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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…”

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

The following excerpts were 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.
This book is a must read for anyone who is seriously considering
a career in the music industry.

Chapter 1: Every Band Needs a Leader

Every band or group [...]

What have you learned about the music business that surprised you or you didn’t expect?
Jennings: When Chapin [Mary Chapin Carpenter] first got signed, she and her manager, and I sat down and had a conversation and I said, “Look I don’t know anything about this but what I think, I mean again this one of [...]

Why do I need a direct box  if I can plug my guitar directly into a mixer with no problems? We’re glad you asked! It’s easy to ignore DI’s, but they play a vital role in the recording process, both in the studio and especially in live recording. There are several different types of direct [...]

Congratulations!
Christopher Scott Hamilton
for winning the MusicPro “MySpace Artists Spotlight”. Christopher was one of several contestants who submitted the correct response to the question: “Who is the artist pictured on Pg. 79 of the magazine?” The artist in question is none other than the incomparable Bassist Gary W. Grainger who will be featured in 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 [...]