Music Resources

All successful musicians must market themselves to some degree. Whether promoting a new release or upcoming performance, there are several resources that can be considered. Please note that this is not a complete list, but offered as a starting point.

Electronic Press Kit (EPK)
Creating an Electronic Press Kit is the easiest way to compile all the information you’ll need to pass along to venue owners, promoters, producers and agents. Whether you create your own website or use one of the available online templates, your kit could include the following:

• biography or the history of your band
• high quality music samples / downloadable mp3’s (make sure your metadata is complete and correct)
• high resolution color photos
• album cover art
• poster art
• press release (pdf)
• press quote sheet (pdf)
• one sheet (pdf)
• RIYL (“Recommended If You LIke”) list
• contact information for your label, manager, publicist or other representative
• discography

Some of the most popular EPK sites include:

SonicBids
Reverbnation
UVUMI Press Kits
WIX

Planning a live music event involves plenty of forethought and many communities require permits for such events. See below for permit information in some of Oklahoma’s largest cities. If you do not see your community listed, please contact your local municipality or chamber of commerce for more information.

Artists have a variety of resources available to assist with fundraising for music projects. Depending on the nature and scope of the project, the following are offered as a starting point for artists looking to raise funds for their music projects. Please visit the links below for more information.

If you are looking to access or join an organization with ties to the music industry, please visit the links below for more information.

ACM@UCO At ACM@UCO, students connect directly to the music industry through auditions, live performances, showcases and an online database of talent.

Guide to Hearing Loss Prevention Approximately 30 million American workers are exposed to dangerous noise levels at their job – putting them at serious risk of permanent hearing loss and tinnitus over time. Without proper awareness and protection, musicians are especially at risk. Concerts and practice often greatly exceed safe decibel levels. Overtime, this contributes to the loss of a musicians most important asset – their hearing.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University The music program of Northwestern Oklahoma State University prepares students majoring in music to accept the challenge of leadership in music and the arts amid the ever-changing face of society. The dedicated faculty help students experience the highest aesthetic order, thereby empowering graduates to be outstanding performers and dedicated educators.

Northeastern State University NSU’s Music Department has a mission to provide undergraduate education leading to the Bachelor of Arts degree (with options in Musical Arts, Music Business, Performance and Jazz Studies) and Bachelor of Music Education degree.

Oklahoma City Community College OCCC’s two-year Associate Degree program in music develops skills in important areas such as theory, performance and individual and group applied music, all while enjoying modern facilities, including a Kurzweil Electronic Piano Laboratory with individual MIDI stations, practice rooms and a 250-seat theatre for performances.

Oklahoma City University – Wanda L. Bass School of Music With two undergraduate tracks, Oklahoma City University’s Wanda L. Bass School of Music programs are designed to develop comprehensive musical skills and literacy with subjects such as instrumental performance, music theater, vocal performance, music education, composition, music business and piano pedagogy.

Oklahoma State University – Department of Music The Department of Music at Oklahoma State University is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, and is proud to offer a wide variety of degree programs that prepare students as emerging music professionals in a wide variety of career paths.

Oral Roberts University Students who wish to major in music at ORU are preparing for one of three degrees: Bachelor of Music Education; Bachelor of Music with a major in Performance, Sacred Music, Composition or Composition Technology; or a Bachelor of Arts in music with emphasis in Music Arts or Music Technology.

Southwestern Oklahoma State University Southwestern Oklahoma State University is home to one of Oklahoma’s largest music schools. SWOSU offers undergraduate degrees in Bachelor of Music Education and Bachelor of Music; the Graduate Division of the department offers the Master of Music in Performance, the Master of Music in Piano Pedagogy and the Master of Music in Music Education.

The Halsey Institute Offering online courses, the Halsey Institute’s programs are designed to educate, stimulate and motivate those interested in pursuing a career in the music and entertainment business. This includes important curriculum, firsthand methods, formulas and practical knowledge from internationally respected Impresario Jim Halsey, with in-depth interviews via video, advice and instructions featuring other industry V.I.P.’s.

University of Oklahoma – School of Music The OU School of Music offers degrees at the bachelors, masters and doctoral levels in all areas of music performance, composition, education, history and theory.