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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Upcoming Events

Aug 21

Screening + Q&A

Online

Online Screening + Q&A: APPLE MUSIC SUPER BOWL LX HALFTIME SHOW STARRING BAD BUNNY

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Aug 25

SongArts

Nashville

Nashville SongArts: LISTENING PARTY WITH A PRO

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Aug 25

Seminar

Los Angeles

LA Seminar: ANALYZING COMPOSER CONTRACTS

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Aug 26

Mixer, Seminar

Online

Online Event: EARLY CAREER LUNCH HOUR

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Aug 26

Seminar

Nashville

Nashville Seminar: BEHIND THE SYNC: THE ARTIST-AGENT PARTNERSHIP

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Sep 01

SongArts

Los Angeles

SCL SongArts: SONGWRITER MEETUP IN LA

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Sep 03

Mixer

Los Angeles

LA Special Event: EMMY RECEPTION

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Sep 09

SongArts

Los Angeles

LA SongArts: SONGWRITERS NIGHT IN LA

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Recent News

The SCL Objects to the Proposed Phonorecords V Settlement

August 12, 2026

SCL Commends Congressional Statement Condemning Violent Repression of Musicians

July 28, 2026

Support the NO FAKES Act

June 15, 2026

SCL Signs onto Letter to Rep. Lori Trahan Urging Support to Reject Federal Preemption of State AI Laws

May 21, 2026

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

February 13, 2026
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Recent Seminars

Writing Music for Game Shows with Paul Farrer and Andrew Kremer
Getting The Best Score For Your Film
Game Changers: Synths, Stars, and Storytelling: Music for Sci-Fi Games
Finding Your Sound
Controlling the Chaos: Acoustic Treatment for Home Studios
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