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SONAverse! Don’t forget to add it to your calendar! Join us on December 4th - our virtual series exclusively for SONA members that showcases experts in our field with a guided conversation and member Q&A.
Details: Thursday, 11/4 at 12 pm PT. Link to Zoom registration is: tinyurl.com/483devrn
Details: Thursday, 11/4 at 12 pm PT. Link to Zoom registration is: tinyurl.com/483devrn
November 26, 2025 at 11:31 PM
SONAverse! Don’t forget to add it to your calendar! Join us on December 4th - our virtual series exclusively for SONA members that showcases experts in our field with a guided conversation and member Q&A.
Details: Thursday, 11/4 at 12 pm PT. Link to Zoom registration is: tinyurl.com/483devrn
Details: Thursday, 11/4 at 12 pm PT. Link to Zoom registration is: tinyurl.com/483devrn
Don’t forget that you can still sign-up for Amazon One Medical. A HUGE thank you to the SONA Foundation board member Brian Kennedy for helping us spread the message!
SONA members can sign-up for a free One Medical Subscription, as well as emergency medical grants at: tinyurl.com/4bdeje2n
SONA members can sign-up for a free One Medical Subscription, as well as emergency medical grants at: tinyurl.com/4bdeje2n
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Don’t forget that you can still sign-up for Amazon One Medical. A HUGE thank you to the SONA Foundation board member Brian Kennedy for helping us spread the message!
SONA members can sign-up for a free One Medical Subscription, as well as emergency medical grants at: tinyurl.com/4bdeje2n
SONA members can sign-up for a free One Medical Subscription, as well as emergency medical grants at: tinyurl.com/4bdeje2n
SONA Board Member in the News!
"Elite business management and accounting firm Dunn, Pariser & Peyrot announced today that Partner Mark Pariser has once again been recognized as a “Top 100 Accountant 2025” by the Los Angeles Business Journal in a special supplement."
Read more: tinyurl.com/44vbnnz7
"Elite business management and accounting firm Dunn, Pariser & Peyrot announced today that Partner Mark Pariser has once again been recognized as a “Top 100 Accountant 2025” by the Los Angeles Business Journal in a special supplement."
Read more: tinyurl.com/44vbnnz7
November 24, 2025 at 9:10 PM
SONA Board Member in the News!
"Elite business management and accounting firm Dunn, Pariser & Peyrot announced today that Partner Mark Pariser has once again been recognized as a “Top 100 Accountant 2025” by the Los Angeles Business Journal in a special supplement."
Read more: tinyurl.com/44vbnnz7
"Elite business management and accounting firm Dunn, Pariser & Peyrot announced today that Partner Mark Pariser has once again been recognized as a “Top 100 Accountant 2025” by the Los Angeles Business Journal in a special supplement."
Read more: tinyurl.com/44vbnnz7
Join us on Wednesday, 12/3 at 3 P.M. PT via Zoom to catch up on what SONA's been up to and our plans for 2026, ask questions, and get the State of the SONA Union from our Executive Director, Erin McAnally and CEO and founder, Michelle Lewis.
Register for the Zoom meeting at: tinyurl.com/y5tvzwce
Register for the Zoom meeting at: tinyurl.com/y5tvzwce
November 21, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Join us on Wednesday, 12/3 at 3 P.M. PT via Zoom to catch up on what SONA's been up to and our plans for 2026, ask questions, and get the State of the SONA Union from our Executive Director, Erin McAnally and CEO and founder, Michelle Lewis.
Register for the Zoom meeting at: tinyurl.com/y5tvzwce
Register for the Zoom meeting at: tinyurl.com/y5tvzwce
IN THE NEWS
Congratulations to SONA Co-Founder Kay Hanley and SONAverse CEO and Co-Founder Michelle Lewis on being honored at the 2026 She Rocks Awards!
Read the full Music Connection article at: tinyurl.com/ms7wmkt3
Congratulations to SONA Co-Founder Kay Hanley and SONAverse CEO and Co-Founder Michelle Lewis on being honored at the 2026 She Rocks Awards!
