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Musicians Network Offering a means for networking and mutual support to musicians and people in the music industry. Free online bulletin board and e-mail list. http://www.MusiciansNetwork.com Just a Bass Player A haven for bass players who maintain band websites. http://justabassplayer.com Bands On The Web An all-music site for musicians and fans. http://www.bandsontheweb.com Players-Server.com Provides an online music distribution service for independent artists, unsigned bands and others. Features anti-copy protection and secure payment mechanisms. http://www.players-server.com Harding Bros. Music Resources Includes a guitar note finder, chat room, live sound tips and links to MIDI, tablature, musical instrument and auction sites. http://www.iland.net/~england/hardbros/index.html Musicfaqs.net Contains answers to questions about musical instruments, bands and other music-related subjects, and provides a feature for posting a question to get answers from other users. http://www.musicfaqs.net/ Netmusicians.org Free online community for musicians which is aimed at promoting the members' music and encouraging creativity. They provide free web hosting and design for those who do not have their own sites. http://www.netmusicians.org Real UK Music Music resource providing information, listings and links for various types of music. Including clubs, festivals, concert venues, news, reviews, performers, studios and teachers. http://www.realukmusic.co.uk/ Disc-O-Logue Catalogue of French language songs from Canada, France and other parts of the French speaking world, which were available in Canada on LPs and 45rpm records from 1962 through 1979. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/discologue/index-e.html Rap Industry A hip hop resource with music, videos, news, magazines, clothes and a playmate contest. The site contains some adult oriented content. http://www.rapindustry.com Definitive Audio Web Audiophile site with reviews, articles, columns, news, classified ads, equipment and tweaking information, directories and a forum. Available in Chinese and English. http://www.1388.com Beat Goes On, The Interesting stories about music and musicians. http://www.didyouknow.cd/music/music.htm Oyster River Tone Woods They process top quality woods for use in the construction of musical instruments. http://www.luthierwoods.com Music Search Service I search for music-related topics. Just fill out the form. You'll receive an e-mail answer if I find something. http://www.musiksuchdienst.de Global Alliance of Performers Non-profit 501(C)(3) agency made up of musicians, performers, producers, artists and journalists, dedicated to making a difference in society. http://www.gap.org/ Artist Survival Manual A free 150 page book that answers your questions about starting in the music business. Read it online, download it or have it sent to your e-mail address free of charge. http://artistsurvivalmanual.com Indiecentre An independent label information site with a focus on releasing your own album on vinyl, cassette and CD. http://www.indiecentre.com Music Helps Online Communities Community building tools for music related sites. Features chat, webmail, webspace and shopping. http://musichelps.com Hidden Song Archive, The Access information, find titles, authors and backgrounds for hidden and unlisted tracks from dozens of rock, pop, and other albums. http://hiddensongs.com/ Promotion Alley A music network where artists, club owners, producers, advertisers and fans can exchange ideas and resources. Includes a message board, chat and classified ads. http://promotionalley.com Motion Interactive service for new music. Includes daily reviews, features, videos, interviews, news and resources. http://motion.state51.co.uk/ Rock List Discographies for rock artists and bands from 1954 through 2000, with thousands of records listed. http://www.rockdiscography.com/ Music Paradise Built with the idea of bringing forth the blend of traditional and modern day music. Includes sound clips and information about different genres, instruments and their history. http://musicparadise.8m.com OrangeSpot.com, The An online resource where artists can sell their music and network with industry professionals. http://www.theorangespot.com IndieVoice.com Toronto's independent music resource for indie artists, their fans and the music community. http://www.indievoice.com/ Net Live Music Free MP3 download and music exchange resource catering to small bands and independent artists. Includes information about band and artists, registration and services offered. http://netlivemusic.com/ Sojournstar Music Ltd. This resource for independent bands and artists includes a forum, classified ads and helpful interaction with website staff and surfers. http://www.sojournstar.com Music Business An educational and informational music business site, dedicated to building successful careers in the music and entertainment industry. Includes paid membership areas. http://www.themusicbusiness.com Making Music Formerly known as The National Federation of Music Societies, they provide artistic information, training and support services to amateur and semiprofessional musicians. http://www.makingmusic.org.uk The Covers Project Database of covered songs and artists, with a list of longest cover chains. http://covers.wiw.org/ Song of The Salesman Guide to music used in advertising, also featuring information on plagiarism and musical theft among artists. http://www.songofthesalesman.co.uk/ Solo Performer Includes solo guitar arrangements and lessons, a singer and songwriter workshop, studio/home recording advice and performance coaching. It also examines legal and music business issues. http://www.soloperformer.com/ IndieUprising.com Resource for independent music with articles, interviews, reviews, artist profiles and free music. http://www.indieuprising.com