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Sites for songwriters on songwriting, promotion and getting your music heard by A&R are listed below for your convenience. Please Note: We have no control over the content of external sites which may be changed at any time by the site owner. All links open in a new window.
10 Big Myths About Copyright Explained
ASCAP
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers
Arvon Foundation - Songwriting Courses
An informal week spent living and studying with 2 experienced songwriters no experience necessary, other than a committment to write songs and the ability to accompany yourself on an instrument (to any level at all!). Course tutors are well known singer/songwriters in their field including Maria McKee, Astrid Williamson and Ray Davies. The course fee includes all food, accommodation and tuition. Grants are available for those with financial need. We are a charity running residential writing courses called The Arvon Foundation and the course is taking place at Lumb Bank, The Ted Hughes Arvon Centre, Heptonstall, Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire HX7 6DF, Tel 01422 843714
Band Promote
Part of internet based music company IndyHits.com who have spawned several major label signings, this site offers artists, musicians and bands with the opportunity to be included on a music sampler that is mailed out to A&R representatives and Management. Track placement costs $400.
Bandit newsletter
Informative newsletter letting you know what the record companies want and connecting you with A & R in the UK, Ireland and Worldwide.
The Bards Crier
FREE guerrilla music marketing ezine for the working musician, because your musical success depends on how you market your music. TheBards Crier keeps musicians informed! Features:-
How-to turn your band into a profitable business, Guerrilla marketing techniques, Cost-effective promo tips, Website, CD and Book Reviews, Free Resources for anybody, Music Marketing Articles.
 BASCA
British Academy of Songwriters,Composers and Authors
BCL Immigration Services
for songwriters wanting to come to the UK
BMI - Broadcast Music Incorporated
American performing rights association.
British Music Rights
Providing informtion and advice on Music Rights
Circle of Songs
Songwriter showcase network located in the heart of Los Angeles. The organization founded by Jenna Leigh, singer/songwriter (www.jennamusic.com) and sponsored in part by BMI (www.bmi.com). For more information on COS please visit the web
Compileup
If your from Northern Liverpool then dash your disk directly to this site who are in the process of putting together a new compilation CD of new and original bands.
The Complete Jingle Course
Guide on writing and producing Jingles
Connecticut Songwriters Association
A twenty year old non-profit educational organization providing a supportive atmosphere for networking and improving your craft.
The Copyright Website
Endeavors to provide real world, practical and relevant copyright information of interest to all
Copyright Licensing Agency UK
is the UK's Reproduction Rights Organisation which provides licenses allowing the copying of extracts from books, magazines and other literary works.
Email Robin Markwell
Country recordings wanted for release in Europe. Silver Dollar Country was the biggest independent country music cassette label in the UK in the 80's with over 250 album releases. We are now planning to revive SDC as a CD label and are seeking suitable albums for release. We will consider recordings by solo artists or groups, known, unknown, alive or deceased. The ONLY criteria is that the recordings are of good quality and Good Country Music. We are particularly interested in recordings that contain Singer/Songwriter material. We are looking to license recordings on a Non-Exclusive basis with copyrights being paid through MCPS, London. If you have any such recordings and would like them released in Europe please send a copy (CD preferred but cassette or album acceptable - please do NOT send any original masters in the first instant) to me - Robin Markwell, Managing Director, Silver Dollar Country, Eastgate House, North Elmham, Norfolk NR20 5AB England or e-mail me.
The Craft of Songwriting
The songwriting educational resource provides articles on the craft of songwriting, as well as inform you of upcoming songwriting courses and seminars.
Creators Rights Alliance UK
Formerly known as the Creators Copyright Coalition, this new organisation brings together the major UK organisations representing copyright creators and content providers throughout the media - particularly, television, radio and the press.
Destiny Music, Inc.
Now there's a music label dedicated to mainstream Jazz and Pop Music with Christian faith. All Destiny Music artists are Performer/Songwriters.
