Join us on April 14th for our next Lunch and Learn. This next installment will cover the topic of “Tools to Manage Your Songwriting Catalog” with Jamie Dee Hart, Founder and CEO of Hart & Songs.
Details: Tuesday, April 14th at 12 P.M. PT. Link to Zoom registration is at: tinyurl.com/5evf5jud
SONA MEMBERS!
Join us on March 16th, 2026 at 8 A.M. PT / 11 A.M. ET for our next SONA Write Now Hour!
Date and Time: Monday, March 16th at 8 A.M. PT. / 11 A.M. ET
Link to Zoom registration is at: tinyurl.com/3yd6afh6
IN THE NEWS
Read the full article on the Observer at: tinyurl.com/4mds5wat
We are so proud to have Jai Yoko representing SONA in Washington D.C.! Thank you to Linda Bloss-Baum (@lindablossbaum) for showing Jai around Capitol Hill. The SONA Fam is so grateful to you both ❤️
SONA MEMBERS! We are excited to give one lucky SONA member two tickets to the Toby Gad and Friends event at Hotel Cafe in Los Angeles on March 18th! One winner will be randomly selected - in a draw of the hat.
To sign up for the giveaway, visit: tinyurl.com/5n8pejbz
SONAverse!
Here are some current happenings that you don't want to miss out on!
Stay tuned for more virtual and in person events at SONA! You can find the links for each upcoming event, as well as the link for Amazon One Medical subscriptions at: linktr.ee/wearesona
Spotlight on February's Member of the Month: Brandy Haze. Brandy is a LA based Singer, Songwriter, Producer, and Engineer and is an active member on the West Coast. ❤️🎶
View the full feature on Brandy at: www.instagram.com/wearesona_/
To apply for a member spotlight, visit: tinyurl.com/2wja6x8y
Our next Lunch and Learn is coming up on March 3rd at 12 P.M. PT / 3 P.M. ET. This next installment is TikTok Best Practices for Songwriters with Emily Mitchell, Manager of Music Publishing Partnerships at TikTok.
Link to Zoom registration is at: tinyurl.com/4n34jtdu.
SONA MEMBERS
Join us on March 2, 2026 at 8 A.M. PT / 11 A.M. ET for our next SONA Write Now Hour! Write Now Hour is a dedicated hour for SONA members to focus on their craft in community.
Date and Time: Monday, March 2nd at 8 A.M. PT. / 11 A.M. ET
Zoom Link: tinyurl.com/mt7e59ky
In celebration of songwriters and honoring Black History Month, the SONA Foundation and SONA team up to bring GRAMMY-winning Songwriter/ProducerAutumn Rowe and Academy Award-Nominated Singer/Songwriter Abraham Alexander on 2/23 at 11 A.M PT.
Location: tinyurl.com/5n6h6cvh
SONAverse!
SONA Co-Founder Kay Hanley and SONAverse CEO and Co-Founder Michelle Lewis will be joining our friends at SCL for their Songarts panel discussing Alternative Revenue Streams for the Songwriter. Live via Zoom TODAY!
Guests can register for the panel at: tinyurl.com/4nfe4xzm
The world lost one of the greats yesterday. Billy Steinberg was an integral member of the SONA Community, a super-shower-upper from the beginning.
This loss hits us hard, and we are sending love to his family and to everyone who loved him. He was a songwriter’s songwriter and an incredible human.
SONAverse! Don't forget to add it to your calendar
Join us for our next Lunch and Learn on February 17th with Jai Yoko, SONA Education Committee Co-Chair and Founder of Jai Yoko Entertainment.
Details: Tuesday, February 17th at 12 P.M. PT. Link to Zoom registration is in the link in bio.
ATTN: SONA MEMBERS!
Join us on 2/17 for our next Lunch and Learn - our virtual series exclusively for SONA members that showcases experts in our field with a guided conversation and member Q&A.
Details: Tuesday, February 17th at 12 P.M. PT. Link to Zoom registration is: tinyurl.com/c992rxt7
ATTN: SONA MEMBERS!
Join us on February 17th for our next Lunch and Learn - our virtual series exclusively for SONA members that showcases experts in our field with a guided conversation and member Q&A. This next installment will cover the topic of "Don’t Leave Money on the Table: Songwriter Publis
Join the SONA team on 2/11 at 2 P.M. PT / 5 P.M. ET for a live Zoom where we’ll share what’s ahead for SONA in 2026.