Read the full Music Connection article at: tinyurl.com/ms7wmkt3
November 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
IN THE NEWS
Congratulations to SONA Co-Founder Kay Hanley and SONAverse CEO and Co-Founder Michelle Lewis on being honored at the 2026 She Rocks Awards!
Read the full Music Connection article at: tinyurl.com/ms7wmkt3
Congratulations to SONA Co-Founder Kay Hanley and SONAverse CEO and Co-Founder Michelle Lewis on being honored at the 2026 She Rocks Awards!
Read the full Music Connection article at: tinyurl.com/ms7wmkt3
NEW YORK! LOS ANGELES!
Mingle with songwriters, industry professionals, SONA leadership and other music creators at our HoHoHoliday Social!
LOS ANGELES:
For more information, visit:
tinyurl.com/2n2makzw
NEW YORK:
For more information, visit:
tinyurl.com/4m33cntc
Mingle with songwriters, industry professionals, SONA leadership and other music creators at our HoHoHoliday Social!
LOS ANGELES:
For more information, visit:
tinyurl.com/2n2makzw
NEW YORK:
For more information, visit:
tinyurl.com/4m33cntc
November 21, 2025 at 12:00 AM
NEW YORK! LOS ANGELES!
Mingle with songwriters, industry professionals, SONA leadership and other music creators at our HoHoHoliday Social!
LOS ANGELES:
For more information, visit:
tinyurl.com/2n2makzw
NEW YORK:
For more information, visit:
tinyurl.com/4m33cntc
Mingle with songwriters, industry professionals, SONA leadership and other music creators at our HoHoHoliday Social!
LOS ANGELES:
For more information, visit:
tinyurl.com/2n2makzw
NEW YORK:
For more information, visit:
tinyurl.com/4m33cntc
Join us on 11/14 for our next Lunch and Learn. This next installment will cover the topic of “7 Ways For Songwriters To Earn More Revenue” with Amani Roberts.
Register at: tinyurl.com/483devrn
Register at: tinyurl.com/483devrn
November 19, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Join us on 11/14 for our next Lunch and Learn. This next installment will cover the topic of “7 Ways For Songwriters To Earn More Revenue” with Amani Roberts.
Register at: tinyurl.com/483devrn
Register at: tinyurl.com/483devrn
LOS ANGELES!
After an incredible Ask the Insider NYC this week, we are back in LA!
Join SONA on December 11th for Ask the Insider LA, our member-exclusive speed networking event in partnership with BMG.
Registration is available at: tinyurl.com/mae42jhr
After an incredible Ask the Insider NYC this week, we are back in LA!
Join SONA on December 11th for Ask the Insider LA, our member-exclusive speed networking event in partnership with BMG.
Registration is available at: tinyurl.com/mae42jhr
November 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
LOS ANGELES!
After an incredible Ask the Insider NYC this week, we are back in LA!
Join SONA on December 11th for Ask the Insider LA, our member-exclusive speed networking event in partnership with BMG.
Registration is available at: tinyurl.com/mae42jhr
After an incredible Ask the Insider NYC this week, we are back in LA!
Join SONA on December 11th for Ask the Insider LA, our member-exclusive speed networking event in partnership with BMG.
Registration is available at: tinyurl.com/mae42jhr
Spotlight on November's Member of the Month: Sheri John. Sheri is a New-York based Songwriter and plays an important role in our growing East Coast community. We are so grateful to have her in the #SONAFam! ❤️🎶
November 13, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Spotlight on November's Member of the Month: Sheri John. Sheri is a New-York based Songwriter and plays an important role in our growing East Coast community. We are so grateful to have her in the #SONAFam! ❤️🎶
To learn more about Amazon One Medical as a member benefit, check out this blog post by Marni Wandner, board-certified health coach and executive coach with over 20 years of experience working in the music industry: tinyurl.com/3dk47vfv
November 13, 2025 at 8:30 PM
To learn more about Amazon One Medical as a member benefit, check out this blog post by Marni Wandner, board-certified health coach and executive coach with over 20 years of experience working in the music industry: tinyurl.com/3dk47vfv
🎶 SONA Members! Don’t miss this exclusive conversation with three of the most respected names in music supervision: Andrea von Foerster, Joel C. High, and Kier Lehman. Moderated by entertainment attorney Dina LaPolt.
