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" Dec Cluskey was
honoured
as
one the the top ten most influential people of the past forty years in
the Music Industry by Marshall Amplification. He was presented with a
gold plated Marshall Amp covered in white Connolly leather by Jaguar Cars " - Could he help your music
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'One
Minute With Dec'
is the widest read Music Ezine on the Net and can be
yours each Sunday for FREE....
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"Dec, sorry to call you so early….I got the part in the new 'Harry Potter' film….I just got the phone call! Costume fitting on Wednesday" John Dartnell [Member No: GRA124098 ]
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"I read about this kind of thing in your Probationer lesson only last night. I will be responsible for the complete soundtrack of a modestly budgeted ENTERTAINMENT project! The soundtrack will be completely original, mostly classical with a couple love songs, some other contemporary and ethnic music." [Edison Baptisite -Serious Writers Guild Member No. NET0787030W] [Trinidad & Tobago.]
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Useful links to
help your musical career:
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Organisations
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Performing
Rights Society
The PRS is the UK association of composers,
songwriters and music publishers. It administers the 'performing
right' in their music. |
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Phonographic
Performance Limited
PPL is a music industry collecting society
representing over 2,000 record companies, from the large
multinationals to the small independents. They collect licence
fees from broadcast and public performance users on behalf of
the record companies. This licence fee revenue, after deduction
of running costs, is then distributed to their record company
members and to performers. |
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Musicians
Union
The M.U. was founded over 100 years ago in 1893,
and has a proud history of service to musicians of all types. |
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British
Actors Equity
The trade union representing performers and
artists. Protecting the rights of actors, directors,
choreographers, stage management and designers. Membership
available for professionals in the entertainment industry. |
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Library
of Congress: Copyright Information
How to copyright your work (in the US). Includes
downloadable forms. |
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Dec's Choice of Musical Equipment and
Instruments
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Marshall
Amplification Dec and Sandy always have a ball
with Jim and Pauline...Jim Marshall, the founder of
'Marshall', makes great amps as well! I play a JMP1 rack
'valve' pre-amp module plus a rack mounted Marshall 'Valvestate'
amp.....stunning! 
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Fender
Yes, I play a nice 'Fender'...thanks to Robson and
Jerome having a Number One with our 'I Believe' a couple of
years ago. 'Fender' rewarded us well. 
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Gibson
Gibson too...wonderful guitars, a fabulous 'Les Paul'
to die for and a 'Sunburst' that you would cut your arm
off for...plus an original 'Blue Ridge'...Wow....sometimes
I pinch myself! Thank you Gibson! 
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Paiste
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Zildjian
Cymbals |
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Musician
Shop
For guitars, instruments and accessories
ranging from guitar strings and harmonicas to bongos all
sold online over secure payment page from the UK's
biggest musical e-tailer. |
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Miscellaneous
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Riviera
Publishing
First online music publisher in the UK.
Best deals for CD duplication, DVD's...in fact anything to
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KlubKat
Dec's recommendation: Drop in on KlubKat, the On-Line
magazine dedicated to promoting small bands. Their goal is to see
smaller and upcoming bands given the chance to be noticed. They also
help people to find the best live gigs and events in their area.
They run Jamming and Songwriters nights in the East Anglia area of
the UK, bringing together many young bands and individuals just
looking to jam with the stars of the future!
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IQ Magazine
A unisex lifestyle magazine with an eclectic mix of
articles and features. Fashion, Sport, Science and Music are all
covered.
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SETTING
UP IN BUSINESS?
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UK Government guide to setting up a business
DEC'S RECOMMENDATIONS:
If you are looking for links to sites that deal with
songwriting tips, copyrights, demos, drums, guitars,
independents, lyrics, make money from music, marketing
music, musical equipment manufacturers, musical instruments,
musicians organisations, music industry, publishing
contract, recording studio, samples, songwriting, write hit
songs, write hit tunes........
Then this is it!
Vocalist.co.uk
We are now working
closely with Heather at "Vocalist.co.uk, the singers'
site". They are providing resources, advice and a lively
forum for singers of all genres, at all stages of their musical
development...our advice? If you are a singer, then, definitely
check 'em out.
http://www.vocalist.co.uk
Marlene
Klein Cosmetics
We all know, or we
should know that stage/TV makeup is so important...the
difference between the Superstar look and the 'also-ran' look.
I have located a
contact who will advise by direct Email contact...try 'em
out...you may be surprised!
Listen
to Marlene:
"Marlene
Klein is an internet brand cosmetics line that is equivalent in
quality to the top department store make-up brands. However,
because we are exclusively an internet company, we are able to
sell our products at much lower prices. Visitors to our website
are encouraged to e-mail me with beauty and make-up questions,
and to post their questions and comments to our "Beauty
Talk" forum.
The Marlene Klein
website also features continually expanding "Tips" and
"Choice Sites" sections, as well as a bookstore, and a
doctor's column. Major cosmetics industry publications like
"Global Cosmetic Industry" and "Cosmetics
International" have recognized us as one of the Web's most
exciting and unique beauty sites."
Marlene Klein Cosmetics
Marlene Klein.com
PowderFoundation.com
SkinWhitening.com
The biggest problem I have on stage is 'seeing'...think I'm kidding?
You have to be vain in our business and that vanity stops
me wearing glasses on stage! Silly really...
