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Music Business   -   It's The Big Dream!   -   Going Professional! 



   Years of locking yourself in   -   practicing scales ,  sequences , arpeggios ,  rhythm  studies ,  ensemble practice , lessons , classes.

   Congratulations!    You've got your degree! 

   While your were studying , you got in a few gigs.  Getting paid for making music is the Big Dream!   The Music Industry has changed a lot in recent years.

   Management services are eager to promote your career.  You can choose professional  services to guide your career success.

   Some new artists choose to go it alone.  Indies use online tools &  services.  Learn about music contracts , music law , music distribution , marketing , music recording , session singers , online mixing , online promotion.  This route may appeal to you if comlete control over your career decisions is wanted. 

   So many creative musicians are now going direct to their customer base  -  their fans.   Building loyalty , buzz , high expectations   -   Timing the release of tracks to upcoming concerts  -  Releasing mp3s under a Creative Commons license  -  Creating  unique  online communities  -  Whatever it takes to get your music out there  -  and to get money  in your pocket. 

   Always focus on growing as a  music artist  -  composer  -  songwriter.     Always be your very best.  Take chances on new creative directions.      Keep yourself excited!   Your fans will reward you!


 
 
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"The music industry is the business of music. Although it encompasses the activity of many music-related businesses and organizations, it is currently dominated by the "big four" record groups, also known as "the major labels"/"the majors" — Sony BMG, EMI, Universal and Warner — each of which consists of many smaller companies and labels serving different regions and markets."
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TAXI: Music Business Resource
 "Get your music to the right people with TAXI: The Independent A&R Vehicle that connects unsigned artists, bands and songwriters with major record labels, publishers, and film & TV music supervisors."  |  Get heard  |  News  |  Get record deals  |  publishing deals  |  success stories  |  Industry listings  |  Resources for songwriters, composers, artists & bands  |  Download Studio Buddy® The FREE Home Recording Helper!  |
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Billboard
Music Business News - Billboard Industry News - Billboard Entertainment News  |  NEWS  |  REVIEWS |   FEATURED ARTIST  |  TOUR FINDER  |  BREAKING & ENTERING  |  HOT PRODUCT  |  NEW RELEASES  |  RIAA CERTIFICATIONS  |  THE TANGLED WEB  |  ON THE TUBE  |  CLASSIFIEDS /REAL ESTATE  |  BILLBOARD  |  DIRECTORIES  |  BILLBOARD EVENTS  |  INDUSTRY CALENDAR  |  INDUSTRY AWARDS  |  RESEARCH SERVICES  |   MUSICIAN'S GUIDE TO TOURING AND PROMOTION  |    BILLBOARD BULLETIN  |  BILLBOARD RADIO MONITOR  |   AMUSEMENT BUSINESS  |  BILLBOARD RADIO  |  BILLBOARD LIVE  |  BILLBOARD SONG CONTEST  |  Latest Headlines from Billboard Magazine  |  BILLBOARD RADIO  |  CLASSIFIEDS  |  CAREER CENTER  |  DIRECTORIES  |  BILLBOARD EVENTS  |
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Music Business Website Directory
Agents and Managers  |  Awards  |  Bands and Artists  |  Charts  |  Classifieds  |  Conferences  |  Licensing  |  Magazines and E-Zines  |  Musician Resources  |  News  |  Organizations  |  Record Labels  |  Sheet Music  |  Songwriting  |

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MusicContracts.com
Download Music Business Contracts  |  Helpful sites  |  "Music Business Made Simple" - selected chapters free to download |

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The Dance Music Business Resource
"Information for artists, labels, promoters, and record stores involved in dance music and its electronic descendants. Advice and information for the uninitiated and the jaded."  |  Distributors  |  Venues  |  Magazines  |  Webzines  |  Mpeg download sites  |  Record Stores  |  Online Stores  |  Radio Stations  |  Online Broadcast  |

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Music Business Canada
Music business news  |  training  |  members directory  |  events  |  music industry  |  copyright  |  technology  |

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MusicTech.edu
Degrees & Programs  |  MUSIC INDUSTRY  |  "The Music Business program expands on the fundamentals of a traditional business degree by teaching the unique skills required of a music industry professional."  |

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The Music Business Registry
editorial archive  |  calendar of events  |  mailing list  |  In The Know  |  Database leasing info  |  client sites  |

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Music Education Madness Site-Music Business Directory
HUGE DIRECTORY!  |  Alphabetical Directory  |  Message Board  |  Used for Sale  |  Calendar of Events  |  Directory/Classified  |  Ad Application  |  Non-Business Links  |  Educators and Students: Database Is Available for Download. Information Here. |