Diction Domain Homepage
An interesting resource for speech and song specialists who want to know how to pronounce absolutely everything. Includes a very useful, specially devised IPS (International Phonetic Symbols) ASCII Equivalents Table that enables you to discuss pronunciations via your computer screen and the Internet.
Female Musician
free e-zine, radio cd series & educational guidance community for young women looking to pursue a career in music- excellent promotional vehicle for independent female artists.
Festival Distribution
online catalogue and information for independent Canadian songwriters
The Field.org
offers programs that help independent artists create new artwork, manage their careers, and develop long-range strategies for sustaining a life in the arts...."
GISC
Guild of International Songwriters and Composers. U.K. site for songwriters, publishers, singer-songwriters, managers, record company owners, studio owners, producers, in fact anyone who is working in and associated with the music industry.
Glasgow Songwriters
UK site based in Scotland for songwriters with gigs, articles and news
Guild of International Songwriters
USA Songwriters Organisation
Fort Worth Songwriter's Association
The Fort Worth Songwriter's Association is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving our lyrical and musical work through fellowship, workshops and education.
Harmony Ridge Music
Dedicated to female singer/songwriters
Hitheads
An online A&R, management & labels directory with a drag and drop upload facility and professional consultation services available free to members
Impulse Classical Music Website
Promotional pages for composers, performers, publishers, record labels and related organisations.
Indianapolis Songwriters Association
Homepage for the Indianapolis Songwriters Association. Find out what we are doing and sign up for our newsletter
Indie-Connections
Online directory created to promote unsigned and independent musicians
International Alliance for Women in Music
A resource on women composers and women in music topics. This community archive is developed and maintained by members of the IAWM and contains more than 3500 pages of archival resources
International Lyrics Server
Search through lyrics to more than 60,000 songs
The International Lyrics Server
Provides access to a vast catalogue of song lyrics
International Songwriters Association
has a regular magazine with listings of Collaborators Available/Wanted
Jingle University
an online jingle course, info and an extensive collection of links to resources, jingle production, artists and more!
The Juke Box.org
Home of the Songwriters Webring. Excellent links, music info, competition listings
Just Plain Folks
Just Plain Folks is among the world's largest music organizations with songwriters, artists and music industry professionals in 53 countries. All levels and genres welcomed!
Kissthisguy.com - The Archive of Misheard Lyrics
Lakeside Stories
A collective run for and by singer/songwriters. Two CD's have been released under the titles Lakeside Stories I & II. Come to our web-site and listen to our wave samples
Li'l Hanks Guide for Songwriters
Collection of articles, tips and resources for songwriters.
Lyrical Line
Newsletter, post your songs, radio program, books, q& get lyrics reviewed, rhyming dictionary and classifieds.
Lyricist.com
Jeff Malletts Songwriting Page with advice on the legal and artistic aspects of songwriting
Lyricists and Writers
Lists of worldwide Songwriter Associations
Maestro
The creative arts section provides resume and project posting for composers, lyricists, writers, producers and directors plus a range of articles, reviews and services.
Make A Star
US site offering song critique from industry personnel for $35 per original song and the opportunity to enter their weekly contest.
Master Writer
Collection of writing tools for the songwriter.
MCPS
Mechanical Copyright Protection Society (UK) collects and distributes mechanical royalties.
Muses Muse
excellent resource with Songwriting Articles, news, competitions, links, downloads, messageboards, in fact everything a songwriter needs and more!
 Musicians Intellectial Law & Resources Links
USA Attorney explains Copyright Law including recent addendums!
Music Law
Information on legal issues regarding music and musicians
Music & Lyrics
UK resources and message board
MusicNetworkUSA
A comprehensive site for resources on the industry as a whole
musicOMH.com
A site authored by professional writers and musicians on a voluntary basis, featuring reviews, interviews and a directory of live music venues
MusicSearch
Songwriters Links and resources
Music Theory for songwriters
Handy info and easy to read tutorials on music theory, includes Chord Charts and Maps - All 12 Maps plus 24 pages of keyboard chord diagrams.
