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Get 35% off + Free Shipping on Geniuses of the American Musical Theatre

Geniuses of the American Musical Theatre logo For the first time, a collection of the biographies of Broadway's greatest songwriters, composers, and lyricists,including Irving Berlin, Leonard Bernstein, George Gershwin, Jerry Herman,Johnny Mercer, Cole Porter, Rodgers and Hammerstein, Stephen Sondheim, and many more.

This beautiful full-color hardcover volume is a loving celebration of the lives and artistry of our greatest songwriters. It gives readers the story of the golden age of Broadway from a well-informed,witty, and warmhearted new perspective.

ASCAP members get a 35% discount + free shipping when ordering at www.musicdispatch.com/
item_detail.jsp?itemid=332775
or by calling (800) 637-2852. Enter promo code GEN9 at checkout. Free shipping is by least expensive ship method and applies to U.S. orders only.




recordXpress

The entire music industry... at your fingertips


recordXpress logo recordXpress is an innovative new way to access contact information for virtually anyone in the music industry. With recordXpress, you'll have information on nearly every A&R rep, Film/TV music professional, publisher and music attorney in the business. Got an internet connection? Then you've got the entire music industry at your fingertips!

Advanced filtering and exporting
Whether you're a budding songwriter or the CEO of a publishing house, recordXpress has exactly what you're looking for. recordXpress is infinitely customizable: you can browse for individual contacts through a gigantic list of contacts and companies, or easily apply search filters to generate your own custom list. Looking for all of the A&R reps in Chicago? How about a list of Music Libraries in New York that have been added in the last 30 days? No problem! Just a few clicks and your list is generated. You can export recordXpress data to your computer in Excel, Access, Outlook, and several other standard formats.

Updated daily
Simply no other list is as complete and up-to-date as recordXpress. The music industry is one of the most volatile in the world, and the dedicated music insiders at recordXpress are on top of every hiring, firing, address change and company startup. Right now the recordXpress database contains over 3,000 companies and 8,000 contacts. Nearly a quarter of it changes every month!

10% Discount for ASCAP members
now, recordXpress is extending a 10% discount to ASCAP members. Click here to take advantage of this great offer.




DYMO® DISCPAINTER®

Say goodbye to marker scribbles and tricky trays – print stylish CD/DVD discs on demand with the DYMO DiscPainter.


DYMO logo ASCAP members receive a 16% discount ($45 savings off original price $279.95) when purchasing the DYMO DiscPainter CD/DVD printer . The ideal solution for on demand disc printing, the DiscPainter prints full-color graphics, photos and text directly onto inkjet-printable discs. The mini-printer uses RadialPrint™ Technology to print on your discs from the inner-hub to the outer-edge - 600 dpi in about a minute!* Mac/PC compatible, print directly from your favorite creative applications including PhotoShop®, Illustrator® and InDesign®, or use the included Discus for DYMO design software.

Perfect for audio discs, digital press kits and other marketing materials, create professional-looking discs on demand the fast and easy way with the DiscPainter.

Follow these simple steps to get your special ASCAP Member discount:

• Go to the following link, www.dymo.com/discpainter
• Click on the "Buy Now" tab
• Enter a quantity and click on "proceed to cart"
• Enter the coupon code ASCAP08 at checkout in the cart's coupon code field
• Hit the "Update" button and get the DiscPainter CD/DVD Printer, Discus for DYMO design software, 1 full ink cartridge, 3 inkjet-printable discs, USB cable and power supply
adapter for only $234.95.

If you have any questions or need more information, call DYMO's Customer Support at 1-800-426-7827, ext. 2.




Berkleemusic is the online extension school of Berklee College of Music.

BERKLEEMUSIC logo Study online with Berklee's renowned faculty in areas including Music Business, Music Production, Guitar, Bass, Voice, Music Theory, Harmony & Ear Training, Songwriting, and more. Over 130 accredited courses and certificate programs are enrolling now, and as part of our partnership with Berkleemusic, ASCAP members receive 10% off all Berkleemusic courses and programs.

Learn More

To be eligible for Berkleemusic's ASCAP member discount you must verify your ASCAP membership via your member code and password. Berkleemusic will not provide any retroactive course or program discounts to ASCAP members that have taken a Berkleemusic course or program in previous terms. ASCAP members are entitled to a maximum discount of 10% on course and program purchases. The ASCAP discount cannot be used in conjunction with other Berkleemusic or third-party promotions.

