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Recording Industry

Resources & Associations

For information about the professional associations that serve musicians and songwriters, contact ASCAP.
American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP)
250 W. 57th St.
New York, NY, 10107-0001
Tel: (212) 621-6000
https://www.ascap.com

The International Federation of the Phonographic Industry represents recording industry members from around the world.
International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI)
7 Air Street
London, United Kingdom, W1B 5AD
Tel: +44 (0)20 7878 7900
Fax: +44 (0)20 7878 7950
https://www.ifpi.org

The Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association provides information on music education as it relates to careers in the music and entertainment industries.
Music & Entertainment Industry Educators Association
1900 Belmont Boulevard
Nashville, TN, 37212-3757
Tel: (615) 460-6946
Email: office@meiea.org
http://www.meiea.org

The National Association of Record Industry Professionals promotes career advancement, education, and good will in the recording industry.
National Association of Record Industry Professionals (NARIP)
PO Box 2446
Los Angeles, CA, 91610-2446
Tel: (818) 769-7007
https://www.narip.com

Visit this Web site to read about efforts to support the recording industry, and to check out links to many music and recording-related sites.
Recording Academy
3030 Olympic Boulevard
Santa Monica, CA, 90404-5073
Tel: (310) 392-3777
https://www.grammy.org/recording-academy

For facts and statistics about the recording industry, visit the RIAA's Web site.
Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA)
1025 F Street, NW, 10th Floor
Washington, DC, 20004-1412
Tel: (202) 775-0101
https://www.riaa.com

Society of Professional Audio Recording Services represents and mentors recording professionals, engineers, and producers.
Society of Professional Audio Recording Services (SPARS)
https://www.facebook.com/spars.sessions