Want To Be A Coordinator or Open A New Local Chapter?

WANT TO BE ON THE MAP & START AN NSAI LOCAL CHAPTER IN YOUR CITY?!

Here’s what you need to know before becoming an NSAI Local Chapter Coordinator
 

-INITIAL REQUIREMENTS TO BECOME A VOLUNTEER CHAPTER COORDINATOR-
 

• Must be a current NSAI member for at least 6 (six) months
• Must have a completed NSAI Member Profile, including:            
• Bio
• Picture
• Upload 2 (two) song samples of your music (digital file or link to music)  
• Must have experience using the following NSAI Services:
  • Mentoring Session
  • Online Pitch
  • Complete 3 Song Evaluations
  • Be familiar with NSAI Website, Services, and Benefits
  • Complete NSAI Certification Course ( https://www.nashvillesongwriters.com/courses )
• Basic knowledge of the Music Business and Terminology
• Applicant must disclose if they 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, do 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.
• Chapter Coordinators should be an organized, kind person with leadership capabilities that can commit to their Chapter
• Chapter Coordinators should be willing/available to spend the time necessary to operate the Chapter correctly and successfully
   

-INITIAL CHAPTER REQUIREMENTS-

• Each Local Chapter must have 2 (two) Volunteer Chapter Coordinators
  • Both Coordinators must meet initial requirements and apply
• Each Local Chapter must start with 5 (five) NSAI Members, not including the 2 (two) Volunteer Chapter Coordinators. 
• Local Chapters are required to have a minimum of 4 (four) in-person meetings per year
  • In person meetings should take place in a public location and must be approved by the Chapter Director in advance
    • Meetings CAN NOT be held in a private home or residence
    • All venues are required to provide a COI (Certificate of Insurance) 
    • Local Chapter Coordinators are welcome to host more than the minimum required and any additional meetings are permitted to be either online or in person.
      • For hosting any online or hybrid meetings, Chapter Coordinators must use the Zoom link and Host Code provided by the Director of Chapters

-VOLUNTEER CHAPTER COORDINATOR MEMBERSHIP & BENEFITS-

We deeply appreciate the time and effort our volunteer Chapter Coordinators dedicate to their Chapters. To show our gratitude, NSAI offers several exclusive perks for Chapter Coordinators, including:

• Complimentary NSAI Annual Membership
• Individual Song Entry in the NSAI Chapter Challenge
• Access to Monthly Coordinator-Only Open Zooms, hosted by the Chapter Director
• Discounted Rates on Select Premium NSAI Events
• Spotlight Feature in the Weekly NSAI Newsletter
• Exclusive Invitation to the “Coordinator-Only Petite Retreat,” held annually during Tin Pan South Week
• & More!