Register for the Zoom meeting at: tinyurl.com/2bwucxn4
SONA MEMBERS
Don't forget! The next SONA Write Now Hour is next Monday, February 2nd, 2026 at 8 A.M. PT / 11 A.M. ET. This next session will be led by SONA's Communications and Graphics Manager and Songwriter, Faith Flippen ❤️
Link to Zoom registration is at the link in our Instagram bio.
TikTok is sponsoring FREE one-year SONA memberships for first-time songwriter members.
Eligibility:
• Have a TikTok account
• Have at least one publicly released song
• Be a first time SONA Member
🔗 Apply now. First-come, first-served: tinyurl.com/2bja3kb9
BREAKING NEWS
"Watershed Ruling: Appeals Court Says Musicians Can Win Back Their Copyrights Globally, Not Just in the U.S.” If adopted in courts across the country, the ruling will be a boon for songwriters....”
For full article please visit: tinyurl.com/58t83hzd
SONA MEMBERS
This year, we want to feature YOU as our Member of the Month! If you have a song or project to share, or simply want to talk about your passion for the SONA Community, we invite you to apply. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis! 😊❤️
More Info: tinyurl.com/yj727aa8
SONA MEMBERS!!
SONA + TikTok: Songwriter Day is coming up on January 27th at the TikTok Los Angeles Creator Studio and we want to see YOU there!
When: Monday, January 27
TikTok Los Angeles Creator Studio
For more information and to apply, visit: forms.gle/7BsGCF8PtQbz...
SONA MEMBERS
Our next Lunch and Learn installment is on January 13th at 12 P.M. PT and features Lindsey Major, Chief Member Experience Officer (Mechanical Licensing Collective) and will take a first look at The MLC's new Songwriter hub.
Link to Zoom registration is: tinyurl.com/5xuypyvb
REMINDER:
Join us on January 8th for a New Year Reset with Rob Blackledge (Novus Global), exploring the topic From Lyrics to Leadership: Taking Ownership of Your Career in 2026. ✨📝
Details: Friday, January 8th at 12 P.M. PT. Link to Zoom registration is: tinyurl.com/55dkrkym
NEW YORK SONA MEMBERS!
We only have a few seats left for the Gotham Mentoring Session at Power Station located at BerkleeNYC. If you were planning you to apply, now is the time!
Date and Time: Saturday, January 24th at 2:30 P.M - 5 P.M. PT
Members can apply at: forms.gle/aoVJEiX3DKnCw4ex8
We are back in the office, #SONAFam. We hope you had a peaceful and creative holiday and start to your New Year! 😊❤️
This month, we are back in full swing with SONA events, starting with the very first SONA Write Now Hour today at 8 A.M. PT via Zoom! You can still register at: tinyurl.com/5b6mh4y8
SONA MEMBERS!
The New Year requires new habits! Don’t forget to register for the first ever SONA Write Now Hour via Zoom on January 5, 2026 at 8 A.M. PT 😊
Write Now Hour is a dedicated hour for SONA members to focus on their craft in community. Each session begins with a short welcome, a shared in
Happy Holidays from the SONA team! December is a special time for many of us, and we are grateful we had the opportunity to celebrate with our SONA community in both LA and NYC this month! Wherever you are, however you are, we hope you are able to celebrate the holidays in good cheer. 🎊
NEW YORK SONA MEMBERS!
As a part of the inaugural Gotham Songwriting Festival, twelve NYC SONA Members have the opportunity to attend the Gotham Mentoring Session at Power
Date and Time: Saturday, January 24th at 2:30 P.M - 5 P.M. PT
SONA Members can apply at: forms.gle/aoVJEiX3DKnCw4ex8
SONA MEMBERS!
Join us on January 8th for a New Year Reset with Rob Blackledge (Novus Global), exploring the topic From Lyrics to Leadership: Taking Ownership of Your Career in 2026. ✨📝
Details: Friday, January 8th at 12 P.M. PT. Link to Zoom registration is: tinyurl.com/55dkrkym
SONA MEMBERS!
Join us on January 5, 2026 at 8 A.M. PT for the first ever SONA Write Now Hour!
The idea is simple: show up, write, and support each other in building a sustainable creative practice.
Register: tinyurl.com/5b6mh4y8
