I wanted to be able to guide others with the same passion as myself. The following websites have been invaluable resources in my search for knowledge of composing and the tools to do such. I hope that these link open doors for you on your own personal, musical journey.

EastWest Quantum Leap is one of the premiere sample developers of top notch virtual instruments. I use their products all the time.

Discussion of sample libraries. Also, the Garritan section has the "Principles of Orchestration" section which is pretty amazing.

PureMix has been one of my favorite resources for learning about recording, mixing, all the tools required, and how to use them.

This is a huge forum for discussion of virtual instruments and effects VSTs. I think of it as more for synth-based VSTs but it really covers about everything.