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The ISA Publications
ISA Members Receive The Following Publications
SONGWRITER MAGAZINE Songwriter Magazine is the International Songwriters Association's publication.
Every issue includes an exclusive multi-thousand word interview with a songwriter who has written at least one million-seller. Interviewees over the years have included such writers as George Harrison (My Sweet Lord), Billy Joel (Still Rock & Roll To Me), Chris DeBurgh (Lady In Red), Barry Mason (Delilah), Bob Gaudio (December 63, Oh What A Night), Sonny Curtis (I Fought The Law"), Hal Shaper (Softly As I Leave You), Bryan Adams, Leonard Cohen, Burt Bacharach, Bernie Taupin, George Michael, Paul Williams, Andrew Lloyd Webber , Gene Pitney, Don McLean, Jonathan King, and many more.
Songwriter Magazine also includes a full news page, giving the latest songwriting stories, as well as information on song contests, industry events, and collaboration offers.
In addition. Songwriter Magazine interviews music publishers, asking them about the type of material their companies are looking for, as well as a songwriter who is having his first successes right now.There are also technical articles on such subjects as putting your songs online, thinking up titles, getting story line ideas etc.
"Songwriter Magazine" is supplied as a download, or can simply be read online.
SONGWRITER UPDATE This monthly publication contains the latest song contest news,a full news section, contact information, plus tips on who is looking for what along with contact information for every act entering the charts this week etc! Each issue averages 45 pages, so over a year, you get approximately 500 extra pages of information.
"Songwriter Update" is supplied as a download, or can simply be read online.
SONGWRITER NEWSFLASH This occasional email publication brings urgent news to all members within minutes of we getting it - mainly on acts who are looking for songs as a matter of urgency.
"Songwriter Newsflash" is supplied by email.
SONGWRITER YEARBOOK This is the collection of Songwriter Magazine interviews which all new ISA subscribers receive.
The current edition includes a 6,000 word interview with Roger Cook - who in the 60's wrote countless pop hits, before quitting England for Nashville where he proceeded to become one of the hottest country songwriters around! Also included is an interview with one of the greatest singer-songwriters of all time - Gordon Lightfoot, whose songs have been covered by everybody from Presley to Dylan.
We also talk to Barry Mason whose songs have been recorded by everybody from Tom Jones to Elvis Presley, as well as country songwriter Tom T Hall whose beautiful lyrics have earned him the nickname of "The Storyteller". Bruce Welch was once a member of The Shadows, but was also a very successful songwriter, penning hits for Olivia Newton John, Cliff Richard and many more, before setting up an independent music publishing company. He tells us how he did it.
Mike Batt tells us how he made his name writing for television and movies, while Tony Hatch has written some of the finest pop songs of recent years, (as well as the theme for such TV series as Neighbours). Finally, Julie Gold tells us how she wrote one of the most successful songs of all time - almost by accident while Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber talks about Evita, Jesus Christ Superstar, Whistle Down The Wind, Cats, Sunset Boulevard and Phantom Of The Opera
"Songwriter Yearbook" is supplied by post.
In one year alone, ISA Members get well over 600 pages of information from the ISA!
The ISA Services
ISA Members Can Use The Following Free Services
SONG ASSESSMENT Some song assessment services charge $15 per song, but the ISA Assessment Service is free, and post free (as indeed are all our services).If you have a song but are unsure of its commercial potential, we will advise you on this as well as tell you how suitable your recording is. If we advise you to proceed, then we will also list nine or ten companies which are seeking new songs this week, with full addresses and contact names.
SONG COPYRIGHT Before promotion, you should always copyright material. Some Song Copyright Services charge from £20 or $30 per song. However, the ISA Copyright Service is free and post free. Send us the material, and a Copyright Certificate will be with you by return.
DIRECTORY INFORMATION If you need further promotion advice or contact information, Directory Information maintains a giant database of every recording act since 1967, and can give you the relevant address by return post. Again, this is free and post free.
ADVICE Then, if you get an offer of a contract, our free Advisory service will be ready to advise, and point you in the right direction, so that you can maximise your income from your work. Again, this is free and post free. Our advice service also include a separate Investigations service, where we can check out discreetly any problems you may be having. Again, this is free.
COLLABORATION Nowadays, more writers collaborate than used be the case. Whether you are a lyric writer seeking a melody writer, or a songwriter seeking collaboration with another, then the Collaboration Service is there to put writers in touch with each other. Again, this is free.
DEMOS Finally, if you cannot make your own professional DEMO recordings, the ISA sister company, Musical Records Ltd can record them for you.
The ISA Private Members Site
ISA Members Have Immediate Access To The Private Members Site
NEWS All of today's music industry, songwriting and music publishing news. This news is assembled fresh each time you access the ISA Private Members Site
THE ISA The Publications and Services of the International Songwriters Association
ASSESSMENT How to use the Assessment Service of the International Songwriters Association
COPYRIGHT How to use the Copyright Service of the International Songwriters Association
DEMO FORM Read, print or download, a demo order form for the Musical Records Demo Service
DIRECTORY The addresses, telephone numbers and contact names, for the main Music Publishers and Record Labels to view, print or download.
