Members T. Chris Stiteler, Don Dye, TC Smythe, David Hanshaw, Clyde Sayre (behind), Larry Englebretson, and President, Gary Taylor

 HSA meetings are held every second Sunday of the month at JP Hops House, 2317 S. Highway 6 (one block North of Westheimer). (map)

Critique sessions begin at 1:30pm and are followed by a live original music showcase at 4:00pm.

If you would like to participate in a critique session, bring 25 copies of your lyric sheet and a recording of your song. The recording need not be 'studio' quality, but the lyrics should be easily discernable over the music. Production critiques may also be requested. Lyric sheets will be returned to the writer with comments at the end of each song.

 Critique sessions are a valuable tool if you are stuck in 'second verse hell'. It's not co-writing, but co-write relationships are often formed between lyricists and composers at the meetings. Our goal as songwriters is to elevate our craft, and to help each other improve as songwriters. If you believe a hit songs lives somewhere inside you, the HSA is ready to assist.  

 

members enjoy the live original music showcase

 The live original music showcase is a tool our performing members use to showcase original material that they intend to pitch or record.

 

Clyde Sayre, Gary Taylor and Brian Kalinec perform at the showcase