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SEATTLE MUSIC DIRECTORY
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Record labels | Recording and rehearsal studios | Music stores for gear, rental and supplies | Event calendars | Music organizations in Seattle | Seattle composers | Music schools and education centers | Music blogs | Related services | All ages
RECORD LABELS
BARSUK RECORDS
www.barsuk.com
Independent Seattle record label started by David Terry.
BOOMING MUSIC
www.boomingmusic.com
Booming Music is a new record label looking for musical artists of all ages to develop and record with an artist focused business model.
C/Z RECORDS
www.czrecords.com
Independent Seattle record label started in 1985. No longer active.
COUPLE SKATE RECORDS
www.coupleskaterecords.com
Independent Seattle label based out of Capitol Hill.
CRITICAL SUN RECORDINGS
www.criticalsun.com
Started in 2008, Critical Sun Recordings is an independent record label that is home to local artists influenced by jazz, rock, hip-hop and more.
DON'T STOP BELIEVIN RECORDS
www.dontstopbelievin.net
Indie rock label based in Seattle.
FIN RECORDS
www.finrecords.com
Independent Seattle label based out of Ballard. Each limited edition Fin recording is beautifully made and packaged, and each artist is selected for their unique sound and message. Fin Records objective is to treat artists with respect, to be transparant with them in business dealings, and to give them complete creative control.
FOURTHCITY
www.fourthcity.net
Experimental Indie-Electronic-Hiphop, etc. 206-322-2209.
GGNZLA
www.ggnzla.com
Independent Seattle record label that specializes in cassette tapes, vinyl, and screenprinting.
GOOD TO DIE RECORDS
www.goodtodierecords.com
Independent Seattle record label that specializes in underground punk, metal, and loud rock.
GREEN LIGHT PRODUCTIONS
www.barbieanaka.com
Independent Seattle record label, music production and publishing company. 206-932-7196.
GREEN MONKEY RECORDS
www.greenmonkeyrecords.com
Independent Seattle record label run by Tom Dyer since 1983. Contact: 206-713-5810 or tom@greenmonkeyrecords.com.
GLOBAL SEEPEJ RECORDS
www.globalseepej.org
GSR was founded in 1996 as a multimedia venue to support musicians, artists, writers, poets, journalists, and filmmakers that support and participate in the struggle for social, economic, and environmental justice. Global Seepej Records recently celebrated 10 years of supporting the NW music scene. Contact: globalseepej@graffiti.net.
HARDLY ART
www.hardlyart.com
Independent Seattle record label.
JAZZ LOFT
www.jazzloft.com
Independent jazz record label based in Bellevue, WA, 425-646-6406..
KNICK KNACK RECORDS
www.knickknackrecords.com
Established in 2010, Knick Knack Records is a 100% independently owned record label and online record store
LUCKYHORSE INDUSTRIES
www.luckyhorseindustries.com
Independent record label based in Seattle, WA. Contact: 206-227-3383 or luckyhorseindustries@gmail.com
MSP RECORDS
www.mikestrickland.com
MSP Records - Mike Strickland Productions Records is an independent record label specializing in pop/jazz/classical and piano-based recordings and productions. 1-800-825-6453.
NOC ON WOOD RECORDS
www.noconwood.com
Showcasing dynamic urban music from new Pacific Northwest artists and producers, 1-800-253-8009, noconwood@noconwood.com
ORIGIN RECORDS
www.originarts.com
Seattle based independent jazz record label, 206-781-2589.
PHILEO MUSIC
www.bronnjourney.com
Independent label featuring harp, piano and vocal music, 866-959-9699.
RACING HEART RECORDS
www.racingheartrecords.com
Seattle independent pop/rock music record label.
REVOLUTION VOID RECORDS
www.revolutionvoid.com
Electronic Jazz Netlabel run by Jonah Dempcy a.k.a. Revolution Void. The label is looking to put out remixes, collaborations and original music, in styles such as downtempo, electronic jazz (nu-jazz) and instrumental hiphop, 206-226-2857.
ROAM RECORDS
www.roamrecords.com
Independent record label started in 1999 by Richard Ray, 206-499-4179.
ROGUE ISLAND ENTERTAINMENT
www.rogueisland.com
A full service, interdisciplinary music company located in Seattle's Old Rainier Brewery. Rogue Island Entertainment is home to an independent record label, two recording studios, artist managment representation, and publishing services, 206-686-5533
SARATHAN RECORDS
www.sarathan.com
Seattle based independent record label, 206-839-1121.
SEAFAIR-BOLO
www.bolorecords.com
Local record label since 1958, 206-353-7038.
SIMPLIFY RECORDINGS
www.simplifyrecordings.com
Electronic music focused, independent label based in Seattle and LA
SOL DISK
www.soldisk.com
Dedicated to free jazz and creative, improvised, outside music, 425-742-8786.
SPORTN' LIFE
www.sportnlife.net
Seattle's longest operating independent and black owned hip hop/urban music record label.
STREET RITUAL
www.streetritual.com
A Seattle and Oakland based independent record label. Contact: streetritual@gmail.com
SUB POP
www.subpop.com
World renowned alternative record label, 206-441-8441.
SUICIDE SQUEEZE RECORDS
www.suicidesqueeze.net
Started in August of 1996, SUICIDE SQUEEZE has been dishing out top caliber records with a punk rock soul.
TABLE AND CHAIRS MUSIC
www.tableandchairsmusic.com
Launched in early 2011, T&C distributes the majority of its artists' music online, which can be streamed exclusively through Bandcamp or digitally downloaded. Diverse musical styles represented include free-jazz, experimental electronic, and noise pop.