Music Wide
Guitar and songwriting links
Musicians Union (UK)
Established Union for Musicians, Performers & Music Tutors.
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI)
America's largest not-for-profit songwriters organization with nearly 100 chapters throughout the United States and overseas.
National Association of Composers, USA (NACUSA)
Net Rhythms
Reviews and lists gigs and provides links to those involved with the very music under the media radar
Newsflashsounds.com
NEWSFLASH SOUNDS.Songwriter's site with samples of original songs and soundclips, for recording artist looking for material to record. Mainly country and Gospel although there are some other genres.
Northern California Songwriters Association
The NCSA, located in the San Francisco Bay Area, is an industry leader dedicated to providing the environment, opportunities, and tools to nurture, educate, and promote songwriters.
Nottingham Songwriters International
Promoting artists in the Notts area UK
Open Door Productions
Songwriters information about the craft
The Original Songwriters
Get your songs played live in front of the industry
Paramount Songwriter Services
Nashville US - provides co-writing, songwriting tips, demos, tapes and CDs of your music, a newsletter and helps songwriters get their music to recording artists
Performing Songwriter Magazine
Performing Songwriter's editorial covers the subjects that are important to songwriters-writing, performing, and recording their work. Everything that helps them achieve their goals is presented in a way that speaks directly to them, in a language they can understand. Each issue includes exclusive interviews with recording artists and producers (along with their gear listings); columns detailing the use of equipment in the studio and on the road; record reviews and new release spotlights; a salute to the masters of the American songbook; and regularly updated resource information (festivals, song contests, venues, song schools, books, dot coms, etc.)
Performing Artists Media Rights Association UK
(PAMRA) Keeping Live and Recorded Artists informed of their rights
Performing Rights Society UK
provides information, collection and redistribution of royalties.
Performing Rights in UK
UK Government information on Performing Rights
Rec Music Makers Songwriting Faqs
The Recording Website - articles, chat, resources and more
Redbird Cafe
A unique singer / songwriter internet showcase venue, featuring 8 different artists every two weeks
ReelMusician
Jingle singer's demos, song demos, artist website design, artist logo design, artist press kit, bio's and press release blurbs.
Regal Promotions
Promoters of songwriters to major record labels
Rein Menke
free online course for songwriting
Rhyme Lycos - Online Rhyming Dictionary & Thesaurus
Rhyme Zone - Online Ryming Dictionary & Thesaurus
Rhyming Dictionary
Richhoncho's Songwriters Links
Includes article on copyright issues, webrings, tips and advice groups plus links to places to upload your music, critique boards and a host of other resources.
Riviera Music Publishing
Online Publisher showcases their new unsigned talent.
Sample FAQ
Frequently asked questions about sampling that includes lists for variety of genres like rap, blues, soul, funk, r&b, rock, pop, jazz, reggae with details of sampled songs and the name of the original artist and track/album that it was sampled from.
SCALA
A songwriters, composers and lyricist association
SESAC
Founded in 1930, is the second oldest and most innovative performing rights organization in the U.S.
Sherrie's Online Songwriting
Interactive resource center for songwriters to help each other develop their craft. Includes song/lyric critiquing message board, songwriting tips and links.
Showcase London - songwriting showcases
are an amalgamation of BASCA, APC - The Association of Professional Composers and The Composers Guild of Great Britain who organise regular showcases for songwriters.
Showcase UK - West Midlands area
Silver Cat Songwriting Checklist
The following items represent a comprehensive listing of song characteristics which apply to most country, pop/rock and adult type songs
Singers looking for songs
Artists requesting songs and songwriters looking for singers can advertise free online!
Singer Songwriter Directory
Singer Songwriter
 Singers looking for songs
adverts by artists requesting songs!!
SOCAN
Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada
SoloPerformer
Articles about performing, songwriting, and the music biz from professionals who love the art and know the business.
Songcritique.com A Songwriter's Critique
A place for songwriter's to critique each other
SongFinda UK
company that provides writers with space to upload songs for A & R to browse plus presents tracks to publishers.
