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ASSOCIATIONS, NETWORKS and SOCIETIES

Allied Artists ghammond@alliedanists.net A public service arena for the performing artist. We never charge for our services. Our information is always free to performing artist worldwide.

(AFM) American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada With over 250 local unions througlwut the United States and Canada, we are the largest union in the world representing the interests of the professional musician.

(AFTRA) American Federation of Television & Radio Artists (AFTRA) aftra@attra.com AFTRA represents actors and professional performers, broadcasters in television, radio, sound recordings, non-broadcast industrial programming and new technologies like interactive programming and CD ROMs. Union rules generally require members to work only for employers who are signed to AFTRA contracts.

(AGMA) American Guild of Musical Artists We are a labor organization that represents the men and women who create America's operatic, choral and dance heritage. Without forceful advocacy and defense of their rights, artists may be vulnerable to exploitation or illegal discrimination. They need protection. They can find it by joining the AGMA.

(ASCAP) American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers info@ascap.com A performing rights society that represents its members by licensing and distributing royalties for the non-dramatic public performances of their copyrighted works. These royalties are paid to members based on sun'eys of performances of the works in our repertory that they wrote or published.

Blues Music Association info@bluesmusicassociation.com By working together to market the blues, we can increase our audience and so increase our income.

Blues Foundation bluesinfo@blues.org Continuously encourages and recognizes the highest achievements of artists, writers, promoters and other supporters of the Blues.

(BMI) Broadcast Music, Inc Non-profit-making company, founded in 1940, collects license fees on behalf of those American creators it represents, as well as thousands of creators from around the world who chose BMI for representation in the United States.

(EMF) Electronic Music Foundation emt@emf.org A not-for-profit organisation dedicated to increasing public understanding of the role that electronic music, in its myriad/arms and technologies, plays in our world.

(FMA) Freelance Musicians' Association info@freelancemusicians.org The FMA is a newly formed international grass roots organization comprised of instrumentalists, vocalists, musical support staff and supporters of live music. It is dedicated to furthering the respective interests of its members and to providing specific services required by musicians who perform primarily in small concert venues, night clubs, community halls, and at a wide variety of public and/or private events.

Future of Music Coalition mbracy@bracywilliams.com No longer will corporate media and big money frame the terms of the discussion as we draw together the strongest voices in the Internet and independent music community to reframe these questions with a clear-eyed focus on the interests of the artists.

Film Music Network info@ftlmmusic.net An organization sponsored by Film Music Media Group established for professionals in the film music business. It selves to provide you with opportunities for one of the most essential ingredients of success in this business today - networking. The Film Music Network exists for only one purpose - to facilitate communications and networking among professionals in all aspects of the film music business. We are not an advocacy group, union, guild, or society - we are simply an organization created to improve communications and netVi'orking among film music professionals.

Ground Zero Music Network Matt Mesnard elwood@extremezone.com All styles accepted from anywhere in the world. ALWAYS free, and award-winning. Also free club/chat/message boards/classifieds.

Guild of International Songwriters and Composers Carole Jones (General Secretary) songmag@aol.com International songwriiers organisation representing songwriters, composers, lyicists, artistes, musicians, performers,, publishers. Music industry consultants. Publisher of Songwriters and Composing Magazine.

(IAAAM) International Association of African American Music iaaaml@aol.com For over 12 years, IAAAM has led the cause in promoting, perpetuating and preserving America's indigenous music.

(IAMIC) International Association of Music Information Centres gratzl@iamic.net A world-wide network of organisations promoting new music. IAMIC has 43 members in 38 countries. Each Music Information Centre is responsible for documenting and promoting the music of its own country or region, as well as co-operating internationally with other centres and international organisations on issues of common concern.

(ICMA) International Computer Music Association icma@umich.edu An international affiliation of individuals and institutions involved in the technical, creative, and performance aspects of computer music. Itsen'es composers, computer software and hardware developers, researchers, and musicians who are interested in the integration of music and technology.

International Songwriters Association jliddane@songwriter.iol.ie http://www.songwriter.co.uk Extensive information service for songwriters, lyric writers and music publishers.

Musician's Guild Vince Smith vince@themusiciansguild.com We are a free website that offers free services to musicians and bands to further their musical career. Get your own free webpage with an mp3, photo and bio, as well as other perks.

Music Industry News Network (mi2n) editor@mi2n.com http://www.mi2n.com/A service that allows you to submit press releases for free. It will post your full release on its site and send a brief description of it to thousands of industry folks through one of its many newsletters. It's a fast and easy way to gel exposure.

