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We would like to offer special congratulations to Universal Audio for receiving a GRAMMY Award in the area of Technical Achievement. This will be the second Technical GRAMMY Award associated with Universal Audio.  Bill Putnam Sr., the original founder of the company, was honored posthumously in 2000 for his pioneering achievements, including the first [...]

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 [...]

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 band, Chris shares a few insights on how to keep your head on straight while shooting for the stars.
Read Chris’s interview with MusicPro Magazine in our soon to be released [...]

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 awards and critical acclaim. From national stages to corner bars, Patty takes them all in stride playing the music she loves. [...]

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 is adding his unique sound and stylings both at home and abroad to a plethora of artists such as Maysa, Chuck Brown, Pieces of a Dream, and [...]

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.

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 to a tee. Spending as much time in live venues entertaining audiences as he does enriching young minds in the classroom, Tony brings a wealth of real world street [...]

With playing credits including Liza Minelli, Debbie Reynolds, Charles Mingus, Bob Mintzer, David Bowie, Roberta Flack, George Benson, and Nancy Wilson…….a better question to ask is who hasn’t Al Regni played with? Al is currently an adjunct professor at Virginia Commonwealth University. It was truly an honor to interview this world- renowned master musician.
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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 whom he’s produced and recorded 11 Top Ten singles and 2 Grammy winning albums, Jennings has also produced recordings for John Gorka, BeauSoleil, John McCutcheon, Robin and Linda Williams, Janis Ian, Catie [...]

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 on-air personality and producer.