Links
Below you will find many music resource links that will help you find your way in the business.
Studios
Pebble Studios - Ottawa, ON
Dedicated to providing exceptional audio recording services. A division of Hummingbird Music Ltd.
Dedicated to providing exceptional audio recording services. A division of Hummingbird Music Ltd.
Liverpool Court Studios - Ottawa, ON
3000 square foot facility focusing on Music, Post & Corporate Recording services.
3000 square foot facility focusing on Music, Post & Corporate Recording services.
Little Chicago Studios - Ottawa, ON
World-class state of the art recording facility provides a professional, comfortable, and inspiring setting situated in the south end of Ottawa.
World-class state of the art recording facility provides a professional, comfortable, and inspiring setting situated in the south end of Ottawa.
Listening Eye Studio - Chelsea, QC
With an unequalled peaceful atmosphere, combined with state-of-the-art digital recording equipment, Listening Eye Studio provides the perfect setting for productive recording sessions.
With an unequalled peaceful atmosphere, combined with state-of-the-art digital recording equipment, Listening Eye Studio provides the perfect setting for productive recording sessions.
Blue Bear Sound
Located near Manotick, Ontario, Canada - your recordings can benefit from their John Sayers-designed facility, ensuring the proper acoustic environment and ambience that your projects deserve."
Located near Manotick, Ontario, Canada - your recordings can benefit from their John Sayers-designed facility, ensuring the proper acoustic environment and ambience that your projects deserve."
Labels
Boulder Records
Nationally distributed record label focused on artist development. A division of Hummingbird Music Ltd.
Nationally distributed record label focused on artist development. A division of Hummingbird Music Ltd.
Promotion and Distribution
Spirit River
Distribution company specializing in folk, country, blues, first nations, and world.
Distribution company specializing in folk, country, blues, first nations, and world.
Associations and Industry Bodies
SOCAN
GSociety of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada: society licensing / protecting performance of copyrighted Canadian music.
GSociety of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada: society licensing / protecting performance of copyrighted Canadian music.
ASCAP
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers: performing rights organization created and controlled by U.S. composers, songwriters and music publishers.
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers: performing rights organization created and controlled by U.S. composers, songwriters and music publishers.
BMI
Broadcast Music Inc.: American performing rights organization representing U.S. songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music.
Broadcast Music Inc.: American performing rights organization representing U.S. songwriters, composers and music publishers in all genres of music.
Ontario Arts Council
funding programs for Ontario-based artists and arts organizations, with funds from the Ontario government.
funding programs for Ontario-based artists and arts organizations, with funds from the Ontario government.
Factor
The Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Records: government assisted foundation supporting Canadian independent recording industry.
The Foundation to Assist Canadian Talent on Records: government assisted foundation supporting Canadian independent recording industry.
RIAA
RIAA: Recording Industry Association of America: large organization representing U.S. recording industry.
RIAA: Recording Industry Association of America: large organization representing U.S. recording industry.
Riley and Associates
information on U.S. taxes targeted specifically at those in the music business.
information on U.S. taxes targeted specifically at those in the music business.
CRTC
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission: information on MAPL system and CANCON.
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission: information on MAPL system and CANCON.
Nielsen SoundScan
Nielsen SoundScan is an information system that tracks sales of music and music video products throughout the United States and Canada.
Nielsen SoundScan is an information system that tracks sales of music and music video products throughout the United States and Canada.
More Copyright Info
Live Sound
Wall Sound and Lighting - Ottawa, ON
Sales and service of concert quality systems. New and used equipment listings and rental details are provided.
Sales and service of concert quality systems. New and used equipment listings and rental details are provided.
Music Schools
Nepean School of Music - Ottawa, ON
Quality music education in a positive environment, at Eastern Ontario's largest private music school.
Quality music education in a positive environment, at Eastern Ontario's largest private music school.
Fanshawe College - London, ON
The Music Industry Arts program educates students in all relevant aspects of the contemporary audio industry.
The Music Industry Arts program educates students in all relevant aspects of the contemporary audio industry.
Berklee College of Music - Boston, MA
Founded in 1945, Berklee College of Music is the world's largest independent music college and the premier institution for the study of contemporary music.
Founded in 1945, Berklee College of Music is the world's largest independent music college and the premier institution for the study of contemporary music.
Musicians Institute - Hollywood California
Musicians Institute offers a comprehensive, hands-on education in contemporary music performance, recording, guitar making, music business and film.
Musicians Institute offers a comprehensive, hands-on education in contemporary music performance, recording, guitar making, music business and film.
Musical Retailers
Long and McQuade - Canada
Long & McQuade is the largest chain of musical instrument retailers in Canada, with 28 locations from British Columbia to Ontario.
Long & McQuade is the largest chain of musical instrument retailers in Canada, with 28 locations from British Columbia to Ontario.
Music Publications
Mix Magazine
MIX is the world's leading magazine for commercial and project studio recording, concert sound, audio for film and video and more.
MIX is the world's leading magazine for commercial and project studio recording, concert sound, audio for film and video and more.
Canadian Musician
Canadian Musician is Canada's magazine for professional and amateur musician.
Canadian Musician is Canada's magazine for professional and amateur musician.
Billboard Magazine
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry.
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry.
Music Festivals
SXSW - Austin, TX
The music festival is one of the biggest in the United States, with more than 1,400 performers playing dozens of venues around Austin for four days in March
The music festival is one of the biggest in the United States, with more than 1,400 performers playing dozens of venues around Austin for four days in March
Canadian Music Week - Toronto, ON
Music festival, conference, and exhibition with thousands of music industry participants from around the world. 350 bands in 35 clubs over three nights.
Music festival, conference, and exhibition with thousands of music industry participants from around the world. 350 bands in 35 clubs over three nights.
Atlantis Music Conference - Atlanta, GA
An annual event held during August in Atlanta. Features unsigned bands from throughout the southeast.
An annual event held during August in Atlanta. Features unsigned bands from throughout the southeast.
Millennium Music Conference - Camp Hill, PA
3 Days of Panels, Clinics, Workshops, Mentoring & Music Business.
3 Days of Panels, Clinics, Workshops, Mentoring & Music Business.
