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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 [...]

 
In a recent interview, Paul talks about his passion for playing the guitar.
“If I didn’t love guitars, I wouldn’t be doing this…”

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.

We spotted M. Zachary Johnson at the International Saxophone Symposium 2009.  Zach is a composer who was on hand at the event with demos of his work.  Zach stopped by to talk with MusicPro Magazine about what he’s been up to.  Stay tuned for the video interview.  We will be posting it in the next [...]

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 [...]

This is a great video explaining RSS and what it can do for you.  This will help you get new news faster and save you a tremendous amount of time keeping up to date with the things on the net that interest you most.  Also, if you’re not sure why you should subscribe to our [...]

Lindsay Williams talks to MusicPro Magazine about Foxes Music’s participation at the International Saxophone Symposium.  The Symposium is an anual event and is held at George Mason University.  Foxes Music Store is located in Falls Church, VA.  You can visit their website by clicking here.
We will be posting more coverage of the Symposium over the [...]

Renowned Jazz Drummer, Louie Bellson has passed away on February 15, 2009 at the age of 84. Bellson helped shape the sound of the Big Band, Bop and beyond, playing with acts such as Duke Ellington, Count Basie, Benny Goodman, Oscar Peterson, Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Dizzy Gilespie.
Louie was a [...]

If acquiring and nurturing your talent is important to creating good music, then marketing your talent is equally important if you wish to get paid for it. Being able to play your instrument well should be the primary goal of the aspiring musician but once you enter into the world of performing it should be [...]

With businesses cutting back on every expense you can think of (not to mention laying off employees in droves), what does that mean for working musicians.
One of the interesting things that comes to mind is whether or not a venue, restaurant, pub, nightclub sees entertainment as an expense or an income generator. This may [...]

Hey Gang,
If you’re in the Washington D.C. area this weekend, Friday, Jan. 23rd and Sat. Jan. 24th, come on out to the International Saxophone Symposium. The Symposium will consist of live performances by a host of groups both days and a full schedule of clinics. The event will be held at George [...]

Well gang,
Here we are. It’s been a long time coming (I know, I know…you already knew that part), but we’ve finally launched our premiere issue of MusicPro Magazine! We are very excited per the feedback we’ve been getting and are bursting waiting to tell you what’s coming up in the next issue. [...]

MusicPro Magazine interviews Paul Reed Smith of PRS guitars. This is a brief video clip of that interview where Paul talks about the music scene he missed as a result of being too young to go to some concerts he wanted to see.