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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
January 27, 2026 at 8:03 PM
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
January 14, 2026 at 1:00 AM
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
January 13, 2026 at 9:15 PM
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...
January 12, 2026 at 8:30 PM
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
January 9, 2026 at 10:30 PM
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
January 7, 2026 at 11:30 PM
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
January 5, 2026 at 10:32 PM
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
January 5, 2026 at 3:15 PM
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
January 2, 2026 at 8:45 PM
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. 🎊
December 20, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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
December 19, 2025 at 10:34 PM
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
December 19, 2025 at 12:35 AM
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
December 17, 2025 at 11:00 PM
IN THE NEWS

“The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) has announced a 2026 mechanical rate cost-of-living adjustment for permanent downloads and physical formats, including vinyl…

Read the full Digital Music News article at: tinyurl.com/yt5jhzpr
December 17, 2025 at 10:00 PM
NEW YORK!!!

A big thank you to everyone who attended the HoHoHoliday Social in New York this past week at Cibar! A big shoutout to Brian and the squad in NYC for the pics 📸❤️

If you attended the HoHoHoliday Social NYC, check your inbox for photos from the night!
December 16, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Join us on January 13th 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, January 13th at 12 pm PT. Link to Zoom registration is: tinyurl.com/5xuypyvb
December 15, 2025 at 11:04 PM
IN THE NEWS

Reminder that Monday, December 15, is the last day of open enrollment for January 1 healthcare on the ACA.

And that SONA Members are eligible for Amazon One Medical subscriptions!

Read the OpEd: tinyurl.com/yk77cnsd

Amazon One Medical information: tinyurl.com/829tvn8x
December 13, 2025 at 12:20 AM
REMINDER:

Join us on December 12th via Zoom for a conversation on How AI is Changing the Music Industry with Mitch Glazier, Chairman and CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Details: Friday, December 12th at 12 pm PT. Link to Zoom registration is: tinyurl.com/5esyzzxd
December 10, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Spotlight on November's Member of the Month: Melanie Jo. Melanie is a Los Angeles based Singer, Songwriter and Producer and plays an is always showing up for events on the West Coast. We are proud of her work and happy to have her in the #SONAFam! ❤️🎶

Listen to her music: tinyurl.com/3k4v783c
December 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A big thank you to everyone who attended the HoHoHoliday Social in Los Angeles this past Saturday at Echobend Pictures! A big shoutout to Eteka and the team at Echobend for hosting the #SONAFam to @thejonsmalls for an incredible DJ set!

We will see you soon, New York!
December 8, 2025 at 11:30 PM
SONA MEMBERS!!!

Join us on December 12th for an upcoming conversation on How AI is Changing the Music Industry with Mitch Glazier, Chairman and CEO of the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

Link to Zoom registration is: tinyurl.com/5esyzzxd
December 5, 2025 at 6:11 PM
When a song heals, it's more than melody.

This #GivingTuesday - global day of generosity that unites people in support of the causes they care about - we invite you to help raise the chorus for the creators behind the music.

To donate to The SONA Foundation, visit: www.sonafoundation.com/donate
December 2, 2025 at 6:45 PM
Are more SONA events in NYC your wishlist?

Join us on December 10th for a relaxed and festive evening as we celebrate the season together!

Date & Time: December 10th | 7 - 10 P.M. ET
Location: Cibar, 56 Irving Pl, New York, NY 10003

For more information, visit: tinyurl.com/4m33cntc
December 1, 2025 at 11:45 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
November 26, 2025 at 11:31 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
November 24, 2025 at 11:30 PM