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- www.musictheory.net - Music Theory lessons and drills
- www.practicespot.com Online practice tools
- www.philtulga.com Great site to explore Music and it's relationship to Math and Science
- ww.classicalarchives.com MIDI files of Classical Music
- http://soundcloud.com/ Streaming audio site
- http://www.noteflight.com Online Music Notation editor
- Jazz Education Network
- Marching Percussion 101 – presented by Vic Firth
- Morton Subotnik’s Creating Music - an online creative musical environment for children of all ages
- MusTech.net - blog and newsletter site for music technology and more
- MusicTheory.net – online lessons and exercises in music theory
- The Musician’s Way - companion site to the book, “The Musician’s Way: A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness,” by Gerald Klickstein.
- NAfME – Homepage for our national association provides a wealth of information and resources for music teachers in all disciplines
- NAPBIRT - National Association of Professional Band Instrument Repair Technicians
- Sight-Reading Factory – generate customizable tunes for sight-reading
- Teach Music Tech- information and resources for music technology
- Teaching Music Through Performance – homepage for the best-selling series of books and CD’s
- TI:ME - Technology Institute for Music Educators
- BandDirector.com – articles, videos, and discussion forums on all aspects of concert, jazz, and marching bands
Garageband
Definitive application for music production. Free on all recent Apple Products. Works on OS X, iOS for Mac, iPad, iPod and iPhone. ONLY for Apple, sorry Windows and Android.
Band in a Box
Easy to use application for PC and Macintosh. Enter Chords and choose from thousands of styles.
Finale
Universal standard for input of Music Notation for PC and Macintosh. Learning curve very steep. Yields professional desktop publishing results after much practice and use.
Sibelius
An alternative to Finale with a "virtual manuscript" approach to computer based music notation. Now owned by AVID, developers of ProTools. Recent upgrades have been rolled out slowly, but overall product is excellent.
Logic Pro X
Logic Pro X puts a complete recording and MIDI production studio on your Mac, with everything a pro musician needs to write, record, edit, and mix like never before. All in an intuitive interface that puts the tools you need right where you need them.
Pro Tools
The title of this software by AVID says it all. This is the standard for professional studio recording. Listed here for reference purposes for my younger students.
iZotope
High tech mixing and mastering software for audio and video professionals. Also supplier of effects and plug ins for professional music software. Not for rookies, you will have to pay your dues, but the rewards are Grammy and Oscar worthy.
Definitive application for music production. Free on all recent Apple Products. Works on OS X, iOS for Mac, iPad, iPod and iPhone. ONLY for Apple, sorry Windows and Android.
Band in a Box
Easy to use application for PC and Macintosh. Enter Chords and choose from thousands of styles.
Finale
Universal standard for input of Music Notation for PC and Macintosh. Learning curve very steep. Yields professional desktop publishing results after much practice and use.
Sibelius
An alternative to Finale with a "virtual manuscript" approach to computer based music notation. Now owned by AVID, developers of ProTools. Recent upgrades have been rolled out slowly, but overall product is excellent.
Logic Pro X
Logic Pro X puts a complete recording and MIDI production studio on your Mac, with everything a pro musician needs to write, record, edit, and mix like never before. All in an intuitive interface that puts the tools you need right where you need them.
Pro Tools
The title of this software by AVID says it all. This is the standard for professional studio recording. Listed here for reference purposes for my younger students.
iZotope
High tech mixing and mastering software for audio and video professionals. Also supplier of effects and plug ins for professional music software. Not for rookies, you will have to pay your dues, but the rewards are Grammy and Oscar worthy.
They are a dedicated group of specialists convinced that the voice is the most beautiful instrument in the world. With a range of innovative products, we inspire, respect and empower modern vocalists. Furthermore, many of us are musicians, producers and DJs.
Sweetwater
My go to choice for decades. I listed the others below to make it seem fair, but it isn't. Sweetwater is the best. Period.
Guitar Center
National big box music retailer and website. Good choices, but feels like
a Best Buy.
B&H Photo
Not only the best photo and video store in the world, but also a great resource for music recording gear. Great customer service and fast shipping. B&H Photo Superstore is located at 420 9th Avenue, between 33rd and 34th Street, New York NY 10001. A must add for your next trip to NYC.
My go to choice for decades. I listed the others below to make it seem fair, but it isn't. Sweetwater is the best. Period.
Guitar Center
National big box music retailer and website. Good choices, but feels like
a Best Buy.
B&H Photo
Not only the best photo and video store in the world, but also a great resource for music recording gear. Great customer service and fast shipping. B&H Photo Superstore is located at 420 9th Avenue, between 33rd and 34th Street, New York NY 10001. A must add for your next trip to NYC.
Mackie
Mixers and sound reinforcement for home project and professional studios and working / touring musicians. Great prices and solid gear for all levels.
Focusrite
Known for classic microphone pre-amplifiers and affordable Mac/PC studio recording interfaces. Cutting edge gear for the novice to the pro studio engineer. Solid and durable design with great software plug ins for real world simulations.
