Media," published by Backbeat Books is available everywhere now! Visit: www.HeyThatsMySong.com

Tracey Marino Vance Marino

Copyright Royalty Board Asked to Approve 32% Increase on Mechanical Royalties for Physical Products, Downloads As often goes in Washington, sometimes the best solution is to meet in the middle. That appears to be the takeaway from today’s motion to the Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) to increase mechani…

Adrian Christian’s rendition of the songnI wrote Midnight Will Be Clear ....on spotify and itunes

Sharing my new music video...What You Don't Remember
https://youtu.be/cmZOKFJR95g
please help support AFA (Alzheimer's Foundation of America) by downloading on iTunes and adding to your spotify playlist
https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/sudirickkaratas/what-you-dont-remember?fbclid=IwAR3lEi6xAS4maMhloQy2RDgJ83hX_LUV-X7Y1MF9XOZtwcwbB3feBjMHi1g

What You Don't Remember ( Official music video) Video directed by Larry Weissman and stars Bunny Levine as the mom, Sudi ( Rick) karatas, who wrote the song, as the son. Edited by Karla Guy. (some proceeds...

Tonight on Dan Beebe’s show “THE VAULT”, he will be playing the song “I”LL FOLLOW YOU” sung by Patrick Basile. Lyrics by Sudi Rick Karatas (Me) and Music by Patrick A. Basile tonight February 24,2021 at 9 -10 pm EST. https://www.wmctradio.net/ Thank you Dan. This is the video we shot for it.

Patrick Basile…..I'll Follow You Music Video…Music by Patrick Basile….Lyrics by Rick Karatas

Congrats to Molly Kruse our winner in the Anthem Chapter Challenge for her song Monsters.
Everyone brought great songs.

Our next Los Angeles Meeting December 13th 6pm - 8pm
Details: Song Share (Christmas or Holiday if you have) on ZOOM
we won't be doing evaluations

RSVP with mp3 and lyrics and consent form
by midnight December 12th

Submit songs, lyrics and consent at this link
https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/los-angeles-ca-song-submission-form-chapter-meeting

After you RSVP you will be sent an email with the zoom link. For security reasons you will only be let in the meeting if you rsvp

Non-Member Fees
non-members receive the first two meetings are free. Once they have come reached their first 2 free meetings they are able to pay $15/meeting by sharing this link
https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/nsai-chapter-meeting-attendee-non-member

or they can become a member of NSAI where all meetings are included with membership along with all of NSAI’s other perks
Join the pages
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Check out my Christmas song that was recorded by Adrian Christian Midnight Will Be Clear https://youtu.be/sHNX_UBCBog on iTunes:
http://smarturl.it/lwdpm0

Midnight Will Be Clear by Adrian Christian Song · 3:17 · 2020

The Christmas song I wrote Midnight Will Be Clear sung by Adrian Christian will be playing on this radio station WMCT today Dec 3rd in Mountain city 7:15pm - 7:20 ish their time so 4:15 in california time and 7:15 East coast https://www.wmctradio.net/
https://adrianchristian.lnk.to/midnight

Adrian Christian - Midnight Will Be Clear Listen to Midnight Will Be Clear by Adrian Christian.

Uplifting Christmas song I wrote sung by Adrian Christian

Midnight Will Be Clear Adrian Christian · Single · 2020 · 1 songs.

next NSAI Los Angeles workshop Special Meeting Zoom Sunday November 22nd 6pm - 8pm
Anthem song challenge contest open to members only. chance to win a single song contract
https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/nsai-chapter-challenge

Members will vote on which song to send. non members may attend but not vote.
RSVP with mp3 and lyrics and consent form
by November 20th at midnight no exceptions
at this link
https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/los-angeles-ca-song-submission-form-chapter-meeting

After you RSVP you will be sent an email with the zoom link. For security reasons you will only be let in the meeting if you rsvp

Non-Member Fees
non-members receive the first two meetings are free. Once they have come reached their first 2 free meetings they are able to pay $15/meeting by sharing this link
https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/nsai-chapter-meeting...

or they can become a member of NSAI where all meetings are included with membership along with all of NSAI’s other perks

Nashville Songwriters Association International NSAI includes songwriters from all genres of music, professional and amateur, who are committed to protecting the rights and future of songwriting.