The ASCAP discount will not be given to members that go directly to Berkleemusic.com without ASCAP member authentication.




Waves
Today's songwriters have a wide range of skills that go well beyond writing with just a piano or guitar. For years now, computers have made it possible for songwriters to make recordings at home and on the go. But once you've laid down all your tracks, you still need to put the finishing touches on your tunes. That's where Waves comes in. Waves are tools used every day by top producers and engineers , heard on countless hit records and Grammy® winners including The Beatles' Love. Now, Waves and ASCAP are offering a special discount to all ASCAP members, so that you can create the very best sounding music possible. Just visit the Waves online store, or your local Waves dealer, give them your ASCAP number, and you'll be eligible for the following exclusive custom packages:

  1. Songwriter's Package #1: Musicians 2 + GTR Solo = $220

    Musicians 2 bundle is a great set of essential processors (EQ, compression, limiting, and more) that will bring out the best in your music. Together with GTR Solo , with its 8 amps, 8 cabs, and 13 stomp effects, songwriters have everything they need to create top quality recordings-on their computers.

  2. Songwriter's Package #2: Musicians 2 + GTR Solo + IR-L = $410

    For the songwriter who aspires to radio-ready demos, our second package contains Musicians 2 and GTR Solo plus Waves IR-L convolution reverb, which includes precision-sampled models of the most renowned concert halls, auditoriums, nightclubs, and more. Now, songwriters can not only make studio-quality recording themselves, they can make them in the world's greatest venues—without ever leaving home.

Visit waves.com for more information.




DISC MAKERS
Disc Makers offers ASCAP members a 5% discount off CD Manufacturing prices! Everything we do at Disc Makers is designed to give musicians the highest value possible for the price. When you check out all the extras Disc Makers provides, it's easy to see why Disc Makers is the best and only place you want to trust with your music. Offer good only on new, regularly-priced CD replication orders. This ASCAP discount cannot be combined with any other discount or promotion, including Disc Makers' studio partner program.

Visit www.discmakers.com/ascap, or call 1-866-649-3987. Be sure to mention that you are an ASCAP member.




ArtistMonitor™
ASCAP Members can now receive a 15% discount for ArtistMonitor™. Members can monitor their music's airplay online, on-air and also distribute it to Internet radio. Mediaguide ArtistMonitor™ lets you know every time your song or album has been played across a universe of over 2,500 radio stations, several cable music channels and selected XM channels. In partnership with Radiowave Airplay Monitor, the service also includes Internet radio data covering 3,000 stations as well as the distribution of one song to all 3,000 Internet stations. ASCAP members can now see the full picture of their music exposure - and with a 15% discount.

Please click here to subscribe and get the discount.




Jeff Rona's Liquid Cinema
Jeff Rona invites you to experience Liquid Cinema, a sound/loop library designed to inspire any creative project. Liquid Cinema is an extensive resource of contemporary cinematic aural elements that delivers pure, instant inspiration for film, television, commercials, trailers, games and all-around music production. These unique and imaginitive sounds are based on the sonic palette of film composer Jeff Rona.

Liquid Cinema is available in two formats: the Liquid Cinema Boxed Set includes the full collection in Rex2, Aiff, Acid WAV formats on 7 CD- ROMs and the Liquid Cinema Apple Loops Edition comes as a single DVD-ROM of the full collection in Apple Loops format only.

ASCAP members can purchase Liquid Cinema at the lowest price anywhere with a discount of 29% off the Boxed Set price ($249.00) and 21% off the Apple Loops price ($79.00). Please go to the following website for more information, including audio samples, content description, and purchasing info: www.silkscreenmusic.com/ascap

If you prefer to purchase with a check, please feel free to contact Silkscreen Music at LC@silkscreenmusic.com.




EastWest Sound Libraries
EastWest is the #1 manufacturer and distributor of VIRTUAL INSTRUMENTS and SOUND LIBRARIES. Containing a sonically superior collection of top-quality sounds recorded and programmed by expert practitioners, EASTWEST's latest Virtual Instruments (SYMPHONIC ORCHESTRA and SYMPHONIC CHOIRS) were recorded by Professor Keith O. Johnson, renowned recording engineer and 10-time Grammy nominee for his masterful classical recordings.

LIMITED TIME OFFER: EASTWEST and ASCAP have arranged a special rebate for all ASCAP members. EastWest is offering all members an exclusive 10% discount for all orders placed in their onlineshop at www.soundsonline.com. IMPORTANT: Use the promotional code SUCCESS at the check out page to reduce the price by 10%. Please hit the recalculate button afterwards and the discount will appear. This offer is valid for all products that are available at Soundsonline.com.