TARNISHED RECORDS
www.tarnishedrecords.com
Seattle record label showcasing Northwest roots noir and Americana artists, mike@tarnishedrecords.com
TRAC*RECORDZ
www.tractrecordz.com
Based in the Pacific Northwest, Trac*Recordz aims to lead, inspire and push all the limits without looking back.
TOOTH & NAIL
www.toothandnail.com
Record label headquarted in Seattle that has put out almost 500 releases.
UNDERCASTE STUDIOS
www.undercaste.com
Undercaste Studios is dedicated to the art of recording, mixing and mastering Pop, Hip Hop and R&B.
VIRT RECORDS
www.virtrecords.com
Started in 2002 in Boston and moved to Seattle in 2003, Virt Records is an independent record label, focused primarily on AAA artists and singer/songwriters.
WAX ORCHARD
www.waxorchard.com
Artist development company providing offline and online promotion and distribution, specializing in artists with a prior track record of success.
YELLOW TAIL RECORDS
www.yellowtailrecords.com
Independent folk and classical label, 206-527-3546.
ZIRZAMIN
www.zirzamin.org
A nonprofit Iranian online music magazine and record label created to to connect the new wave of Iranian independent musicians and bands, both inside and outside of Iran, to the Iranian public and the world.Located in Bellevue. Contact: 425-686-8165.
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Recording and rehearsal studios
SEATTLE AREA RECORDING STUDIOS, BAND REHEARSAL STUDIOS
ACOUSTIC CHAMBERS
www.acousticchambers.com
In Kent, is known as a first rate tracking room, with a good selection of mics, grand piano, etc. 253.639.0896.
ALKI RECORDING
www.alkirecording.com
High quality demos & full length CDs for a competitive, considerably lower cost. Ideal for singer / songwriters and bands looking for excellent audio quality on a minimal budget. 32 ProTools tracks, Avalon, ADAT & more, 206.384.6357.
AUDIO LOGIC INC.
www.audiologicinc.com
Serving Seattle since 1993. Digital recording and editing, voice recording, composition and interactive music, 206.363.6505.
AUDIOVAULT PRODUCTIONS
www.audio-vault.com
New Seattle recording & productions facility, located in a cool, secluded wooded area. From demos to double disks, AudioVault also has services for merchandising, promotions, and booking shows or tours. Studio is centered around vintage Neotek Elite Console, Pro Tools, and Great Mics, 206.854.1288.
BEAR CREEK STUDIO
www.bearcreekstudio.com
NEVE/STUDER multitrack recording and mixing studio in Woodinville, WA near Seattle, 425.481.4100.
BIG ROCK RECORDING
www.bigrockrecording.com
A first-class recording facility minutes from Seattle, featuring a Mackie Digital 8 Bus (D8B) console with full automation of all mix parameters and an outstanding array of plug-ins. Multitrack recorders include a Mackie HDR24/96 hard disk recorder, three 20 bit ADAT machines, and a large selection of microphones, 425.844.1619.
BAD ANIMALS
www.badanimals.com
SSL multitrack recording studio and post production facility in the heart of downtown Seattle, 206.443.1500.
BROKEN SILENCE STUDIO
www.brokensilencestudio.com
A small, acoustically well-crafted studio in Shoreline specializing in high quality demos, voice-overs, and full length CD’s. 206.218.6438
CHOPHOUSE STUDIOS
www,chophousestudios.com
Capitol Hill rehearsal studio featuring 38 shared or private band rehearsal studios on three floors. 24/7 access with parking, equipment lift and ramp access. 206.227.4592.
CONTACTCREATE
www.contactcreate.com
For over 15 years, Contactcreate has provided recording, editing mixing, mastering and original music content to the recording industry in Seattle and beyond, 206.650.7389.
CRYBABY STUDIOS
www.crybabystudios.net
Centrally located on Capitol Hill, 11th Ave. between Pike and Pine. 24/7 access, month to month leases, security cameras and pinball, 206.660.0117.
CZHED MEDIA STUDIOS
www.czhedmediastudios.biz
"The CZHED" (pronouned "shed"), a fully digital recording studio located a short drive from downtown Seattle in Redmond, WA. Offers in studio and mobile recording, mixing, mastering, music/video editing and aucostic reinforcement services. Amazing sound isolation, 425.605.4529.
DBAR PRODUCTIONS
www.dbar-productions.com
Full service, Seattle based, music production company and recording studio, 206.937.2716.
DEEP WELL STUDIO
www.deepwellstudio.com
Situated in the secluded and inspiring surroundings of the Paradise Valley Nature Conservancy near Woodinville, this studio is equipped with state-of-the-art gear and is a prime getaway for your next recording project, 425.466.8181.
EARTH HERTZ STUDIOS
www.earthhertz.net
Full service, Mill Creek, WA based, studio space 425.385.2054.
ELLIOTT BAY RECORDING CO.
www.elliottbayrecording.com
2,200 sq foot facility with DMX R-100 digital console, protools, wide mic selection, big control room, huge playing room, three isolation booths and lounge, 206.709.9626.
EVOLUTION REHEARSAL STUDIOS
www.bandrehearsal.com
The Seattle-Area's 1st Fully Equipped Hourly Rehearsal Studio. Pro Rooms $12-$16/Hr. With Drums, Guitar And Bass Amps And Full PA Systems. Serving Local And National Bands Since 1993, 425.641.3626.
FASTBACK STUDIOS
www.fastbackstudios.net
24 track, HD System, NEVE / Telefunken / Neumann / Pultec / Manley / SSL / RCA / UREI & more. 2,500 sqft of recording facility. Offering: Recording, Mixing Post-Production & Mastering lab incorporating both analog & digital gear to capture the quality sounds and direction your project requires. Fastback also offers engineering classes for the beginner to the intermediate person who wants to pursue a career in audio engineering. This is real hands on recording that you can apply! Located In North Seattle, 206.367.4667.