So, when I found out about Just
Lenses I just had to pass on the information to
you..that is, if you wear glasses! And my bet is you do!!!!
Just Lenses -
contact lenses
sunglasses
& more
About Just Lenses -
We are a leading direct-to-consumer marketer of contact lenses!
We supply all major brands and types of contact lenses at prices
up to 50-70% below retail. Our company is the fastest growing
direct-to-consumer contact lens supplier in the world. We have
achieved this status by combining the lowest prices available
with dedicated, personalized customer service.
"At the South
Dakota Store we specialize in recording vacations. While you are
here on the Missouri River where Lewis and Clark made it a point to camp
again on their return trip, you can visit two Indian reservations within a
half hour’s drive and do some quality digital recording".
the South Dakota Store
121 South Main
Chamberlain, SD 57325
South
Dakota Store
1 (877) dakota6
Oh, I forgot to say that Bruce specializes in songwriting seminars as
well as recording getaways.
RAMBLES
RAMBLES is an interesting,
different, fast-growing online review magazine focusing on traditional,
folk, folk-rock, country, bluegrass, jazz and other forms of roots and
world music.
Dozens of writers from around the world have contributed thousands of
reviews and interviews to the site, which is updated weekly.
Guitar Nine Records
specializes in instrumental guitar music on the Internet. Currently we
offer almost 600 titles on CD within that specialty, in styles ranging
from rock to jazz, fusion to progressive, acoustic to new age, shred to
heavy metal, surf to classical, and blues to experimental. We sell
directly to customers and guitar fans in over 60 countries on a
consignment basis for over 350 independent artists. In addition, our web
site is packed with content, with columns contributed by guitarists on
technique, recording, inspiration, starting a label, motivation and many
other topics.
I'm not sure what else you can use.
Dan McAvinchey
Guitar Nine Records
http://www.guitar9.com
www.joerecords.com is a one-stop
site for artists and hard core music fans. joerecords.com seeks, sells
and distributes - weird, ethnic, world, unusual and hard-to-find music.
For more information contact katehart@speakeasy.org
Kate Hart
President
www.joerecords.com
P.O. Box 16432
Seattle, WA 09116
telephone: 206.933.9543
fax: 206.933.9550
email: katehart@speakeasy.org
khart@joerecords.com
Here's a fascinating site:
Click here to go
to the Celebrity Cafe
Interviews with your favorite celebrities, search engine,
top 20 lists, quotes, mailing lists, and more...
You just have got to visit the site of my career long friend and mega
HIT producer Shel Talmy....prepare to be
amazed at the bands/artists produced by this total legend...and you can
get in touch direct by just mentioning my name.....say "Dec sent
me".
www.sheltalmy.com
Click this image
to go to Paul's Web page
 The
Moby Project is a free Mobile Recording Studio project for the
disabled who might otherwise be unable to fulfil their dream to make a
recording. It will operate from an HGV type vehicle, or Portable Cabin
transported to a pre-arranged area for a limited time period. We need
expert assistance to create a great studio, and to help raise funds. We
invite the music industry, and celebrities to involve themselves in
helping the disabled express their creative talent. Disability Projects,
Groups, Organisations, and Individuals are invited to make this project a
success. This is the first of its kind and as such is a ground breaking
venture that we hope will reach across the UK.
Here's a great site for all those guitar bits and bobs you thought
you could never find....
Highly Strung
Guitar strings, accessories, guitar books and videos - and lots more
for the guitar, banjo, mandolin and fretted instrument player. UK
company shipping worldwide. Which WebTrader approved site.
The directors name is Nigel Thornbory, and if you want to contact
him with that special request, his Email is: nigel@highlystrung.co.uk
copyright, independents, lyrics,
publishing contract, recording studio, musicians organisations,
music industry, musical instruments, musical equipment
manufacturers, make money from music, write a hit song, write a hit
tune, marketing music, demo, recording studio, songwriting
I have also made some good pals at 'Dancescape'. They introduced
me to the fascinating world of 'Dance' as a sport....really opened my
eyes.
Check 'em out at: http://www.dancescape.com/
You will find out what's New on http://www.dancescape.com/,
the world's leading lifestyle magazine and information centre about
"Dance as Sport", focusing on the Olympic-recognized sport of
competitive ballroom dancing or "DanceSport".
Please send an email to your dance friends who may also enjoy
receiving DANCE-related NEWSFLASHES
Having a 'surf' through the 'Music Net'?
Here are some good links.....
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Music
On About.com
MusicNewswire
Music
on Lycos
RMMS
(Newsgroup)
This is a growing list of links - so come
back soon! NEXT PAGE OF LINKS?
Apply for a link to your site? Easy! But you have to pass the 'Dec
Credibility' test!
CLICK
HERE TO ADD LINK
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help you find success in music?
Bonus
if you join
today,
I will send you the
brilliant book that will amaze you: "So
You're Thinking of Mastering" ..... the book that
tells the secrets of making your demo sound like a finished, shop
bought, chart CD.
You can't lose by signing up for THE
SERIOUS WRITERS GUILD - at the very worst you just get your
money back AND you get to keep all the valuable course materials
I've given you. In fact, it's completely RISK FREE - with all the
materials I'm going to give you, you can ONLY benefit in your
music career.
Heard enough, want to apply now?
"as
secure as when you buy in your local shop"
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