ASCAP has the largest and most experienced membership staff serving the creative community. The membership department supports writers and writer/artists every step of the way – the programs outlined here are just some of the ways ASCAP helps to foster composers and songwriters and provide educational information about the music industry.

ASCAP presents valuable workshops in pop, country, R&B, gospel, Latin, jazz, film scoring, musical theater, concert music and other areas to help refine your craft. Photo: Stargunn at SXSW '01

ASCAP also sponsors high-visibility showcases that provide artists the opportunity to perform live before an audience of invited music industry representatives. ASCAP provides support such as scholarships, commissions, and cash awards to writer members who qualify. Photo: Marian McPartland

Many of these programs are sponsored by The ASCAP Foundation,a related organization separate from ASCAP, established to help songwriters, composers, musicians and students at all levels through scholarships, awards, grants, and workshop programs. Photo: Kevin Beavers (Rudolph Nissim Prize Winner)