FULL SOUND RECORDING
www.fullsoundrecording.com
A fully equipped recording facility located in S. Seattle/Burien. Offering world class Full Sound recording and mastering, while priced within reach of a musicians' budget. Featuring a grand piano and DXB200 console. Owned & operated by Awardwinning Producer/Engineer Jeffrey Hermann. Music, mixing, CD mastering, restoration, and mutimedia presentations, jeff@fullsoundrecording.com, 206.841.5997.
GLENN SOUND
www.glennsound.com
This excellent multi room digital recording facility in downtown Seattle has the distinction of being the only professional studio in the Pacific Northwest designed to accomodate music recording as well as audio post-production for TV, film, multimedia, and advertising, 206.583.8112.
GMB TECHNICAL CORPORATION
www.gmbtechnical.com
Beautiful Seattle based mobile audio recording truck designed by Martin Pilchner. 32 channel Transformer isolated split snake. 10kVA power isolation transformer allows them to run on 120v, 208v, or 240v for extreme flexibility and low power requirement makes running off a generator a breeze. Dedicated digital multitrack recorders with "guest multitrack" multi-pin connections for easy integration of additional multitrack machines, 206.851.6667.
HAIRBALL AUDIO
www.hairballaudio.com
Independent recording studio and record label located in West Seattle deeply rooted in the tradition of independent, artist-driven musical production. info@hairballaudio.com, 206.251.3181.
HANZSEK AUDIO
www.hanzsekaudio.com
Record music and voice, editing, mixing, CD mastering, video production, sound for picture, restoration, 206.784.4909, chanzsek@aol.com.
THE HIVE
www.thehiverecordingstudio.com
Specialists in recording, editing, mixing, and mastering audio of a wide vareity of musical genres. Studio space is accomodating to groups of almost any size. Pre/post production services for radio and web advertisements also available. admin@thehiverecordingstudio.com. 206.249.8942
IRONWOOD
www.ironwoodstudios.com
NEVE/STUDER multitrack recording room and a digital editing and mastering suite in north Seattle, 206-789-7569.
JONAS JENSEN
www.jonasjensen.com
Complete facilities and services for audio and video production. Fully digital HD and SD mobile multi-camera facilities, completely integrated with 24/48 track digital sound recording, fully mobile for location or studio production, 253-833-0800.
KHAOS STUDIOS
www.artinmusic.com
Hip new recording studio located in Georgetown. Affordable rates, cool atmosphere, groovy engineers/producers. Not to mention, full on audio and video productions, live mobile rig, artist development programs, music business seminars and more! Call to schedule a tour, 206-763-3829.
LEGACY STUDIOS
www.legacystudios.com
This small independent studio produces professional CDs by Northwest artists, 206-269-0921.
LONDON BRIDGE STUDIO
www.londonbridgestudio.com
London Bridge Studio is a major Seattle recording studio that for the past 20 years has hosted and recorded many influential artists, producers and engineers. New owners Jonathan Plum and Geoff Ott are excited to announce after 13 years of being managed privately, London Bridge Studio has opened to the local and national music community, 206-364-1525.
LUMINANT AUDIO
http://luminantaudio.com
Pro Tools HD based recording studio with Amek/TAC Scorpion II front end and mixing. Music production, Post Production, Voice-over and ADR production as well as several Remote recording systems complimenting up to 48 simultaneous tracks, 206-226-4874 or mark@luminantaudio.com.
MADPASSION ENTERTAINMENT
www.madpassionent.com
This pro Digital Production Studio in Seattle's U-District is built around the needs of artists, songwriters and producers - specializing in Hip Hop, R&B and Pop, 206-362-3127.
MIRROR SOUND STUDIO
www.mirrorsound.com
Located in the North End of Seattle Mirror Sound Studio is a one-stop full
service facility built in 1998, producing full length CDs, high quality
demos and voice over's for Seattle area bands and artists and advertising
agencies. Also, the home of The Practical Audio Recording Course, a
quick-study 8-week studio recording course.
Contact: Ken Fordyce Phone: 206-440-5889, e-mail: ken@mirrorsound.com.
MOUSE RECORDING
www.mouserecording.net
Large, comfortable room in Northgate area. Spacious live room, 2 control
rooms, 7'4 Yamaha Grand Piano, 3x HDR, Logic Pro.
Full remote services. From solo acoustic demos to Big Bands, 206-926-3546 or mouse@speakeasy.net.
ORBIT AUDIO
www.orbitaudiorocks.com
Full service recording/mixing/mastering facility located in Pioneer Square. Studer,Trident, Neve, Pro Tools HD, Neumann etc. Great vibe and friendly staff, 206-381-1244.
PARADISE SOUND
www.paradisesound.com
SSL multitrack recording and mixing studio in Index, WA, about an hour from Seattle, 1-800-877-6867.
PLAY ON TEN PRODUCTIONS
www.playonten.com
Robbie Houston, Producer/Engineer. Music recording, production, post production and mixing studio. (206) 295-8466. robbiehouston@playonten.com.
PUSH/PULL STUDIOS
www.pushpullstudio.com
Studio owned and run by Frank Mazzeo, Seattle Music Producer / Mixer / Engineer. PUSH/PULL is a loft style space for sound recordings built around a Neotek console & ProTools HD 2 system.
RAINSTORM STUDIO
www.rainstormstudio.com
Record production, music mixing and CD mastering, music video production, DVD authoring and CD/DVD duplication, 425-747-3030.
