Archive for July 2024
SCL Joins Praise of USCO for Recognition of Termination Rights
The Society of Composers & Lyricists, along with Songwriters Guild of America and Music Creators North America has written to the US Senate and House Judiciary Committees commending the US…
Read MoreWriting for Small Ensembles with Helix Collective
Composer Garry Schyman moderates a discussion on writing for small ensembles with Helix Collective Musical Director Phil Popham and composers Tony Morales, Winifred Phillips, George Shaw, and Edwin Wendler.
Read MoreGame Changers: The Art of Songwriting for Video Games
Songwriters Kid Moxie and Alex Seaver and music supervisor Cybele Pettus speak with songwriter/producer Kari Kimmel about the industry and craft behind writing songs for video games. The Game Changers…
Read MoreSCL Joins in Comments Submitted to Department of Justice on Generative AI Regulation
The Society of Composers & Lyricists, Songwriters Guild of America, and Music Creators North America have submitted comments to the US Department of Justice and Assistant Attorney General Jonathan Kanter…
Read MoreCantwell, Blackburn, Heinrich Introduce Legislation to Combat AI Deepfakes and Demand Transparency
SCL, SGA, and MCNA Statement: The Society of Composers & Lyricists (SCL), the Songwriters Guild of America (SGA), and Music Creators North America (MCNA) applaud Senator Cantwell for initiating a…
Read MoreTimeline Announced for 6th SCL Awards
The submission and voting timeline has been announced for the 6th SCL Awards taking place on February 12, 2025. More information will be announced as the event draws near. October…
Read MoreScore Composing for Film
Composer and SCL Nashville steering committee chair Jay Weigel speaks with a hall full of music makers about how film scoring works in a conversation moderated by fellow composer and SCL Nashville…
Read MoreNational Music Council Issues Statement Expressing the Consensus Views of Its Members Regarding Generative Artificial Intelligence
The National Music Council of the United States (NMC) has issued an educational, legislative-based statement outlining the general consensus views of the American music creators, copyright owners and educators that…
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