LA Songwriter’s Collective

Los Angeles Songwriter’s Collective (LASC) is a a community-focused music organization hosting artist showcases, open mics, and industry networking events. They’ve been running for years and are entirely volunteer-led.

In addition to their monthly in-person events, they also host online songwriting nights and workshops for songwriters looking to sharpen their skills or stay accountable.

When: Events are typically on the first Monday of every month.

Event Type: Artist Showcase, Open Mic, Industry Night

Link: https://www.instagram.com/lasongwriters

Once per month, LASC hosts conversations and intimate performances with some of LA’s best musicians. Hear from other songwriters about how they signed their first publishing deal or got onto a big Spotify playlist.

Stay Connected: The best way to keep up to date with LASC and find out about new events is to follow them on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/lasongwriters/ You can join their Discord channel and connect with other musicians, sign up for email reminders about events, and hear about opportunities for LA songwriters.

Who’s it For?

It’s not uncommon to meet producers, songwriters, vocalists, and even industry people all in one place.

Monthly talks include advice from:

• artists
• songwriters
• publishers
• record label A&Rs
• entertainment attorneys
• and more.

Event Structure

The event is usually about 2 hours long. The first 30-40 minutes are for talking and networking. Then, a featured artist will perform a few songs. Featured artists are usually frequent attendees of LASC events.

The last hour is for an industry panel with a featured speaker that usually ends with a Q&A.

If the weather’s nice, you can stay after the tea shop closes and mingle.

FYI: Looking to break into the LA music industry and find a job? Volunteer with LA Songwriter’s Collective and help out the music community. Meet plenty of other musicians and business owners who can help you on your journey.