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MelodyTrip Announces Nominations for 1st Annual Festies, the US Music Festival Awards
Music fans can vote and be entered to win free trip to US music fest and the winners will be announced March 20.

Jammin with Your Kids: The Wonderful World of Music
Does music need to be "dumbed-down" for kids? The answer became quite clear to me and my husband as we observed how our own child responded to complex melodies and varied musical styles in the first months of her life.When I embarked on the recording of my children's music CD ("Wake Up & Go To Sleep", Artsong Music) shortly after my daughter was born, it didn't occur to me to create a happy little watered down collection of songs made just for young listeners.

Teen Rockers Band Together to Record Christmas Music Benefiting Little Kids Rock Program
Camp Jam Allstars' "Money In A Card" is being released on iTunes today. Part of the proceeds from the song is going towards music instruction and instruments for public schools.

How Do I Put Music On My Psp - A Definitive Guide!
So you finally got your new PSP I'm sure you are eager to explore it and play all your favorite games

When Does Copyright Expire On My Music?
The expiration date on your copyrighted music isn't something you have to worry about, at least not in your lifetime. The music that you've written is copyrighted the moment you've put it onto paper or recorded it. The reason you don't have to worry about expiration is because the music is protected until 70 years after the death of the author. In the case of your music, that author would be you.

Surrge Rocks the Music Industry: New Referral Model and Social Distribution Network Reshape Digital Music Scene
Surrge, the hottest new brand in the business of online music, launches during South by Southwest this week. Ushering the music industry into the Web 2.0 world, Surrge is a social distribution network and music community that lets fans play a part in any given musical artist's success. The Surrge experience is one where artists are promoted by their biggest fans; performance fees for music streams are finally paid; and access to target audiences pays off for fans and artists alike. By marrying social networking with music culture, the company is driving a new paradigm for music in the 21st Century.

DEMO Presents a Free Seminar for Musicians: How to Market & Sell Your Music Online
DEMO presents How to Market & Sell Your Music Online. This seminar is offered free to musicians and guarantees an online distribution contract to every recording act that is registered.

Using Legal Music Download Sites For Your Mp3 Player
Modern technology makes music more accessible than ever, with a huge percentage of people now downloading music from the internet onto their MP3 player. Many people use file sharing sites to obtain their MP3 player files, but these sites do not have copyright ownership. This alters the stability and quality of the product, and can also lead to legal proceedings being brought against the user. Therefore, the best way to download music to your audio player is to find a legitimate site.

Guavagarage.com: New Online Music Community Web Site Revolutionizing the Industry
The new, online music community Web site will serve the interests of bands, concert venues and fans.

Download Music Onto Iphone
Downloading music to your Iphone may be a little easier than you first think- all that's needed is a computer, an Internet connection, and of course an Iphone! For those of you that have already owned Ipods, the procedure is pretty much identical, but for those of you that don't read on to see how it's done.

Music Rising Continues to Support Gulf Coast Region with Much-Needed Aid Three Years after Hurricane Katrina Disaster
Musician's Friend Announces Limited Availability of Exclusive Epiphone Limited Edition Music Rising Les Paul Electric Guitar with all Proceeds Benefitting Music Rising, administered by the Gibson Foundation.

AudioBiblio.com Connects People and Music Through Online Community
A new Web site launched recently, AudioBiblio.com, allows users to discover and recommend music through an online community. The brainchild of an 18-year-old internet entrepreneur, Akeem McLennon of Atlanta, Ga., www.AudioBiblio.com lets members upload music and access it anywhere an internet connection exists. Users also can connect with old and new friends and find groups with similar music interests.

Joyce Cooling This Girls Got To Play Smooth Jazz Music CD Review
This Girls Got To Play is the latest release from Smooth Jazz Superstar Joyce Cooling, and is another great one by this talented musician.

How To Play Christmas Sheet Music
The secret to playing Christmas sheet music is to make the melody prominent, get some rhythm happening underneath and bang out some chords to support the harmony of the song. And, while that may seem like a fairly simple concept, for most pianists it takes some practice. Here are some ideas that may help you.

Music: Uniting Nations, Dividing Generations
Cultures around the world since the beginning of time have appreciated, enjoyed, and incorporated some form of music in their everyday lives. However, just as one man's trash is another man's treasure, one man's music can often be another man's noise, and vice versa.