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Gigmasters
"Gigmasters.com is an online booking agency where with the click of a mouse you can book a musician or group to play at your wedding, club, private party, festival, bar mitzvah, or corporate event. We provide wedding music, wedding entertainment, live bands, DJ, live wedding music, and more."  |

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Musician's Books - MUSIC BUSINESS
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BandRadio
The Unsigned Music Resource for all that is the music business."  |  top stories  |  biz articles  |  Music Biz Articles  |  Interviews  |  Features  |  Band Of The Week  |  MP3 Reviews  |  Book Reviews  |  Ask the Pros  |  Music News  | Indie News  |  New Products  |  Radio Stations  |  Tip of the Day  |  Community  |  Bulletin Board  |  IndieSites WebRing  | Learn  |  Glossary  |  Library  |  Services  |  Web Design & Hosting  |  Radio Promotion  |  30+ subject directry  |

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Music Business Solutions: Music Business Education
MUSIC BIZ CLIMATE  |  MUSIC CAREER FOUNDATIONS  |  MUSIC BIZ STRATEGY  |  INTERVIEWS WITH PETER SPELLMAN  |  FURTHER FOOD: Resources To Light Your Way  |

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Music Business: PRODUCERS
Your resource for the music industry, including record companies, music biz attorneys, managers, and producer info.

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Music Business Journal
The Internet Publication for the Global Music Business  |  Articles  |  Industry Insight  |  Resources  |  Reviews  |  A&R Watch  |  Law Updates  |  Conferences  |  Products  |  Research  |  News  |

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ASCAP
Careers in the Music Business  |  Read About  |  interviews  |  new artists  |  audio profiles  |  feature stories  | 

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BERKLEE
Careers in Music Business / Management
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Governor Rick Perry - Getting Started in the Music Business - Texas
Introductory words of advice  |  The Songs  | The Recording Process  |   Exclusive Artist Recording Agreement: A Brief Outline and Explanation of Key Concepts  |
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Get Signed.com
"The musician's resource for advice on record deals, A&R, getting signed, the music industry, the music business, music promotion, home recording, songwriting, music publishing, how to sing."  |  getting signed  |  music promotion  |  music law  |  getting gigs  |  managing bands  |  lessons  |  recording  |  interviews  |  news  |
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Record Label Resource
"The best resource on the internet for the independent record label. It doesn't matter if you're just starting a record label or you've been running an indie label for years -- our site offers an incredible wealth of music business information and music industry contacts. We provide free, unlimited access to our extensive music industry database, with information on CD manufacturing, CD mastering, radio promotion, entertainment lawyers, and so much more."  |
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Business.com
Artist Management Associations  |  Composers & Arrangers   |  Consulting Services  |  Distributors & Wholesalers  |  DJs  |  Education & Training  |  Equipment & Supplies  |  Events  |  Instruments  |  Licensing  |  Music |  Publishing@  |  Online Communities  |  PR & Marketing  |  Production Services  |  Radio Production@  |  Record Labels  |  Reference  |  Software  |  Symphony Orchestras  |  Technology  |   Tickets  |  Video Pr  |
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MusiciansNetwork
Musicians Network  Benefits  |  'Music Is Your Business'  |  MN Members List  |  N Backroom 'Sneak Preview'  |  MN FAQ  |  Sound Files  |  Musicians Network  |  Backroom  |  Networking is the key to success.for musicians and people in the music industry  |
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Engineering Schools - Music Business - Record Label Resource
business essentials  |  legal  |  manufacturing  |  mastering  |  printing  |  publicity  |  radio promotion  |  record companies  |  recording  |  retail marketing  |  touring  |
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Bob Baker's TheBuzzFactor.com
FREE Music Marketing, Promotion & Success Articles, Tips for Bands  |  Music Success Articles  |  Free Articles  |  Free Ezine  |  Bob's Books & More  |  Other Resources  |  Free Stuff  |  Bob's Blog  |   About Bob  |  The Studio Business Book
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The ASCAP Resource Guide: ASCAP INFORMATION AND PUBLICATIONS
The ASCAP Resource Guide | ASCAP Information & Publications | Copyright, Publishing & Legal | Recording Industry | Film & TV | Theatre & Cabaret | Jingles | Concert Music | Web Resources | Competitions |
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TheTicker / Musicians: read your contract
By Dana Anderson
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Music Industry News Network
Mi2N | music | newswire | technology | Music Releases | Band, Label News |
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MusicDish Music Industry Magazine
Industry interviews, Insider Scoop, Artist Express, Career Tips, Artists Studio Mag, Newbeat
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SongWritersDirectory
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MTLC
This site is a resource for learning about music software and MIDI.
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themusic.com.au
"The ultimate portal for all areas of Australian music, artists & business." How to do music business. Music Media Nesstand. Music Biz Resources.
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Music Row
Around The Web, The latest from our Press File
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Altavista listings
Touring Equipment, Charts, Associations, Conferences, Guides & Directories, Publications, Music Recording, Video & Multimedia, Music Publishing, Services, Record Labels, For Musicians
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Musicians-Resource
We are the #1 source for all the info musicians need! We have listings for bands, musicians, music stores, recording studios, clubs, reahearsal spaces, classifieds and more
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The MusicDirectory
The Music Directory - The Place to go for: mp3, fansites,tablature, guitar, bass, fan, artist, instument and recording sites plus much more
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Music Industry Advice and Support Resources

