Competitions
Classical, Piano, Chicago Tyagaraja Utsavam, Four Corners Fiddlin' Contest and Festival, Great Lakes International Institute of Music, Harmony Sweepstakes A Cappella Festival, International Music Competitions of the Val Tidone, International Singing Contest Francisco Viñas, Kathleen Ferrier Singing Awards, National Oldtime Fiddlers' Contest and Festi, Queen Elisabeth International Music Competition of, Sanremo Classico International Piano Competition
Downloadable Music Sheets
Directories, Free Arrangements, Manuscripts, Original Compositions, Public Domain, 8notes.com, Abacci Music, Anyscore, BlankSheetMusic.net, Music Sheaf, NotaViva, Online Music Scores, Sibelius Music
Information Centers
American Music Center, Belgian Centre for Music Documentation, British Music Information Centre, Canadian Music Centre, Centre for New Zealand Music: SOUNZ, Contemporary Music Centre, Czech Music Information Project, Gaudeamus foundation, International Association of Music Information Cen, Israel Music Institute
Libraries
Anne Potter Wilson Music Library, Archives of African American Music and Culture, Arthur Friedheim Library, Bodleian Library, Center for Popular Music, The, Chicago Public Library, Cleveland Institute of Music Library, Cornell University Music Library, Eda Kuhn Loeb Music Library, George F. DeVine Music Library
A2Gmusic.com
Resources, tips, news, classifieds, forums and music related databases. Includes information about copyrights, trademarks, marketing and locating a record label.
American Hit Network
Reviews, release dates, music news, concert dates and reviews, music history, games and web radio.
Auralgasms
Biographies, discographies, sound samples, tour dates and user comments focusing on new artists.
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.
Burn-One.com
The evolution of live music. Bands can record live shows and sell CDs. Fans can listen to music before they buy.
CD Art
Features non-specific CD covers for your music compilations. Includes minidisc and tape covers.
Come As You Are Music
A resource designed to help the working musician get contacts in the music industry.
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.
Digitalis
This MP3 digital rock music project is looking for artists who would like to contribute vocals, songwriting or instrumentals.
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.
Fabrizio Ferrari's Musicians Page
Free sheet music, musicians search engine, musical software tools, services and resources.
FourFront Media and Music
Ideas for promoting and marketing independent music. All articles were written by music business veteran Christopher Knab.
Futuresonic
Ambient sound site which is a forum for the presentation of audio media for digitally enhanced forms of expression and communication.
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.
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.
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. Norton.
Grove Music Online
The mothership of musical scholarship offers links to nearly 50,000 articles, images and sound files from 6,000 contributors. Access by paid subscription, free trials and reduced rates available for libraries and schools.
Harding Bros. Music Resources
Includes a guitar note finder, chat room, live sound tips and links to MIDI, tablature, musical instrument and auction sites.
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.
hd6.com
A complete resource offering a massive archive of music information from guitar tab search engine to instructional articles.
Headbob
For independent artists distributing their music via MP3 format. They link radio stations and nightclubs in many genres.
Hidden Song Archive, The
Access information, find titles, authors and backgrounds for hidden and unlisted tracks from dozens of rock, pop, and other albums.
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, unsigned acts soundstage, DJ area and turntablism page.
Indie Link Exchange, The
Contains a list of music people who wish to exchange links with other music related sites.
Indiecentre
An independent label information site with a focus on releasing your own album on vinyl, cassette and CD.
IndieVoice.com
Toronto's independent music resource for indie artists, their fans and the music community.
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.
Live Club
Home to many up and coming bands. Features a gig guide, free linking and message board.
Live Music Production
Community for artists and fans. Includes a forum, free e-mail, a studio webcam and links.
Making Music
Formerly known as The National Federation of Music Societies, they provide artistic information, training and support services to amateur and semiprofessional musicians.
Marketing Your Music
An array of tips on how to call attention to your music.
Motion
Interactive service for new music. Includes daily reviews, features, videos, interviews, news and resources.
Music and Technology
Resources for the recording musician. Includes music and technology tutorials, message forums, industry book reviews, information and free musician classifieds.
