Daniel Ho has hatched a plan for the first ever Worldwide Virtual Ukulele Ensemble video. The Virtual Ukulele Ensemble will be a video of hundreds of ukulele players from around the world all playing the same song.
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Leader(s) of the Pack
The corporate world and the rock world are not as dissimilar as one might think. Being a CEO, or even managing a staff of employees, can be a lot like leading a band. The parallels between the two are indisputable. Charting a direction, team building, hiring and firing, and communicating ideas are all equally applicable job-related concepts whether you’re the head of a company, a department, or a band. Stu Kemper of Dublin, Ohio, and Ozzy Nelson of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, are both bandleaders and bosses at their companies.
Making Music at NAMM
Making Music is out in Anaheim, California, exploring all the latest and greatest gear and gizmos that music manufacturers are highlighting at the NAMM Show 2014. CEO Dan Walding, Advertising Director Chris Russo, and Antoinette Follett, the editor-in-chief of Making Music magazine are representing us there. D’Addario Flex Steel Bass Strings iRings from IK Multimedia […]
D’Addario Flex Steel Bass Strings at the 2014 NAMM Show
Brandon from D’Addario giving a demo of the new D’Addario Flex Steel Bass Strings at the 2014 Winter NAMM Show. These Flex Steel Bass Strings are designed to give a heavy/funky sound.
A Band That Gets What It Gives
By day, members of Lenox Underground run law firms, head marketing companies, and raise families. The seven bandmates, ranging in age from 49 to 59, juggle the responsibilities of life, while having fun in a band. And beyond all that—they give back every cent they make from gigs to their charity, the Lenox Underground Foundation, […]
Dissecting a Drum Kit
As most drummers know, not every drum kit is the same. They not only vary depending on the style of music played, but also on where they will be played—large stage, intimate venue, or studio.
NAMM Show Instruments Preview
Making Music magazine’s editor-in-chief, Antoinette Follett appeared on the Today show with Kathie Lee & Hoda presenting these easy to learn instruments. They are just a few of the thousands of musical instruments that will be previewed at the NAMM Show 2014! Trekky Harp App Even if you’re not a Star Trek fan, you’ll love this Vulcan […]
Steven Lynch – The Funny Side of Music
Stephen Lynch Explains Why Music Came First By Cherie Yurco In 2012 Stephen Lynch launched his fifth album, Lion, and a tour that’s brought him across the US and all around the UK, where he wound up 2013. Lion is acoustic guitar, catchy duets, and hilariously clever, but sometimes slightly off-color, lyrics. Here he explains […]
Navigating the Jam
Jamming is one of the most important practices in music. It can also be one of the most daunting. Playing an unfamiliar song with people you might not know can be a challenge, especially for beginners. But it’s an essential skill to develop if you ever want to perform in a band.
Win a Lisa Loeb Package
Contest Is Closed Enter Our New Contest By Clicking Here Enter for your chance to win a Lisa Loeb Package courtesy of Alfred Music and Daisy Rock. Like us on Facebook and fill in the entry form below. One lucky winner will receive Alfred Music’s matching folio to Lisa’s album The Way It […]