Monthly Archives: April 2016

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    The Women’s International Music Network Launches New Online Store

The Women’s International Music Network Launches New Online Store

The Women’s International Music Network (WiMN) announces its all-new online store featuring stylish merchandise designed by WiMN Founder, Laura B. Whitmore.

“What I had in mind when designing the gear was to appeal to both men and women with empowering imagery that inspires unity and rock ‘n’ roll,” said Whitmore. “Every time someone makes a purchase at the WiMN store, not only are they getting cool swag, they’re also supporting causes that help promote women in music.”

The WiMN hosts events, clinics and workshops such as the Women’s Music Summit, the WiMN She Rocks Showcases, and the She Rocks Awards, all which bring together music professionals and provide a platform for women in music to be showcased. With theWiMN.com as its hub, the WiMN provides a community for women within the industry while enriching their careers and musical experiences through networking and sharing.

Featuring everything from totes, to mugs and tops, the WiMN’s online store offers something for everyone, including women, men and even babies, and has gear perfect for Mother’s Day, special occasions, or just because gifts. The designs bear the words She Rocks, making an empowering statement and also making reference to the WiMN’s flagship event, the She Rocks Awards, which honor women in music every year at the NAMM show in Anaheim, Calif., since 2012.

Learn more at thewimn.com, and visit http://www.thewimn.com/shop/ to view the online store and make a purchase.

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    MusicFirst to Launch Online Platform for Elementary Students, MusicFirst Junior

MusicFirst to Launch Online Platform for Elementary Students, MusicFirst Junior

MusicFirst introduces MusicFirst Junior, a dynamic and easy-to-use online learning management system for teaching elementary music.

“MusicFirst Junior is such a fun platform that learning quickly becomes something students look forward to,” said MusicFirst Director, Dr. Jim Frankel. “It’s also a fantastic resource for educators, as it makes teaching music even more enjoyable. We feel confident that it’ll become a favorite among students and teachers alike.”

Launching in August, MusicFirst Junior offers award-winning, built-in music apps, including Groovy Music: Shapes, Jungle, and City Create Modes; Groovy Explore; Morton Subotnick’s Music Academy; and an audio recorder that allows students to make simple recordings of their music, with or without a metronome.

Using iPads, Chromebooks, or any device able to run a standard web browser, MusicFirst Junior gives elementary students instant access to music-learning tools and learning content relevant to their level, matched with kid-friendly graphics and age-appropriate curriculum.

MusicFirst Junior:

Is ideal for traditional instruction, flipped classrooms, cross-arts learning, and for differentiated instruction.
Includes a library of exercises and pre-programmed Learning Pathways created to suit many different pedagogies, including Orff or Kodály, that address state and national standards. Teachers can also build their own to meet their exact needs and those of their students.
Gives teachers control over assignments with a simple drag and drop interface.
Makes it easy for teachers to observe what students have been exploring, learning, and creating.
Enables students to learn anywhere, any time, using a standard web browser or iOS device.

MusicFirst Junior will be available August 2016. Find out more and pre-order MusicFirst Junior at www.musicfirstjr.com.

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    Guitarist Adrian Galysh to Release New Blues-Rock Album Into The Blue on May 25, 2016

Guitarist Adrian Galysh to Release New Blues-Rock Album Into The Blue on May 25, 2016

Renowned guitarist Adrian Galysh will release his fifth solo album Into The Blue on May 25, 2016, featuring nine blues-rock tracks with guitar and vocals that take the West Coast guitarist into an entirely new musical direction.

Produced and recorded by Galysh in Los Angeles, Into The Blue draws heavily on the guitarist’s ‘70s-era influences. Galysh shares vocal duties with powerhouse vocalist Kacee Clanton, known for her soulful work with Joe Cocker, Luis Miguel, Beth Hart, and Janis Joplin’s band, Big Brother and The Holding Company.

