Useful Links:
The International Guild of Songwriters & Composers
http://www.songwriters-guild.co.uk
The Musicians Union
http://www.musiciansunion.org.uk
UK Songwriting Contest
http://www.songwritingcontest.co.uk
The UK Songwriting Contest have featured me on their website on the testimonials page. The direct link is: www.songwritingcontest.co.uk/testimonials.htm
You'll find my little addition at the bottom left hand corner of this page.
International Songwriting Competition
http://www.songwritingcompetition.com
Vocalist website: Songwriting section
http://www.vocalist.org.uk/songwriting.html
International Songwriters Association (ISA)
http://www.songwriter.co.uk
Ents Web Directory
http://www.entsweb.co.uk
Registry of guitar tutors
http://www.registryofguitartutors.co.uk
The British Academy of Composers & Songwriters
http://www.britishacademy.com
Muses Muse website (an excellent resource for songwriters):
Other Songwriters & Musicians worth a visit:
Margaret & Andy Watchorn
Margaret (singing teacher) and Andy are 'major protagonists' in the 'Northumbrian cultural scene' and they have recently released an album of their music called 'Lecchemede' . They have also contributed towards a CD called "The Quiet Hills". Andrew and Margaret play traditional music on Northumbrian Smallpipes and Fiddle respectively, with a wide repertoire of tunes from the North East and other parts of England, Scotland, Ireland, America, Sweden and Norway as well as original tunes composed by Margaret. They are both winners, many times over, in traditional music competitions for solo playing, tune composition and as a duet. Having had a busy year playing in 2005, this year looks even better; they have numerous engagements in the North East and bookings to play at festivals in England, France and Sweden.
To view their website - click on the following link: www.pipesandfiddle.co.uk
Their producer is kyloe records: http://www.kyloerecords.co.uk If you wish to purchase a copy of the CD then you can contact Andy & Margaret direct via email: andrew@wyngarth7.fsnet.co.uk
You can find a review of the above CDs on the Musical Traditions website.
Sound on Sound - The World's Best Music Recording Magazine
GCD Acoustic - Supplier of acoustic quality foam panels and a good resource for understanding the problems associated with room acoustics.
Here are some useful Christian websites:
INNOCENT RECORDS (Christian Worship songs and lyrics - download free mp3 samples): http://www.innocent-records.co.uk
The Invitiation (narrated by Rick Warren - please forgive him for his taste in shirts!):http://www.theinvitation.tv
Daily Online Quiet Time/Bible Study materials: http://www.ivpress.com/bible
UK Student Ministries - Universities & Colleges Christian Fellowship: http://www.uccf.org.uk
Engaging with culture (A UCCF sister site). There are Mp3s to listen to or download. Topics range from the question of suffering to Truth & Intolerance. These area covered at introductory, intermediate and advanced levels. There is so much material on this site it's almost an online university faculty:http://www.bethinking.org
TEARFUND: http://www.tearfund.org
CHRISTIAN TODAY (an independent, inter-denominational, christian media company): http://www.christiantoday.com
FIND A CHURCH (UK Church Directory): http://www.findachurch.co.uk
REEL ISSUES - Stimulating group materials to discuss the latest talked-about films in the light of the Bible & TRANSMISSION(Great for looking at issues from a Christian perspective - produced by the Bible Society): http://www.reelissues.org.uk