Universal Audio: 2009 GRAMMY Award winner!

We would like to offer special congratulations to Universal Audio for receiving a GRAMMY Award in the area of Technical Achievement....

Universal Audio: 2009 GRAMMY Award winner!

10 Cheap and Easy Ways to Market Yourself

If acquiring and nurturing your talent is important to creating good music, then marketing your talent is equally important if you wish...

10 Cheap and Easy Ways to Market Yourself

Lamb of God’s Chris Adler

Lamb of God’s heavy hitting drummer talks about life in the music business. With countless miles logged on the road in a hugely successful metal...

Lamb of God's Chris Adler

Patty Reese

Most musicians know that the best way to get both good and noticed is to pay your dues. No one knows this golden rule better than musician Patty Reese, winner of numerous...

Patty Reese

Benjie Porecki

Everyone who has heard Benjie Porecki perform will tell you that Benjie Porecki has music in his soul and soul in his music. The Washington D.C. area keyboardist...

Benjie Porecki

Blues Alley, Washington D.C.

Blues Alley has long been one of the premiere clubs in the Washington D.C. area for world class jazz. Any night of the week you can hear world renowned...

Blues Alley, Washington D.C.

Antonio Garcia

Every so often you meet someone with the perfect blend of book smarts and street smarts. Virginia Commonwealth University’s Antonio Garcia fits that description...

Antonio Garcia

Al Regni

With playing credits including Liza Minelli, Debbie Reynolds, Charles Mingus, Bob Mintzer, David Bowie, Roberta Flack, George Benson, and Nancy Wilson…….a better...

Al Regni

John Jennings

John Jennings has long maintained a solid international reputation as a producer and multi-instrumentalist. A longtime member of Mary Chapin Carpenter’s band, with...

John Jennings

Doc Christian

Doc Christian is a nationally known radio host, producer and musician. Doc shares with us his journey through the entertainment business on his way to becoming an...

Doc Christian
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Technology

Visual Metronome for the iPhone

Visual Metronome for the iPhone

Hey Gang,
A lot has happened in the app department of the iPhone since it’s release.  Some developments with regard to music oriented software applications for the iPhone are of special note.  I thought that I would bring a few of these little gems to light, so here we go.
First of all, let me say that [...]

Artist Spotlight

Gregory Thompkins

Gregory Thompkins

Greg Thompkins of  Baltimore was also on hand at the International Saxophone Symposium.  Greg stopped by the MusicPro Magazine booth to chit-chat and compare the long list of MD,DC,VA musicians that we both knew.  It was a blast.  You can find out more about Greg at his website here:  http://www.rolandparkjazz.com.

Music Business

12 Things Every Musician Needs to Know - Part 2 Building Relationships

12 Things Every Musician Needs to Know – Part 2 Building Relationships

The following excerpt was taken from the book
“Don’t Get Taken – Take Control,
12 Things Every Musician Needs to Know”
written by my friend Tom Sabella of Page2 Management.
If you are seriously considering a career in the music industry,
I highly recommend you get a copy of this book.

Chapter 3: Building Relationships

It’s Not Only What [...]

Product Reviews

Dave Weckl Play-Along Book & CD for Drummers

Dave Weckl Play-Along Book & CD for Drummers

Hey Gang,
I just wanted to post a quick review of a pretty neat play-along package for you drummers out there.  It’s called the “Ultimate Play-Along” by Dave Weckl.  It’s a great practice tool.  Especially if you just want to get in some quality playing time with some fantastic musicians.  In pulling together this magazine, I’ve [...]

Featured Venues

Blues Alley, Washington D.C.

Blues Alley, Washington D.C.

Blues Alley has long been one of the premiere clubs in the Washington D.C. area for world class jazz. Any night of the week you can hear world renowned artists playing jazz, blues and r&b.