The SONA Foundation

The SONA Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)3 community-centered arts organization.

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Sat 10/5 - Welcome to the SONA Foundation's inaugural wellness festival, a day dedicated to nourishing songwriters in body, mind, and creative soul. Tickets: https://t.co/hLbW76sj64

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If you had a music industry mentor and could ask one thing, what would you ask?

Each month we will pose your questions to one of our Board members. Submit your questions below OR on our website) https://t.co/oG9Lrs5pza) and watch for next month's newsletter for the answer!

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July is Disability Pride Month and we at the SONA Foundation are proud to support songwriters living with and managing disabilities ✍️ If you're interested in learning more about how you can support songwriters with disabilitiers, visit: https://t.co/GPAMFW92Y0

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Happy 4th of July to all those celebrating from the SONA Foundation! 🇺🇸

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“Juneteenth has never been a celebration of victory, or an acceptance of the way things are. It’s a celebration of progress. It’s an affirmation that despite the most painful parts of our history, change is possible––and there is still so much work to do." - Barack Obama

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June is Black Music Appreciation Month! 🙌🏿 Created by President Jimmy Carter in 1979, this month celebrates the black musical influences that comprise an essential part of our nation’s treasured cultural heritage.

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Thu, 6/13 at 10am PT: Part II of our mini-series on parenting, we are talking with fathers and the impact that fatherhood – the decision to or not to have children, societal expectations of men, and raising children – has on mental health and creativity: https://t.co/U7mozybip2

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Remembering Prince on what would have been his 64th birthday. While Prince had countless, he also wrote lots of songs that became hits for others, including 'Manic Monday' (The Bangles), ‘I Feel For You' (Chaka Khan), and 'Nothing Compares 2 U' (Sinead O'Connor) 💜

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Join us for an intimate night dedicated to celebrating the artistry of songwriters while championing the fight against cancer.

Tickets are limited, so secure your spot now 🎟: https://t.co/pxuEKePwp0

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Find out about our upcoming Virtual Fireside Chats with Backline Care, details on how you can attend some of our in-person Music & Money events, & resources in financial well-being, career development, & mental health!

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CEO of JAM, Inc. Jeff Jampol describing "a really easy, elemental tool" when it comes to artist branding.

Watch all of the full "Music & Money" panel discussions on our YouTube page!

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Has the Universal Music/TikTok standoff affected you as a songwriter/performer? Read more about the dispute at the link in our bio and let us know your thoughts in the comments 👇

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Congratulations to Theron Thomas for winning the second annual "Songwriter of the Year" at this year's GRAMMY Awards! 🙌🎉✨

📸: LA Times

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In honor of Black History Month in 2024 we'll be highlighting African-American songwriters through the course of American history and their contributions to popular music. Let us know which songwriters you think deserve recognition 👇

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We asked Claire Bernardin, Senior A&R Manager at BMG, what is the role of A&R (artists and repertoire) at a record company?

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Some big (and exciting) news for Songwriters of North America and The SONA Foundation! 🙌 Read the full article from Billboard about SONA's expansion to the East Coast and the additions to our leadership team below! 👇

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SONA Foundation Co-Founder and Board Chief Financial Officer John Bitrick on the most important thing a songwriter should do when it comes to managing their finances. #FinancialWellnessMonth

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Artists earning their first #1 hit on the Hot 100 in 2023:

@MorganWallen
#JIMIN
@sza
#JungKook
@Latto
@Jason_Aldean
Oliver Anthony Music
@zachlanebryan
@KaceyMusgraves
@JColeNC