ASCAP Web Tools powered by Nimbit
Whether you're a songwriter, performing artist, small label owner, composer or publisher launching your first serious website or looking to improve your existing site, ASCAP Web Tools offers affordable and easy choices for you to design and update your official website.

Nimbit's website services, designed especially for working musicians, include site-building tools, email management, calendar updates and more. Through ASCAP e-Tools, Nimbit offers great pricing on a complete website hosting package. Or use ASCAP Web Tools to manage your existing site, wherever it's hosted.

You'll be able to:

  • Post shows, news, photos & more
  • Manage mailing lists and newsletters
  • Works with any site design
  • Great for beginners and webmasters alike
  • Save time, hassle and money!

Just go to www.ascapwebtools.com for more information.




Instrumentpro.com
ASCAP customers, you can save an extra 10%* when you buy any of the 10,000+ musical instruments and accessories from InstrumentPro.com. Lowest prices guaranteed, and full refunds within 30 days of purchase. InstrumentPro is the online store for Music Unlimited, an instrument dealer that's been in the music business for over 30 years with three locations in California. Order online 24/7 at http://www.instrumentpro.com?kbid=1003 and be sure to use coupon code "ascap" or call (800) 805-0852, Monday-Friday 10am-6pm, and Saturday 11:00-5:00pm Pacific Standard Time.

* Due to manufacturer agreements, some brands excluded. Call for details.




SongU.com
SongU.com provides multi-level song writing courses developed by award-winning songwriters, song feedback, mentoring, one-on-one song coaching, co-writing, unscreened pitching opportunities and more. You will find all the tools you need to succeed as a songwriter -- all online. SongU.com supports ASCAP members with the following discounts:

  • Try one DIY songwriting course FREE.
  • Join as a member and receive your first month for just a penny! Then continue for as long as you want with a 15% discount on recurring monthly or quarterly billing. You'll also receive a FREE online song evaluation from the award-winning coaching staff for a savings of over $60 per year.

For more information or to take your free online songwriting course, contact admissions@SongU.com or visit www.SongU.com/ASCAP.




Garritan Personal Orchestra
Garritan Orchestral Libraries is offering ASCAP members a 20% discount on its Personal Orchestra Sample Collection. Garritan Personal Orchestra is an affordable and easy-to-use orchestra for your computer. It includes all the major instruments of the orchestra - strings, brass, woodwinds, and percussion - plus the Native Instruments Kontakt Sample Player to play them with. Garritan Personal Orchestra will enable ASCAP members to add realistic sounding orchestral instruments to their music quickly and easily. No extra software is necessary. The library comes with a suite of software applications (such as a notation program and sequencer) that help ASCAP members write, mix and play music without fuss or added expense. Just load the instruments in your computer and play.

Garritan Personal Orchestra works on PC or Mac. It works as a Stand Alone (for live performance), as a Plug-in (VST/DX/RTAS & AU - for recording and mixing), or with popular notation programs (for scoring). Please visit www.garritan.com for details and to hear demos.

To order, go to www.garritan.com and go to the online ordering form and in the discount box, select "ASCAP" and your ASCAP Member Number and deduct 20% (total price $224) or call 360-376-5766 to order. If there are any questions you may e-mail gary@garritan.com.




MasterWriter
MacWorld Expo 2003 gave this software its "BEST OF SHOW AWARD!"
Songwriters meet your new best friend....MasterWriter. A revolutionary new software application that includes a rhyming dictionary with over 100,000 entries, the only Alliterations Dictionary in existence, a Pop-Culture Dictionary with over 11,000 entries, a Phrases/Idioms Dictionary, the American Heritage Dictionary and Roget's II Thesaurus, all in one easy-to-use program. Additionally, there is a stereo Hard Disk Recorder for recording your melodic ideas; SONGUARD, a Song Registration Service which allows you to easily register the date-of-creation online; and a library of over 250 tempo adjustable MIDI Drum Loops.

The retail price of this product is $289.00 but ASCAP members get it for $199.00 - that's $90.00 off of the retail price! Just go to the MasterWriter/ASCAP homepage at www.masterwriter.com/ascap or call toll-free (866) 892-8844. When calling, make sure you mention that you are an ASCAP member and give them your ASCAP Member Number.