ROY'S PLACE STUDIOS
www.roysplacestudios.com
Roy's Place is the only hourly rehearsal facility that can truly call itself a rehearsal studio Featuring large, clean, air conditioned rooms; with studio quality auralex acoustic treatment and amazing sound isolation. We also include a drum set and PA for the perfect combination of convenience and functionality. In addition to our rehearsal studios we also have a main hall that is perfect for intimate gigs, concerts, recitals and CD release parties. Roy's Place rehearsal studios is the place for Northwest musicians 425-775-4226. Email Ryan at ryan@roysplacestudios.com.
SAGE ARTS
www.sagearts.com
Multitrack recording studio near Seattle. Sage Arts is also an independent label, 360-691-5567.
SOPHIAHAT STUDIOS
www.sophiahatstudio.com
SophiaHatStudios is a professional Sound Recording Space available at project studio prices. SophiaHat Studios provides a creative space and the tools for artists to capture their sounds as they hear it.
SOUL KITCHEN STUDIOS
www.soulkitchenstudios.com
Digital Audio for Analog Minds. Recording, mixing, record production, and composition in a creative atmosphere. Protools HD2, 206-852-4756.
STUDIO LITHO
www.studiolitho.com
Clients of this multitrack studio tucked away in Seattle's Fremont district include Pearl Jam, The Presidents of the USA, Mudhoney, Supersuckers, etc. 206-632-8157.
STUDIO X
www.studioxinc.com
SSL room with large recording space in downtown Seattle, 206-448-6686.
THE TRACK SHACK
www.emerson77.com
The Track Shack is a recording studio in Seattle's Columbia City neighborhood and is run by Producer/Engineer/Musician Matt Brown, who has worked with artists such as: Bill Frissel, The Walkabouts, Lindsday Fuller, Trespassers William, Black Nite Crash, Voyager One, Joshua Morrison and more. The studio is an affordable and high end option for independent engineers and artists. (206) 331-5837 or matt@emerson77.com
VAGRANT STUDIOS
www.vagrantrecords.com
Independent record label and 1"-16 Track & 2"-16 Track recording studio in the University District of Seattle, 206-525-0028.
ZAK DEWEY PRODUCTIONS
www.zdpro.com
Full service Mastering, Analog and Digital multitrack recording. Sony MXP3056 mixing console with 16 channels of custom tube modules, Analog 2”, Steinberg Nuendo, 24 channels of HD192 converters, Summit EQ’s and Mic preamps. Located in North Seattle in a quiet wooded location. Day and Block rates available, zak@zdpro.com, 425-485-8003.
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SEATTLE AREA POST PRODUCTION FACILITIES - AUDIO, VIDEO, MASTERING, DUPLICATION
AMERICAN PRODUCTION SERVICES
www.apsnw.com
Video post production & duplication facility, 1-888-282-1776.
AUDISEE Sound
www.audisee.com
Environmental audio for large places, educational audio driving tools, radio and TV spots. 206-AUDISEE (206-283-4733), peterb@audisee.com.
CLATTER & DIN
www.clatterdin.com
Digital post production facility for broadcast and new media located in downtown Seattle, 206-464-0520.
BLUE CHARLES INC.
www.bluecharles.com
Sound design and Surround mixing for film, video and music (5.1 DVD and Stereo), 206-783-6797, info@bluecharles.com.
HYPE SCHWARTZ
www.hypeschwartz.com
Hype Schwartz is a Seattle based music recording studio and video editing / post-production facility specializing in audio post. True digital HD video editing and production capabilities, soundtracks, ADR, music mixing, DVD encoding, album recording, output for web and more. Creative projects are our specialty, discount rates for independent artists, musicians and filmmakers. 206-760-9599, audio@hypeschwartz.com.
MARCAN
www.marcan.com
CD-R duplication, CD-ROM replication, DVD-R duplication, DVD authoring, four color media silk-screening and printing, as well as a wide range of packaging services, 425-635-7477.
MASTER WORKS
www.master-works.com
Music mastering. 206-282-2274, bcorliss@master-works.com.
NW DISCS
www.nwdiscs.com
A full-service CD duplication and design company, specializing in compact disc duplication packages, 206-686-6886.
PUGET SOUND STUDIOS
www.pugetsoundstudios.com
The Northwest's Premier Mastering and Recording studio. We are the only purpose-built Mastering facility in the Pacific Northwest that can Record, Edit and Master your multichannel DSD/DXD projects for SACD/DVD-A/Blu-ray for Stero and Surround, 425-369-1392
PURE AUDIO INC
www.pureaudio.com
Sound design for TV, radio and media, 206-728-6300.
RAINSTORM STUDIO
www.rainstormstudio.com
Record production, music mixing and CD mastering, music video production, DVD authoring and CD/DVD duplication, 425-747-3030.
RANDOM ORIGINAL PRODUCTIONS
www.randomoriginal.com
Random Original Productions is a west coast based full service video production, post house and studio facility company. With multiple studio locations in Seattle and Everett, WA, Random Original services include video, audio, video editing, soundtracks, ADR, music mixing, DVD encoding, album recording, output for web and much much more.
REALTIME DUPLICATION
www.realtimepip.com
A Seattle-owned, full service audio, CD-ROM & DVD duplication company, who has been serving the Pacific Northwest independent music, software & multimedia Industries since 1986, 523-8050.
RFI/CD MASTERING
www.rficd.com
State of the art mastering equipment and over 20 years experience, 206 325-5212.
TEAMDIGITALMEDIA.COM
www.teamdigitalmedia.com
CD & DVD duplication: Short run with Barcodes, Artwork Design, Printing, & Shrink Wrapping. Recordable audio & video tape & media for the professional user, along with external hard drives and data back up tape. Quick turnaround times & competitive pricing, 206-920-7343 mobile, 877-572-5709 toll-free/fax.