Working in any aspect of the music industry is a learning process, and when you are learning as you go, it can be easy to take the wrong path or end up stuck in a bad deal. Learn more about the groups that are out there who can help you as you learn the ropes and give you unbiased advice about decisions you are facing.

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Music Industry Advice and Support Resources

"Working in any aspect of the music industry is a learning process, and when you are learning as you go, it can be easy to take the wrong path or end up stuck in a bad deal. Learn more about the groups that are out there who can help you as you learn the ropes and give you unbiased advice about decisions you are facing"   -   About.com - Musicians

Articles From MusicDish.com

Music Matters Scoop: China's Plan To Fight Piracy

1.2 Million Jobs Will Be Lost To Piracy By 2015

Music Business Is Also About Passion

AVATAR Mixed by Simon Rhodes at Ocean Way / Record One

Interview With Recording Artist Susan Hickman

The GRAMMY Museum Hosts 'Mississippi Night'

Indie Artists In Brazil: Making Music In Spite Of Major Labels And Making It Work

New Decade Heralds The Age Of Digital Mobility

The 4 Dangers of a Self Released Album

How to Get Noticed by a Record Label

 
 
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AbsoluteDivas.com
A tribute to women in the music industry starting music industry
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TAXI
Get your music to the right people with TAXI: the world's leading independent A&R company helping unsigned bands, artists and songwriters get record deals, publishing deals and placement in films and TV shows
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ASCAP - MusicBiz
Feature Articles - In-depth examinations of real-life situations in the music biz
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IndieRec
Independent Music Distribution specializing in CD Barcodes Radio Music Promotion Soundscan Record Sale Radio Airplay and Universal Product Codes
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Applause Music Careers
Applause has the tips, tricks, and secrets that will launch your show business career!
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Musician's Friend
Musician's Friend - The World's Largest Online Music Gear Company. The world's largest direct mail musical equipment company. Our full-color, informative catalog features a huge selection of top-names in guitar, bass, drums, keyboard, amplifiers, signal processors, recording equipment, and a wide range of essential gear for the stage and studio all at guaranteed best prices.
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Yahoo! Directory
Music Industry Resources
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DealMemo
With hundreds of information providers covering the global entertainment industry, Powerstorm provides industry professionals, executives and strategic decision makers mission-critical information on global markets, industry insides, companies and trends.
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hEARd
Welcome to the music industry area, a section of the hEARd site dedicated to providing information for those in the music industry to contact other organisations &people in the same area.
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KindWeb
Music resources,  musicians finders, search engines, indie links, musical contacts, songwriting.
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SonicBids
Spending too much money sending out bulky press kits? Try Sonicbids. Our Electronic Press Kits (EPKs) are a faster, better, easier, and cheaper way for bands to connect with club owners, festival directors, conference organizers, songwriting competitions, or radio station programmers at a click of the mouse.
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Sell A Band  |  Music Business Model Gets its own 2.0
SellaBand.com -- By deferring the cost and talent of scouting to a crowd of music lovers, SellaBand puts powerful marketing and production tools into the hands of those with a personal interest in the music. It ’s one of several examples of crowdfunding -- and it could change how the music business is organized  |
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ChartAttack
ChartAttack's Daily Music News is the best DAMN online information source for the 411 on your favourite artists and music around the world.
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Musicdish
How To Survive the Music Business By Learning To Musically Mature  |  Why It's Easier to Land a Film or TV Deal  |  How Many CDs Sales Are In Your Audience?  | 
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Slashdot
Record Store Owners Blame RIAA For Destroying Music Industry
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dotmusic
Breaking music news as it happens, dotmusic gives you exclusive behind the scenes, in-depth news from all the biggest artists and bands in the world.
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BandRadio
BANDRADIO The musician's resource, unsigned indie resource for all that is the music business. Labels, radio, bands and more.
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A-list MTV Online
MTV Online provides pop music industry news and profiles of recording artists.  The Bands A-Z link takes you to RealVideo clips of the performers.
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Digital Daydreams
Music, news, daydreams, find, index, forum, music news, popular music, reviews, music industry news.
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CMJ
ComputerMusicJournal
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KathodeRayMusic
Independent label and band promotion services including street promo, hype, marketing help, public relations, press kit development, and networking for independent musicians
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Music Yellow Pages
Resource for musicians, dj's, sound contractors, touring and entertainment professionals and consumers. (Currently over 40,000 listings) Phone, Fax Internet, Toll-Free numbers, Trade Shows plus much more! Listings consist of every manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, and nationwide retailer within music, sound reinforcement, lighting, dj and entertainment industries.
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Enjoy the Music.com
Audiophile Audio and Music site, Hi-Fi News Record
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TypeMusic
Music Business Links. Typemusic.com provides direct access to the most popular Music sites. Plus a simple, speedy, subject specific search of over 2000 subjects, cities and countries
 
