"The Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI) consists of a body of creative minds, including songwriters from all genres of music, professional and amateur, who are committed to protecting the rights and future of the profession of songwriting, and to educate, elevate, and celebrate the songwriter and to act as a unifying force within the music community and the community at large." Visit the NSAI webpage for more information at: http://nashvillesongwriters.com

Steve Halhovic Oct 2011 Joe "Zookie" Petraitis Oct 2011 Morris County,  NSAI Chapter: NSAI is reaching out to local songwriters in the Morris County community with monthly meetings held on every third Sunday of the month at the Studio of Long Valley on Rt24, 62 E Mill Rd, Long Valley (Washington Township.) Meetings consist of a NSAI approved songwriting lesson, a critique session amoung peers. The group also discusses processes and opportunities that exist for songwriters to promote their talents and improve their skills. Meetings are free for NSAI members, and free for guests.  Non-members are asked to pay a $15.00 fee after attending the first two meetings. Gil LeDuc, Mark Mooney, Coordinators

Princeton NSAI Chapter  General Meeting - 7:30PM 1st Tuesday of the month, visit: http://www.princetonsongwriters.org/calendar.html 9 Bayard Street New Brunswick NJ Price: Free for members, guests Coordinators: Mark Mooney, Jon Sonntag

NSAI, NYC chapter Contact: Randi:   nashrand@yahoo.com