Great places for Singers/Musicians/Artists to look for inspiration and ideas about being more successful.

Music related search engines

• www.searchmusicnetwork.com - Music Information and more.
  Ultimate Band List - Enter a name: at www.ubl.com

Arranging and Orchestration

• McNeil Johnston Orchestrations
• Express Music Services Music Fonts, Music Publishing software and general assistance.

Audio CD-Roms & related

• http://tripledisc.com/ - Triple Disk; Media Design/Duplication
• Adaptec CD Rom info site
• Lacqua Records Indie Zone - cd manufacturing site with additional music related information.
• A Musician's Guide To CD/Cassette Manufacturing
• Info about 'Burning' your own CDs
• CD-Recordable FAQ
• CD/DVD Duplication and Replication Services
• Morphius - Specialize in CD Manufacturing, duplication and replication for Artists

Bass Guitar/Other

• SpeakerPlans.com - Heavy Duty Pro-Audio Bass and Sub cabinet designs.
• Bass Guitar setup and speaker cabinet design; Also some Strat informstion.
• Bass Instrument Speaker Cabinets

Business of Music

• ASCAP
• BMI
• Harry Fox Agency; If you want to record someone elses song on and resell your version (CD/Tape/etc), you need to get a Mechanical License that establishes your right to do it. Start here to find out what this is all about.
• Music Law & Music Business Topics - Great articles about breaking into the music business and legal ramifications. Copyrights, Publishing, Trademarks And Information
• Legal Tips for Musicians
• Incorporation and Limited Liability Company Formation Services review the FAQ's if you are considering Incorporation.
• A beginners guide to the Music Industry (Site in the UK)
• Musician Resource Centers: Finding and reviewing the best independent music resources on the Internet.
• Kohn on Music Licensing Offers a book for sale and many related links.
• Sound Advice - A collection of articles written for various Magazines that talks about Musician and PA related topics. Lots of worthwhile info.
• GIG-O-RAMA - Software to manage your gigs - Also other good music business information.
• Sample Contracts - for sale. Look towards the bootom of this Web Page. Many types of Contracts for Musicians available on CDrom.

Cables

• Entertainment Technology Cable Design and supply quality pro-audio cable. Used during the recent Rolling Stones tour along with many high profile touring artists. A business run by a musician - this tends to make for a better product for other musicians. Their Link is not always up (Provider Problems) - Ask for Tim at 1-800-529-6312 in the USA and Canada

Cryogenics and Musical Instruments

• Brass Instruments - Service
• Guitar Strings for sale - Service
• General Cryogenics Information
• Horns and Guitar Strings - Service
• Guitar Strings - Good discussion about common issues.

Digital Audio

• SampleZone - over 900MB of free samples and loops to download. Also some keyboard and sampler info.

DIY - Do It Yourself

• The Subwoofer DIY Page v1.1
• L-Pad (Driver Attenuation Circuit) Designer - Online Resistive network design tool to create a simple and reliable resistive solution to frequent L-Pad burn out failures.
• Freeware/Shareware Audio Design Software
  
  Microphone Pre-Amps
  
• Audio preamplifier circuits - three transistor microphone preamplifiers
• Balanced Mic Preamp - based on SSM2017 and has option for 48V phantom power
• Condenser microphone hookup
• Dual Phantom Power Microphone Preamplifier - information and full schematic of a kit available from PAiA Electronics
• More about powered microphones - including info about how they relate to PC based sound cards.
• Larry Seyer Engineering Services Tube Mike Pre Schematics
• Microphone and general purpose preamplifier - amplification of up to 1000 times
• Microphone phantom powering example circuit
• Phantom Power Microphone Pre-Amp - from PAiA Electronics
• Schematic for RCA Tube Mike Pre - as used in BC-2B Consoles
• The El Cheapo-Mic - AES High Quality Measurement Microphone
  
  Mixers
  
• Simple 4-input mixer
• Simple audio mixer for two signal sources
• Simple audio mixer design ideas
• Circuit Central See 'Audio Related Circuits'.
• The 2C20 Portable 20 Watt Mixer/Amplifier
• Transistorized Audio Mixer
  
  Power Amps
  
• 8 Watt Audio Amp - based on LM383
• 14 Watt IC Power Amp - TDA2030 info sheet. Bridgable to 28 watts (using 2 of them).
• 20 Watt IC Power Amp - National LM1875 Info Sheet - Price listed: $1.40 US each (quantity 100). Bridgable to 40 watts (using 2 of them).
• 32 Watt IC Power Amp (PDF file/Adobe Acrobat format) - TDA2050 info sheet. Bridgable to 64 watts (using 2 of them).
• 150 Watt MOSFET amplifier kit.
• 200 Watt Mono/Stereo Amp with case - $139.00 (CDN)
  
  DI Boxes
  
• Use Speaker level output Schematic at bottom of Web Page.
• Jensen Transformers Select the model number hot links to get a PDF file that includes a Schematic.
• Another passive DI Box schematic with parts available from Sescom (uses PDF files)
  
  Headphone Amps/Etc.
  
