The first wave of communication technology turned people into passive audience that listened to music selections of the media elite. The second wave of the technology is putting music back into the hands of the people.
Technologies have become interactive and invite direct participation in the creation of music as never before. This page lists web sites offering musical instruments and recording equipment.
Fret Wire (*) The Fret Wire has kits for creating your own guitar. The kits give you greater ability to customize your instrument and knowledge of how guitars work.
Woodwind and Brasswind (*) - review Woodwind and Brasswind provides a selection of band instruments, percussion, guitars and recording studio equipment (including karaoke). It is a great place for people who love to make music.
Guitar Center (*) - review Guitar Center, a leading source of musical instruments, offers a wide selection of guitars, drums, amps and equipment online. This links brings you to the free shipping page.
Music and Arts (*) - review Music and Arts rents and sells musical instruments including brass, woodwind, guitars, keyboards and drums.
CD Baby (www.cdbaby.com) CD Baby is an outlet for independent musicians. You will find a unique selection of today's musicians in a variety of genre.
National Association of Music Merchants (www.namm.org) The National Association of Music Merchants promotes music education, and the music stores that supply the instruments.