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 * post at least 5 internet resources (the more the better for us all!) that you find useful for musicians (do not duplicate those others post). Include a brief description of each site and be sure to link them. DUE NO LATER THAN MARCH 3 **======

[|www.artsjournal.com]
Artsjournal collects articles daily on music, theatre, dance, visual art, literature, culture, ideas, and issues from periodicals around the world. It also links to many arts-related blogs, and includes job listings and even unusual YouTube videos. [|Doomtree], [|Dessa] Dessa Darling--emcee, rapper, singer, poet, writer, social media maven, MSCM instructor [|In the Groove] CaLM guests Brian Casey and Danny Burke work with/for this music house in downtown Minneapolis. Check out their reels, music libraries, and consider going over to meet with them to pitch your demo. [|Skeptic Music] Brian and Danny's biz [|Glorious Monster] [|Man is Doomed] Brian and Danny's band projects. [|Constant Contact] Slick, low-cost professional email marketing [|Common Craft] Quick computer tutorials on a whole range of topics using paper cut-outs (seriously!) Learn about wikis, twitter, blogs, and more. [|CultureBully] Online ezine of Twin Cities (and beyond) music, recommended by Dessa. [|Eventful] Eventful is the world's leading events website, enabling a community of millions to discover, promote, share and create events. Request favorite performers. [|Jonathan Coulton] A one-man social media empire. Excellent singer-songwriter who has maximized low-cost marketing. Here's Jonathan's [|MySpace] page. (scroll down to see the box using data from Eventful) [|Music Business Solutions] Peter Spellman lays out a straightforward [|musicians' business plan] [|Sweet Sound of Money] More articles on business plans and money management for artists [|SWOT Analysis template]

**[|Gear Slutz]** This is a website with reviews of recording equiptment.

 * [|Free Hand Music]** This website allows you to get discounted sheet music and tabs.

**[|Music Scene]**
Forum for Minnesota musicians to buy/sell equipment, find people, etc. Craig's List for musicians.

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 * Daniel Heier: [|All Music] Dig this awesome website. Find a discography of your favorite musicians, new releases, music videos, blogs, etc. It is cool! [|Drummerworld]**=====

Bio's, pictures, videos, educational material, transcriptions, forums, etc. of the worlds greatest drummers!
[|YouTube] We all know this website, but this is one of the greatest ways to find footage of great musicians, a great educational source. [|147th Army Band] This is the unit that I am apart of. Check out the history of the band, photos, the different ensembles and other news. [|Army Bands] This is the Army's website with links to all of the different Army Band websites, including active, national gaurd, and reserve bands. [|Daniel Heier] Shameless promotion of my myspace.... Site under construction, but you can still visit. [|VicFirth] This is a drum company that makes great sticks, but there website is LOADED with great educational material for percussionists. Great video lessons whether you play orchestral music, jazz, rock, marching band, and so on. So if some drummer ever says, "I wish I was better at this." You say, "VicFirth.com, GO NOW!"

**[|Linkedin]**
A great site, basically facebook for professionals. You can set up a profile, build business contacts and opportunities etc. [|Pitchfork]basically a blog that talks about artists and bands. great way to keep up with what's going on in the music scene.

[|Free Staff Paper]This website lets you print off free staff paper customized to your specific need. Its really handy when you don't have staff paper lying around.

[|Woodwind and Brasswind]

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A great site for anyone needing instruments, accessories, you name it. and the prices aren't that bad either. I should mention that they specialize in woodwind and brass instruments. However they also sell all sorts of cool gadgets (metronomes...). [|Serph] A website that acts like a search engine for your name or brand. You can see who's saying good things or not so good things about you and your music. This was brought up by Dessa in her discussion.

[|Charles McNeal]** This site has tons of free transcriptions of famous saxophone solos ranging from John Coltrane to Kenny Garrett [|Sax on the Web] A discussion board where a range of skill levels can talk everything saxophone. [|International Saxophone] The international sax website with, interviews, articles and reviews. [|Ear Trainer] [|Dakota Bar and Grill Calender] Check out some great live music at the Dakota
 * Will Merkl:

WEB DIAGNOSTICS [|Google Analytics] Let's you put web analysis on your webpage for FREE ! [|**Google Analytics Blog**] A blog about Google Analytics (way in-depth!). //The latest news, tips, and resources straight from the Google Analytics team.// [|**Website Hit Counters**] Keeps track of the number of people visiting your site embedded in your webpage. [|ASCAP]** ASCAP protects the rights of its members by licensing and distributing royalties for the non-dramatic public performances of their copyrighted works.=====
 * Danielle Nelson:

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 * [|BMI]** BMI is a performing right organization: It collects license fees on behalf of its songwriters, composers and music publishers and distributes them as royalties to those members whose works have been performed. [|VistaPrint] Great site for business cards, t-shirts, mugs, window clings, etc... [|VitaMN] Minnesota bands and the happenings in town. [|Google Diagnostics] tools for your blogs/websites=====

**[|Pandora]**
Online radio where you can type in a band's name or song and it will play similar kinds of music to what you insert. It's a good way to hear new music/bands. I like this site because you can search information about individual songs/artists/albums and then find even more links and information on that stuff. Its not //always// reliable but it's still useful. I know Whitney gave us this in her presentation, but it's sweet so I had to put it in here! Yeah...I know, not much real music here, but it's something. All the info you need for Bonnaroo. I hope to go some day...
 * [|Wikipedia]**
 * [|All Music Guide]**
 * [|MTV]**
 * [|Bonnaroo]**

**Michael Vechell:**
[|2Wurds]: Shameless promotion or grass roots networking, your call :) [|Hostels]: Got $20? Then why not spend a night in San Fran or LA of Key West or New York or .... ANYWHERE in the USA... except Minneasota. "[|Surfs Up]": (on couches) So you don't have $20... That's ok. couch surfing is a great way to meet people and travel for FREE!!! AND, it is setup on a global scale. [|Bartering]mmmm "good trade'' mmm...... So you have no job and no money but you have nice stuff, however, your bored with your stuff, TRADE IT! or to be more percise, barter... [|Timlessentertainment@live.com] My website, want to throw a party? Myspace: [|In Style] umm.. need i say more. [|iTunes]..... music. [|NPR Music Blogs] .. music blogs and information [|Jazz Corner] The largest portal of official websites for hundreds of top jazz musicians and jazz services, active jazz discussion forum, podcasts... and so on. [|Jazz Website] Artist interviews, jazz history, jazz resources, jazz concerts & music events. 
 * [|Craigslist]:** link to almost anything you can think.... the answer to your problems!
 * Marnie Schafer:**