• HeadWize Headphone Resource Site.
• HeadBanger Headphone Amp Construction Kit

Drum Patterns (Midi Sequences/Samples)

• Hip Hip Rap Beats & Producers The Phattest Hip Hop Beats On The Planet!
• General MIDI Files : DRUM_PATTERNS
• Groove Archive

Drum Sites

• Nickos Kapilidis - Odd Rythms - Interesting use of time signatures in Jazz and Rock
• Online Drummer discussion group/articles
• Pearl Drums
• Remo Drums
• The Avedis Zildjian Cymbal And Drumstick Company
• DrumWeb
• Express Music Marching Percussion Site

General Audio Sites

• AudioNova - Swedish site with references to hundreds of other sites. Focus on DIY Audiophile.
• www.amplifier.cd - Lots of good technical information.

Guitar/Luthier related things

• Kronodale Electric Guitar Manufacturer and Accessories
• Basic Guitar Setup Tips
• Build your own Guitar - Photo Essays
• Guitar Parts USA Low cost Imported hardware/pickups/etc. for Electric Guitar and Bass.
• Musical Instrument Makers Forum
• Check out the Modular Electric Guitar - you can swap parts around to meet you current mood.
• Tips, Tricks and Licks
• GEO - The Guitar Effects Oriented Web Page
• Harmony Central
• Stewart-MacDonalds Guitar Shop Supply - Necks, bodies, hardware, bridges, tools, electronics, pickups, woods - you name it, They probably have it. If you are wanting to build or modify your own guitar, you'll want the free catalog they offer. Loaded with tips for building all sorts of wooden instruments.
• Lane Poor Musical Instrument Products for customizing your instrument. Site also has repair advice.
• Information for the Bass Guitarist
• Guitar Bob's Tips/Shop Talk for Guitar Issues. Great info from a knowledgable Guitar Service expert.
• How Guitars Work

Guitar Tone/Playing

• GM Arts - Great information about Guitar amplifiers, Tone issues and information of interest to musicians.
• http://www.analogman.com/ - aNaLoG.MaN Guitar Effects/Pedals.
• HAS Sound - Guitar Wiring and Control Upgrades, Tone Kits, Parts and Accessories.
• Schmange - Free Online Advanced Guitar Lessons - Chords/Technique/Tricks/Shred/Tapping GuitarTricks also has over 3000 tricks available with worldwide hosts teaching many styles. Upload your own tricks to the tricks sections, participate in discussions in the Forum area or read columns on anything from tuning to MIDI.
• Class A High Performance - some of the highest quality Guitar amplifiers, effects, and accessories available. Whether your looking for that true vintage American clean, British sparkle, or that much sought after hot rod crunch. Guitar effects - Schematics for effects that you might be looking for.

Guitar Pickups/Wiring

• Seymore Duncan Website
• Guitar and Tube Amp mods for Blues tones

Indian Musical Instrument Information

• Pakrashi and Company - Exporters of Indian Musical Instruments: Electronic Instruments, String Instruments, Percussion Instruments and Harmoniums

Industrial Sound Systems

• Audio Visual Systems, Entertainment Technology - Designs and Integrates custom audio visual systems for visitor attraction centers including theme parks, zoos, museums, aquariums, life style centers, restaurants, and casinos.

Insurance for your Equipment

• Pavilion - Insurance for Music and Entertainment - England
• Clarion Associates Musical Instrument Insurance - U.S.A
• http://www.heritage-ins-services.com/national.htm
• http://www.hedmiip.com/
• http://www.musicagencyinc.com/
• Instrument Insurance if you are a member of ASCAP

Karaoke / Karaoke Software for your PC

Free Karaoke Downloads - Free karaoke downloads, mp3 karaoke accessories, karaoke songbook software reviews, karaoke mp3 players, karaoke contests, venues and more.
• CDG Music - Karaoke hardware and song selections.
• eatsleepmusic.com Karaoke Portal - Software, Music and more.
• Players, Songs and other things to turn your PC into a money making opporitunity
• Karaoke music and equipment

