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Great SongWriting

Shows how to write great songs, mistakes to avoid; songwriting software, rhyming dictionaries; tips on writing lyrics, verses, chorus, hooks & bridges

http://www.greatsongwriting.com

Kosmix Music

Browse topics about music and see facts, photos, videos, discussions, social networks, blogs and more.

http://music.kosmix.com/

1212

Database of music-industry-related Internet information in over 50 countries.

http://www.1212.com/

Actua Search

Provider of searches for music, movies, games and money.

http://www.actuasearch.com/

All Access Music Group

An online daily source of news, new music, artist information, radio programming tips, show preparation and radio links.

http://www.allaccess.com/

All-Music Guide

AMG licenses their entertainment content databases and technologies.

http://www.allmusic.com/

ARChive of Contemporary Music

Not-for-profit archive, music library and research center that collects, preserves and provides information on the popular music of all cultures and races throughout the world from 1950 to the present.

http://www.arcmusic.org/

Audio Recording Center

Directory resource for analog, digital, home demo, sound software, studios and other recording information.

http://www.audio-recording-center.com/

CanEHdian.com

Links to Canadian music industry related information.

http://www.canehdian.com/industry/studios.html

Carnegie Hall

Provides information on concerts, services offered, gift shop, learning center and history of the renowned New York City concert hall.

http://www.carnegiehall.org/

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Make the most of available music information resources
By Nikki Davis Finding information about music can be a breeze. From historic pieces to current day works, finding the downloads, CDs, or printed materials that you need can easily be take care of.

The music industry offers a wide variety of music information spanning from the first tribal sounds to the broad range of genres we now adopt into the musical repertoire of modern day man. From country music information to information on rock music or instrumental pieces, you can now find and often download the specific song or video or whole album of your choice.

To make the most of your music research:

1. Set a goal as to the type of music research or music information that your are trying to find. Tell yourself for example that you are going to find the piece that you heard in the coffee house the other day. It would be perfect for your new store.

2. Think about what genre the piece may be, and gather any background information on the piece to help you begin.

3. Begin your search through traditional means like search engines. Move on as needed to music publications or other music reference resources.

Seek out general music resources to get you started

Find a wide variety of general music resources like downloads, videos to watch, new releases and more. Most sites for downloads nowadays are a pay-per-piece, though, but the price per song is generally reasonable.
Try:  Learn about the different music genres from the Indiana University School of Music. Download the latest music videos from Music.com. Watch free music videos from AOL. Check out the new releases listed on allmusic.

Consider joining an industry or music affiliation or group for more music resources

Find a wide variety of music resources through affiliation with a group or association. You can take advantage of networking, continuing education, conferences and more.
Try:  Join the Americana Music Association, and learn about festivals, conferences and more. Check out the press room of and consider joining the Gospel Music Association. Learn more about the Country Music Association. Find out additional information on the Mu Phi Epsilon music fraternity.

Stay up-to-date on music information through industry magazines

Take advantage of industry publications to stay in the know about the latest in music information.
Try:  Read up on current artists in Rolling Stone Magazine. Find out the latest industry news from Spin Magazine. Check out music reviews, news and more from Relix. Paste is another industry magazine with news, features, reviews and more.

Take advantage of newsletters and music information databases

Newsletters will keep you updated, and best of all, they come to your inbox, saving you research time. Databases provide a variety of music information.
Try:  Warner Music Group has a music information site that allows you to sign up for newsletters of your favorite artists, sorted by music label. Browse the enormous selection of music information resources from the University of California Santa Barbara Libraries, including copyright information, directories, music information by genre, associations, instrument information and research centers. The University of Tennessee Song Index has listings for over 50,000 songs.

  • When conducting any music research, be sure and use the genre type in your search description. Specific instruments or time periods are also helpful if you are looking up classical or historic pieces.
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CCRMA

A multi-disciplinary facility where composers and researchers work together using computer-based technology both as an artistic medium and as a research tool.

http://ccrma-www.stanford.edu/

CD-Recordable FAQ

Usenet newsgroup for questions on the CD-Rom hardware and software.

http://www.fadden.com/cdrfaq/

Center for Black Music Research

Based at Columbia College Chicago, it documents, collects, preserves, and disseminates information about black music in all parts of the world.

http://www.colum.edu/cbmr/

Ceolas Celtic Music Archive

Information on Celtic music on the internet with an online collection.

http://www.ceolas.org/ceolas.html

Classical Net

The site features reviews of more than 1500 CDs, as well as 5300 files and over 2600 links to a wide array of classical music sites.

http://classical.net/

CultureFinder

Provides an array of listings, editorial content, and access to online tickets for arts events across all genres.

http://www.culturefinder.com/index.htm

Digital Audio

TDK's online guide for information about CD recording via computer and standalone hardware, plus information about minidiscs and blank CDs.

http://www.tdkdigitalaudio.com/

Digital Music: Problems and Possibilites

Essay by William Fisher, March 19, 2000. Topics covered include: benefits and costs, inconclusive legal campaigns and what to do. Options covered include: tie Internet distribution to sales of containers, tax and royalty system, secured formats, pay-pe

http://www.law.harvard.edu/Academic_Affairs/coursepages/tfisher/Music.html

Encyclopedia of Record Producers

Covers all the latest record producer activity and contact data and The Encyclopedia of Record Producers Popular Music Database.

http://www.mojavemusic.com/

Finnish Music Information Centre

Provides an information service that involves maintaining different kinds of archives and answering inquiries about every genre of music.

http://www.fimic.fi/