Music Dispatch
ASCAP members save 15% on any purchase at Music Dispatch - your source for songbooks, sheet music, instructional publications, reference books, videos and DVDs, music software and much more. In its more than 45,000 available titles for musicians at every level, Music Dispatch offers publications from the world's best known and most respected publishers, artists, writers and arrangers. Take advantage of this special offer by using ad code "ASCAP" when you call 1-800-637-2852 or visit www.musicdispatch.com to order. Please have your ASCAP member ID number ready.

Celebrating the 100th Anniversary of "Take Me Out to the Ballgame"
This year one of the most beloved American baseball songs, "Take Me Out to the Ballgame," celebrates its 100th anniversary. The song whose royalties formed The ASCAP Foundation is being honored through a variety of activities throughout 2008 and is featured in a new special edition hardcover book & CD titled Baseball's Greatest Hit: The Story of "Take Me Out to the Ball Game" published by Hal Leonard. For more information on a 40% pre-publication discount available only to ASCAP members, order online at www.musicdispatch.com or by calling (800) 637-2852. Mention ad code ASC8.




OFFICIAL COPYRIGHT ONLINE FILING TOOLS
Official Software(TM) is offering ASCAP members an exclusive 20% discount on its award-winning Official Copyright online filing service and Official Trademark Software, available to ASCAP members through ASCAP's customized web portal with Official Software. Through ASCAP's portal, you will have access to the Official Copyright online web site, where you have access to all the tools you need to easily file and manage your copyright registrations for the life of your work with the US Copyright Office. From original music, lyrics to videos and CD art work, you can easily file you application with Official's step-by- step printable SMART (TM) forms or upload your works and file online through Official's new online filing service. The Official Trademark(TM) software is downloadable from the web site and provides everything you need to also file a Federal trademark application to protect the value in your business name, web site or band name. Don't wait to file! Sign on today with your ASCAP membership number for immediate access:

https://www.officialsoftware.com/ascap/




Musician's Friend Program
SAVE AN EXTRA 5% OFF YOUR PURCHASES AT MUSICIAN'S FRIEND! By special arrangement, ASCAP members get a further 5% discount off Musician's Friend's already super-discounted deals.*

Musician's Friend is the world's biggest direct marketer of music gear with a massive selection from every major manufacturer. Whether you need to equip a state-of-the-art studio or buy a set of strings, the Friend's got what you need. With the lowest prices anywhere, friendly, rapid service, and their 45-Day Double Guarantee, it's no wonder that three million musicians have chosen the Friend.

HUGE INVENTORY Over 30,000 products including guitars, keyboards, bass, drums, DJ gear, live sound, recording tools, and accessories.

SPEEDY DELIVERY Most orders are shipped on the same day they're received and most items are delivered in just 2-3 business days**.

45-DAY DOUBLE GUARANTEE! Best Price Guarantee Money-Back Satisfaction Guarantee

For a FREE ONE-YEAR CATALOG SUBSCRIPTION CALL 800-776-5173 VISIT THE FRIEND ONLINE AT www.musiciansfriend.com

*Due to manufacturer agreements, some brands excluded. Call for details. **On orders received by 5pm Eastern Time, Monday through Friday.




Muzlink

muzlink

Muzlink is an online music marketing and promotion service that helps music makers aggregate, promote and sell their music and gives music lovers an all access pass to see, hear and discover new music.

In the new reality of the music business, every music maker needs to market and promote their product and their skills. Muzlink is a collaboration of music makers - recording artists, songwriters, record companies, publishers, producers, engineers, musicians, singers, graphic artists, photographers, and more - Indie to Major label, debut to Grammy winner, back catalog to future release, creating the Global Music Village on the internet.

Get easy posting and updating of your page on Muzlink. It's FREE to all ASCAP members. Sign up at: www.muzlink.com/artist - enter the ASCAP validation code, ASCAP2009, create a user name and password and be a part of the music evolution.




Sibelius Music Notation Software
Sibelius is a music notation program designed to notate, edit, playback and publish music of every kind, to the highest professional standards. ASCAP members will be offered special benefits from Sibelius that are not available anywhere else, including a special price to ASCAP members of $50 off the Educational price of $299* and $150 off the Professional price of $599, plus shipping charges. In addition, Sibelius is offering a free 14-page booklet entitled "The ASCAP Insider's Guide to Using Sibelius," which is a brief, yet in-depth reference guide for using the program.