Microphone Information

• Microphones and Recording
• Microphone usage notes from Shure

MIDI - Musical Instrument Digital Interface

• MIDI Home Page
• MIDI DIY projects Includes serial port to MIDI schematics for MSDOS/Windows and MAC PC's. Also has drivers.
• Making a MIDI Interface

Music Instruction/Theory

• Music 101 - Interactive Education
• Music Theory Explained by Headphones.com (Thanks to Isabel for this link!)
• Online Music Degree Programs

Music (MIDI Sequencing and/or Digital Audio) Software on the Net

• Fleximusic Software tools for digital musicians, to Generate, Compose, Edit and DJ.
• Win 3.1/95/98/NT/2000/XP - GoldWave Digital Waveform Editor.
• Win 3.1/95/98/NT/2000/XP - CoolEdit Digital Waveform Editor.
• Win 95/98/NT/2000/XP - Multiquence Digital Audio Enabled Sequencer
• MSDOS/Win 3.1/95/98/NT/2000/XP - MP3 Software and Information
• Mac/Win 3.1/95/98/NT/2000/XP - More MP3 Software and Information.
• Mac/Win 3.1/95/98/NT/2000/XP - Cakewalk Digital Audio Enabled Sequencer from Twelve Tone Systems.
• Win 3.1/95/98/NT/2000/XP - Digital Orchestrator Pro Digital Audio Enabled Sequencer from Voyetra.
• Mac/Win - PG Music - makers of Band-In-A-Box
• Midi Sequences (for sale) - Tune 1000

Music Online/Available thru your Web Browser

• Online Music Network

PA Systems/Mixers

• Scribble Strip - The "scribble strip" is a one piece write on/easy wipe off strip that installs below your Mixers faders and allows you to label your tracks/channels during sessions or gigs.

Performing

• Tools and Tips for the One-Person Band
• Top 10 Ways To "TOAST" Speakers and Diaphragms

Playing By Ear / Figuring out songs / Lessons

• Learn by ear from your favorite recordings. Technique and products available to make this effort easier.
• Interactive Piano Lessons - and much more.

Off The Wall Online Advertising

Definately not Banner Ads! Maybe a way to promote your music!

• WhirlGirl - Ads much like on TV as a part of a online Shockave cartoon series.

Promotion

• gigzter.com - Indie Music Promotion for Quality Unsigned Artists
  The ultimate independent music website. Your source for quality original music, undiscovered bands, and independent artist profiles. Fans can enjoy streaming audio, artist profiles, playlists, reviews, charts and more...
• A.K. Music & Talent Agency: Showcasing video clips of musicians, artists and bands
• TAXI: the Independent A&R Vehicle that connects unsigned artists, bands and songwriters with major record labels, publishers, and film & TV music supervisors.
• Orbitmusic - Promotion and distribution for independent artists / Custom CD distribution.
• Getsigned.com - How to get a record deal, get published, and get noticed.
• MP3.com has recently become a major website for people looking to market thier CDs using the Internet - Visit them and learn more about this method of promotion.
• Musicians Assistance Site Find yourself some work (covers all states in the U.S.A.)
• Contacts/Tips/FAQ
• Pr2 : Free Course in Website Promotion & Marketing
• Non-Commercial Radio Stations - places to look for Airplay
• Bip! is the place for new and independent music on the web. Sell your music, Independant Artist Chat Rooms, Releases and 'Stuff'.
• Sound Waves Southern New England's Leading Entertainment Guide.
• Zandria CD promotion for independant labels.
• Start your Own Low Power Radio Station (US Only). Evedently Congress has created this as a option to allow anyone to spread their message (within reason). Up to 40 Watts. In an area with no mountains and a high enough antenna, you could create your own City Radio Station.
• Dune Records - Independant Record company with offices in Italy and the United States. Check out their current Webcast promotions.
• Music Tour Bus - A site dedicated to helping independent bands all over the world tour.
• Blizzard Records - Independent online music reseller.
• Joe's Production & Grille - Seeks good unsigned independent music. joesgrille.com produces a weekly half hour radio program, called the "joe s Blue Plate Special," airing on over 250 college radio stations. The show features songs from unsigned and independent artists along with interviews.
• Bandname.com - The Worldwide Band Name Registry.

Recording

• Recording Tip Of The Day: Great information with real-world recording situations
• Recording Connection: a music industry school with 5,000 students worldwide who train on-site at major recording studios, record labels, radio and TV stations, film studios and video production companies.
• Audio Recording Center: Good sound advice for the independent music maker.
• Doing it Yourself - A Guide to Making Music - Good information from someone who has successfully sold their CD's from the Web.
• Recording FAQ
• Voyetra/Turtle Beach - Midi Sequencing/Digital Recording software
• Digital Audio Workstation Page
• Sound Card Performance Benchmarks If you plan to Record on a PC, take a look here to see independant tests of different Sound Cards. By the way, I bought a highly rated Ensoniq Audio PCI card for under $40.00 on the Web - this records digitally very very cleanly and can playback at the same time as recording. Studio FAQ Getting ready to record?