This is my video that was in the Long Island Film Expo for my Christmas song Midnight Will Be Clear...get ready for an amazing version recorded by the talented singer Adrian Christian very soon in time for Christmas. his version will do what Whitney did to Dollys song bring it to a much wider audience. Thanks to director Mabul Marulanda and the cast

Midnight Will Be Clear Song Midnight Will Be Clear Written & Sung by Rick Sudi Karatas http://rickkaratas.com Creative Designed, Directed, Filmed & Edited by Mabul MarulandaMontoya...

the members listed below have sent their songs and lyrics and rsvp'd for tomorrow's Sunday 25th Los Angeles workshop. at 6pm - 8:30...anyone else who would like to attend the ZOOM virtual workshop and observe and give feedback can still RSVP to [email protected]
and I will email the zoom link but it is too late to have a song evaluated

Jeff Cooper
Raul Orehovic

Larry Jay
Zach Foley
Maryann Heimann
Denise Dimin
Cheryl Ballou
Pierre Piponnian

see you soon
Sudi ( Rick) Karatas

The 21st Annual NSAI Song Contest presented by Martin Guitars and Strings and CMT is open!

Do you have the winning song or lyric? Enter today at NSAI.CMT.COM

We are excited to have two very special guests for our Sunday July 26th 6pm - 9pm Zoom workshop
Suzan Koç and Shelly Peiken ( info below)

Will share their knowledge and experience in the music business and do song evalutations

Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 831 1818 4349
Password: 490343
GUEST SPEAKERS:

Suzan Koç is a music publisher and songwriting coach who specializes in helping songwriters find their unique voice. With her characteristic bluntness and gift for understanding exactly what a song needs to have maximum emotional impact, she has developed and mentored successful songwriters for over 30 years. For more information visit: http://www.suzankoc.com ( more info below)

Shelly Peiken
Shelly Peiken is an American Songwriter who’s best known for the #1 “What A Girl Wants” and “Come On Over Baby” recorded by Christina Aguilera and the GRAMMY Nominated “Bitch,” co-written and recorded by Meredith Brooks. Shelly’s songs have appeared in many films and TV shows such as “Step Up 3”, “The Blind Side”, “The Hot Chick”, “Princess Diaries”, “Music From The Heart,” “Center Stage”, “What A Girl Wants”, “The Lizzie McGuire Movie”, Raising Helen”, “A Walk To Remember”, “The Bourne Identity,” “Smash”, “30 Rock”, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Glee.” Visit her website
ShellyPeiken.com ( more info below)

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We are excited to have two very special guests for our Sunday July 26th 6pm - 9pm Zoom workshop
Suzan Koç and Shelly Peiken ( info below)
MUST RSVP by 11pm Friday July24th and send mp3 , lyric sheets and consent form ( below) to [email protected]
in ONE email ( attach the lyric sheet). NO LATER
We will play one verse and chorus from each song MEMBERS FIRST
and the guests will give feedback

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83118184349?pwd=V1IxWVAxTWk3eFdkS0liVEhEQzlZZz09

Meeting ID: 831 1818 4349
Password: 490343
GUEST SPEAKERS:

Suzan Koç is a music publisher and songwriting coach who specializes in helping songwriters find their unique voice. With her characteristic bluntness and gift for understanding exactly what a song needs to have maximum emotional impact, she has developed and mentored successful songwriters for over 30 years. For more information visit: http://www.suzankoc.com
( more info below)

Shelly Peiken
Shelly Peiken is an American Songwriter who’s best known for the #1 “What A Girl Wants” and “Come On Over Baby” recorded by Christina Aguilera and the GRAMMY Nominated “Bitch,” co-written and recorded by Meredith Brooks. Shelly’s songs have appeared in many films and TV shows such as “Step Up 3”, “The Blind Side”, “The Hot Chick”, “Princess Diaries”, “Music From The Heart,” “Center Stage”, “What A Girl Wants”, “The Lizzie McGuire Movie”, Raising Helen”, “A Walk To Remember”, “The Bourne Identity,” “Smash”, “30 Rock”, “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Glee.” Visit her website
ShellyPeiken.com
( more info below)