🎟️ FREE for SONA Members.
Register now via: tinyurl.com/37jz8hue
🎟️ FREE for SONA Members.
Register now via: tinyurl.com/37jz8hue
November 12, 2025 at 12:30 AM
🎶 SONA Members! Don’t miss this exclusive conversation with three of the most respected names in music supervision: Andrea von Foerster, Joel C. High, and Kier Lehman. Moderated by entertainment attorney Dina LaPolt.
🎟️ FREE for SONA Members.
Register now via: tinyurl.com/37jz8hue
🎟️ FREE for SONA Members.
Register now via: tinyurl.com/37jz8hue
Is there an election in your area tomorrow? Election day for so many of us is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4th and we want to see you at the polls!
Let's put our collective voices to action!
Visit for www.vote.org/ more information and for voting polls near you.
Let's put our collective voices to action!
Visit for www.vote.org/ more information and for voting polls near you.
November 4, 2025 at 12:30 AM
Is there an election in your area tomorrow? Election day for so many of us is tomorrow, Tuesday, November 4th and we want to see you at the polls!
Let's put our collective voices to action!
Visit for www.vote.org/ more information and for voting polls near you.
Let's put our collective voices to action!
Visit for www.vote.org/ more information and for voting polls near you.
We are so excited for the SONA Annual Family Picnic on Sunday, November 9th!
Come join us for a day of fun, friends, and family. Unlimited tacos, snacks, and beverages provided. Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of community and laughter.
For tickets, visit: tinyurl.com/yc59yhaf
Come join us for a day of fun, friends, and family. Unlimited tacos, snacks, and beverages provided. Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of community and laughter.
For tickets, visit: tinyurl.com/yc59yhaf
November 3, 2025 at 11:45 PM
We are so excited for the SONA Annual Family Picnic on Sunday, November 9th!
Come join us for a day of fun, friends, and family. Unlimited tacos, snacks, and beverages provided. Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of community and laughter.
For tickets, visit: tinyurl.com/yc59yhaf
Come join us for a day of fun, friends, and family. Unlimited tacos, snacks, and beverages provided. Bring the whole family and enjoy a day of community and laughter.
For tickets, visit: tinyurl.com/yc59yhaf
Our next Lunch and Learn installment on 11/4 features Author and Interviewer, CEO of Ari's Take, Ari Herstand and will cover the topic of “How To Get Your Music on TV and in Video Games”. Don’t forget to add it to your calendar!
Join us on 11/4 at 12 P.M. PT. Register at: tinyurl.com/3ss6fvy6
Join us on 11/4 at 12 P.M. PT. Register at: tinyurl.com/3ss6fvy6
November 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Our next Lunch and Learn installment on 11/4 features Author and Interviewer, CEO of Ari's Take, Ari Herstand and will cover the topic of “How To Get Your Music on TV and in Video Games”. Don’t forget to add it to your calendar!
Join us on 11/4 at 12 P.M. PT. Register at: tinyurl.com/3ss6fvy6
Join us on 11/4 at 12 P.M. PT. Register at: tinyurl.com/3ss6fvy6
IN THE NEWS
"ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN revealed on Tuesday updated policies to accept registrations of musical compositions partially generated using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These works will now be registered directly with the individual societies."
Read the article at: tinyurl.com/4vyesamv
"ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN revealed on Tuesday updated policies to accept registrations of musical compositions partially generated using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These works will now be registered directly with the individual societies."
Read the article at: tinyurl.com/4vyesamv
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
IN THE NEWS
"ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN revealed on Tuesday updated policies to accept registrations of musical compositions partially generated using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These works will now be registered directly with the individual societies."
Read the article at: tinyurl.com/4vyesamv
"ASCAP, BMI and SOCAN revealed on Tuesday updated policies to accept registrations of musical compositions partially generated using artificial intelligence (AI) tools. These works will now be registered directly with the individual societies."
Read the article at: tinyurl.com/4vyesamv
BREAKING NEWS
"In the Udio announcement, UMG said the companies “will collaborate on an innovative, new commercial music creation, consumption, and streaming experience” launching next year."
