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All I Ever Wanted: A Rock ’n’ Roll Memoir

Go-Go’s bassist Kathy Valentine’s story is a roller coaster of sex, drugs, and of course music; it’s also a story of what it takes to find success and find yourself, even when it all comes crashing down. At 21, Valentine was at the Whisky in Los Angeles when she met a guitarist from a fledgling […]

People’s Choice Winner Hell & Hollar — ‘Just straight up rock n’ roll’

The rock band Hell & Hollar was the winner of Making Music’s most recent Community Video people’s choice competition. Their video for the song “Showdown” received three times as many votes as the runner-up. Hell & Hollar is a rock band from South Florida featuring Blake Burns on guitar and vocals, Nate Largent on drums, Johnny […]

Nominations Now Open for the 2021 She Rocks Awards

Celebrating its ninth year, the annual She Rocks Awards honors women who display unique talent and leadership within the music industry. The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) announces that nominations are now open for its 9th annual She Rocks Awards ceremony honoring women in the music industry, which will take place on January […]

Vocal Tips: Understanding Head Voice, Falsetto, and Whistle Register

Blackstar Amps amPlug2 FLY Bass

Community Video: Best Not Broken – Kids

Boston’s Best Not Broken has built a reputation for high energy shows and catchy, power pop/rock original songs.

Community Video: Melted Vinyl – Beyond

Melted Vinyl is a collaboration of Southern California’s musicians Sam Kritzer (Drums), Wolfgang King (Lead Vocals and Rhythm Guitar), Juan T. Lopez (Bass), and Michael Carpenter Jr. (Guitar).

Community Video: Shawn Forest Fenner – Man Cave

Hailing from Richmond, Virginia, Shawn Forest Fenner was brought up on fiddle and steel country as an 80’s child, and he’s made all the bad decisions needed to draw lyrics from.

Congratulations to Your Artist Pick Hell & Hollar!

Community Video: Del Pelson – Heather Lou

12 Ways to Improve Your Drumming

this book that will help you get the most out of learning to play drums or any other instrument. Here are 12 drumming tips from Rhythm of the Head

Yamaha Offers Resources for Online Teaching

Below is an article originally published by Yamaha at www.yamahaeducatorsuite.com/online-teaching. It has been reprinted with permission. During this trying and uncertain time, we want to do our part to help music educators as you explore options and search for resources to facilitate online teaching. Since teaching face-to-face is not possible during this COVID-19 pandemic, our […]

Orange Amps Announce Free Online Rock Guitar Course

Orange Amplification has announced its online foundation Rock Guitar Course is now free with any purchase of an Orange amp, combo, cab or pedal.

Hal Leonard Helps Music Teachers Navigate the Distance Learning Landscape

Reverb Announces First Round of 2020 Reverb Gives Grant Recipients

Uke Can Do It! New book teaches kids how to play the ukulele

Take a Virtual Tour of the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum

Due to the global Covid-19 pandemic, the Bluegrass Music Hall of Fame & Museum has been closed to the public for over a month. In an effort to continue reaching bluegrass fans all over the world, the Hall of Fame has produced a virtual tour led by Executive Director Chris Joslin. Within the Hall of […]

The NAMM Show 2020 Adventures

The NAMM Show 2020 was held January 16-19, 2020 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, CA. Here are some photos from our time at the show.

It’s Almost Time for The NAMM Show 2020…

It’s January, which means that it’s time to prepare for the annual NAMM (National Association of Music Merchants) Show—the world’s most comprehensive gathering of musical instruments, gear, and experts. The NAMM Show, held each January in Southern California, unites over 115,000 registrants from 130 countries. This is a conference where almost every music instrument or […]

Make Music Winter Returns Nationwide on December 21

Free Participatory Musical Parades Showcasing a Wide Variety of Genres and Styles to Kick Off Winter in Over 30 U.S. Cities Make Music Winter, a free, outdoor music-making celebration on the winter solstice, returns this year on Saturday, Dec. 21, with participatory musical parades and performances and events in more than 30 U.S. cities. The […]

Earth Celebration: 3 Days of Drumming

Earth Celebration is a huge drum festival hosted by the globetrotting drum group Kodo. This year’s festival will be held August 16-18 on Sado Island.

Blackstar Amps amPlug2 FLY Bass

June 4, 2020

Blackstar Amps amPlug2 FLY Bass is specifically designed for low frequencies and offers a wide range of response. There are three distinct channels built-in: Classic, Modern and Overdrive. The Classic channel offers valve-inspired tone with mid-range growl. The Modern channel offers a fat bottom-end with a mid-scoop and extended treble. The Overdrive channel offers smooth, […]

Martin BC-16E acoustic-electric bass Guitar

June 2, 2020

The Martin BC-16E acoustic-electric bass is ideal if you love to write and practice on an unplugged bass but also need the option to plug it in to record or play live with your band. The BC-16E includes a solid Sitka spruce top, East Indian rosewood back and sides, and forward shifted scalloped bracing to […]

Collision 5B Reach drumstick

May 28, 2020

The Reach Series drumsticks still have the feel and responsiveness of the Standard Series, but are a longer and denser option. Used predominantly by Rock/Hardcore/Metal drummers, the Reach Series provides that extra length to enhance your technique. With a powerful tip and a hard-hitting execution, these sticks are not recommended for the lighthearted.