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Harmony-Central
Please Release Me  |  How to get the rights to your music back from a hostile record label  |  by Craig Havighurst
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BUBL LINK
Music industry resources
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Indie-Music.com
"Where serious musicians surf."
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Film Music Magazine
Film & TV MUSIC Industry news
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MusicalAmerica
Musical America is the business source for the performing arts,  classical, music,opera,symphony,orchestra
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Pro-Music-News
Online magazines for lighting and stage technologie, architectural lighting, music, musical instruments, recording and studio, computer and music. Contact forums for vintage instruments, jobs.
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Business2
Online Music: Getting Better, but ...The services don't stink anymore, but there are five steps they must take to enter the mainstream
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InsideCX
Introduction to the Music Industry
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MusicBusinessPage
The music industry guidebook, music industry job links, sales on music industry books!
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U TV
New TV channel for musicians
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The Local Music Directory
Being an "indie" musician has changed a lot over the past few years- the internet has begun to take away the power of the mainstream music product as distribution methods have been revolutionized.
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The Film Music Network
Film Music Magazine is a monthly trade publication for professionals in the film and television music business, and includes news, feature articles, investigative reporting, and an event calendar
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Music Industry News
Muse News extra. New Zealand
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Bandmagazine.com
Musicians' Reference, Articles and Archives
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Orchestralinks: Music Industry News
Today in the Record Industry
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TheMusicBi
Focuses on providing free information to music industry professionals, musicians, bands, and artists. Our motto is "Bands and artists that work together are always ahead of the game.
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Variety.com
Breaking entertainment news, movie reviews, industry events and more on Variety.com. Entertainment industry news
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IFPI
The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry
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HitQuarters
Unique Search of Record Company A&Rs, publishers, managers, producers, their contact info & track records. Music business cards, Daily Q&A & News
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Mojave Music, Inc
Producer Report covers all the latest record producer activity and contact data and The Encyclopedia of Record Producers Popular Music Database now provides the most comprehensive discographies
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BBC News MUSIC
Search for bands/ musicians worldwide
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New Music RoadRecords
Music Industry Links
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Bandmagazine.com
Bandmagazine, part of The Worldwide Band Name Registry gathers a combination of reference material and articles to direct musicians to their goal
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Jaybees.com.au
Music industry news and info - Canada, United States, International
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Music Directory Canada
The ESSENTIAL GUIDE to the Canadian Music Industry has been completely updated and revised. Featuring over 60 categories, each listing includes: Company, Contact, Address, Phone, FAX, E-mail, Web Address and Description. If you need to contact ANYONE in the Canadian Music Industry, then GET THIS BOOK!
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SoundGenerator
Catering, Choir Schools, Financial, Hire Companies, Labels, Legal, Lighting, Manufacturers, Management, Music Shops, Music, Teachers, Photographic, Pluggers, PR/Agents, Producers, Publishers, Radio Stations, Record Shops, Rehearsal Rooms, Security, Session Fixers, Session Musicians, Studios, Travel Agents, Trucking, TV, Venues, Video
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Music News -- Writers Write
Industry Links. songwriting, songwriter, songwriters, songwriting website, songwriting market, songwriter's markets, songwriting sites, songwriting organizations, music industry, music business, music websites, music store, cd store, cd stores online, music store online, music boulevard, cd now, amazon music, music bestsellers, billboard charts, how to write songs, songwriter's message board, songwriting discussion, lyricist, lyrics, song lyrics, writing lyrics, writing songs, writing song lyrics
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Musicians-Exchange - About.com
A comprehensive directory of online news sources covering the business side of the music and entertainment industry
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Working for Tips Online
Fairtunes makes it easy to send money to artists via the Internet. But will that provide enough to earn a living through music?  |  by Robert L. Doerschuk
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ARIA
Australian Record Industry Assocation
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Atlanta Music Industry news
Atlanta Music Guide
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Friday Morning Quarterback
Radio, music news, rock radio, top 40, top 40 radio, modern rock, active rock, triple a, music charts, record industry, radio news
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BayArea.com
Record Labels Bypass Radio, MTV to sell direct  |  Online music portals: new launch pads for pop  | 
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MediaPost
America Online's Music Video On-Demand Channel Launches On Time Warner Cable
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Pacific Music Industry Association
North By Northwest - Music industry
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The Album Network
MusicBiz Mainframe Online
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CleverJoe
Canadian Music Industry
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Great Lies of the Music Business

