Technical Excellence and Creativity Winners Announced at the 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards JONI MITCHELL RECEIVES THE LES PAUL INNOVATION AWARD ENGINEER DAVE PENSADO AND RECORD INDUSTRY VET HERB TRAWICK INDUCTED TO THE NAMM TEC HALL OF FAME Presenters included Andrew Huang, Bishop Lamont, Elliot Easton, Herbie Hancock, Lisa Loeb, Maureen Droney, “Skunk” Baxter, Brian Hardgroove, Michael Braunstein of the Les Paul Foundation Anaheim, Calif. – January 18 […]
Making Music Product Spotlight with Chuck Schiele: Halo Sport 2- One Of A Kind Headphones With Shocking Results
Trumpeter/hornist Jeff Stockham talks about playing historic instruments & his work in the film “Lincoln”
Making Music Product Spotlight with Chuck Schiele: Halo Sport 2- One Of A Kind Headphones With Shocking Results
Trumpeter/hornist Jeff Stockham talks about playing historic instruments & his work in the film “Lincoln”
Drumming With Seniors Part II – A Simple Concentration Exercise In this latest article we will cover an example from my book, Simple Drumming For Seniors, of an easy exercise you can do to increase your concentration.
How to Play Slap Bass In order to play slap bass, a bass player must think like a drummer –that is, to hit the strings with the thumb to get the right tone, the wrist must rotate in the same way a drummer’s wrist does when playing the traditional, or jazz, grip.
Fender and Saleen Collaborate on Supercar-inspired “Fender Stratocaster 1 Guitar” Two iconic American brands based in Southern California have teamed-up to collaborate on a unique new project that blends the exciting worlds of high-performance supercars and custom guitars that debuted at WNAMM this past week. Supercar manufacturer Saleen Automotive has announced a special collaboration with Fender to produce the “Fender® Stratocaster® 1,”a custom electric guitar inspired by the new Saleen […]
Drumming With Seniors Part II – A Simple Concentration Exercise In this latest article we will cover an example from my book, Simple Drumming For Seniors, of an easy exercise you can do to increase your concentration.
What’s in a Name: Is it a Violin or a Fiddle? Ask any violinist if there’s a difference between a violin and a fiddle, and they will say, “If I had a nickel every time somebody asked that!”
Newly Released Casiotone Models Boast New Design, Comprehensive Features Casio America, Inc., recently announced that its new Casiotone CT-S300 and LK-S250 electronic keyboards are now available. Revamped to hit a high note with music lovers of all ages, these keyboards are ideal go-anywhere musical partners. Like the original Casiotone models from the 80s, the new CT-S300 and LK-S250 allow anyone to have fun making […]
How to Play Clarinet Scales: D Minor We have reached the final video in our series on clarinet scales! In this video, Cassidy will teach out how to play the D minor scale on clarinet.
Breathing exercises for singing As a singer, you may have some questions about breathing. Maybe you’ve read tips or received advice that confused you. In this article, I’ll attempt to answer those questions and clear up any confusion on breathing for singing. Why is breath so important? Without breath, we can’t sing. You probably knew that already. But […]
Grace Kelly Plays Yamaha’s Venova Yamaha’s latest wind instrument, the Venova, is compact, durable, and great for a saxophone sound on the go. Check out Grace Kelly’s demonstration!
Electro-Harmonix Releases New Chromatic Tuner Pedal The EHX-2020 chromatic tuner pedal is super compact and takes up minimal space on your crowded pedalboard. With a +/- 1cent tuning range and high visibility display it provides an accurate, convenient solution to your tuning needs. It’s true bypass to ensure signal path integrity and when the tuner is engaged your output is muted. […]
Hal Leonard Releases “First 50 Recording Techniques You Should Know to Track Music” Since its launch in 2014, Hal Leonard’s First 50 Series has provided musicians with simplified and accessible arrangements of popular tunes to set them on the right path with their musical journey. From guitar and piano to clarinet and violin, the series has covered instruments across the spectrum. In 2020, Hal Leonard is expanding the series beyond instruments […]
Managing Mic Cable Spaghetti The microphone cable remains one of the most popular cable types used in audio and video production. This is true for schools and churches as well as for recording studios and live performance production. While wireless microphones have eliminated the need for some mic cables, the growth in the use….
Dave Sanborn, Legendary Saxophonist, Presents the First Season of His New Show “Sanborn Sessions” Dave Sanborn, veteran saxophonist and six-time Grammy Award winner, has announced he will soon present the first episode of his new music show, Sanborn Sessions. The new series is hosted by Sanborn and features a diverse roster of accomplished artists from a variety of genres and generations. In its initial season, Sanborn welcomes Kandace Springs, Terrace […]
The Winter Solstice in Song: A Short List for the Longest Night On December 22, the world heralds the winter solstice, the longest night of the year in the northern hemisphere. As the darkness lifts, the days will grow longer. Winter Solstice celebrations all over the world mark the midwinter cycle of the seasons and new beginnings. The December solstice gave rise to celebrations that can be […]
Ukuleles that Aren’t Ukuleles Gear, Instruments, Other Instruments July 30, 2019July 30, 2019 Freddy Villano 0 Comments
Roland Meinl: The Man Behind Meinl Percussion Drums, History, Instruments June 1, 2019June 5, 2019 Freddy Villano 0 Comments
America’s Capo: The Story of Kyser Capos Featured Article, Gear, Guitar March 7, 2019March 29, 2019 Freddy Villano 0 Comments
How to Choose The Proper Keyboard Featured Article, Keyboards June 5, 2015July 22, 2015 Freddy Villano 1 Comment
Portable PA Systems & Their Components Featured Article April 9, 2015April 9, 2015 Freddy Villano 1 Comment
Fishman: The Man behind Acoustic Instrument Amplification Featured Article Sidebar, Guitar, Live Sound, Musician Profiles March 30, 2015May 31, 2019 Freddy Villano 0 Comments
Unique Guitar Techniques Featured Article, Guitar February 23, 2015February 23, 2015 Freddy Villano 0 Comments
Alex Skolnick: A Genre-Defying Guitar Hero Featured Article, Guitar January 1, 2015February 5, 2015 Freddy Villano 1 Comment
The Secrets of Slack Key Guitar or Ki Ho`alu Featured Article Sidebar, Guitar December 1, 2014April 24, 2019 Freddy Villano 4 Comments
Jail Guitar Doors Featured Article, Guitar, Making Music September 15, 2014October 16, 2014 Freddy Villano 0 Comments