THE VICTORY STUDIOS
www.victorystudios.com
Sound Sweetening all formats including HD, audio, DVD, CDR mastering and duplication; replication available. 206-282-1776, drsoos@victorystudios.com.
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REMOTE RECORDING, LOCATION RECORDING, MOBILE RECORDING, FIELD AUDIO
JONAS JENSEN
www.jonasjensen.com
Complete facilities and services for audio and video production. Fully digital HD and SD mobile multi-camera facilities, completely integrated with 24/48 track digital sound recording, fully mobile for location or studio production, 253-833-0800.
LOCATION RECORDING
www.triolis.comAudio engineering and digital editing by Seattle Symphony recordist Al Swanson, 206-527-0318.
MORGAN SOUND
www.morgansound.com
In business for over 30 years, located in Lynnwood, offering Sales, Rentals, Electronic and Speaker Repair, System Design and Installation, as well as Live Sound Services for events large and small, 425-771-7257.
SMART AUDIO
www.smartaudioseattle.com
Multi-track remote recording utilizing a transformer-isolated split snake and a portable Pro Tools system. Other services include live sound, mixing and editing.
ST.THOMAS SEMINARY
The sanctuary of this former Catholic monastery near Seattle is noted for its superb acoustics, and has become a destination spot for composers of orchestral film soundtracks, 714-843-1990.
MISC. SEATTLE AUDIO / VIDEO RELATED SITES
AUDIO AMIGO
www.audioamigo.com
Online audio recording forum with lots of links related to home studio recording, 425-432-1211.
BACK2BACKPR INTERNATIONAL
www.back2backpr.com
Event planning focused in London and the UK.
CINEMA SEATTLE
www.seattlefilm.com
Home of the Seattle International Film Festival.
FASTCHANNEL NETWORK
www.fastchannel.com
One-stop broadcast and print advertising Internet delivery system for advertising professionals. Radio spot trafficking, distribution, and media management, 1-866-321-FAST.
JACK STRAW PRODUCTIONS
www.jackstraw.org
JSP is a nonprofit multidisciplinary audio arts center supported by WA donors, 206-634-0919.
MUSIC WORKS NORTHWEST
www.musicworksnw.org
A community music school, recording studio, and music technology center. Their mission is to provide high quality music education and performance opportunities, nurture talent and creativity, build self-esteem, instill discipline, and bring the joy of music to people of all ages and backgrounds, 425-644-0989.
PLAYSTREAM
www.playstream.com
A Seattle-based streaming media service provider that hosts audio-on-demand content in Real, WindowsMedia, QuickTime & MP3 formats all from a single account. 15-Day Free Evaluation, 206-404-7900.
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MUSIC STORES FOR GEAR, RENTAL AND SUPPLIES
SEATTLE AREA MUSIC STORES, VIDEO & AUDIO SALES, GEAR, RENTALS & SUPPLIES
AMERICAN MUSIC
www.americanmusic.com
Guitars, keyboards, amplifiers and accessories. 206-633-1774
AUDIOGEAR.COM
www.audiogear.com
Seattle online pro audio gear sales. Owner Bob Lockhart also does equipment repair. 1-800-959-4252
BASS CHURCH
www.basschurch.com
"Double basses for the masses". Instruments, bows and accessories. 206-784-6626
CAPITOL MUSIC CENTER
www.capitolmusiccenter.com
Located in the Roosevelt area, Capitol Music Center supplies sheet music and practice rooms to local musicians. 206-622-0171
CD RECORDING SOFTWARE
www.cdrecordingsoftware.com
Seattle based mail order house - multitrack digital audio recording software, soundcards, effects plug-ins, CD burners and music software. 425-432-1211
CLASSICAL GRANDS
www.classicalgrands.com
Fine hand-crafted pianos By Blüthner, August Forster, Mason & Hamlin. and Estonia. 206-297-6717
CONDOR ELECTRONICS
www.condor-electronics.com
Condor Electronics Corporation is a fully equipped professional audio service facility specializing in analog and digital component-level electronic repair and accommodate both in-house and field service work. Condor Electronics handles recorder service and calibration, analog and digital keyboard repair, large format tape machine service and general pro-audio MI repairs. 206-633-5190
DON BENNETT DRUM STUDIO
www.bennettdrums.com
Sales, pro rentals, expert repair, group and private lessons. Bellevue, 425-747-6145
THE DRUM EXCHANGE
www.drumexchange.com
The Drum Exchange features new and used drumsets, hand drums, mallet instruments and percussion from around the world. They repair, rent and teach percussion of all kinds. The Drum Exchange has been in business for 20 years and is located in the Wallingford district. 206-545-3564
DUSTY STRINGS
www.dustystrings.com
One of the most complete acoustic music shops in the Pacific Northwest, selling guitars, banjos, mandolins, flutes, percussion, and lots of other instruments as well as folk, ethnic, acoustic music books and recordings. 206-634-1662
GUITAR CENTER
www.guitarcenter.com
This well known nationwide music retailer has several Seattle area locations. Guitars, keyboards, amplifiers and accessories. 206-287-9100
GUITAR CENTER PRO DIVISION
www.gcpro.com
Located at the Guitar Center on Westlake, GC Pro Division is an outside sales based division that deals with professional studios, churches, artists, and other clients that require a bit more personal service than the standard Guitar Center customer. (206) 999-1423, joey@gcpro.com
HAMMOND ASHLEY VIOLINS