This special ASCAP offer is available only from Sibelius. To order, call 888-474-2354 between the hours of 7:30 AM-6:00 PM CST Monday-Friday, or if you are ordering the professional version you may order directly from the Web site: http://www.sibelius.com/ascap

*Educational purchasers will need to qualify by completing an educational verification form prior to purchase. To view and print out this form via the Sibelius Web site, go to http://www.sibelius.com/ascap, click try or buy under fax or mail, then click the hyperlink "Educational Verification Form." You can then determine if you qualify for the Educational price. If so, please complete the form and follow the ordering instructions on the Web site. When placing your order you will need to identify that you are purchasing under the special ASCAP offer and provide your ASCAP member number




CD Duplication, DVD Duplication at DupeCoop, NYC
Serving musicians, songwriters, record companies and management companies since 1983, DupeCoop is the number one choice for CD and DVD Duplication. DupeCoop offers beautiful on-disc printing, printed inserts and great rates. We are known for our personalized service and will be with you every step of the way, design to delivery. Short run orders of 1 to 800 CDs or DVDs put music in musicians' hands when it's needed most – quickly.

DupeCoop is the preferred CD and DVD duplication service for records labels, including Nervous Records, Universal Motown and Warner Bros. Even more than the big companies, individual musicians appreciate DupeCoop's personal service and prompt delivery.

With a background that includes lengthy stints as a recording engineer at top NYC studios such as Electric Lady and Songshop, DupeCoop founder John Palermo ensures that all DupeCoop equipment is state-of-the-art and all final products have the same great sound as the master from which they are produced. And the print quality is the best.

DupeCoop CD Duplication is pleased to offer a 10% discount to all ASCAP members. For further information check out the DupeCoop CD Duplication website at http://dupecoop.net. To place an order call 212-989-9341 or email dupecoop@mac.com.




Valle Music Reproduction
America's largest supplier of quality music creation materials, Valle Music Reproduction, caters to the needs of orchestras, publishers, composers, arrangers, copyists, songwriters, teachers and students. The company offers a complete line of the finest quality music papers and supplies (including binding, gold lettering, orchestra cover imprinting, etc.). The company also specializes in rentals and consulting services for the music and entertainment industry; its production services include rental of stage equipment, audio and lighting, cartage and staffing. Valle is pleased to offer ASCAP members a 15% discount on their complete line of quality music papers and supplies.

For more information see: www.vallemusic.com or call (818) 762-0615.




J & R Music World/Computer World
J & R is offering ASCAP members exclusive discounts of up to 25% on all kinds of electronic equipment! Get amazing deals on everything from computer hardware, software and accessories to home appliances, TV's, VCR's and all types of stereo equipment. It's all offered to ASCAP members at significant savings.

For more information and to order, call (800) 221-3191 or go to www.jandr.com. Please mention that you are an ASCAP member and provide corporate account code #42308.




ASCAP Member Stationery Logo
By popular demand, ASCAP members can receive the ASCAP Member Logo to use on their own websites, business cards and letterhead. To have a copy of the ASCAP Member Logo sent to you via email, call Member Services at 1-800-95-ASCAP, Monday - Friday, 9 a.m. - 8 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.




North American Van Lines
North American Van Lines offer a wide range of steep discounts on their interstate moving fees for ASCAP members. These price breaks include discounts on transporting musical equipment and gear to and from concert dates. Contact North American Van Lines to put together a concert tour package that works for you. So, now you and your band can tour the country with the comfort of knowing your gear is in the hands of professionals.

The North American Van Lines moving discount program entitles you to:

  • Minimum 50% bottom line discount on household goods moves.
  • Minimum 40% discount on shipments of gear and musical equipment.
  • Up to $50,000 protection coverage at no charge on household goods moves.
  • Minimum 45% discount on storage charges on household goods moves.

For more information or a free estimate, call (800) 524-5533 or e-mail: movingvalue@comcast.net. Please mention that you are an ASCAP member.




LearnandMaster.com
Bringing Personal Dreams Within Reach
Have you always dreamed of learning how to play the guitar, piano or drums? Maybe you always wanted to master ballroom dancing? Legacy Learning Systems has created the best, most comprehensive courses to help you achieve your goal. As a special benefit to ASCAP members they are offering you a 20% discount on all of the courses. Simply click on this link www.learnandmaster.com/ascap, select the products that you want and enter the promotional code "ASCAP" when you check out. They also offer great Home School Editions of Learn & Master Guitar and Piano courses and will be adding Learn & Master Painting this Fall.




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