Music Business
An educational and informational music business site, dedicated to building successful careers in the music and entertainment industry. Includes paid membership areas.
Music Fan Clubs Organization
Fan-oriented site providing up to date information about your favorite singers, groups and bands.
Music Helps Online Communities
Community building tools for music related sites. Features chat, webmail, webspace and shopping.
Music in The Big Sky
Training musicians in Montana, church musicians and otherwise. Offers music events and help from trained musicians.
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.
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.
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.
Music-Atlas
Portal offers hundreds of artist and band biographies with links to official sites, news, polls, top ten lists and musician jokes.
Music-tips.com
Offers tips about equipment, production, performing and recording.
Music.com
A large resource for news, reviews, interviews, free downloads, audio and video, concert listings, contests and merchandise.
MusicEffect
Information about popular bands, including lyrics, pictures, biographies, discographies, MP3s, guitar tablature and message boards.
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.
Musicians and Injuries
Instrumental musicians are a special risk group for repetitive motion injuries. This page addresses that issue.
Musicians Answering Service, The
Diary service for London's top musicians, with biographies and photos.
Musicians Gallery
Profiles, photos and biographies of musicians and related services worldwide.
Musicians National Referral
A fee based service helping musicians and bands to connect locally, regionally, nationally and globally.
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.
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.
MusicResource.com
Musical instruments, vintage nstruments, articles, information on amps, and Chicago musical events.
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.
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.
Newbands.ca
Canadian-based free band web hosting. Includes ability to provide downloadable MP3s and listeners to rate songs.
Nightwatch Recordings
A directory of musicians and bands specializing in Renaissance and early music. Includes news, reviews and sound clips.
Northwest Music Network
An online guide to musical happenings in the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia. Includes acts, venues and events.
OrangeSpot.com, The
An online resource where artists can sell their music and network with industry professionals.
Outer Sound
Independent music community, with reviews, feature stories, how-to articles, industry databases and band sites.
Oyster River Tone Woods
They process top quality woods for use in the construction of musical instruments.
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.
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.
Performermag.com
Offers musicians an online resource for information about the art and business of the music industry.
Players-Server.com
Provides an online music distribution service for independent artists, unsigned bands and others. Features anti-copy protection and secure payment mechanisms.
PRB Productions
Publisher of early and contemporary music for voices and instruments. Music typesetting. Located in Albany, California.
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.
Rap Industry
A hip hop resource with music, videos, news, magazines, clothes and a playmate contest. The site contains some adult oriented content.
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.
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.
Rock List
Discographies for rock artists and bands from 1954 through 2000, with thousands of records listed.
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.
Schirmer Audio Dictionary of Music
One uses alphabetized index or search function to see and hear what is meant by musical terms such as harmony, intervals, phrasing and timbre. From college textbook division of the historic music publisher, now a part of Thomson/Wadsworth.
Shavano Music Online
Information about band equipment, lighting systems, speakers and contracts. Also provides a way to find other musicians.
Sheheshe Music Services
Radio promotion business for indie artists. Online newsletter, references, prices, and specials.
Slipcue.Com
A guide to country, folk, power pop, melodic punk, Brazilian and Cuban music. Includes reviews, artist details and recommended albums.
Sojournstar Music Ltd.
This resource for independent bands and artists includes a forum, classified ads and helpful interaction with website staff and surfers.
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.
Song of The Salesman
Guide to music used in advertising, also featuring information on plagiarism and musical theft among artists.
SongTrellis
Collaborative site offering chord changes to hundreds of tunes as submitted by contributors along with chat forums and FAQs.
SoundRage
Provides musicians with a means to find local talent and advance their art through services, equipment, books and contacts. Includes several message boards.
Sunset Venue Music and Media
Resource for independently released music in all genres. Includes artists' photos, biographies, lyrics, reviews, audio and video.
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.
The Covers Project
Database of covered songs and artists, with a list of longest cover chains.
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.
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.
Web Music Database, The
Fan based music database includes recordings, artists, trivia and reviews.
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.
Worldwide Music Resources
Extensive page of listings for music resources around the world.