Musicians' resources
This section contains a load of advice for musicians and listeners of music. I've written a series of guides, in association with the National Music Network (NMN) which hopefully will prove useful. And there's more on the way.
You'll find a list of useful resources here too - and a link to even more at the bottom of the page. Happy reading!
Resources
Making cheap demo CDs
A few simple steps to make and mail-out a demo CD for about 35p (14p for the CD, 21p for the postage). How to make cheap demos.
Cutting a record
Find out how to cut a 12 inch.
Turning your band into a company
If you're serious about making money from music, here's a guide I've put together, in association with the National Music Network. Forming a limited company for your band
Web design tutorials
Also worth checking out is a new section on website design - find out how to Design a website and promote it. We've also launched a Link exchange directory which allows you to swap links with other musicians, and increase the popularity of your website.
Getting your music heard
A guide to various mp3 sites and places on the net where you can upload your music.
Music in the South West
A whistle-stop tour of music in the South West. Sounding out the South West
List of record labels
Names and addresses of people to send demos to. It focuses on the kind of music you'll find on this site - acousticcy, singer-songwriter type stuff. Most of the labels here are independent. List of record labels
Other Musicians
For a list of other musicians, spanning a wide range of genres, Click here
Useful links
Web design for musicians
Cheap website design for musicians, actors and artists, plus website hosting and everything you need for a great website.www.artisticsites.co.uk
Music review
Get your music peer-reviewed by first reviewing other songs. A great way to get impartial feedback - and some juicey reviews for your media packs and website! www.garageband.co.uk
Indie Band Vault
Website with lots of resources for Indie bands. Indie band vault
Intimate Audio
A guitar site devoted to intimate musical recordings and independent musicians. www.intimateaudio.com
Hybrid Studios
International community and directory for the creative / performance world. Gallery, Library, and Jukebox exhibition spaces, Projects & Competitions, News, Gig listings and more.... www.hybridstudios.co.uk
Unsigned Music Review
Get your music professionally reviewed - www.unsignedmusicreview.com