Songwriters Association of Washington upcoming events

SAW Second Saturday Toolbox (online) (08/08/2026)

Sat, 08 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

SAW Virtual Second Saturday Songwriters' Toolbox w Christie Chirinos

In the tradition of our years of Saturday songwriting toolboxes, join your host, Christie Chirinos, (christiechirinos.com ) for a refreshing, frank and helpful look at where your songs are now and how they might be improved.

Bring your finished, almost finished and just started songs to a session with other songwriters. You will perform your song for the group from your end and receive a kind but thorough look at how others hear your work.

Please have the lyrics of your song ready (in a format that works for a screen share) or submit it beforehand to the moderator (email address will be provided to registrants) so others can follow along.

Christie and your fellow songwriters will bring you into the community of songwriting and give your process some new perspectives.

Is AI Ruining Music? (08/22/2026)

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Is AI Ruining Music? A documentary screening and discussion with Emmy winning journalist, Lindsey Mastis

Saturday August 22nd at Island Pride Oasis 12 noon

In her documentary, filmed at NAMM, Lindsey Mastis captures a pivotal moment in the music industry. Filmed at the largest music conference in the United States, the documentary features Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Jackson Browne, Grammy-winning artist Rosanne Cash, union leaders, film composers, DJs, and emerging musicians. Some see AI as an existential threat to their livelihoods while others embrace it as a creative tool that can open doors traditional music training never could. Journalist and songwriter Lindsey Mastis -- who releases music under the name Amoreena Athanas -- explores the debate from inside the industry. There will be a live (and lively) audience Q&A following the screening

The event is free to SAW members but you must register.