IK Multimedia
Outstanding company specializing in many ways to create / enhance / perform music by connecting microphones, MIDI keyboards, analog and digital instruments to your iPhone / Android devices.
AKG
Since 1947, AKG has been synonymous with premium sound quality for musicians, sound engineers and music lovers.
Makers of my personal favorite studio matched pair stereo condenser microphones, the
AKG C414 XLS.
Neumann
High end professional microphones for those with discriminating tastes and big budgets. German engineered and produced to high standards of quality. Used by Jazz at Lincoln Center and many other musicians who can afford anything they desire.
SHURE
Long time manufacturer and designer of some of the most used and iconic microphones and recording gear in the music industry. Affordable choices for aspiring performers and the seasoned professional. Makers of industry standard mics such as SM58, SM57 and Beta series.
Mixers and sound reinforcement for home project and professional studios and working / touring musicians. Great prices and solid gear for all levels.
Focusrite
Known for classic microphone pre-amplifiers and affordable Mac/PC studio recording interfaces. Cutting edge gear for the novice to the pro studio engineer. Solid and durable design with great software plug ins for real world simulations.
IK Multimedia
Outstanding company specializing in many ways to create / enhance / perform music by connecting microphones, MIDI keyboards, analog and digital instruments to your iPhone / Android devices.
AKG
Since 1947, AKG has been synonymous with premium sound quality for musicians, sound engineers and music lovers.
Makers of my personal favorite studio matched pair stereo condenser microphones, the
AKG C414 XLS.
Neumann
High end professional microphones for those with discriminating tastes and big budgets. German engineered and produced to high standards of quality. Used by Jazz at Lincoln Center and many other musicians who can afford anything they desire.
SHURE
Long time manufacturer and designer of some of the most used and iconic microphones and recording gear in the music industry. Affordable choices for aspiring performers and the seasoned professional. Makers of industry standard mics such as SM58, SM57 and Beta series.
Kurzweil
Pioneer of modern keyboard technology from the original K1000 and K2000 series to the K2600 that pushed the industry forward. Their latest offerings go beyond what was thought possible at the turn of the 21st century.
KORG
Since it was founded in 1963, Korg's goal has been to create new experiences in music and performance. That was what drove the creation of Japan's first disc-based rhythm machine, the Doncamatic, and then led to the development of Japan’s first synthesizer and the world's first needle-type tuner, followed by numerous unique instruments that have brought the enjoyment of musical performance to many people all around the world.
Korg is resolved to continue to create innovative and uncompromising instruments which maintain the high quality that inspires professional artists and creators, and yet are approachable enough for anyone to play. The musical instruments Korg will deliver are reflections of the ideas and values of the many artists and users who continue to love Korg products - now and into the future.
ROLAND
Roland Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments, including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion, digital recording equipment, amplifiers, and audio processing devices. With over 40 years of innovation that continues to shape the sound of modern music, Roland sets the standards in music technology for the world to follow.
NORD
Nord Keyboards are handmade in Sweden by Clavia Digital Musical Instruments AB. The Nord Piano Library is a specialized library for acoustic and electric keyboard instruments and incorporates a number of unique technologies in order to create the most realistic reproductions of the original instruments. The library contains a wide selection of multi-sampled upright and grand pianos, vintage electric pianos, harpsichords and clavinets – all carefully selected for their unique characters.
Kurzweil
Pioneer of modern keyboard technology from the original K1000 and K2000 series to the K2600 that pushed the industry forward. Their latest offerings go beyond what was thought possible at the turn of the 21st century.
KORG
Since it was founded in 1963, Korg's goal has been to create new experiences in music and performance. That was what drove the creation of Japan's first disc-based rhythm machine, the Doncamatic, and then led to the development of Japan’s first synthesizer and the world's first needle-type tuner, followed by numerous unique instruments that have brought the enjoyment of musical performance to many people all around the world.
Korg is resolved to continue to create innovative and uncompromising instruments which maintain the high quality that inspires professional artists and creators, and yet are approachable enough for anyone to play. The musical instruments Korg will deliver are reflections of the ideas and values of the many artists and users who continue to love Korg products - now and into the future.
ROLAND
Roland Corporation is a leading manufacturer and distributor of electronic musical instruments, including keyboards and synthesizers, guitar products, electronic percussion, digital recording equipment, amplifiers, and audio processing devices. With over 40 years of innovation that continues to shape the sound of modern music, Roland sets the standards in music technology for the world to follow.
NORD
Nord Keyboards are handmade in Sweden by Clavia Digital Musical Instruments AB. The Nord Piano Library is a specialized library for acoustic and electric keyboard instruments and incorporates a number of unique technologies in order to create the most realistic reproductions of the original instruments. The library contains a wide selection of multi-sampled upright and grand pianos, vintage electric pianos, harpsichords and clavinets – all carefully selected for their unique characters.