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UK Raving.co.uk
The Latest News/Gossip In The Black Music Industry
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Sean.co.uk
News headlines: mp3, digital music distribution and more
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Inside the Machine, Inside the Heart
Paul Van Dyk and BT chart with evolutionary releases, and show you how to get there, too  |  By Ernie Rideout
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Making Sense of Plug-In Formats
Thinking of a Digital Audio Workstation, or some plug-ins to enhance your current rig? Your signal processing options can be amazingly diverse -- and confusing. Before you wind your way through the plug-in jungle, here's what you need to know  |  by Philip De Lancie

 
The Harmony Central Guide to CD-R for Audio
CD recorders are powerful tools, but if you don't know the difference between Track-at-Once and Disc-at-Once, we've got you covered. |  by Philip De Lancie
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OpenHere
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Book List:  Making It In Music
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Songwriter's Market 2008 (Songwriter's Market)
 
Stan Swanson
 

The Songwriter's Journal: 52 Weeks of Songwriting Ideas and Inspiration
 


Off The Record: Songwriters on Songwriting
 
Joel Hirschhorn
 

The Complete Idiot's Guide to Songwriting 
 
Tim Whitsett
 

Music Publishing: The Real Road to Music Business Success
 
John Davidson
 

Songwriting for Beginners
 
Jonathan Harnum
 

Basic Music Theory: How to Read, Write, and Understand Written Music
 
Rikky Rooksby
 

How to Write Songs on Guitar: A Guitar-Playing and Songwriting Course
 
Pete Luboff
 

88 Songwriting Wrongs & How to Right Them: Concrete Ways to Improve Your Songwriting and Make Your Songs More Marketable
 
Pat Pattison
 

Songwriting: Essential Guide to Lyric Form and Structure: Tools and Techniques for Writing Better Lyrics
 
Pete Luboff
 

101 Songwriting Wrongs and How to Right Them: How to Craft Songs That Sell
 
Jimmy Webb
 

Tunesmith: Inside the Art of Songwriting
 
John Braheny
 

The Craft and Business of Songwriting
 
Rikky Rooksby
 

The Songwriting Sourcebook: How to Turn Chords Into Great Songs
 
Paul Zollo
 

Songwriters on Songwriting
 
Pat Pattison
 

Writing Better Lyrics
 
Jason Blume
 

This Business of Songwriting
 
William Russo
 

Composing Music: A New Approach
 
Jack Perricone
 

Melody in Songwriting: Tools and Techniques for Writing Hit Songs (Berklee Guide)
 
American Songwriter
 

Song: The World's Best Songwriters on Creating the Music That Moves Us
 
Mark McGrain
 

Music Notation (Berklee Guide)
 
John Cacavas
 

The Art of Writing Music: A Practical Book for Composers and Arrangers
 
Tom T. Hall
 

The Songwriter's Handbook
 
Jimmy Kachulis
 

The Songwriter's Workshop: Harmony
 
Sheila Davis
 

The Songwriters Idea Book: 40 Strategies to Excite Your Imagination, Help You Design Distinctive Songs, and Keep Your Creative Flow
 
Randy Poe
 

New Songwriter's Guide to Music Publishing: Everything You Need to Know to Make the Best Publishing Deals for Your Songs
 