Consent Form: Send an email or message with your consent to the following terms stating:
“NSAI thanks you for participating in our programs and services. We are one of the few organizations that take time to listen and evaluate your songs. Due to legal considerations, we require you to sign a consent form anytime NSAI hears your song (whether it be through the song evaluation service, Pitch to Publisher, Song Feedback, One on One Mentoring, or any one of NSAI’s special events or services).
Your submission of a song (whether lyric, instrumental, or music and lyrics) for critique by NSAI constitutes your agreement to release, indemnify, and hold harmless NSAI and its employees, board of directors, officers, attorneys, agents, and representatives from any and against any claim, including, without limitation, of copyright infringement or other misappropriation, arising from any acts or omission in connection with your submission.”

I [Chapter member name] agree to the above song consent for [Song Title] to receive feedback on [Chapter meeting Date] at the [Chapter]. [Date of agreement]

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Sunday April 26th 6pm - 9pm
Join Zoom Meeting
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Password: 860854

Must rsvp and send mp3 and lyrics and concent form to [email protected] if you want song evaluation ONLINE Chapter Meeting [Sunday April 26th Via ZOOM
6pm - 9pm in an online ZOOM meeting conference. We will be doing peer feedback of songs. If you have a song you would like the group to give feedback on you will need to email me the following information in ONE email by Thurs April 23rd
either this email or to [email protected]
Song Lyrics: word doc or pdf (or in the body of email if you don’t know how to operate word or pdf)
Mp3 recording of the song: Send something so we can hear the essence of the song If you don’t know how to make an mp3 recording, take a video of you singing it and send it to me via text or email and I will convert it I will also show you how to have one ready for next month
Note: If you don’t have a song to play, you can still participate in the meeting
Consent Form: Send an email or message with your consent to the following terms stating:

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making sure you all know the workshop tonight is canceled

Today is National Margarita day enjoy this song I wrote with Ardis Olsen

Grain of Salt (4) | Rick (Sudi) Karatas Grain of Salt (4) Written by SudiJune 28, 2019June 28, 2019 http://sudirick.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/Grain-of-Salt-4.mp3 “Grain of Salt (4)”.

our next meeting is Sunday feb 16th 6pm- 9pm Los Angeles College of Music - 370 S. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105. room 101. RSVP to [email protected] will be doing a fun co-writing excercise first for those who want to participate and then song evaluations.
We will try to pair up a lyricist with a melody person so please rsvp with which you are and you may bring something you are working on or have started
For song evaluations:
Beginners through advanced writers in all genres are welcome. Bring a song on CD, as an MP3, or to play live plus 12 or more copies of your typed lyric sheet. Lyrics only can also be critiqued.

Free for NSAI members, $15 for non-members after two free trial meetings.
visitors may have to sign in at the front desk now and get a badge

Our next Los Angeles NSAI songwriting workshop is Sunday Jan 12th 2020 6pm - 9:00pm (at Los Angeles College of Music - 370 S. Fair Oaks Avenue, Pasadena, CA 91105. room 101. visitors may have to sign in at the front desk now and get a badge

R.S.V.P. is encouraged to [email protected]

Agenda for Sunday:

short lesson plan if time permits (topic TBD) and song evaluations to help with your songwriting skills, and prepare your songs (and you) for the type of scrutiny they are likely to encounter in the real world of the music business. The workshops are also a good hang and a great way to meet potential co-writers. Beginning through advanced writers in all genres are welcome. Bring a song on CD, as an MP3, or to play live plus 12 or more copies of your typed lyric sheet. Lyrics only can also be critiqued. Free for NSAI members, $15 for non-members after two free trial meetings.

we've hit 1,000,000 views!!!!! Kidding but I think folks are digging this new uplifting Christmas song and video directed by Mabul Marulanda Montoya and starring Chris Alan, Marie Todd, Tina Lynch, Larry Weissman and Lupé Carranza

Midnight Will Be Clear Song Midnight Will Be Clear Written & Sung by Rick Sudi Karatas http://rickkaratas.com Creative Designed, Directed, Filmed & Edited by Mabul MarulandaMontoya...

sharing my new uplifting Christmas song and video
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cnculfDwKxU&feature=youtu.be

Midnight Will Be Clear Song Midnight Will Be Clear Written & Sung by Rick Sudi Karatas http://rickkaratas.com Creative Designed, Directed, Filmed & Edited by Mabul MarulandaMontoya...

