New York Songwriters Collective

Happy New Year

Here we are heading into a new year ... 2026. One of those times most all of us look at where we've been, where we are, and where we'd like to be in the coming days in all aspects of our lives. Our creative lives as songwriters, performers, arrangers, producers, and media coordinators demand so much of our time and focus it's easy to feel we've dropped the ball. I have my list of things to accomplish ... first to check off the list ... this New Years day email. I'd like to share a thought from esteemed music producer Rick Rubin that echoes my feelings on how we should view ourselves as songwriters. Here's a link to his substack below and I highly recommend his book, The Creative Act.

Rick Rubin The Chores of Ordinary Life

"Creative is something you are, not only something you do. It’s a way of moving through the world, every minute, every day. The artist is always on call" Rick Rubin

ALL ABOUT THE COLLECTIVE

SONG CLUB ONLINE

Tuesday, January 13th 6-8:30PM More info and register HERE

The 1/13 session is full for song presentation but all are welcome to audit!

Thursday, January 29th 6-8:30PM More info and register HERE

If you've just joined or renewed your annual membership remember you receive a complimentary Song Club online session! We welcome members who'd like to audit a club without presenting a song! (Register and send an email with AUDIT in the heading requesting to: info@newyorksongwriterscollective.com )

The goal of the Collective Song Club is to create a nurturing space for songwriters, artists and producers to present their works in progress, completed songs and productions as well as ask questions about the music business. Vetting songs about to be recorded will give you one more moment of clarity and reflection before you spend energy and dollars on your recording. Song tempos and keys can be discussed as well as best possible producers and vocalists for your project.

The cost of each Song Club session remains $25. You'll find all instructions after registering for joining the meeting and sending a song MP3 and lyric sheet (unless you are performing live!) If the demand exceeds the 10 participant limit, a list will be created and those who missed out on the first Club will be first to join the next session. Every Song Club is recorded and participants receive a link to download the next day to be able to review comments!

Multipak discount available > Pay for 3 Get 1 Free > Save some dimes .. yeah that rhymes!

OPEN HOUSE

Look for January Date Soon!

FREE EVENT: JOIN US for our next monthly Collective “Open House” on ZOOM where all may join to ask questions and seek advice on everything “songwriting”. This includes music, lyrics, recording, mixing, mastering, recording software (ProTools, LOGIC….) computers, copyright, agreements, PROs (ASCAP, BMI, SESAC), royalties, song distribution (CD Baby, Tunecore, Distrokid….), Sound Exchange, and anything else that comes to mind. We won’t be dispensing formal legal advice but most situations are easily definable in the language provided. If it’s time to turn to a professional … we’ll be sure to point you in that direction!

January 2026 Showcase

Tuesday, January 27th @ THE BITTER END 6-8 PM Advance Tix/Tables/Seats HERE

Sign Up by sending an email with “Showcase” in the subject to:info@newyorksongwriterscollective.com

SOUNDCLOUD COLLECTIVE RADIO

NY Songwriters Collective · WCSR Collective Radio 2026

Special Event

IN THE ROOM: Songwriter Pro Sessions, a new one-to-one consultation service from the New York Songwriters Collective — giving members direct access to acclaimed hit songwriters, producers, and creative consultants who’ve written the songs we all know and love.

Our inaugural session featured Ellen Shipley, the acclaimed songwriter behind some of pop’s most enduring hits — including “Heaven Is a Place on Earth” and “Circle in the Sand” (Belinda Carlisle), "Body and Soul" (Anita Baker) “Love Is Holy” (Kim Wilde), and songs recorded by Laura Branigan, Pat Benatar, and Jennifer Rush. Ellen shared stories from her remarkable career, creative insights from her collaborations, and tips for taking your songwriting to the next level.

Look for the link soon to the replay of the "On Demand" webinar and details on the In The Room consultation program!

Connections

SONGWRITERS NIGHT IN NYC @ The Bitter End Thanks to all our performers!!!!!!Hosted by the New York Songwriters Collective, Songwriters Guild Of America and the Society of Composers & Lyricists. We celebrate the NY creative community in featuring members showcasing their songs and performances.

October 2025 Showcase

Thanks to all our October showcase performers!

Our monthly residency at The Bitter End in Greenwich Village will continue on November 18th! All full members are eligible to perform a song. We have a full performer list for November now and signing up for our Sunday, December 14th Holiday event. We will have more time for more performers! Sign Up by sending an email with “Showcase” in the subject to: info@newyorksongwriterscollective.com

Songwriters Night In NYC 6/2025

SONGWRITERS NIGHT IN NYC @ Parkside Lounge
Hosted by the New York Songwriters Collective, Songwriters Guild Of America and the Society of Composers & Lyricists. We celebrate NY Music Month & the NY creative community in featuring members showcasing their songs and performances.

