NSAI loves to support the developing songwriter and would love to have a presence in your collegiate community!
Throughout the U.S. NSAI has several local campus chapters affiliated with the organization. All members of the collegiate chapter are extended a special student NSAI Membership rate of $100 (student rate only available to members of a collegiate NSAI Chapter).
 

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Eligibility
  • Must have an active NSAI membership for at least six (6) months.
  • Must have a complete NSAI Member Profile, including:
    • Biography
    • Picture
    • 2 song samples (either uploaded digital files or links)
  • Must have experience utilizing NSAI services and site, including:
    • Mentor Session
    • Online Pitch
    • Song Evaluations (minimum of 3 completed)
    • Familiarity with Member Directory, Content Library, and other NSAI online resources
    • Completion of the Certification Course
  • Disclose if you own/work in a music related business. 
    • (studio, music teacher, producer, music store, live music venue, etc.)
  • Disclose if you are a member of any other songwriting organizations. 
    • If so, disclose if you have a leadership role/hold office within that organization.
  • High-Speed Internet (Internet access is required for viewing NSAI content, meetings, Chapter communication, etc.) 
  • Collegiate Chapter Coordinators must use the Zoom link and Host Code provided by the Director of Chapters when hosting virtual or hybrid Chapter Meetings. 
We have found that the most successful Coordinators have the following qualities:
  • Organized
  • Leadership capabilities
  • Kind and personable
  • Ability to communicate with a variety of personalities and age groups
  • Appreciation for a wide range of genres and songwriting styles
  • Time availability to dedicate to bettering the chapter through consistent communication with chapter members, fellow coordinators, and NSAI's Director of Chapters
  • Basic knowledge of the Music Business and industry terminology
  • The establishment of a Collegiate Chapter of interest must be student initiated and the student must go through the official steps needed by their specific institution for the Chapter to be recognized as an official and approved organization. 
  • Each Collegiate Chapter must have 1 (one) Faculty Advisor as Collegiate Coordinator and 2 (two) Student Collegiate Coordinators who will work together to benefit the Chapter and its members. No exceptions. 
  • Collegiate Chapters are required to have a minimum of 2 (two) in-person events per semester.
  • Coordinators are welcome to host more than the minimum meetings required. Any additional meetings are permitted to be either online or in person and can be chosen at the discretion of the Chapter Coordinators. 
  • In-person meetings should occur in a public location and must be approved by the Chapter Director in advance. 
  • Meetings may be held in a public location that does not charge a fee. 
  • Meetings ARE NOT ALLOWED to be held in a private home, residence or dorm. No exceptions. 
  • Details on when and where the Chapter meeting will be held need to be submitted to the Director of Chapters for approval and to be kept on file. 
  • Basic knowledge of the Music Business and Terminology 
A Chapter Coordinator serves as a liaison between NSAI and Chapter Members. NSAI Chapter Coordinators coach new members through their initial NSAI Membership, as well as promote benefits to potential new members to further grow their Chapter.
Chapter Coordinators are responsible for hosting regular meetings that follow the NSAI guidelines.
  • Chapter Meetings will consist of updating the Chapter on upcoming NSAI events, local opportunities, engaging members with Lesson Plans written and provided by NSAI, and facilitating Song Feedback Sessions. The duration of chapter meetings tends to last between two (2) to three (3) hours.
  • Lesson Plans: Coordinators are expected to follow the lesson plans provided by NSAI that have been specifically authored by a select group of professional instructors to develop the creative writing skills among the Chapter’s songwriters. You will have access to these lesson plans, located on the NSAI website under “Coordinator Only Resources,” after training. (All lessons are protected under the NSAI Reprints Policy.)
  • Song Feedback Sessions: Coordinators are trusted to facilitate the song feedback sessions following the NSAI Song Evaluation Guidelines. It is imperative the Local Chapter Coordinator acts as facilitator in feedback sessions and not an expert.
  • Local Chapter Coordinators may organize additional opportunities for their members such as: local writer’s nights, showcases, co-writing sessions, reviewal of NSAI webcasts, holiday parties, etc.
*Special Events require approval from the Chapter Director in advance
To show our gratitude for the time and effort volunteer coordinators put forth on behalf of their chapter, Chapter Coordinators are rewarded several NSAI perks including:
• Complimentary NSAI membership ($200 value)
  • Oppurtunity to attend special Coordinator Only Events throughout the year: Petite Retreat, Coordinator Day, Etc.
• An individual song entry into the NSAI Chapter Challenge
• The ability to attend monthly Coordinator Only Open Zoom’s hosted by the Chapter Director
• Discounted rates on select premium NSAI events
• Spotlight feature opportunity in an NSAI weekly newsletter
 

Collegiate Chapter Application Form

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