Northwest Music Network An online guide to musical happenings in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. Includes acts, venues and events. http://northwestmusic.net Nightwatch Recordings A directory of musicians and bands specializing in Renaissance and early music. Includes news, reviews and sound clips. http://www.nightwatchrecording.com/ Burn-One.com The evolution of live music. Bands can record live shows and sell CDs. Fans can listen to music before they buy. http://www.burn-one.com/ Glossary Concise definitions of musical terms including form and theory, composers, instruments and historical eras, with RAM audio examples and purchase links. From Essentials of Music, online companion to the Essential Classics series of books published by W. W. http://www.essentialsofmusic.com/glossary/glossary.html Musicians Answering Service, The Diary service for London's top musicians, with biographies and photos. http://www.maslink.co.uk Music in The Big Sky Training musicians in Montana, church musicians and otherwise. Offers music events and help from trained musicians. http://homepages.msn.com/SpiritSt/kencolson Performermag.com Offers musicians an online resource for information about the art and business of the music industry. http://www.performermag.com/ SoundRage Provides musicians with a means to find local talent and advance their art through services, equipment, books and contacts. Includes several message boards. http://www.soundrage.com Fabrizio Ferrari's Musicians Page Free sheet music, musicians search engine, musical software tools, services and resources. http://www.musicianspage.com MSN Music Guide Includes news, reviews, charts and links. http://entertainment.msn.com/Music/ Rent a Gig Fee based listing service. Includes contact information for musicians, disc jockeys, venues, management companies, record labels and recording studios. http://www.renta-gig.com Who Does That Song Searchable database for songs and the artists who recorded them. You can search by artist or song title. Includes links between artists who have changed groups and artists who have changed names. http://www.whodoesthatsong.com Johnny Mercer Foundation, The A non-profit organization devoted to preserving and celebrating the Great American Songbook in the tradition of Johnny Mercer. One of their many accomplishments is helping the blind to read and play music. http://johnnymercerfoundation.com Slipcue.Com A guide to country, folk, power pop, melodic punk, Brazilian and Cuban music. Includes reviews, artist details and recommended albums. http://www.slipcue.com/ Auralgasms Biographies, discographies, sound samples, tour dates and user comments focusing on new artists. http://www.auralgasms.com/ Headbob For independent artists distributing their music via MP3 format. They link radio stations and nightclubs in many genres. http://www.headbob.com hd6.com A complete resource offering a massive archive of music information from guitar tab search engine to instructional articles. http://www.hd6.com A2Gmusic.com Resources, tips, news, classifieds, forums and music related databases. Includes information about copyrights, trademarks, marketing and locating a record label. http://a2gmusic.com Triple Cycle Theory A comprehensive site covering the Northwest music scene, with information about bands, record labels and a list of studios. Includes a discography and history. http://cycletheory.tripod.com/ Patrick Woodroffe Lighting Design His work encompasses the worlds of music, dance, fashion, art and architecture. His clients include ABBA, the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra, Bob Dylan, Van Morrison, Elton John and the Rolling Stones. http://www.patrickwoodroffe.com IndieTrax: Independent MP3 Music Offers resources for independent musicians including free web hosting, email and promotion. http://www.indietrax.com MusicResource.com Musical instruments, vintage nstruments, articles, information on amps, and Chicago musical events. http://www.MusicResource.com GeoTunes Purchase CDs and tapes. Find MP3s, software and sheet music. http://www.geotunes.com/ Amazing Baconizer, The Applies the Kevin Bacon game to the affinity lists at Amazon.com. For example, it shows how fans of Frank Sinatra eventually connect to fans of Metallica via their purchases. http://www.baconizer.com Music-tips.com Offers tips about equipment, production, performing and recording. http://www.music-tips.com Big Island Music, Inc. Features a biography of Stan Zabka, co-composer of the original Tonight Show theme, and a catalog of creative projects in music, film and television production. http://www.zabka.com/ Business for Musicians Simple guide shows how to write a resume and create a brochure, and explains the importance of self-promotion. Statistics and graphs on musical employment, especially in classical music. http://www.businessformusicians.co.uk Musicplasma This metasearch engine with a visual display will find artists who fit any musical taste, if you supply an example. Click on any of the names to see other related artists. http://www.musicplasma.com Peoples Entertainment Project Created to bring entertainment and other services to people who can't get to them for any reason and to provide opportunities for artists, musicians and others to use their talents in service to their communities. http://www.geocities.com/avam_1999/ Musicians and Injuries Instrumental musicians are a special risk group for repetitive motion injuries. This page addresses that issue. http://www.engr.unl.edu/ee/eeshop/music.html Rapper Dentist Daddy and Hip Hop Dentist When one of the mega-stars asked for a sparkling set of gold teeth with diamonds, they acquired those nicknames. Many of today's top pop artists have become their patients. http://hiphopdentistry.com/ Live Music Production Community for artists and fans. Includes a forum, free e-mail, a studio webcam