Texas Songwriters Association International

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Schedule information and Registration: 2024 Texas Songwriters Symposium!

WHEN:  FEBRUARY 7 - 11, 2024

WHERE:  Holiday Inn Midtown 6000 Middle Fiskville Rd. Austin, TX 78752
USE THIS LINK TO BOOK YOUR ROOM  Austin Songwriters Group

EARLY BIRD PRICE:  UNTIL JAN 31, 2024-  $199.

REGISTRATION PRICE: FEB 1, 2024 - FEB 11, 2024 - $ 275.

Your registration will include 5 days and 4 nights of workshops, panels, concerts, song circles, private sessions with publishers, producers, entertainment attorney, entry into the Texas Music Legends Hall Of Fame Awards Ceremony, lunch on Saturday, all night picking circles and more!!

THE 2024 TEXAS SONGWRITERS SYMPOSIUM IS OPEN TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE AUSTIN SONGWRITERS GROUP INTERNATIONAL. IF YOU ARE NOT A MEMBER YOU CAN JOIN US FOR A MONTHLY RATE OF $14.95 OR AN ANNUAL RATE OF $150.  PLEASE CONSIDER JOINING AND SUPPORTING SONGWRITERS! www.austinsongwritersgroupinternational.com   

For 20 years this conference has been a conduit for connecting songwriters with seasoned professionals in the industry. This conference is built by songwriters for songwriters. If you are a new songwriter, or you are a seasoned writer this is for you. If your goal is to be a staff writer, or just enjoy the art of writing this conference is for you. If you enjoy music and are interested in meeting the music community this conference is for you!

For 20 years this conference has been a conduit for connecting songwriters with seasoned professionals in the industry. This conference is built by songwriters for songwriters. If you are a new songwriter, or you are a seasoned writer this is for you. If your goal is to be a staff writer, or just enjoy the art of writing this conference is for you. If you enjoy music and are interested in meeting the music community, this conference is for you!

This year there are more than 20 workshops, panels, concerts. There are also opportunities to have one on one meetings with publishers, producers, publicists, music attorneys and more. We also provide your lunch on Saturday ...and your very favorite part of the day, song circles where you get the chance to share your music with other conference attendees. 

STAFF 2024

Will Sexton - songwriter

Gabe Rhodes - songwriter

Freebo - songwriter

Jim Photoglo - songwriter

Kathleen Hudson - music historian

Gwen Seale - entertainment 

Cash Edwards - publicist

Roger Polson - radio personality

Doug Freeman - entertainment writer

Bobby Rymer - publisher

Steve Bloch - publisher

Kimmie Rhodes -songwriter

Rick Busby - songwriter

Michael Hearne - songwriter

Lee Starr - songwriter

Russell Sutton - songwriter

Ted Lowe - Choice Tracks

Ted Branson - radio personality

Bob Dellaposta - publisher

Russ Zavitson - publisher

Louie Carr - music consultant

Connect with musicians and producers from around the world. Get insights into the music-making process and learn from industry experts.

Having been fortunate to attend a number of ASG Symposiums over the years, I can tell you that it is an incredible opportunity to meet like minded creative people.

It’s also a chance to build positive and lasting relationships that can help further the pursuit of songwriting.

Life changing is what it can be... 

Bobby Rymer, publishing Writers Den

The motto says it all "Songwriters Serving Songwriters".  The ASGI truly is an international organization that "serves" the songwriter.  I was invited to represent Canada at an Austin Songwriters Group/Texas Songwriters Group Symposium in 2016.  What I experienced that year was a one-of-a-kind symposium where I got to pitch my songs to publishers from Nashville, Austin and Los Angeles, receive education and advice targeted to writing, performing and marketing my songs as an artist as well as learning what the current trends are in the music industry.  There were other tracks for songwriters who are not performers looking to get their music to other artists to perform as well as to film and TV.  The 4 days were filled with learning, mentoring and networking opportunities and night time performances, showcases and song circles.  If that wasn't enough, the publishers gave their picks of the day and explained why that was their pick.  One evening was also dedicated to excellence in songwriting with a judged songwriting competition including Songwriter of the Year.  In a world where so many Songwriting Contests are based on popularity with fan voting, this competition is one of the few judged songwriting contests left that truly judge the merit of the song with many diverse categories.  

The camaraderie, support and collaborative nature of those that run the ASG trickles down to the publishers, speakers, lawyers and other special guests that are invited to participate, the volunteers and to the ASGI members themselves.  I have travelled the world and attended many songwriting conferences and I continue to return to the ASGI every year from Canada to attend.  It is one of my top 2 conferences to attend as a songwriter.  I have never had an experience with a publisher or other mentor affiliated with the ASG who has tried to put my light out as a creative.  Each time I am lifted up and inspired to keep going.  I come home with new found friends and more tools for my toolkit.  Lee Duffy, with her quiet humility and calm demeanor is the foundation of the ASGI. She willingly shares her knowledge, experience and her many connections within all areas of the music business and stays relevant bringing in current #1 hit-writing songwriters along with the right mix of seasoned mentors and publishers who genuinely serve and support every songwriter.  Even during the days of COVID, Lee contacted me to see how I was and to make sure I knew that the ASG started holding space for songwriters on Zoom twice a week at no cost.  That is commitment.  Thank you ASGI.  Can't wait 'till next time!
Francine Honey
International Award-Winning Singer, Songwriter, Recording Artist, & Producer
Apr 2023

I’ve attended many of the ASG Symposiums in the 10+ years I’ve been associated with the group, and I -always- return from these events feeling affirmed, refreshed, and motivated-to-write (and maybe a little tired from the everyone-welcome “picking circles” that often run late into the night).  And the sessions with hit songwriters and publishers that occur at different times during the year are equally beneficial.  The ASG meetings and song-swaps are also always fun events, with a room full of like-minded songwriters of all different skill levels that greet new faces like old friends. 

Jim Heckroth - singer songwriter