Gear Reviews
Session Player Royalties: Making Harmony out of Discord
On June 29, 2022, a declaration was filed in federal district court in New York confirming that $45 million had been paid to nearly 60,000 session musicians and background singers as part of a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit had been brought by six Texas session...
5 Rules for Modern Songwriters to Get Noticed
Secure More Licensing Opps Anyone in the music business will tell you that teaching songwriting is a difficult—if not impossible—task. There are some who do it well. For instance, Judy Stakee at Berklee is excellent. Whenever I am asked to teach songwriting, it...
Get Schooled at the ASCAP Experience
Learn new skills & career-boosting tips from the pros Just wanted to share some exciting news from our friends at the ASCAP Experience: "Shake off the lazy days of summer and kick back into gear with ASCAP Experience! We’ve got tons of sessions to help you set...
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Tune in to Sennheiser’s #DontStopTheMusic series
Sharing some news from our friends at Sennheiser: Tune in to Sennheiser’s #DontStopTheMusic series to experience fantastic live performances! Broadcast live via IGTV, artists Raul Rodriguez, Jay Style, The Talbott Brothers, St. Panther, DJ Fly, Citizen (Mat Kerekes),...
ASCAP Launches FAQ on Government Stimulus & Relief Package
In anticipation of passage of the CARES Act, which provides $2 trillion in aid to individuals and businesses impacted by the coronavirus, ASCAP has prepared an FAQ for music creators, What ASCAP Members Should Know About the Government Economic Stimulus & Relief...
MusiCares establishes COVID-19 Relief Fund for music community
Learn more about the assistance the COVID-19 Relief Fund provides here. For more information on MusiCares, see musicares.org. For more information on the Recording Academy, see here.
Buying Guide
REVIEW: Manhattan Prestige Session One Bass Guitar
When a player starts a company, they’re drawing on years of practical experiences. Neil Jason is a session bassist with some serious cred, and he started Manhattan Prestige Basses to share what he learned with other players. His Session One bass is a perfect blend of...
REVIEW: Jamstik Studio MIDI Guitar
MIDI and guitar sometimes don’t mix well; Jamstik figured out how to make an electric guitar with a modern aesthetic, along with full MIDI functionality that can open up new sonic doors to six stringers, without a lot of hassle. Enter the Jamstik Studio MIDI Guitar....
REVIEW: Indio by Monoprice 66SB DLX Plus Guitar
At first glance the Indio by Monoprice 66SB DLX (what a mouthful) looks like classic Kalamazoo, with the gold top, P90’s and inlays, but the modern headstock and sharp cutaway add a contemporary twist. It’s not far from its Michigan roots, with a mahogany back and...
Industry News
The October/November Issue with Samara Joy Is Out Now!
Performer Magazine releases its latest issue, featuring a cover story on Samara Joy. INSIDE you'll find our feature interview with the amazing jazz vocalist Samara Joy as well as features on Karen Bella, The Blue Stones, Ariel Bui, Jocelyn & Chris and much, much...
Audio-Technica Celebrates 60th Anniversary with High-End Phono Cartridge and Headphones
Audio-Technica Celebrates Its 60th Anniversary with Introduction of High-End AT-MC2022 Phono Cartridge and ATH-W2022 Headphones, and Partnership with Playing for Change In celebration of its 60th anniversary as one of the world’s foremost manufacturers of...
Session Player Royalties: Making Harmony out of Discord
On June 29, 2022, a declaration was filed in federal district court in New York confirming that $45 million had been paid to nearly 60,000 session musicians and background singers as part of a class action lawsuit. The lawsuit had been brought by six Texas session...