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Salon is a professional flute ensemble offering
performances, masterclasses and panel discussions on ensemble
preparation and performance. Music Teachers' Association of California The mission of the Music Teachers' Association of California is to promote excellence in the music teaching profession through high membership standards, strong ethical values and continuing professional education.
Career Links*
Flute-Specific Sites
larrykrantz.com The most thorough flute-related site on the web, including teaching tips, repertoire lists, audition info, a flute events calendar, recordings, fingering charts, performance health articles and much more.
flutes.tk A list of links to (nearly) every other flute-related site on the net.
Carolyn Nussbaum Music Company is a specialized flute dealer. Every employee is a flutist!
General Arts Entrepreneurship Sites
This following is a list of websites designed to help aspiring artists gain the entrepreneurial knowledge and skills needed to establish and maintain a career as an independent artist.
artsenterprise.wisc.edu/ - University of Wisconsin's comprehensive website for entrepreneurs in all artistic disciplines, including useful links, answers to FAQ's, and informative videos with business professionals.
selfemploymentinthearts.com - An educational resource with a monthly column, numerous informative articles, and an interactive forum for professionals to share ideas.
ae2n.net/ - a thorough listing of entrepreneurial programs, courses and activities for artists.
Music-Specific Sites
savvymusician.com David Cutler's website companion to his book by the same name. The Savvy Musician helps people build careers, earn a living, and make a difference by examining critical elements often overlooked or misunderstood by musicians, such as entrepreneurship, product development, branding, marketing, networking, the new recording paradigm, personal finances, funding, relevance, and legacy.
owlnet.rice.edu The Sheppard School of Music at Rice University offers audio files that provide valuable tools for choosing and pursuing specific career paths in music.
MusicBizAcademy.com Straight-talking advice for independent musicians in the business of selling, promoting or doing Music on the internet.
artistshousemusic.org A non-profit website where musicians can receive informational support, guidance, and expert resources (including several video interviews with entrepreneurial experts) to help them navigate the challenges and maximize the opportunities available to them within the music industry.
*This list was compiled by The Career and Artistic Development Committee of the National Flute Association, 08/2010. It is a list of websites designed to help aspiring artists gain the entrepreneurial knowledge and skills needed to establish and maintain a career as an independent artist.