Read the full Variety article at: tinyurl.com/mpmts38c
"In the Udio announcement, UMG said the companies “will collaborate on an innovative, new commercial music creation, consumption, and streaming experience” launching next year."
Read the full Variety article at: tinyurl.com/mpmts38c
October 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
BREAKING NEWS
"In the Udio announcement, UMG said the companies “will collaborate on an innovative, new commercial music creation, consumption, and streaming experience” launching next year."
Read the full Variety article at: tinyurl.com/mpmts38c
"In the Udio announcement, UMG said the companies “will collaborate on an innovative, new commercial music creation, consumption, and streaming experience” launching next year."
Read the full Variety article at: tinyurl.com/mpmts38c
Join us on 11/4 for our next Lunch and Learn. This next installment will cover the topic of “How To Get Your Music on TV and in Video Games” with CEO of Ari's Take, Ari Herstand, Author and Musician.
Details: Tuesday, November 4th at 12 pm PT. Link to Zoom registration is:
tinyurl.com/3ss6fvy6
Details: Tuesday, November 4th at 12 pm PT. Link to Zoom registration is:
tinyurl.com/3ss6fvy6
October 27, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Join us on 11/4 for our next Lunch and Learn. This next installment will cover the topic of “How To Get Your Music on TV and in Video Games” with CEO of Ari's Take, Ari Herstand, Author and Musician.
Details: Tuesday, November 4th at 12 pm PT. Link to Zoom registration is:
tinyurl.com/3ss6fvy6
Details: Tuesday, November 4th at 12 pm PT. Link to Zoom registration is:
tinyurl.com/3ss6fvy6
NEW YORK!! We are back! Join SONA on November 13th for Ask the Insider NYC.
Space is limited and registrations are first come, first served! Attendees who receive a spot will receive an email confirmation.
Registration link at:
forms.gle/j9Kcxcd9ti2C...
Space is limited and registrations are first come, first served! Attendees who receive a spot will receive an email confirmation.
Registration link at:
forms.gle/j9Kcxcd9ti2C...
October 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
NEW YORK!! We are back! Join SONA on November 13th for Ask the Insider NYC.
Space is limited and registrations are first come, first served! Attendees who receive a spot will receive an email confirmation.
Registration link at:
forms.gle/j9Kcxcd9ti2C...
Space is limited and registrations are first come, first served! Attendees who receive a spot will receive an email confirmation.
Registration link at:
forms.gle/j9Kcxcd9ti2C...
Two weeks ago, we had the honor of awarding Songwriter Toby Lightman with the inaugural Emerging Songwriter Warrior Award presented by YouTube Songwriters!
Check out Toby's YouTube channel and listen to her latest release at: www.youtube.com/c/TobyLightm...
Check out Toby's YouTube channel and listen to her latest release at: www.youtube.com/c/TobyLightm...
October 27, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Two weeks ago, we had the honor of awarding Songwriter Toby Lightman with the inaugural Emerging Songwriter Warrior Award presented by YouTube Songwriters!
Check out Toby's YouTube channel and listen to her latest release at: www.youtube.com/c/TobyLightm...
Check out Toby's YouTube channel and listen to her latest release at: www.youtube.com/c/TobyLightm...
Come join us for a day of fun, friends, and family. Unlimited tacos, snacks, and beverages provided. Bring the whole family (including pets!) and enjoy a day of community and laughter in the beautiful Burbank Hills.
For tickets, visit: tinyurl.com/yc59yhaf
For tickets, visit: tinyurl.com/yc59yhaf
October 24, 2025 at 10:30 PM
Come join us for a day of fun, friends, and family. Unlimited tacos, snacks, and beverages provided. Bring the whole family (including pets!) and enjoy a day of community and laughter in the beautiful Burbank Hills.
For tickets, visit: tinyurl.com/yc59yhaf
For tickets, visit: tinyurl.com/yc59yhaf
Join the MLC and SONA on November 5th for the Handle Your Music Biz-Studio Series hosted at Kensaltown Studios!
