Hi,

I was wondering if anyone here in the forums is a member of the International Songwriters' Association and, if so, what their thoughts are on the organization. I read their webpage and it seems that ISA has a great deal to offer songwriters and has been doing so for 40+ years. I'm very impressed and tempted to join but thought it would be wise to ask around first.

The ISA url is...

http://www.songwriter.co.uk/

Thanks in advance,
Noel

Hello Noel,

I was a member over 30 years ago for a year or so (showing my age now) and it was ok. They sent a lot of details of places to send your song demos and such advice on how to songwrite and interviews with songwriters, also you could send a song to them and they would give their opinion on it as well as a paid demo service.

Seemed an honest enough outfit (actually here in Limerick Ireland)

If I remember correctly I let my membership lapse and they offered me continued membership at a low price as new members were being charged considerably more.

Not sure if they still offer all the above services.

Thanks Joe. That puts all my doubts to rest.

Regards,
Noel

Hi Noel,

I am a member and have nothing but good things to say about them.
You can have them hold your song/s for copyright purposes (free of charge)
You can get truly honest feedback on your song which can be soul squirmy (you have to send it on a CD or tape)
You can send your song (at a cost) to get professionally recorded and sung by an artist singalike (is that a word ) that you suggest.

Take the plunge, they are a good outfit.


Best regards
Michee

Hi Michee,

Thank you for passing on the information. It's good to know that everything is aboveboard. Like you suggest, I think I'll take the plunge.

All the best,
Noel

On a side note I would also join Just Plain Folks.. It's free.

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On a side note I would also join Just Plain Folks.. It's free.

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Ed, I'm a member there, don't frequent it a lot, though. You must know something that I don't. I've never noticed any difference at that forum than at this forum. Maybe I've missed something. Has something changed?