Songlink International Magazine
For artists, managers, producers and A & R
Songplace.Net
A new resource site for aspiring songwriters
Song Rights - legal aspects of songwriting
SongU
Offers a variety of online songwriting courses in several formats
Songs Alive
Representing songwriters and their music worldwide. Located in Sydney and Los Angeles, Songsalive! provides opportunities for collaboration, promotion and education through a network of programs including live events.
Song Scope
Want to know when a producer/label/publisher or A & R requests new material? Then have a look at this site.
Song Stuff
Free online songwriting and music resource for musicians and fans. provides information and services on a broad range of Music topics including creative, technical and business issues. Songstuff has articles, reference material, artist music pages, music news, music forums, a music glossary, and a large collection of categorised music related links.
SongTrellis
Tips, articles, discussion and opinions on songwriters, songwriting, music and musical knowhow.
Songs For Sale - online publisher
This UK company advertise for songwriters and offer a single song assignment for quality songs which are then added to their online listening database. Artists, Bands, Producers and Labels can purchase use of songs from their songwriting team.
songshop.net
Professional, virtual marketplace for composers and publishers to showcase their songs
Songs of Praise
This site publishes music by several independent Christian songwriters, including Elton Smith, Gilberto Barreto, Larry Holder and Steve Israel.
Songwriter.com for independant artists
Songwriter promotion and advice services
Promote your song on Cd to 30 U.K publishers for just 14.99 plus get a copy yourself
Songwriter Records Record Label
Songwriters Association of Canada
Our mission is to significantly improve the creative and business environment for songwriters in Canada and around the world.
The Songwriters Cafe
Dedicated to the promotion, production, peformance and publishing of song writing
Songwriters, Composers And Lyricists Association (SCALA)
Encourages original music of any style. Based in Australia.
Songwriter Connect
provide a user friendly searchable database for songwriters/artists&producers who are looking for other writers to work with. Our database will streamline your needs and connect you the songwriter to a choice of other suitable songwriters.
Songwriters Directory
Our goal is to become the best and most comprehensive data base of Songwriters and Songwriter Resources on the Internet today!
The Songwriters Guild of America
Songwriter's Guild (West Michigan)
The Songwriter's Guild is designed to provide the songwriters of West Michigan a forum in which to perform 'original music' within an acoustic setting.
Songwriters Hall of Fame Virtual Museum
Famous songwriters, information, pictures, articles, showcases, open mike and workshops in New York, USA.
Songwriters and HomeRecording e-group
Songwriters Notebook
Welcome to 'Songwriter's Notebook'! On the following page and associated links you will find many helpful song writing resources. Including information sites, links to song writing periodicals/publications, and professional song writing organizations. It is the desire of Songwriter's Notebook to be a convenient first stop reference and resource for songwriters
Songwriters Uncut
Songwriters, Singer Songwriters and Unsigned Bands can pitch their best songs to the music industry and get greater exposure. This site is dedicated to serious Songwriters who don't want to get lost in the crowds. The Music Industry and Established Artists can listen to songs and contact Songwriters directly to negotiate a deal.
Song Pro
Songwriters Resource Centre with news and info
Songs Alive
non-profit organization dedicated to the nurturing, support and promotion of songwriters and composers worldwide.
Songs For Sale
Publishers who offer original songs for sale online to vocalists and musicians.
Songwriters UK
Songwriters Resource Network
A free online news and information resource for songwriters and lyricists everywhere
SongwriterUniverse
Is an educational/resource center & music magazine established to help all songwriters and writer/artists. This site features valuable, comprehensive information for pros and newcomers alike. Wherever you live, whatever style of music you are creating and performing, we want to guide you to the next level
Songwriting Articles
Songwriting Consultants Ltd
Features the Songwriters Collaboration Network, a free listing service where songwriters looking for writing partners and singers looking for songs, find each other. Also has bi-weekly column, "Success Strategies for Songwriters."
Songwriting Contests
Songwriting Stuff
Songwriting resource covering all aspects of songwriting and composition including melody, harmony, musical arrangement and lyrics.