www.hammondashley.com
Bass Violins. Bass, cello and viola specialists. Sales, repairs and rentals. 425-392-3963
KENNELLY KEYS
www.musicconnect.com
Band instruments and music equipment sales, rentals and service. 425-771-7020
LARK IN THE MORNING
www.larkinam.com
Specializes in hard to find ethnic / world musical instruments, books, recordings, videos and other instructional materials. 206-623-3440
LOUD KARAOKE
www.loudkaraoke.com
Karaoke music and equipment service. 888-690-6556
LUCKYHORSE INDUSTRIES
www.luckyhorseindustries.com
Record Label / Music Merchandise Provider (t-shirts, sweatshirts, buttons, posters and other unique goods for bands to take on tour. We also sell these items in our online store.) Based in Seattle, WA. Contact: 206-227-3383 or luckyhorseindustries@gmail.com
MAGNOLIA AUDIO VIDEO
www.magnoliaav.com
West coast retail chain offering high end audio and video home installations with an emphasis on customer serive. 877-643-9682
MILLS MUSIC
www.millsmusic.com
Family owned music store with 10 locations in the Seattle area. Sales, rentals, repair and sheet music. 425-643-3100
MORGAN SOUND
www.morgansound.com
In business for over 30 years, located in Lynnwood, offering Sales, Rentals, Electronic and Speaker Repair, System Design and Installation, as well as Live Sound Services for events large and small. 425-771-7257
NORTHWEST GUITARS
www.northwestguitars.com
Family owned, full service guitar store with a family friendly environment. Dedicated to stocking, selling and servicing ‘everything guitars’ from instruments, amplification, accessories, repair and modification to lessons, training, seminars and clinics. 425-284-1960
PACIFIC PRO AUDIO
www.pacificproaudio.com
Founded in 1994 by Garth Hedin and Brian Cornfield, Pacific Pro Audio offers professional audio sales, service and design. Staff comes from varied backgrounds: electrical and audio engineering, live sound reinforcement, music and studio management. 206-264-0140
PETOSA MUSIC
www.petosa.com
Musical instruments, audio accessories and repair. Makers of the world renowned Petosa accordion. 206-632-2700
SEATTHOLE SHIRTS
www.seatthole.com
Custom t-shirt silk screen printing, vinyl bumper stickers and band promotions, punk rock and roll merchandise. 360-733-2154
SOUND ISLAND MUSIC
www.soundislandmusic.com
Specializing in state-of-the-art amplifiers for acoustic jazz, classical and folk stringed instruments. 206-293-9488
STREAMLINE AUDIO VIDEO
www.streamlineaudiovideo.com
Streamline Audio Video is a local family owned pro audio and pro video retail store with a full line of recording equipment, microphones, and video tape stock. 206-734-3010
SEATTLE AREA MUSICAL INSTRUMENT BUILDERS
SEATTLE LUTHIERS
www.seattleluthiers.org
Custom stringed-instrument builders in the Seattle area.
HAMMOND ASHLEY VIOLINS
www.hammondashley.com
Full service violin family dealer specializing in sales, rental, set-up and restoration of violin family instruments, 206-878-3456.
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EVENT CALENDARS
KEXP CALENDAR
www.kexp.org
SEATTLE CENTER EVENTS SCHEDULE
www.seattlecenter.com
SEATTLE'S CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU CALENDAR
www.seeseattle.org
SEATTLE MAGAZINE
www.seattlemag.com
NWSOURCE (SEATTLE PI, SEATTLE TIMES)
www.nwsource.com
SEATTLE WEEKLY
www.seattleweekly.com
THE STRANGER
www.thestranger.com
BLUES TO DO
www.bluestodo.com
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MUSIC ORGANIZATIONS IN SEATTLE
A CAPPELLA JOY CHORUS
www.acappellajoy.org
ASCAP
www.ascap.com
AMERICAN FEDERATION OF MUSICIANS
www.afm.org
CENTRAL DISTRICT FORUM
www.cdforum.org
EARLY MUSIC GUILD
www.earlymusicguild.org
EARSHOT JAZZ
www.earshot.org
EMP MUSEUM
www.empmuseum.org
FREMONT ABBEY
www.fremontabbey.org
JACK STRAW PRODUCTIONS
www.jackstraw.org
MEDIEVAL WOMEN'S CHOIR
www.medievalwomenschoir.org
MUSIC OF REMEMBRANCE
www.musicofremembrance.org
NORTHWEST DANCE MUSIC ASSOCIATION
www.nwdma.org
ONE REEL
www.onereel.org
ORCHESTRA SEATTLE & SEATTLE CHAMBER SINGERS
www.osscs.org
PACIFIC JAZZ INSTITUTE
www.jazzalley.com
PACIFIC NORTHWEST AUDIO SOCIETY
www.audiosociety.org
PACIFIC NORTHWEST CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL RECORDING ACADEMY
www.grammy.com/recording_academy
Chapters/Pacific_Northwest
ROCKETPOLL
www.rocketpoll.com
SEATTLE BAROQUE ORCHESTRA
www.seattlebaroque.org
SEATTLE CHAMBER MUSIC SOCIETY
www.seattlechambermusic.org
SEATTLE CHAMBER PLAYERS
www.seattlechamberplayers.org
SEATTLE CHORAL COMPANY
www.seattlechoralcompany.org
SEATTLE CIRCLE
www.seattlecircle.org
SEATTLE COMPOSERS ALLIANCE
www.seattlecomposers.org
SEATTLE FLUTE SOCIETY
www.seattleflutesociety.org
SEATTLE HIP-HOP SUMMIT YOUTH COUNCIL
seattlehiphopsummit.wordpress.com/
SEATTLE JAZZ GUITAR SOCIETY
www.seattlejazzguitarsociety.org
SEATTLE MEN'S CHORUS
www.flyinghouse.org
SEATTLE MUSICIANS' ASSOCIATION (LOCAL 76-493)
www.local76-493.org
SEATTLE MUSIC PARTNERS
www.seattlemusicpartners.org
SEATTLE OPERA
www.seattleopera.org
SEATTLE PRO MUSICA
www.seattlepromusica.org
SEATTLE SYMPHONY
www.seattlesymphony.org
SEATTLE SYMPHONY & OPERA PLAYERS ORGANIZATION
www.seattlesymmusicians.org
SEATTLE WOMEN'S CHORUS
www.flyinghouse.org
SEATTLE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
www.syso.org
TUDOR CHOIR
www.tudorchoir.org
URBAN MUSIC FARM
www.urbanmusicfarm.weebly.com.
