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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 […]

My Matchless Mother and Me: With Recipes, Music, and Memories

June 14, 2014

My Matchless Mother And Me In this unique recipe book, Local 427-721 (Tampa Bay, FL) member Lucille Rose D’Armi-Riggio combines her talents and passions for cooking and music. She reminds us that it’s never too late to discover a new talent through 240 pages of pure enjoyment—delicious recipes and music. In the back of the […]

The Art of Sensuality and Its Impact on Great String Playing

June 13, 2014

Local 47 (Los Angeles, CA) member Alan de Veritch uses the wisdom gained from almost a half-century as a performer, teacher, mentor, and coach in putting together this guide to playing with sensuality. In the book, he attempts to help players expand their awareness of their inner most feelings and emotions in an effort to […]

Carroll Bailey: A Teacher Remembered

June 12, 2014

A few evenings ago, I left the stage after Mahler’s Third Symphony and found a message waiting for me with the news that Carroll Bailey, Sr., a former member of Local 125 (Norfolk, VA), had died at age 91. I could not help but slump in tears.