Jamie Dominguez of The MLC will explain how The MLC collects and distributes streaming royalties, ensuring music creators get paid for U.S. streams.
Please RSVP at rsvp@themlc.com
Jamie Dominguez of The MLC will explain how The MLC collects and distributes streaming royalties, ensuring music creators get paid for U.S. streams.
Please RSVP at rsvp@themlc.com
October 24, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Join the MLC and SONA on November 5th for the Handle Your Music Biz-Studio Series hosted at Kensaltown Studios!
Jamie Dominguez of The MLC will explain how The MLC collects and distributes streaming royalties, ensuring music creators get paid for U.S. streams.
Please RSVP at rsvp@themlc.com
Jamie Dominguez of The MLC will explain how The MLC collects and distributes streaming royalties, ensuring music creators get paid for U.S. streams.
Please RSVP at rsvp@themlc.com
Next month's In The Room w/ livestream series features a conversation between Songwriter and Singer Fran Hall (Lauren Spencer Smith, ZAYN, Imagine Dragons) and Autumn Rowe, GRAMMY award-winning Songwriter, Singer, Producer, and SONA Board Member.
Livestream: www.youtube.com/live/va8iRHP...
Livestream: www.youtube.com/live/va8iRHP...
October 22, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Next month's In The Room w/ livestream series features a conversation between Songwriter and Singer Fran Hall (Lauren Spencer Smith, ZAYN, Imagine Dragons) and Autumn Rowe, GRAMMY award-winning Songwriter, Singer, Producer, and SONA Board Member.
Livestream: www.youtube.com/live/va8iRHP...
Livestream: www.youtube.com/live/va8iRHP...
We 👏 love 👏 to 👏 see 👏 it 👏
"Milk & Honey, which also runs a sports talent agency and a music catalog M&A brokerage, said in a press release that its new record company will be “the first label to offer songwriters a sizeable amount of gifted master points..."
Full article at:
"Milk & Honey, which also runs a sports talent agency and a music catalog M&A brokerage, said in a press release that its new record company will be “the first label to offer songwriters a sizeable amount of gifted master points..."
Full article at:
October 22, 2025 at 6:31 PM
We 👏 love 👏 to 👏 see 👏 it 👏
"Milk & Honey, which also runs a sports talent agency and a music catalog M&A brokerage, said in a press release that its new record company will be “the first label to offer songwriters a sizeable amount of gifted master points..."
Full article at:
"Milk & Honey, which also runs a sports talent agency and a music catalog M&A brokerage, said in a press release that its new record company will be “the first label to offer songwriters a sizeable amount of gifted master points..."
Full article at:
The 5th Annual SONA Warrior Awards is tomorrow night and Songwriters of North America is thrilled to honor Girls Make Beats!
The Warrior Awards are SOLD OUT but follow along on our socials to join in the celebration! We will see you next Sunday ❤️🎶
The Warrior Awards are SOLD OUT but follow along on our socials to join in the celebration! We will see you next Sunday ❤️🎶
October 11, 2025 at 6:30 PM
The 5th Annual SONA Warrior Awards is tomorrow night and Songwriters of North America is thrilled to honor Girls Make Beats!
The Warrior Awards are SOLD OUT but follow along on our socials to join in the celebration! We will see you next Sunday ❤️🎶
The Warrior Awards are SOLD OUT but follow along on our socials to join in the celebration! We will see you next Sunday ❤️🎶
Songwriters of North America is so proud to honor Larry Mestel this Sunday at the SOLD OUT 5th Annual SONA Warrior Awards!
The Warrior Awards are SOLD OUT but follow along on our socials to join in the celebration! We will see you next Sunday ❤️🎶
The Warrior Awards are SOLD OUT but follow along on our socials to join in the celebration! We will see you next Sunday ❤️🎶
October 10, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Songwriters of North America is so proud to honor Larry Mestel this Sunday at the SOLD OUT 5th Annual SONA Warrior Awards!
The Warrior Awards are SOLD OUT but follow along on our socials to join in the celebration! We will see you next Sunday ❤️🎶
The Warrior Awards are SOLD OUT but follow along on our socials to join in the celebration! We will see you next Sunday ❤️🎶