Jason Blume
 

6 Steps to Songwriting Success: The Comprehensive Guide to Writing and Marketing Hit Songs
 
Molly-Ann Leikin
 

How to Write a Hit Song: The Complete Guide to Writing and Marketing Chart-Topping Lyrics and Music
 
Richard J. Scott
 

Chord Progressions for Songwriters
Aaron Meza
 

You've Written A Song, So Now What? A Guide to the business of Songwriting for Songwriters, Musicians and Recording Artists
Jeffrey Pepper Rodgers

The Complete Singer-Songwriter: A Troubadour's Guide to Writing, Performing, Recording and Business
 
Rikky Rooksby

How to Write Songs on Keyboards: A Complete Course to Help You Write Better Songs
Michael Pollock

How to Write Funny Lyrics: The Comedy Songwriting Manual


How to Get Real with a Fake Book: A Guide for the Piano Arranger
Brian McPherson

Get It in Writing: The Musician's Guide to the Music Business


And Then I Wrote: The Songwriter Speaks
Jay Warner

How to Have Your Hit Song Published and Updated
Jim Mandell

The Studio Business Book (Mix Pro Audio Series)
Michael Lydon
 

Songwriting Success: How to Write Songs for Fun and (Maybe) Profit
Rikky Rooksby

Arranging Songs: How to Put the Parts Together


The American Idol Audition Book With CD
Richard J. Scott

Money Chords: A Songwriter's Sourcebook of Popular Chord Progressions
Chas Williams

The Nashville Number System
Jason Blume

Inside Songwriting: Getting to the Heart of Creativity Inside Songwriting
Jerry Cupit

Nashville Songwriting
Steve Gillette

Songwriting: And the Creative Process : Suggestions and Starting Points for Songwriters
Rikky Rooksby

Inside Classic Rock Tracks: Songwriting and Recording Secrets of 100+ Great Songs
Kathleen Hudson

Telling Stories, Writing Songs: An Album of Texas Songwriters
Dick Weissma

Songwriting: The Words, the Music and the Money
Sheila Davis

Successful Lyric Writing: A Step-By-Step Course & Workbook
Karl Coryat

The Frustrated Songwriter's Handbook: A Radical Guide to Cutting Loose, Overcoming Blocks, and Writing the Best Songs of Your Life
Dave Stewart

Inside the Music
Molly-Ann Leikin

How to Be a Hit Songwriter: Polishing and Marketing Your Lyrics and Music 
Susan Tucker

The Secrets of Songwriting: Leading Songwriters Reveal How to Find Inspiration and Success
Liz, Hengber

The Do's & Dont's of Music Row
Rikky Rooksby

Melody: How to Write Great Tunes
Gloria Rusch

The Professional Singer's Handbook
Fred Koller

How to Pitch and Promote Your Songs
Stan Swanson

Inspiration for Songwriters: Tips and Tricks to Unlocking the Muse


Lead Sheet Bible: A Step-by-Step Guide to Writing Lead Sheets and Chord Charts
Virginia L. Grattan

American Women Songwriters: A Biographical Dictionary
Jane Whitfield

Songwriters Rhyming Dictionary
Al Stone

Jingles: How to Write, Produce and Sell Commercial Music
Jerry Vandiver

Your First Cut: A Step-by-Step Guide to Getting There


Songwriting: Methods, Techniques And Clinical Applications For Music Therapy Clinicians, Educators And Students
Marc Davison

All Area Access: Personal Management for Unsigned Musicians
Pamela Oland

The Art of Writing Love Songs
John Cacavas

The Art of Writing Music: A Practical Book for Composers and Arrangers of Instrumental, Choral, and Electronic Music As Applied to Publication
Matthew Nicholl

MUSIC NOTATION PREPARING SCORES AND PARTS
Michael Taft

The Blues Lyric Formula
Paul Zollo

Beginning Songwriter's Answer Book
Roy Hemming

The Melody Lingers on: The Great Songwriters and Their Movie Musicals
Virgil Thomson

Music with Words: A Composer`s View


CD-ROM Manuscript Paper: A Variety of Staff Paper for All Your Composing and Arranging Needs
William G. Hyland

The Song is Ended: Songwriters and American Music, 1900-1950
Stephen Citron

Songwriting: A Complete Guide to the Craft
Mark &  Cathy Liggett

The Complete Handbook of Songwriting: An Insider's Guide to Making It in the Music Industry
Gary Hustwit

Musicians Guide To The Internet


Songs Without Rhyme: Prose By Celebrated Songwriters
 Joe Keene

Songwriting: From Ideas to Royalties
Elvo D'Amante

All About Chords : A Comprehensive Approach to Understanding Contemporary Chordal Structures and Progressions Through Solid Drills in Suggested Study
Jeffrey PepperRodgers

