June 2004

Take Advantage of Your Member Benefits!

This listing is meant to give you a snapshot of the many benefits available to members. Significant details about each of the benefits listed below have been omitted for brevity but are outlined in your Member Card Benefits brochure and are on ASCAP’s website in the Member Benefits section.

MUSICPRO INSURANCE

MusicPro Insurance Agency LLC, has been created specifically to provide convenient, lower cost insurance to meet the needs of working music professionals. For more information on any of the insurance listed below please contact (800) 605-3187 or go to

www.musicproinsurance.com

  • Medical (administered by eHealth Insurance Services, Inc.)
  • Dental
  • Music Instrument
  • Studio Liability
  • Travel
  • Personal Accident
  • Tour Liability
  • Individual Term Life
  • Long Term Care

Cigna Dental

Cigna Dental Care is an exclusive provider plan offering quality dental benefits at an affordable price. Choose a primary dentist from CIGNA's nationwide dental HMO network. No deductible to meet. No dollar maximums. No claim forms to file. Call for information toll-free at (800) 869-7188. Locate convenient network dentists by visiting the online Dental Directory at www.cigna.com.

ASCAP/Guitar Center Program

Guitar Center is the nation’s largest retailer of all musical instruments and equipment catering to the professional and it guarantees the lowest prices and the best selection. For more info, call the ASCAP/Guitar Center Benefits Hotline at (800) 905-0585 extension 2303 or go to www.guitarcenter.com.

Musician's Friend Program

The world’s biggest direct marketer of music gear. Members get a extra 5% discount off most brands on Musician’s Friend’s already super-discounted deals. For a free one year catalog subscription call (800) 776-5173 or go to www.musiciansfriend.com.

Sibelius Music Notation Software

A music notation program designed to notate, edit, playback and publish music of every kind. Members are eligible for special benefits that are not available anywhere else. For more info, call (888) 474-2354 or go to www.sibelius.com/ascap.

XM Satellite Radio

Over 100 channels of great music, sports, talk, comedy and news. 36 XM channels are commercial free. You don’t have to replace your radio to add XM to your car stereo. XM periodically extends special offers to ASCAP members. Log onto www.xmradio.com/ASCAP03.jsp to learn of the latest offer available.

Berkleemusic.com online classes

Berkleemusic.com, Berklee College of Music's new online school, and musician's network, is giving all ASCAP members exclusive discounts on online music instruction and career development resources. Study online with Berklee professors, in areas such as songwriting, production, music business, education, and performance. ASCAP members get a 20% discount on all instructor-led online courses and a 40% discount on the Berklee-music Passport membership, with member-only access to the latest jobs and gigs. For more information, go to www.berkleemusic.com/ASCAP.

iPROMOTEu.com

iPROMOTEu.com is a resource that allows members to create their own customized merchandise for their band or record label at an 18% discount on all wholesale orders. Call (866) 625-7700 or go to www.ipromoteu.com and click on the ASCAP icon.

DupeCoop

DupeCoop offers short run CD duplication with quick turnaround, b&w laser printed CD labels and inserts at a 10% discount to all members. For more info go to www.dupecoop.way.to or call (212) 989-9341.

J & R Music World/ Computer World

Members get exclusive discounts of up to 25% on all kinds of electronic equipment! For more info and to order, call (800) 221-3191 or go to www.jandr.com. Please provide ASCAP corporate account code #42308.

Valle Music Reproduction

Members receive a 15% discount on the complete line of quality music papers and supplies. Go to www.vallemusic.com or call 818-762-0615.

JBL Speakers & More

Save from 25-50% on JBL speakers, Sennheiser headphones and Harman Kardon electronics. Products like JBL’s Studio S-38 ($325 members/$499 retail); Sennheiser’s rugged headphones HD280-PRO ($85 members/$199 retail) and Harmon Kardon’s high definition DVD-25 ($265 members/$349 retail). For more info, go to http://ascap.memberservicesonline.com.

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.

North American Van Lines

Members get steep discounts for interstate moving. Minimum 40% discount on gear and musical equipment shipments. For a free estimate or more info, call (800) 524-5533 or email: andy2828@aol.com. Please give your member ID number.

Avis Car Rental

You’ll be entitled to a discount of up to 10% when you use ASCAP’s AWD number #T86- 1200 when renting a car. Call (800) 331-1212 or go to www.avis.com/AvisWeb/html/bridge/assoc
/offer/go.html?T861200
.