THE VERA PROJECT
www.theveraproject.org
WASHINGTON HALL
www.washingtonhall.org
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FUNDING SOURCES FOR MUSICIANS
4 CULTURE (KING COUNTY)
www.4culture.org/arts
THE AMERICAN MUSIC CENTER
www.amc.net
ARTIST TRUST
www.artisttrust.org
ARTS FUND
www.artsfund.org
NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
www.nea.gov
NW PROGRAM FOR THE ARTS - NORTHWEST MUSIC FUND
www.northwestarts.org
PGA FOUNDATIONS
www.pgafoundations.com
SEATTLE OFFICE OF ARTS & CULTURAL AFFAIRS
www.seattle.gov
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SEATTLE COMPOSERS
SEATTLE COMPOSERS ALLIANCE
www.seattlecomposers.org
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MUSIC SCHOOLS AND EDUCATION CENTERS
4/4 SCHOOL OF MUSIC
www.44school.com
ACADEMY OF MUSIC NORTHWEST
www.amnw.org
BEVERLY PARK MUSIC ACADEMY
www.beverlypark.org/academy
CLICK FOR LESSONS
www.clickforlessons.com
CORNISH COLLEGE OF THE ARTS
www.cornish.edu
COYOTE CENTRAL ARTS
www.coyotecentral.org
FREMONT ABBEY
www.fremontabbey.org
FREMONT MUSIC SCHOOL
www.fremontmusicschool.com
GARFIELD TEEN LIFE CENTER
www.seattle.gov
HARP SPECTRUM
www.harpspectrum.org
JAZZ NIGHT SCHOOL
www.jazznightschool.com
KAGI MEDIA
www.kagimedia.com
LANGSTON HUGHES ARTS CENTER
www.langstoninstitute.org
METER MUSIC SCHOOL
www.metermusicschool.com
MULBERRY BUSH MUSIC AND MOVEMENT
www.mulberrybushmusic.com
MUSIC CENTER OF THE NORTHWEST
www.mcnw.org
THE MUSIC FACTORY
www.musicfactorynw.com/
NORTHWEST PIANOS ACADEMY OF MUSIC
www.nwpacademy.com
PACIFIC LUTHERAN UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC
www.plu.edu
PACIFIC NORTHWEST FILM SCORING PROGRAM
www.pnwfilmmusic.com
ROBERTS MUSIC INSTITUTE
www.robertsmusicinstitute.com
SEATTLE CIRCLE
www.seattlecircle.com
SEATTLE CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC
www.seattleconservatory.org
SEATTLE PACIFIC UNIVERSITY -Music Department-
www.spu.edu
SEATTLE YOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
www.syso.org
SOUNDBRIDGE
www.soundbridge.org
SHORELINE COMMUNITY COLLEGE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
www.shoreline.edu
SUZUKI INSTITUTE OF SEATTLE
www.suzukiinstitute.org
URBAN MUSIC FARM
www.urbanmusicfarm.weebly.com
UMOJA PEACE CENTER
www.umojapeacecenter.com
UW SCHOOL OF MUSIC
www.music.washington.edu
VICTORY MUSIC
www.victorymusic.org
VIIRTUOSO MUSIC
www.virtuosomusic.com
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LOCAL MUSIC BLOGS
BLOGS IS WATCHING
www.blogsiswatching.com
A Seattle hip-hop lifestyle blog.
EAR CANDY BEAT
www.earcandybeat.com
Seattle's Music & Culture resource.
GRISL
www.grisl.org/
A music and travel blog for the Pacific Northwest.
KEXP BLOG
www.blog.kexp.org/blog
Where the music matters.
LINE OUT
www.lineout.thestranger.com/blogs/lineout
Music & Nightlife from The Stranger
NADA MUCHO
www.nadamucho.com
Ask us about our world famous peach cobbler.
RAINDROP HUSTLA
www.raindrophustla.com
The OG Seattle hip-hop blog.
RAINY DAWG RADIO BLOG
www.rainyblawg.asuw.org
UW college radio.
REVERB
www.blog.seattleweekly.com/reverb
Music Blog from Seattle Weekly.
SEATTLE SHOW GAL (SSG)
www.ssgmusic.com
Source for everything music.
SEATTLE SUBSONIC
www.seattlesubsonic.com
Seattle's Music Blog.
SOUND ON THE SOUND
www.soundonthesound.com
A Seattle Music Blog.
SUB POP BLOG
www.subpop.com/blog
Sub Pop.
THREE IMAGINARY GIRLS
www.threeimaginarygirls.com
Seattle's sparkly indie-pop press.
RELATED SERVICES
AUDIOSOCKET
www.audiosocketmusic.com
Audiosocket is a music licensing agency that represents all types of quality music for placement in film, television, video games, advertising and new media. Ever on the lookout for new music, they accept unsolicited tracks for consideration on their website. Email them at info@audiosocketmusic.com.
