Links related to
songwriting and the music business
- Songwriter
and Composer Organizations
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Just Plain
Folks. Online networking and support of musicians and songwriters.
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Nashville
Songwriters Association International (NSAI). NSAI is an organization
dedicated to the education and advancement of songwriters. This is the
organization to belong to for writers of country music.
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Songwriters
Guild of America (SGA). The SGA is an industry trade organization for
songwriters, providing services such as royalty collection and contract review
for established songwriters, as well as workshops and showcases for aspiring
writers.
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West
Coast Songwriters Assn. - Formerly NCSA, one of the most active songwriter associations in the USA
with more than 15 events a month.
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The Film
Music Network provides opportunities to meet composers and other contacts
in the film music business.
- Marketing
and Songplugging
- Independent
Music
- Bandradio - A
variety of resources for unsigned artists.
- Downloadable Music
Sites:
- Independent Music
Message Boards - use these boards to promote your band:
- Songwriting
and Music Education
- Songwriter
Information and Resources
- Musical
Gear and Supplies
- Ace Label Systems - Great prices and
selection of labels and accessories for
tapes, CD's, and mailing.
- Audiomidi.com - Computer music
hardware and software.
- C-Shell - Plastic cases for
CD's. An alternative to jewel cases, excellent for CD-R song
pitching.
- Ducks Deluxe -
Guitars and accessories plus services and resources for guitarists.
- Juststrings.com - Large selection
of strings for guitars, basses, and a wide variety of other stringed
instruments.
- National Recording Supplies, Inc. Great prices
on blank tapes and other audio/video supplies.
- Cassette House. Blank tapes, labels,
mailers, and other supplies.
- Mir Music Engraving and
Personal Press - One-stop music self-publishing service including
editing, engraving, arranging, cover design and printing.