Rock Troubadours: Conversations on the Art and Craft of Songwriting with Jerry Garcia, Ani DiFranco, Dave Matthews, Joni Mitchell, Paul Simon, and More
Larry McCabe

You Can Teach Yourself Song Writing
 by Aschmann Lis

500 Songwriting Ideas
James W. Dearing

Making Money Making Music: No Matter Where You Live
Cat Cohen

Songwriting For Your Original Act
 by Jon Batson

The Songwriter's Hook Book
Harriet Schock

Becoming Remarkable: For Songwriters and Those Who Love Song
C.J. Watson

Essential Songwriting Everything You Need to Compose, Perform, and Sell Great Songs
Walter Carter

The Songwriter's Guide to Collaboration


Audition Songs For Female Singers 2
Matthew Teacher

The Lyricist's Notebook: Manuscript Paper for Inspiration and Composition
Bill Demain

Behind The Muse: Pop and Rock's Greatest Songwriters Talk About Their Work and Inspiration


Solo: Women Singer-Songwriters in Their Own Words
Barbara L. Jordan

Songwriters Playground: Innovative Exercises in Creative Songwriting
C. J. Watson

The Everything Songwriting Book: All You Need to Create and Market Hit Songs (Everything Series)


The Songwriter's Market Guide to Song & Demo Submission Formats
Mark Liggett

The Complete Handbook of Songwriting: An Insider's Guide to Making It in the Music Industry, Second Edition (Plume)
Christopher Norton

Write Songs from Scratch (From Scratch)
Vito Fera

Contracts for Songwriters, Series I (Contracts for Songwriters, 1)
Rikky Rooksby

Lyrics: Writing Better Words for Your Songs
Nick Hornby

Songbook
Jennifer Pierce

Breakin' into Nashville: How to Write and Sell Country Music
Jonathan Feist

The Essential Songwriter
Dick Weissman

Creating Melodies: A Songwriter's Guide to Understanding, Writing and Polishing Melodies
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Music Business: Press Relations (Who is Speaking For You?)

 
Develop Music Industry Skills Through Music Forums   |  (Establish Your Online Presence Through Internet Forums)

 
How To Get Sponsorship Deals That Pay

 
Insider Secrets to the Music Business

 
Who Buys Music? (Introduction)

 
Pump up the (business) volume

 
Proper Care and Feeding of a Music Editor

 
What A&R Reps Do

 
Media Power (Harnessing the Media to Boost Your Business)

 
etting the Pro's on Your Side (Part 1 - Singers & Demo Tapes - Who Needs One and Why?)

 
How to Beat the Major Labels at Their Own Game

 
How to Collect Foreign Performance Income

 
Back To Basics (10 Essential Tips ForMaking a Living With Your Music)

 
It's Not Over Just Because You Sign A Deal!

 
The Ultimate Music Business Conspiracy Theory

 
Good Communication (Enhancing Your Chances for Success)

 
Eight Ways to Promote Your Music Industry Career

 
Laziness and Greed: How to Make the Most of Them in the Music Biz

 
Starting your own music business

 
How to Win Friends and Influence People in the Music Business

 
Frustrated with the Music Biz??? Good!

 
Attack of the Killer Musicians!

 
Syndication 101: Brokering vs. Bartering, Part 3

 
Relief from the 4th Quarter Panic Attacks

 
What Talent Scouts Look For (Inside the Mind of an A&R Representative)

 
Closing the Deal - Or Not!

 
Growing Thicker Skin

 
Syndication 101: The Power of Large Prospecting Numbers

 
Seven Steps to Getting What You Want

 
Tips For Indie Artists (The Cleavers And Computer Technology)

 
Jimmy Iovine on the Business of Music

 
Kevin Black on Working in the Music Business

 
How To Help The Music Industry Take You Seriously

 
Income and Expenses for Developing Your Career

 
Be Prepared!

 
Internet For Indies 101

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Want to take your music further? In 'How to...' we've brought together over 100 in-depth guides and features packed full of help and advice! 
 

The Business Of Music Has Radically Changed.    Publishing, Recording, Promotion.  Independance Or Manager?  Traditional Copyright Or Creative Commons?
 

