Side Door Studio: Musician's Resources

In an effort to help our client's musical endeavors, we've assembled this list of sites we thought may be helpful to you. If you've come across a site you think should be listed here, let us know so we can check it out.

Copyright and Licensing:

Library of Congress - copyright forms and information.

Harry Fox Organization - issues mechanical licenses for recording other people's songs.

ASCAP - performing rights organization for composers and publishers

BMI - performing rights organization for composers and publishers

SESAC - performing rights organization for composers and publishers.

Getting Out There:

MySpace.com - pretty much self explanatory.

e-groups - one of the best ways to keep your fans informed about what's going on with your band.

Online Rock - free web hosting for your music related site.

CD Street - accept credit cards on your band's web site. Send them a few CDs for their inventory or have them e-mail you when you've sold something and you can ship it directly to the buyer yourself (don't forget to save those names and e-mail addresses for your band's mailing list!).

Amazon Advantage - sell your CDs through the largest on-line distributor in the world.

Cafe Press - set up your own virtual storefront to sell shirts, mugs, etc. with your band's logo, photo, CD cover art, whatever. The merchandise is created on-demand, so you don't have to tie up your money in inventory.

Press Release Writing Newsletter - Want press? Learn how to write an effective press release. Why this company is trying to sell their services, they do have a very informative (and free) monthly newsletter that teaches you how.