Musicians On Call info@musiciansoncall.org Using music to complement the healing process for patients in healthcare facilities through our programs: Music Performance, Music Instruction, CD Pharmacies, Ticket Donations, and Project Playback. In bringing both live and recorded music to patients. We provide a much needed outlet for the many feelings that a hospitalization engenders.

(NACRR) National Association of Christian Rock Radio nacrr@nacrr.org Acting as the governing body of Christian Rock Radio, the NACRR is designed to serve and support radio stations, shows, and personnel in Christian Radio such as Rock, Alternative, Metal, Rhythmic, etc.

(NEA) National Endowment for the Arts webmgr@arts.endow.gov We serve the public good by nurturing the expression of human creativity, supporting the cultivation of community spirit, and fostering the recognition and appreciation of the excellence and diversity of our nation's artistic accomplishments.

Recording Artists Coalition info@recordingartistscoalition.com A nonprofit, non-partisan coalition formed to represent the interests of recording artists with regard to legislative issues in which corporate and artists'interests conflict, and to address other public policy debates that come before the music industry.

(RIAA) Recording Industry Association of America The trade group that represents the U.S. recording industry. Our mission is to foster a business and legal climate that supports and promotes our members'creative and financial vitality. Our members are the record companies that comprise the most vibrant national music industry in the world. RIAA® members create, manufacture and/or distribute approximately 90% of all legitimate sound recordings produced and sold in the United Slates.

SESAC Society of European Stage Authors & Composers to serve European composers not represented in the United States. Today, SESAC, has international reach that spans virtually every genre of music

Society for Electro-Acoustic Music A non-profit national organization of composers, performers, and teachers of electro-acoustic music representing every part of the country and virtually every musical styles which are dependent on electronic technology for their creation and/or performance.

Songwriters Guild of America sganash@aol.com The nation's largest and oldest songwriters organization, serving its members with the vita! information and programs to further their careers and understanding of the music industry.

USA Musicians Network Musicians can create a free webpage to promote their music and post their gigs in their local city calendars. Find bands, musicians, events and entertainment nationwide.

BUSINESS RELATED

Music Biz Academy musicbiz@rainmusic.com At the Music Biz, Academy, we have one primary focus: teaching musicians how to use the internet to their financial advantage. Whether using the internet to sell CDs, 'get the word out,' or simply to make some extra cash, we help musicians help themselves.

MusicForYourFilm.com Download free sample film and television contracts, deal memos and music licenses.

PR Web prweb@dataovation.com Requires Registering--We have helped over 4,000 companies distribute their press releases. You might be surprised to know that many fortune 500 companies are even using the site. We distribute as many as 150 press releases a day.

Revenge Productions Quality resources for musicians and record labels. Daylle puts on private full day seminars in NYC. Check her website for the next dates. Start & Run Your Own Record Label and How to Get a Record Deal Daylle also does phone and in- person consultations for musicians and start-up record labels.

Sonic Licensing Cameron@ soniclicensing.com An agency to help media producers find music for their projects. ready to handle the licensing procedure, from selecting material, to negotiating with the artist or label, to delivery of master copies and drafting of contracts.

Uniform Code Council info@uc-council.org The UCC administers the Universal Product Code (U.P.C. bar code) and provides a full range of integrated standards and business solutions.

World Intellectual Property Organization Site of the international organization dedicated to promoting the use and protection of works of the human spirit, through patents and copyright

COPYRIGHT FORMS 

Bitlaw.com/copyright Copyright Law in the United States A discussion on the copyright laws.

Copyright/forms/formpai.pdf Copyright Your Song The PDFform to file with the U.S. Copyright Office

Copyright/forms/formsri.pdf Copyright Your Sound Recording The PDFform to file with the U.S. Copyright Office.

Fairuse.Stanford.edu Copyright & Fair Use copyright@findlaw.com Stanford University information on copyright law

United States Copyright Office copyinfo@loc.gov Here you will find all our key publications, including informational circulars; application forms for copyright registration; links to the copyright law and to the homepages of other copyright-related organizations.

LEGAL SECTION

As artists, we sornetimes lose focus on the business side of music making. That's where managers attorneys, and booking agents can be a valuable asset. Agents can help secure more lucrative gigs, while managers and attorneys can open the doors to a record deal. Honestrepresentatives who don't make lofty promises can help you achieve your goals and make a living in the process.

Music Office Remember, every musician that got screwed, got screwed in writing! Legal library, IRS forms, Library of Congress forms.

Music Law Offices Michael McCready McCready@music-law.com Free articles on copyright and music publishing.

Lawgirl.com --- jodisax@eanhlink.com --- --- A free. interactive legal resource for those in the arts and entertainment, with an emphasis on music issues. Learn about copyright and trademark issues for your band. what it takes to get signed and more.

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