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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…”

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 [...]

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. His guitar playing and singing have graced numerous recordings by artists such as Kathy Mattea, George Jones and [...]

What have you learned about the music business that was a surprise?

I think when you get started in the music business everything’s a surprise. I was really fortunate growing up in New Orleans. I mean I was extremely fortunate! I had no idea how fortunate I was until I moved to upstate New York, [...]

What led you to where you are today?
When I was a kid, I was really fascinated with the emotional rush of playing music. As a teenager looking for an outlet, I would move from time at the piano, to time at the guitar, to time at the trombone, then I’d go on to write music, [...]

How did you get started?

I got started in music when I was eight or nine. My parents had an upright in the house and encouraged everyone to take piano lessons. For awhile, I was doing some guitar and enjoying that and eventually I started playing some piano reading the guitar symbols on the sheet music [...]

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.

Renowned producer, John Jennings talks about the state of the industry and how much music is being created these days.

Chris Henderson of Three Doors Down has been recording and touring with PRS Guitars for years. The new Chris Henderson Model is the PRS traditional Singlecut with the addition of a third humbucker. A push-pull pot on the tone knob activates the middle pickup. A special neck joint enhances lows and creates a full tone [...]

Paul shares some great insight on the direction of music today as well as some unique experiences he has collected over the years. From first getting bitten by the music bug as a child, to pursuing music as a fan and performer, Paul lays it on the line and shares an insight into what makes [...]

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. [...]

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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