Recording Studios

• Namesake Recording - Mobile based recording service for the Southeastern US.
• 212 / Spike Recording Studio - Located in New York City (USA)
• Studio 105 Recording - Jacksonville Florida Recording Studio: Recording, Mixing, Mastering, Sound Editing, Production, Karaoke Style Recording, Music Demos, Voice Over Demos, Songwriter Demos, Duplication And Graphics Services.

Repairs

Metal instruments

• Magnetic Dent Removal System
Amplifiers
Many local music shops provide repair services for the more common PA, Guitar or Keayboard amplifiers. See what can be done locally before shipping your amplifier off for service - You'll probably get it back much faster and if there are any issues, you can resolve them locally. If you have a special amplifier, or need something added, you may need to find a specialist. The following businesses specialize:
• Phase Linear - The Official Phase Linear (Lynnwood) Home Page

Guitars
Often guitars come from the factory without being properly set up. This involves setting intonation based on the string diameter that you are using and any tweeks in the truss rod to get the neck straight. It may also involve 'Crowning' the frets with a file to take care of any frets that stick up a tiny bit too much. Many local music shops have a luthier or a specialist inhouse that can do this work for you. Check around to see what has been done and ask to see some of the shops work before committing your guitar to them - be especially careful about work on rare or highly collectable guitars, the work done on these may reduce their value if done improperly or by using the wrong replacement parts.

A damaged instrument can often be repaired locally. Common repairs include cracks in the tops of an acoustic guitar, Broken headstocks, Random body damage, electronics issues and electronics upgrades. Consult with a local shop if you do not feel that you have the skills to make these repairs or alterations yourself. If you have a rare or collectable instrument, do not change anything until you have spoken with someone who can advise you about repairs or alterations - you could substantially reduce the value of a collectable instrument by making poorly thought out alterations.

Keyboards
MIDI connectors can wear out and need to be changed. Keyboard key machanisms also fail on occasion. Some of these repairs are not hard to do if you are careful when you solder or only require a quick swap out of parts. Most other problems require access to a service department that can get the proper replacement parts from the manufacturer. Typically, you will need to look at the documentation that came with your Keyboard and see if you can find the correct service centers to ship the unit off to. Many professional keyboards can be serviced thru the shops that they were purchased from. Be very careful when opening any keyboard cases - most of the circuitry is static sensitive and you could damage it far worse than it already is by simply opening things up and handling the circuitry. Most repairs are best done at an authorized service center.

Song Writing

• Guide for Songwriters
• Rhyming Dictionary

Sound Systems

• Design and Build Your Own Live - Sound Speakers - A book about How to build your own Pro-Audio Speaker systems - 117 pages of excellent information. ISBN 1-4120-2998-8.
• Punchead - Loudspeaker Cabinets, DJ (Disc Jockey) equipment and Sound Reinforcement Products for the Music Industry
• A Live Sound Engineer's Hate List
• Experiances of a Sound Crew - Galaxy Audio Products
• Acoustics FAQ (physics)

Speaker Cabinet Design/Crossover Design

• Design and Build Your Own Live - Sound Speakers - A book about How to build your own Pro-Audio Speaker systems - 117 pages of excellent information. ISBN 1-4120-2998-8.
• High end Pro-Audio cabinet plans and discussion
• Fancy interactive (you need a Browser that supports JAVA) design tool
• JavaScript Crossover Calculator (run from a Web Browser - Must support JavaScript) - This also draws a schematic for you. Many choices of cross-over types to pick from.
• DECWARE(tm) High Performance Audio
• Let's Talk Speakers an informative source of Speaker information.
• Data on a number of different Speakers/Drivers

Talent Agencies/Creative Resources/Promoters

• Colorado Springs Creative Resources - Choreographers, Public Relations, Coaching, Graphic Design Services, Storyboards, Illustrators, Talent Agencies & Groups, Personal Trainers & Writing Talent
• Harper Entertainment Group, Inc. in Nashville, Tennesee.
• US Wide list of Concert promoters.

Tube Amplifiers

• AX84 - the base camp for tube (valve) electronics hobbyists.

