The Premier Organization For Music Creators Working in Visual Media

The Society of Composers & Lyricists® has been bringing together creators since 1945 to foster community, further our understanding of our craft, and to have a voice in the decisions that affect our future.

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Mar 02

Screening + Q&A

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All The Empty Rooms

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Mar 03

SongArts

New York

Songwriters Night in NYC

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Mar 12

Seminar

New York

Music Production Salon: How to Make Your Music Sound the Best It Can

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Mar 14

Reception

Los Angeles

Oscar Reception

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Recent News

Copyright Alliance Issues Statement on ByteDance’s Release of Seedance 2.0 

February 13, 2026

Ludwig Göransson wins Outstanding Original Score for a Studio Film at 7th SCL Awards

February 6, 2026

Raphael Saadiq and Ludwig Göransson Win Outstanding Original Song for a Drama or Documentary at 7th SCL Awards

February 6, 2026

EJAE and Mark Sonnenblick Win Outstanding Original Song for a Comedy or Musical at 7th SCL Awards

February 6, 2026

Ching-Shan Chang wins David Raksin Award for Emerging Talent at 7th SCL Awards

February 6, 2026
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Beyond Genre and Expectation: A Composer’s Perspective
Game Changers: From Studio to Screen
Alternative Revenue Streams for the Songwriter
Artificial Intelligence in Music
About Time with Richard Maltby, Jr. and David Shire
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