The Songwriting Education Resource Site
Containing educational articles on the craft of songwriting, a weekly songwriter's chat and a list of upcoming songwriting courses and seminars in Nashville
Southern California Songwriters Association
Everyone is welcomed regardless of his or her songwriting level or style. We have monthly meetings & showcases and currently No Dues.
Stevieray Hansen Music Group
New media company, with online radio, music publishing, streaming video,on demand news and world information, content distribution networks, online music catalog, e-radio promotion co, record label, publishing, and in the near future, live events boardcasting. For songwriters and Artists at SRH has years of experience in getting songs placed. Our staff works with 800 Radio Station World Wide. We work with Major producer, labels and Music Publishers. Other sites in the network include PlayRock, Christian Music Video and Christian Music TV
Studio Finder
A service for finding local recording studios in USA
SUSAP
New UK company who are looking for people of ALL ages, all countries and walks of life, to submit their work. Upload your songs for review by professionals, looking for new and exciting talent.
Sutton Acoustic Guitar Club
The home of acoustic guitar music in Birmingham
Talent Scouts London
Talent Scouts UK are dedicated to connecting talent with industry and industry with talent. Visit the UK site to advertise & meet new unsigned talent. All for FREE!!
TAXI: The Independent A&R Vehicle
Record labels and song publishers don't accept unsolicited tapes or CD's. They do from us...connecting unsigned artists, bands and songwriters with major record labels, publishers, and film & TV music supervisors. Sign up for their free newsletter with the latest labels & producers requirements.
Texas Music Office
Information and promotion office for the Texas music industry
The Buskers Ball
Acoustic music in North West England. Great sampler album available, gigs plus much more!!
The Chicago Songwriters Collective
An organization based in Chicago helping songwriters, storytellers, lyracists and composers network and showcase themselves.
The Incredibly Small Concert Hall
Organization for indie composers of original music of all kinds. Features streaming audio jukeboxes, videos, resources, music store and magazine.
The International Alliance for Women in Music
a resource on women composers and women in music topics
The Manual
by KLF, read online tips and information on how to make it in the music business.
The Princeton Songwriters
A NJ Chapter of the Nashville Songwriters Association, International. We meet monthly in New Brunswick, NJ. For all songwriters.
The Society of Composers and Lyricists USA
The Song Bridge
This service provides a weekly email listing of "songs wanted" to it's songwriting and publishing members as well as service producers, labels, management and artists looking for great material who can post their ads for free. Songbridge is a resource for industry news and information, association links, festival links as well as interviews with Canada's premier songwriters, full of tips and insight into the craft of songwriting. Songwriters can also post listings to other songwriters for collaboration opportunities as well.
The Songwriting Hub
Be inspired! Free ebooks, articles, tips, and news for songwriters.
The Talent Scout
UK Company acts as a bridge between companies & unsigned bands. Provides a FREE service and a regular Wednesday Night Showcase at Sound Republic, Leicester Square, London.
Trowbridge
Nashville Song Publisher - Indie Roots Music - Nashville Talent Directory - Songwriting Tips
UK Songwriters resources and chat room
UK Songwriting Festival
Annual festival and residential courses in Bath, UK, run by professional songwriters.
Ultimate Songwriting
provides resources and recommended products and services in addition to songwriting tips and articles and details about the music industry.
United Songwriters Association
Songwriters helping songwriters. Learn the ins and outs of the music industry.
Unsigned America
If you are interested in getting your material reviewed for possible inclusion to our song files, accessed by music supervisors and management companies, please send us your material for review
VOCAL - Virginia Organization of Composers and Lyricists
VOCAL is a not-for profit organization dedicated to advancing and promoting the art & craft of songwriting and musical composition.
women from mars
WFM started in cafe Mars in Boulder Colorado. We're hoping to replace Lilith Fair, drop in if you are passing by or for more info email ydreyfuss@webtv.net
Wordsmith.org - Anagram Engine
Writers Write - songwriters resources
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