DIY Product Sources/Schematics

• Reliable Hardware - Parts for cabinet building.
• PAiA Electroncs An excellent source for DIY kits/parts and unique solutions to Musicians needs.
• Lepers Online Musical Instrument/Effects Schematics
• Mouser Electronics - looking for off the wall Electronics parts? Shop here.
• Parts Express - Large Audio selection - Speakers and related cabinet components.
• Vibro World Products - Lots of parts and assemblies for speaker cabinets and amplifiers. Some custom gear available.
• Online Speaker Enclosure Calculators and Schematics - Build your own Cabinets!!!
• www.china-logitek.com - Catalog of Audio/Stage Lighting Components available for Export. Minimum order is $101.00 US - basically a component supplier with some emphasis on Car Audio. If you wanted to build a lot of cabinets and resell them, or lighting systems, this might be a good supplier for some of your parts.

Your Health as a Musician

• Hearing damage? Many Concerts register at excess of 130db SPL. 120db will cause permanent hearing damage & at least temporary ringing in the ears. Learn more & take care of yourself. 20 years down the road you'll kick yourself for not protecting your ears (quite valuable assets to musicians and vocalists) when you could have.
  • Tinnitus FAQ
  • League for the hard of hearing
• Wrists bothering you?
  • Carpal-Tunnel information page

Music Shops Online

• Colorado Springs, Colorado - Rice Music - Great prices, Music Lessons and Service.

Musician Products/Online Catalogs

• JB Sound - Online Pro Audio Store, plus Articles and Reviews.
• GearBlasters.com Musical Instruments Search Instantly search a growing database of online audio & music equipment dealers for product pricing, availability, and shipping information.
• AMS - American Musical Supply - Large selection of musician supplies.
• Carvin Factory direct PA's, Guitars, Speakers, and Hardware. Products made by, or for Carvin.
• Musicians Friend - Large selection of musician supplies.
• Stewart-MacDonalds Guitar Shop Supply - Necks, bodies, hardware, bridges, tools, electronics, pickups, woods - you name it, They probably have it. If you are wanting to build or modify your own guitar, you'll want the free catalog they offer. Loaded with tips for building all sorts of wooden instruments.
• Thoroughbred Music Now Sam Ash Music Stores. Large selection of musician supplies.
• The Woodwind and the Brasswind - All sorts of musical gear (Keyboards, drums, microphones, violins, guitars, etc.) not just Woodwinds and Brasswind gear.
• Sweetwater Music Technology Store online.

Palm OS tools

• TuneIt - Use your Palm Pilot, III, V or IIV to tune your guitar

Balloon Animals - Alternate Entertainment during breaks

• Balloon Twisting Some easy to follow examples to help you learn how to visualize turning a Balloon into something else.

Other Sources

• Ticket Printing - General Admission and Raffle Ticket printing
• Hindi Music - download music from India. Includes pop, classical and devotional songs.
• http://www.songs-lyrics.net/ Song Lyrics
• http://lyrics.duble.com/lyrics.htm Song Lyrics
• http://musicbooksplus.com/ - Music Books Plus; your best source for music & audio books.
• http://www.centreprice.com - CentrePrice; Specializing in Hard to Find Music Cds from the 50's to Now.
• http://www.echovibes.com - Access to thousands of WAV's and MP3's. A royalty-free sound resource for free sounds.
• www.bandname.com - World wide Band Name Registry. Get your music heard by A&R professionals and bandname.com's license department, issue press releases, search bandname.com's music industry databases, advertise in bandname.com's classifieds and keep up to date on the latest music industry news.
• Music Yellow Pages - Comprehensive Industry Trade Directory For The Music, Pro Audio, Lighting & Entertainment Industries. Find Manufacturers, Wholesalers, Distributers, and Nationwide Retailers In The Music Entertainment, Lighting & Pro Audio Industries.
• SoundSeek Music/Musician Search Engine.
• Musicstuff - In English and German. Many free samples, soundsets, software, tips, music-links and a lot of other music-stuff.
• eZines Database
• MusicDish (formerly Beats E-Zine) Online Music Industry Magazine
• Mi2N - Music Industry News Network is a newswire service for music professionals featuring band & record label annoucements, tour and event dates, digital music news as well as new releases.
• Applause Music Production and Performance Careers Take a look if you are interested in backstage, sound systems, lighting and performance jobs in the music industry.
• FREE Music Technical Support Search Engine
• Swap your current musical gear for something else (without spending much money) - Online Music Shop. This site may be what you are looking for.
• USA Online
• Musicians Miningco - lots of info for the working musician
• Starting Point search engine
• Music Recycler Buy/Sell Equipment in LA, Las Vegas and surrounding areas.
• Tattoos - Cherry Creek offers thousands of world's best selling downloadable tattoos & tattoo designs by top-rated professional artists and tattooists from around the world.

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