and links. http://www.livemusicproduction.com Themefinder Large searchable database of musical themes with the results displayed in written musical notation. It also lists links to other websites related to matched themes. http://www.themefinder.org Sunset Venue Music and Media Resource for independently released music in all genres. Includes artists' photos, biographies, lyrics, reviews, audio and video. http://www.sunsetvenue.com/ Music Player Network A leading content source for musicians. Exclusive artist interviews, daily news, product announcements, gear reviews, professional forums and free classifieds. Covers guitar, bass, drums, vocal, recording and gigs. http://www.musicplayer.com Outer Sound Independent music community, with reviews, feature stories, how-to articles, industry databases and band sites. http://www.outersound.com Gigpad.com The emphasis is on bands from Asia, but it is a resource for everyone. Includes equipment reviews, interviews, hints and tips, free e-mail, forums and classified ads. http://www.gigpad.com MusicEffect Information about popular bands, including lyrics, pictures, biographies, discographies, MP3s, guitar tablature and message boards. http://www.musiceffect.com/ Music Logos for Bands More than 18 years of experience in design. The designers have won national awards for their work, including 5 first place awards at The American Graphic Design Awards competition in 1998, 1999 and 2000. http://www.thelogowizard.com FourFront Media and Music Ideas for promoting and marketing independent music. All articles were written by music business veteran Christopher Knab. http://www.knab.com Come As You Are Music A resource designed to help the working musician get contacts in the music industry. http://www.cayamusic.com Marketing Your Music An array of tips on how to call attention to your music. http://www.marketingyourmusic.com American Hit Network Reviews, release dates, music news, concert dates and reviews, music history, games and web radio. http://www.americanhitnetwork.com Web Music Database, The Fan based music database includes recordings, artists, trivia and reviews. http://www.webmusicdb.com/ Black Book, The Resource covering the music industry, bands, academics, amateurs and fans. Included are links, charts, bulletin boards, e-zines and databases. http://www.theblackbook.net Musicians National Referral A fee based service helping musicians and bands to connect locally, regionally, nationally and globally. http://musicianreferral.com Harmony Central News, reviews, articles, forums, guitar tablature files, classifieds and extensive links to sellers of guitar, bass, keyboard and drums as well as software, MIDI and studio recording gear. http://www.harmony-central.com/ RainMusic.com Reviews independent music resources on the Internet. http://www.rainmusic.com Sai Fi Music Collective, The Music services for the freelance Long Island, New York, Tri-State area musician. Created by musicians and producers. Includes band web page design and listings of freelance musicians. http://www.saifimusic.com/ Sheheshe Music Services Radio promotion business for indie artists. Online newsletter, references, prices, and specials. http://www.sheheshe.com Music and Technology Resources for the recording musician. Includes music and technology tutorials, message forums, industry book reviews, information and free musician classifieds. http://www.music-and-technology.com/ Musicians Gallery Profiles, photos and biographies of musicians and related services worldwide. http://www.musiciansgallery.com Newbands.ca Canadian-based free band web hosting. Includes ability to provide downloadable MP3s and listeners to rate songs. http://www.newbands.ca/ CD Art Features non-specific CD covers for your music compilations. Includes minidisc and tape covers. http://www.covermymusic.com Music Fan Clubs Organization Fan-oriented site providing up to date information about your favorite singers, groups and bands. http://www.musicfanclubs.org/ Digitalis This MP3 digital rock music project is looking for artists who would like to contribute vocals, songwriting or instrumentals. http://home.t-online.de/home/confusius/index.htm Futuresonic Ambient sound site which is a forum for the presentation of audio media for digitally enhanced forms of expression and communication. http://www.futuresonic.com/ Tonos Features various opportunities for musicians. Includes a message board. http://www.tonos.com Shavano Music Online Information about band equipment, lighting systems, speakers and contracts. Also provides a way to find other musicians. http://www.colomar.com/Shavano PRB Productions Publisher of early and contemporary music for voices and instruments. Music typesetting. Located in Albany, California. http://www.prbpro.com Indie Link Exchange, The Contains a list of music people who wish to exchange links with other music related sites. http://www.bigmeteor.com/ile ilikemusic.com Online music magazine and directory where users can find, buy, make, mix and promote music. Includes information about music careers, shop, music biz guide, record label contacts, news, reviews, features, interviews, hardware/software, DJ equipment, unsig http://www.ilikemusic.com/ Worldwide Music Resources Extensive page of listings for music resources around the world. http://www.bandname.com/links/display_links.asp Music.com A large resource for news, reviews, interviews, free downloads, audio and video, concert listings, contests and merchandise. http://www.music.com/ Live Club Home to many up and coming bands. Features a gig guide, free linking and message board. http://www.liveclub.co.uk Teach Me Pop Music Free online music tutorials include theory, guitar basics, bass basics, how to improve your playing, playing with others, resources, FAQs, links and news. http://www.geocities.com/teachmepopmusic/

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