The ASCAP Foundation 2010 Lester Sill Songwriters Workshop Now Accepting Submissions

New York, NY (Top40 Charts/ ASCAP) - The ASCAP Foundation 2010 Lester Sill Songwriters Workshop is now accepting submissions. Geared toward advanced songwriters, the Workshop will take place at ASCAP's Los Angeles office beginning in mid-October for a series of eight sessions.

Re-named in 1995 to honor ASCAP's late Board member and industry pioneer Lester Sill, the Workshop will feature prominent guests from various facets of the music business. ASCAP executives Brendan Okrent and Etan Rosenbloom will oversee the series, which is designed to enrich participants' knowledge of the industry, help them establish contacts and confidence, and expand their collaborative partnerships. Past guests have included Sir George Martin, Don Was, Rick Nowels, Glen Ballard, Jackson Browne, Linda Perry, Billy Steinberg, John Shanks, Kara DioGuardi, Ben Harper, Jonatha Brooke, Matthew Wilder, John Rzeznik, Greg Wells and numerous others.

Songwriters interested in applying are required to submit the following:
1) A CD containing two original songs (cassette tapes will not be accepted)
2) Typed or neatly written lyric sheets for the included songs
3) A brief resume or bio
4) A brief written explanation as to why they would like to participate in the Workshop
5) E-mail and telephone number
6) Optional: Website or MySpace page addresses, if available

Please send materials to:
ASCAP Foundation Lester Sill Songwriters Workshop
7920 Sunset Blvd / 3rd Floor
Los Angeles, CA 90046

All entries must be received no later than Friday, August 27th. Materials will not be returned. Accepted applicants will be notified no later than September 30th, and all other applicants will be notified of their status shortly thereafter. Please do not contact the ASCAP offices inquiring about your acceptance status. Only a limited number of applicants can be selected as participants.