EXPERT ARTICLES Read, print or download articles on such subjects as jingle writing, inspiration for your songs, handing over percentages to co-writers and others, and other subjects of interest to all songwriters
HOW TO ARTICLES Read, print or download articles like "Unoriginal Melodies Are A Good Thing!" - "Spicing Up Your Songs With Sound Effects" - "Getting Your Songs Placed In TV Shows and Films" and more
INTERVIEWS Read, print or download interviews with some of the world's top songwriters, including Mike Batt, Tom T Hall, Roger Cook, Gordon Lightfoot and many more
LINKS You could be clicking for hours on the thousands of songwriting links on our public site but some sites are more useful than others. We list what in our opinion, are the Top 20 links that all songwwriters need
MUSICAL RECORDS Musical Records operate the demo recording service for the International Songwriters Association. This is their private site
SONGSELLER NOTICEBOARD Want to tell other members something? Want to read what they have to tell you? Or simply interested in seeing who is looking for new songs?
SELLING YOUR SONGS Read. print or download the current edition of the ISA's 108 page,
60,000 word book on selling your songs
SONG CONTESTS Read. print or download, the current crop of Song Contest Entry Forms
SONGWRITER MAGAZINE Read, print or download the current issue of Songwriter Magazine
SONGWRITER MAGAZINE ARCHIVE Read, print or download, back issues from the vaults of Songwriter Magazine
SONGWRITER MAGAZINE UPDATE Read, print or download the latest news, tips and articles, published monthly
USEFUL DOWNLOADS "Web Design Mastery Trial" was written to assist you in learning how to design a professional-looking web page in the easiest possible fashion - with copy & paste codes. Download it here, free of charge. • Plus a couple of very useful Music Publisher and Record Label directories. • Not to mention some stave paper, for when that musical idea hits you, and the shops are closed! • Oh and some sample songwriting and collaboration contracts as well. • And the latest editions of "Selling Your Songs", "Songwriter Magazine" and "Songwriter Update". • And more. Much more. • All free to read, print or download.
VIDEOS Some top songwriters, music publishers and record label executives, inform and instruct you via the magic of video
The ISA Members Package
ISA Members Receive The Following Introductory Package
SONGWRITER YEARBOOK The current issue of the Songwriter Yearbook, comprising in-depth exclusive interviews with star songwriters Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber, Barry Mason, Tom T Hall, Gordon Lightfoot, Bruce Welch, Mike Batt, Tony Hatch, Julie Gold and Roger Cooke.
SONGWRITER MAGAZINE Although "Songwriter Magazine" is supplied online, we enclose a a paper copy for all new members. The current issue of Songwriter Magazine including interviews with music publishers and hit songwriters, hit listings from around the world, a UK record label roster of all its acts, song contests etc.
THE MCPS The brochure explaining how the Mechanical Copyright Protection Society, the MCPS, works
THE PRS Explaining the role and function of the Performing Rights Society - the PRS
DEMO BROCHURE Information on making demos, and on using the Musical Records Demo Service.
"FREE DEMOS" LEAFLET A leaflet explaining how you can get free demos from Musical Records Ltd!
SONG CONTEST ENTRY FORM An entry form for a current international song contest, open to all songwriters and lyricists.
PROMOTION FILE SHEET The ISA-designed promotion sheet for all songwriters
PRINTPACK OFFER A very special offer for songwriters who need letterheadings, contracts, cassette labels, cassette inlay cards, or lyric sheets printed with their own name and address
PROMOTION ADVICE BROCHURE Fifteen points of advice for members about to start promoting their songs for the first time
REGISTER OF COMPOSERS Lyricists seeking composers, or composers looking for lyrics, this explains how the ISA Register of Composers operates
ADVICE FOR LYRIC WRITERS Eight points of advice for lyric writers
CONTACT INFORMATION SHEET Detailed explanation on who to contact if you have a song ready to roll. Examines the role of managers, publishers, labels, producers etc
COMPILATION CDs LEAFLET Examines what deals are being offered new songwriters in this complex, often profitable, but frequently dangerous field
TAX & THE SONGWRITER Don't wait until your first royalty cheque arrives before regularising your tax affairs. This shows you how to be ready for the taxman
A JOB IN MUSIC PUBLISHING Many writers would like to work in music publishing while continuing to write songs. This leaflet looks at the opportunities, and pitfalls, of such a move
A MUSIC PUBLISHER GIVES THE INSIDE STORY A UK Music Publisher tells you how he deals with songs and how to improve your chances
SONGWRITERS & THE INTERNET Everyone thinks the Internet is the next big market for songwriters. But is it - and can it help you?
HINTS ON MAKING GREAT DEMOS Examines and evaluates the three methods of making demo recordings!
SONG CONTEST LISTING A listing of the major song contests at present operating in Europe, Asia, Australia and the USA
SHARK ATTACK A look at some of the odder fish infesting the songwriting waters
SONGWRITER UPDATE Our free internet e-mail newsletter, the "Songwriter Update", published once a month. The Update gives tips on who is looking for new songs, and also lists the current song contests and conditions of entry, plus contact information for every act entering the charts this week.
That's right - ISA Members receive every single listed on this page!
ISA • International Songwriters Association (1967) Ltd
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International Songwriters Association Limited
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Registered Address • High Chaperal, Raheen Heights, Limerick City, Ireland
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