NEW! JAMedia

JAMedia is offering ASCAP members a 15% discount on its' memory cards which are 100% compatible with music gear that have memory card slots, such as keyboards, effects and multi-track recorders. In addition to music gear, JAMedia cards can also be used in digital cameras, PDA's, and MP3 players. To order, go to www.jamediaonline.com, when you get to the checkout page, enter "ASCAP" where it asks for the coupon code or you can call toll-free:1-800-637-8087 to order. JAMedia offers free UPS ground shipping.

MasterWriter

MacWorld Expo 2003 gave this software its “BEST OF SHOW AWARD”! 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 Diction- ary 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.



NEW!

ASCAP Web Tools Powered by Nimbit

Through its partnership with Nimbit, ASCAP now offers website management tools designed for the working musician. E-mail management, calendar updates, website updates, and more, can be done simply and quickly without the need to learn code. Nimbit has developed sites for Aerosmith and the Lounge Lizards, among others. Through ASCAP Web Tools, Nimbit offers great pricing on a complete website hosting package including Web Tools, or you can choose Nimbit Express - Web Tools to manage your existing site, wherever it’s hosted. For more info, go to www.ascap.com/etools.



Official's Copyright Online Filing Tools

Official Software is offering members a 20% discount on its award-winning Official Copyright online filing service. From original music, lyrics to videos and CD art work, you can easily file your application with Official's printable SMART forms or upload your works and file online through Official's new online filing service. For more info, go to www.officialsoftware.com/ascap/.



Discount Subscription Program

ASCAP is pleased to be able to offer its members a discount magazine subscription program. Most of the magazines or directories listed are geared toward the music industry and can provide useful information for the working music professional. ASCAP has negotiated the best rates on the market for its members.

These rates are for NEW SUBSCRIBERS ONLY and you must provide your ASCAP Member ID when subscribing, in addition to any other information requested. Please go to the Member Benefits section of our website or see the 2003 Member Card Benefits Brochure for info on how to subscribe.



Hertz Car Rental

Take advantage of Hertz worldwide discounts of up to 15% on its business & leisure car rental rates. Visit www.hertz.com or call (800) 654-2200. Be sure to give the ASCAP CDP #1416-202 to get your discount.

Choice Hotels International

Your membership card entitles you to a 20% discount at participating Comfort, Clarion Sleep, Quality, Rodeway, Econo Lodge and Mainstay properties worldwide. For more info, call (800) 424-6423 and use the ASCAP personal ID #00058268.

MasterCard Credit Card Program

Issued by MBNA America Bank, this program offers members low introductory Annual Percent age Rate, no annual fee and exceptional customer service. Call (866) GET-MBNA or (800) 833-6262. Use priority code EACU when calling.

The ASCAP Platinum Plus for Business MasterCard

This card will help you manage your business more effectively. It offers the flexibility of a MasterCard, online banking and management reporting, along with No Annual Fee! Apply now at: www.applyonlinenow.com/BCapp/Ctl/redirect?CV_source Code=EEKU or call (800) 598-8791. Use priority code EEKU when calling.

USAlliance Federal Credit Union

USAlliance offers a full line of financial services tailored to the needs of our members. To receive an application for membership in the credit union, call (800) 431-2754 or go to www.usalliance.org.

Member Investment Program

SCAP is offering tax-deferred investment services through Financial Advisor Jamie Block of Wachovia @ (800) 431-7013 or Joel Carnes of UBS Financial Services @ (800) 451-3954.

Songwriters Hall of Fame/National Academy of Popular Music

The Songwriters Hall of Fame/National Academy of Popular Music is offering ASCAP members a discount of 15% off the standard one-year Professional Membership fee of $50. Over 75% of SHOF inductees are ASCAP members! The National Academy of Popular Music serves the up-and-coming songwriter via an extensive program of workshops, showcases, networking and open mics. It also extends to all members (except associates) the privilege of voting in the annual Song- writers Hall of Fame inductee elections. For exclusive benefits and how to become a member of the Songwriters Hall of Fame/ National Academy of Popular Music call Bob Leone at (212) 957-9230 or go to: www.songwritershalloffame.org/membership.asp. Please specify that you are an ASCAP member.

Country Music Association Membership

CMA is proud to offer all ASCAP members its highest level of individual membership (Sterling Membership) at the special rate of $85.00 (usually $100.00). New members will also receive CMA's Music Business 101 DVD and a CMA Baseball Cap or Shirt as a premium for signing up.

The DVD, produced exclusively for artist members of CMA, is divided into 10 segments, which relate to various aspects of the industry. In each segment, industry leaders offer personal insight and expertise. To apply, please go to http://www.cmaworld.com/membership/apply/. When it asks who referred you to CMA, please type in "ASCAP Promo" to receive the discounted rate.



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