Thanks to all our performers!

Songwriters Night 3/19/25

Thanks to all our performers for sharing your songs last evening to celebrate our Songwriters Night In NYC! The Songwriters Guild of America, the Society For Composers & Lyricists and the New York Songwriters Collective thank all at the Bitter End for providing the historic music venue and to Jamie Kalikow for her pix.

October Showcase Events

The Bitter End was a howling Halloween celebration of our NY songwriters .. as if the music business isn’t scary enough! The New York Songwriters Collective, Songwriters Guild Of America and the Society of Composers & Lyricists showcased member performances hosted by Elizabeth Rose (SCL), NIna Ossoff (SGA) & Peter Bliss (NYSC). Thanks to all our performers, everyone at The Bitter End, and Jamie Kalikow for the group photo.

June Special Event

A wonderful evening of music beginning with a set of Collective Members followed by a special Writers Round including Julie Gold (Bette Midler's From A Distance), No1 hit country songwriter Jane Bach (Reba No.1s and more!), NIna Ossoff, (Daughtry, Halestorm), Peter Bliss (Streisand, NSYNC) with special guests Cassidy Ladden, Jeff Franzel and Craig Greenberg! WATCH HERE!

Songwriters Night In NYC - May 2024

Thanks to all the performers for sharing your songs and performances to make our Songwriters Night In NYC a special evening, We were treated to a finale of songwriter John DeNicola performing his Dirty Dancing hits "(I've Had) The Time Of My Life" and "Hungry Eyes" as he shared the story of the songs and their placement in the movie.

Watch the livestream recording HERE

Young Artist Series

Here's to Callum & Winston... thanks for a wonderful evening of original songs!

NYSC / SGA / SCL January 2024

SONGWRITERS NIGHT IN NYC January 16th '24

Watch the evening on Volume HERE!

Songwriters Guild Of America / Society Of Composers & Lyricists/ Collective

A wonderful wintry night at NYC's famous venue The Bitter End!

NEW YORK TO NASHVILLE

Enjoy the concert HERE!

The Songwriters Guild of America & the New York Songwriters Collective were honored to be a part of the recent "For Those We Lost" concert to benefit the Nashville Musicians Funeral Benefit Fund at Nashville's premiere club 3rd & Lindsley. The evening honored Jimmy Buffett, Loretta Lynn, Jesse McReynolds, and other AFM 257 members who passed this year. Performers included Mac McAnally and several members of Buffett’s Coral Reefer Band, Loretta Lynn’s daughters Patsy and Peggy, The McCrary Sisters, Sam Bush honoring Jesse McReynolds , Rick & Janis Carnes, Rafe Van Hoy, Eric & Bobby Watkins, the Alvarado Road Show(Clark Bros), Jack & Tim, Chloe Collins. It was a great privilege to perform and MC the show along with AFM Local 257 VP Dave Pomeroy who picked up his bass in support of so many of the performers. A wonderful night of music you can now view on Volume.com at this link. Enjoy! https://volume.com/3rdandlindsley/v/s/UOYtdy/

SEPTEMBER SPECIAL EVENT

Songwriters Night In NYC @ The Bitter End

SEE THE LIVE STREAM HERE

Thanks to all our performers for a wonderful evening of music by members of the Songwriters Guild of America, the Society of Composers & Lyricists, and the New York Songwriters Collective

Songwriters Night JUNE 2023

SONGWRITERS NIGHT IN NYC

Thanks to our co-hosts the Songwriters Guild Of America, the Society of Composers & Lyricists, all the performers & The Bitter End for a wonderful evening! Look for our next September 19th!

You can watch the stream HERE!

WRITERS IN THE ROUND

A full house at The Bitter End for our latest "Writers In The Round'.. look for our next Round soon!

Feature of the Month

MARC ROSETT > "Love is a Dancer" is the first video in the eight video series of the Janine Ullyette Retrospective. This Retrospective offers twelve of the best recordings of the team of Ullyette and Rosett, over almost 20 years. Throughout her singing career, Janine battled the chronic lung disease, Cystic Fibrosis, but continued to sing her entire life. Several years ago, she succumbed to its ravages after a full, successful career.

RECENT EVENTS

Thank You Sam for a wondeful evening!!! Pick up his inspiring book HERE!

HIGHLIGHTS REWIND

The Collective's first live performance event "Occupy Hearts & Minds" took place on December 14th, 2011 at The Bitter End to benefit Why Hunger. Performers included Julie Gold, David Amram, Tom Chapin, Aztec Two Step, We want to share this wonderful evening with you - KLIK HERE - to go to the "Occupy" YouTube channel and enjoy!