Supports musicians with legal issues, health and pension benefits and provides resources and networking opportunities.

ASCAP is a membership organization providing licensing and distribution representation and distributes royalties for copyrighted works specifically for composers, songwriters, lyricists, and music publishers.

Phone: (800) 95-ASCAP

Helping musicians and music entrepreneurs create sustainable careers. It offers research and articles on a variety music and business careers including an online help center, forums and videos pertaining to all aspects of the music business.

The Artist Management Resource was launched in August 2007 by the Indie Managers Association as a central point of information and resources for both artist managers and self-managed artists. The music-oriented website lists definitions of roles, links to resources, helpful articles and an Artist Management Manual for purchase.

BMI offers services and programs to help members develop their skills and gain industry exposure. Also available are musical instrument, health and life insurance programs, and various industry discounts.

NSAI’s online services include a song evaluation service, live chats with professional writers, forums, live and archived workshops/classes, and regional workshops hosted by the Cleveland chapter.

Phone: (800) 321-6008
E-mail: nsai@nashvillesongwriters.com

This website provides information on the Grammy awards, the Recording Academy, the Grammy Foundation, Musicares, and the Latin Recording Academy.

SESAC is a performing rights organization that logs and collects royalties for its writer and publisher members.

The SGA created the first standard uniform popular songwriters contract. This website provides industry news, event listings, and members are provided with additional services.

TAXI is an independent artist & repertoire company. Members also receive a monthly newsletter about the industry and access to an online database designed to help with finding collaborators, band mates, producers, vocalists, and other contacts.

Phone: (800) 458-2111