BLUESHOES MEDIA
www.blueshoesmedia.com
BlueShoes Media is a public relations firm specializing in publicity for the music industry and for visual artists. Services include public relations planning to support business initiatives and marketing plan, television, album advancements to key press, tour & live show support, media training and consultation.
CJAZZ
www.cjazz.com
Since 1994 Cjazz has been promoting the artists and music of Contemporary Jazz. Companies around the globe source Cjazz's vast network of Contemporary Jazz artists for special events and corporate functions. A wide array of artists in the network are accomplished Jazz music composers having written for television, film and music videos. 425-486-7470.
BRAIN GRENADE LLC
http://braingrenadeentertainment.com/
Brain Grenade Entertainment LLC (BGE) is a revolutionary music enterprise for the independent musician, specializing in production, promotion, marketing and branding. BGE creates the blueprints for a self-sustaining life in the arts, and has devised the tools to thrive in the often-convoluted music industry. Brain Grenade Entertainment provides explosive ideas, methods and applications for artist production, empowerment and sustainability. 206-331-3948
CRISTIEN STORM COUNSELLING
www.cristienstorm.com/
Cristien Storm is a registered Mental Health Counselor with the State of Washington. She specializes in addiction, abuse, trauma, as well as interpersonal relationships.
ED HARTMAN MUSIC
www.edhartmanmusic.com
Ed Hartman Music creates custom music for film, television and new media. Styles include orchestral, electronic, jazz, rock, pop, Latin, instrumentals and specialty vocal songs. (206)634-1142
EVENT RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
www.ermllc.com
In business in the Seattle for 5 years, Event Resource Management provides local non-union labor for concerts, trade shows, meetings, and other production needs. Some of the company's clients include Bill Graham Presents, Clear Channel Entertainment, Starbucks, and Microsoft.
FREEPLAY MUSIC
www.freeplaymusic.com
Freeplay Music is a web-based music services provider that licenses a multi-themed production music library and offers technological music performance monitoring solutions to composers, publishers, and broadcasters of music.
FUZED TRAVEL
www.fuzedtravel.com
Fuzed Travel is a one stop agency that specializes in travel arrangements for artists, tour managers and executives working in the entertainment industry. Services include: international and domestic air tickets, hotel reservations, ground transportation including limousines as well as car and van rentals, group air discounts, and travel insurance. 206-282-086.
GIGMAVEN
www.gigmaven.com
GigMaven streamlines the booking process for musicians and venues. It allows both musicians and venues to fulfill all their booking and scheduling needs online. It's free and easy to use.
GREENROOM DECOR
www.greenroomdecor.com
Greenroom Decor, a Seattle-based company, specializes in creating custom interiors for Northwest event producers, coordinators and individual companies. Greenroom Decor can create custom environments in any spaces to set the atmosphere, sound, vision and tone of the event.
HATFARM
www.hatfarm.com
Hatfarm is a Seattle-based music production company founded by Joel Pickard in 2003, creating original music for dance, theatre, film, and commercial use. 206-420-8279.
OSEAO MEDIA GROUP
www.oseao.com
Oseao Media Group is one of the leading digital distribution companies that specializes in electronic music. With a finger on the pulse of the music industry, and a staff that is very friendly and accessible, Oseao's hands on approach is geared towards helping independent labels grow their success. Whether it's download stores, mobile content, or licensing, Oseao Media Group is your one stop shop. 206-568-0291.
PARAGON MEDIA
www.paragongroup.com
Paragon is a Seattle based media manufacturer located in SODO. 206-808-7600
REALTIME, INC.
www.realtimepip.com
Realtime is Seattle's original duplication company -- established, owned and operated by Pip McCaslin. The company has nursed a vibrant niche market of independent filmmakers, musicians, arts organizations and multimedia businesses since 1986. They can handle anything from quick runs of bulk discs to large fully-packaged orders for commercial distribution. Conveniently located just South of Northgate Mall. 206-523-8050 or pip@realtimepip.com
RHINO NORTHWEST
www.rhinostaging.com
Rhino Northwest provides well trained and affordable technical and theatrical professionals for the entertainment and event industries. Other services include; concert roof & staging systems, corporate labor support and production, high angle rigging & motor load testing. Clients include: HOB Concerts, Live Nation, Boeing, Seattle University, and Seattle Art Museum. 206-331-3762.
SETLIST MUSIC SOLUTIONS
www.setlistmusic.com
Setlist Music Solutions is a Pacific Northwest music consulting company specializing in artist development and management.
WEED
www.weedshare.tribe.net
Weed is a service developed by Seattle-based musicians and software developers to better address the problems of file-sharing on the Internet. Weed encourages file-sharing and makes payments to musicians at the same time in order to reward file-traders who respect artists' rights. Download Weed file songs to a PC. Listen to each one 3 times for free. If you decide not to keep it, delete it. If you want to listen again, download the Weed Media Activator and pay for the song. Then play it, burn CDs and download the tunes to portable devices. You can also use the song to create your own website, burn CD-ROMs or email it to your friends. If they buy a song from you, you get paid.
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ALL AGES
All-Ages Movement Project
AMP is a network of community-based organizations that connect young people through independent music and art. A great resource to find an all-age venue near you!
All Ages Clubs In the Seattle Area
The Vera Project
The Old Fire House
Mr. Spot's Chai House
Kirkland Teen Youth Building
Full Tilt
Center of Contemporary Art
Fremont Abbey
Clubs That Host All Ages Nights
Neumos
Showbox
Chop Suey
Studio Seven
El Corazon
Paramount
CITY OF SEATTLE ALL AGES DANCE ORDINANCE
ALL AGES DANCE ORDINANCE
DEPARTMENT OF LICENSING - ALL AGES DANCE LICENSE
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