Strings4Smiles, a student-led, nonprofit organization with the focal mission of providing music opportunities for underprivileged youth primarily in New York, recently completed its newest project: the “Quaran-Teen Competition.” The project was in effort for youth to come together and thank first responders, essential workers, and healthcare workers for the paramount work they have been doing. […]
With the continuing success of its Commissioning Prize competition honoring former Symphonic Jazz Orchestra (SJO) Co-Music Director and ASCAP board member George Duke, the SJO is proud to announce its 6th annual ASCAP Foundation/Symphonic Jazz Orchestra Commissioning Prize competition. The $5,000 prize is open to all direct ASCAP composer members, with a submission deadline of […]
Although Rovner Products’ production department had been idle since the end of March due to Maryland Governor Larry Hogan’s COVID-19 state mandate closing all non-essential businesses, in late April some of the company’s manufacturing equipment was redeployed. “In March, stories of desperate medical workers were all over the news, and we were horrified. We realized […]
To encourage music makers to stay creative during these unprecedented times, Steinberg has designed the #StayHome Elements Collection so music makers can create in the comfort of their own home. From now until May 15, the collection is completely free to use for 60 days. Download link: https://bit.ly/2yhusk2 The #StayHome Elements Collection is a special package […]
First responders and healthcare workers on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic will be honored on April 30 as part of “Worldwide Day of Gratitude,” a global coming together through the arts organized by the student-run organization, YOUnison. For Worldwide Day of Gratitude, teachers and students of all ages, as well as the general […]
Consumers can enter the International Drum Month contest through the www.PlayDrums.com website. Monthly winners will be randomly chosen beginning in May and continuing through…
Series Gives Industry Insights, Guidance, Behind-the-Scenes Stories The Music Makers, the new music interview podcast series, premiered March 27, featuring revealing interviews on the inner workings of the music industry with some of the most influential professionals in the world. The Music Makers goes deep into the psyches of artists, producers, songwriters, recording engineers, managers, […]
Drummers worldwide can enter this promotion as the PMC embarks an another year dedicated to their steady beat focused on creating and enabling more drummers. This year, eight Grand Prize winners will be chosen to receive a private online lesson with an internationally recognized celebrity drummer…
Weekly online series spotlights and supports the artist community with performances featuring top musicians and up-and-comers live streamed in partnership with Parade.com The Women’s International Music Network (The WiMN) announces the debut of the She Rocks Spotlight Series. This new livestream series spotlights a diverse collection of artists – from up-and-comers to chart-topping sensations – […]
After offering free access to Fender Play lessons three weeks ago, more than half a million people have signed up to access the app. Fender will now offer free lessons to the first one million users who sign up for the 3-month Fender Play giveaway.