I'm sorry David. I always thought you said you were in San Diego.
But even with Pasadena, several of the group are from Orange, Irvine, Fullerton, and other areas. I am not even talking about all the time. I'd just find out where they are going to be, go see a show, or contact them on Facebook (OC9 songwriting group). Find out what they are doing. They are not really taking new members, they keep it to NINE. (OC Nine, stands for ORANGE COUNTY NINE), but they are active with shows, and writing opportunities.
But even with Pasadena, several of the group are from Orange, Irvine, Fullerton, and other areas. I am not even talking about all the time. I'd just find out where they are going to be, go see a show, or contact them on Facebook (OC9 songwriting group). Find out what they are doing. They are not really taking new members, they keep it to NINE. (OC Nine, stands for ORANGE COUNTY NINE), but they are active with shows, and writing opportunities.
As always, I can't do anything other than draw your attention to some things that are happening not too far away from you. Of course, Big Ed's option, is fine. It is only about 8 hours from you to go up to his neck of the woods.
My deal has always been very simple. In order to REALLY understand all the elements involved with music, you HAVE to get around other people who are doing music. One of the reasons I started going to California in the first place is that there were people that NEVER got around each other. They had a basic group but not the most tangible results.
Many years later, they have done excessive networking, many members have moved to Nashville, member Dee Briggs, who moved, had one of his songs performed last year on THE VOICE, because he wrote it with Megan Lindsey and Julie Moriva. They have had other members grow expotentially and are really the top group of people I know. All of them are dedicated and while working other jobs, really approach music as a SECOND OCCUPATION. Very inspiring.
So it is always up to you. But it is in your area. Hope you can take advantage of it.
MAB
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