Reminder special workshop tonight

Attention NSAI Los Angeles members! NSAI Executive Director Bart Herbison will be a featured guest at the NSAI Los Angeles Chapter Meeting this coming Monday, October 28, at 6PM PST! Bart will be speaking about the Music Modernization Act and reviewing songs with our LA Chapter members. We encourage you to join us for an amazing night at the Los Angeles College of Music at 370 S. Fair Oaks in Pasadena, for an evening of song feedback, community networking, and more!

Attention NSAI Los Angeles members! NSAI Executive Director Bart Herbison will be a featured guest at the NSAI Los Angeles Chapter Meeting this coming Monday, October 28, at 6PM PST! Bart will be speaking about the Music Modernization Act and reviewing songs with our LA Chapter members. We encourage you to join us for an amazing night at the Los Angeles College of Music at 370 S. Fair Oaks in Pasadena, for an evening of song feedback, community networking, and more!

My brand new video https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=cnculfDwKxU&feature=youtu.be

Midnight Will Be Clear Song Midnight Will Be Clear Written & Sung by Rick Sudi Karatas http://rickkaratas.com Creative Designed, Directed, Filmed & Edited by Mabul MarulandaMontoya...

Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI)

What an amazing workshop Pam Sheyne and Richard Harris from SongWriterCamps did last night at our L.A. NSAI meeting in Pasadena!
They are generously offering a one-time discount of $250 for NSAI members for their upcoming song camp October 14th to 17th in Palm Springs, California. There are a few last spots available so if you are interested please submit your applications before 7th October! Details below:
SWC video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wP-rqABXiq8&t=48s
SWC website: https://www.songwritercamps.com/
SONGWRITERCAMPS INFO
SCHEDULE
Our next camp is October 14th through 17th 2019! The camp runs over 4 days and 3 nights.
The cost of the camp includes 3 night accommodation, resort fees, full catering and the cost of the camp itself. No hidden extras!
Per person with two sharing a room with ensuite bathroom:
$1399 NSAI members only ( you save $250)
Per person for single occupancy room with ensuite bathroom:
$1649 NSAI members only ( save $250)

SongWriterCamps - Inspire | Create | Network SongWriter Camps is a place to take your songwriting skills to the next level. It's a fun, nurturing and inspirational camp to escape to with a group of like...

for any NSAI members interested there is a 20% discount for member for this event ( not an nsai event)

Date: Saturday, September 28

Time: 11:30 AM

Location: Rita House

Promo Code: NSAILA (20% off)

Details:

Join us at brunchwork to connect with industry leaders and meet brilliant peers over a healthy meal!

On Saturday, September 28, brunch with Sony’s Director of A&R Nick Bral. Sony artists include: Khalid, Travis Scott, Camila Cabello, & more.

You’ll also meet Evan O’Donnell, Investor at Sound Ventures, the VC firm founded by actor Ashton Kutcher & Guy Oseary.

RSVP HERE

https://brunchwork.com/next-event/?eb_event_id=70083456505

use code NSAILA for 20% off.

Nick Bral, Director of A&R at Sony and Sound Ventures Investor Evan O'Donnell.
Sony has a catalogue of more than 4.5M copyrights with songs by The Beatles, Carole King, Taylor Swift, Pharrell Williams, and more. Sound Ventures is the VC firm founded by Ashton Kutcher and Guy Oseary. brunchwork w/ Sony Music & Sound Ventures (Ashton Kutcher)

Weekend inspiration l brunchwork