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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…”

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, [...]

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 [...]

Opportunities abound for musicians who are thinking about a career in the military. Capt. George N. Thompson talks about how his stellar military musical career began from first enlisting in the Navy to becoming the highest ranking officer in the Navy Band Program. We learn how interesting a musical career in the [...]

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.

Doc Christian gives advice on how to not just BE good, buth how to DO good in this business.

Internationally renowned Saxophonist, Al Regni, shares with MusicPro Magazine readers a humorous memory of the best career advice he ever received.

Just what does it take to be a navy musician? Capt. Thompson gives MusicPro Mag and you, our readers the scoop.

Being a skilled orator only is a nice skill to have for a public speaker but that skill only works if you actually have something to say. Antonio Garcia explains why it’s the same for music and musicians.

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. [...]

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 [...]