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Light, Perfect Piano

June 23, 2014

Privia Pro PX-5S Stage Piano The Privia Pro PX-5S stage piano is packed with remarkable sounds and 88 keys in a 24-pound package, it’s easily transported and will even perform flawlessly on battery power. It features Casio’s proprietary AiR sound source, which provides incredible realism, detail, and expression for award-winning grand piano sounds. PX-5S has […]

Omaha Symphony Ratifies Five-Year Contract

June 23, 2014

The Omaha Symphony announced a new five-year contract in mid-May, providing modest salary increases for musicians each year, as well as a 1% signing bonus in the first year of the contract. Altogether, base salaries will rise from $31,901 in first year to $35,024 in final year. The orchestra will also contribute $150 more toward […]

Let There Be Light

June 22, 2014

Need A Better Music Stand Light? Problem Solved! Whether on a stand, or at the piano, being able to see your music is essential. Now you can. Triplet’s Symphony II music stand light with 40 LEDs and Light Shaping Technology will illuminate your music like never before. It provides incredibly consistent, neutral, warm, white light […]

Rugged Guitar Pedal Receiver

June 21, 2014

Need A New Guitar Pedal Receiver? Shure’s GLXD6 wireless guitar pedal receiver has a built-in tuner with both strobe and needle tuning views. A foot switch enables shifting between wireless display and tuner mode with the option to mute or pass the audio signal while tuning. The pedal’s integrated Linkfreq Automatic Frequency Management technology seamlessly […]

S2 Custom 24

June 20, 2014

S2 Custom 24 Has Funk Familiarity The S2 Custom 24 completes Paul Reed Smith’s S2 series of guitars launched last summer. Reminiscent of the Custom 24, the original PRS guitar, it retains the classic maple top/mahogany back combination and classic body shape, but has a new asymmetrical beveled top. It features 24 frets, custom-wound vintage […]

Rapid Fire Tongue

June 19, 2014

The Staccator The ability to play fast, clear staccato notes on brass or woodwind instruments is dependent on tonguing technique. When the technique is practiced on an instrument, players’ lips are subjected to pressure from the mouthpiece, requiring the musician to use multiple mouth muscles, which does not allow the player to focus on tonguing. […]

Hybrid Beats

June 18, 2014

Roland’s TM-2 Trigger Module With Roland’s TM-2 Trigger Module you can easily enhance your acoustic drum set with the creative versatility of electronic percussion. Its two trigger inputs support a wide variety of Roland pads and drum triggers, plus ready-to-play pro sounds augment and extend the capabilities of your kit. Make use of studio quality […]

More is Better When it Comes to Membership

June 17, 2014

Let’s talk about membership. I’m often asked, “Why should I be a member of the musicians’ union?” I’ve probably made the answer too complicated. My mind races through all of the different things that the local is working on, and then all of the things the union is doing, and try to tailor my answer […]

Alabama Symphony Orchestra Agrees to New Contract

June 16, 2014

Musicians and management of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra (ASO) have reached an agreement that will increase base salaries by 4.8% total over three years. This contract confirms that the orchestra has fully recovered from its bankruptcy in the mid-1990s and also the financial challenges faced during the recession.  Jeff Solomon, president of Local 256-733 (Birmingham, […]

Musicians Deserve Whiter Teeth

June 15, 2014

Being a performer usually involves dressing the part, whether it is casual, all black in the pit or a tux or black dress for a society gig. A very important part of your appearance is your smile. As you get older, your teeth get yellower. If you are interested in changing the shade of your […]