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Full Fat Guides
Big and easy guides for newcomers to the music industry  |  Getting signed  |  Who does what in the music industry?  |  Money in music - getting paid  |  CD price - where the money goes  |
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Starting Out
Find people to work with  |  Form a dance group  |  Professional singing auditions  |  Improve your vocals  |  Song writing basics  |  Improve your practising skills  |  Why playing live is important  |  Get first gigs  |  Develop your stage prescence  |  Choosing a band name  |  Choose tracks for a demo  |  Get ready to approach record labels  |  Download music  |
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Recording
Choose tracks for a demo  |  Home recording – the basics  |  Home recording – the equipment  |  Home recording - buying a mixer  |  Choose music software  |  Make a vocal demo  |  Find a recording studio  |  Get ready to go into the studio  |  Make the most of a session  |  Make the most of the mix  |  MasteringFind a producer  |  Clear Samples  |
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Performing Live
Why playing live is important  |  Get Live Gigs  |  RehearseGet Ready For A Gig  |  Soundcheck  |  Make the best of a gig  |  Play London  |  Put on a showcase gig  |  Play gigs nationally  |  Publicise your gigs  |  Set up a gig night  |  Buy a PA  |  DJing  |  Get DJ kit and technology  |  Make a good mix tape  |  Get your first DJ gigs  |  Get work in city bars  |  Get work in city clubs  |  Mix and scratch workshop  |  Start out as a VJ  |  Start your own night  |
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VJing
Starting Out  |  Hardware and software  |  Performing live  |  DJing: 7 guides to get you started  |  Digital Audio  |  Guide to Downloading  |  Guide to Podcasting  |  Make a website  |  Essentials for your website  |  Distribute your music online  |  Use MP3 sites  |  Music Distribution  |  Produce small numbers of CDs  |  Mass Produce CDs  |  Press Vinyl  |  Use distributors for DIY releases  |  Use distributors for a record label  |  Send Out Demos  |  Promote your releases  |  Start A Label  |  Use MP3 websites  |  Essentials for your website  |  Make a website  |  Promote your website online  |  Distribute your music online  |  Write TV/Film music  |  Work as a TV/Film composer  | 
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Music Promotion
Control your image  |  Use a mailing list  |  Put together a press pack  |  Send out demos  |  Approach the media  |  Promote live gigs  |  Promote your releases  |  Hire professional PR companies
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Work to support yourself  |  Sign On  |  Apply for grants  |  Work as a session musician  |  PRS  |  PPLMCPS for people releasing their own material  |  MCPS for label owners  |  MCPS for people signed to a label  |  Other collection agencies  |  Approaching publishing companies  |  Types of publishing agreements  |  Publishing agreement main terms  |  Find a manager  |  Start out as a manager  |  Management agreement main terms  |  Production deals  |   Production agreement main terms  |  Legal  |
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Industry Jobs
A & R  |  Artist Manager  |  Tour Manager  |  Music Journalist  |  Studio Engineer  |  PR - Promotion  |  Message Boards  |  Rock, Indie & Punk  |  Dance  |  Experimental & Leftfield  |  Chart & Playlist  |  Making Music  |  One Life  |  Hip Hop  |  Drum n Bass   |  R & B  |  Desi Beats  |  FAQ  |
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BBC Virtual Sttudio
"Make your own music here. We've got two bits of kit that can have you making tracks and playing with sounds in minutes."  |  Sample Bank  -  Over 1,000 samples for you to download and use in your own music   |  Basics -  Tips and ideas to get you going  |  Sequencer  -   Make your own tunes in our four track  |  Mixer  -  Find out what the effects on a mixing desk can do  | Virtual Theremin  -  Turn your desktop into a Theremin with the help of BBC Science   |    Escapades  -  Be an Artist Manager, PR, Agent, or A&R  |  Hands On - Drumming experience  |  Musicians' Stories  |  Your Charts  |  Internet Radio  |  BBC Programmes  |  BBC Performing Groups  |  Discovering Music  |  Jazz Library  |  Music Matters  |  Words and Music  |  New Music  |  Classical  |  World Music  |  Radio 3: Music Games  |  Philharmonia Orchestra - The Sound Exchange  -  Free sample library of orchestra and single note samples  | 
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META Directory
Search the META Directory to find Venues, Music Business, Commerce, Record Companies, Publishers, Distributors, Organisations, Promoters, Colleges and Academics, Broadcast Media, Print Media, and Arts Management in your part of the UK.  |
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MED Directory
An annually updated database of professional contemporary music courses in the UK. 
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Music Tank
Directory of businesses and organisations who offer support to music makers and companies
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Professional Bodies
The major organisations that provide help and advice
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Other BBC sites
BBC websites promoting music making on a national or local level
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Support sites
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