And while Into The Blue is an all-vocal blues-rock affair, fans of Galysh’s guitar-centric style will enjoy this very guitar-driven record. The album also features special guest performances by studio session ace Carl Verheyen (Supertramp), who plays on Galysh’s energetic version of the Junior Wells classic “Messin’ With The Kid,” and chicken picker Johnny Hiland, who takes a string- and mind-bending guest solo on Bobby Blue Bland’s “Further On Up The Road.”

The album’s rhythm section is rounded out by the stellar and authentic blues talents of drummer Joey Heredia (Stevie Wonder, Tribal Tech), and bassist Paul Loranger (Eric Sardinas).

“Playing blues guitar needs to be a concise statement, and requires simple, good tone,” said Galysh. “Into The Blue offers just that – blues-inspired songs that are straightforward in their arrangement, sound, and instrumentation. I didn’t want to waste a single phrase, and wanted to ensure that every solo reflects the song’s feel and intent.”

Praised by artists like Jennifer Batten and outlets like Power Play Magazine, Galysh has a successful trajectory spanning four previous solo albums and numerous collaborations and performances with industry giants like Uli Jon Roth, Yngwie Malmsteen, Robben Ford, Mike Keneally, George Lynch, Warren DeMartini, and many more.

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Mad Sun Marketing Now Representing Guitarist Adrian Galysh

Mad Sun Marketing is excited to announce it is now representing renowned guitarist Adrian Galysh as his public relations agency.

“We are very excited to bring Adrian Galysh on board to our roster of clients,” said Mad Sun Marketing Founder, Laura B. Whitmore. “He’s a well-sought-after guitarist in L.A., a respected educator, and a kick-ass player.”

“Mad Sun Marketing has their finger on the pulse of the music industry,” said Galysh. Helpful, timely, results-driven and professional. What more can you ask for?”

Galysh is a Los Angeles-based session guitarist with an illustrious career spanning five albums, including his upcoming release Into The Blue, due May 25. He has done multiple collaborations with acclaimed artists such as Uli Jon Roth, Yngwie Malmsteen, Robben Ford, Mike Keneally, George Lynch, Warren DeMartini, and many more.

In addition to his work as a solo artist, Galysh is a session musician, composer, published author, Guitar World Magazine online lesson columnist, and Education Coordinator for Guitar Center Lessons. He’s the author of the book Progressive Guitar Warm-Ups and Exercises.

For more information, visit www.adriangalysh.com.

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    MusicFirst® Partners with The University of the Arts for Series of Online Courses as Part of its Innovative MusicFirst Academy

MusicFirst® Partners with The University of the Arts for Series of Online Courses as Part of its Innovative MusicFirst Academy

Award-winning music education software company MusicFirst has partnered with The University of the Arts (UArts) for the launch a series of online courses as part of its innovative MusicFirst Academy. These comprehensive online courses for music educators will offer practical teaching tips, development opportunities, pedagogical approaches, and other resources to be implemented in the classroom.

“Music educators are responsible for teaching everything across the musical spectrum,” said MusicFirst Director, Dr. Jim Frankel. “MusicFirst Academy covers a wide breadth of content to serve teachers’ diverse needs, while aiding them in merging new and exciting technologies to their classroom settings. In addition, through our partnership with The University of the Arts, teachers have the option to take for-credit or non-credit courses, further aiding them in their own professional development.”

“The University of the Arts is thrilled to collaborate with MusicFirst, the premiere music education technology provider in our field,” said Director of Summer Music Studies Program at The University of the Arts, Elizabeth Sokolowski.

The first course in partnership with UArts is Teaching Music in the Cloud, a comprehensive overview of best practices that includes practical application, training, and resources. Taught by Dr. Frankel, the course runs for eight weeks from June 20 to August 12. Registration for the Summer 2016 Teaching Music in the Cloud course is now open. Interested students can register here.

Other for credit-bearing and professional development courses offered by the MusicFirst Academy include MusicFirst for Elementary or Secondary General Music; Beginning Composition Strategies for Grades 3-8; Teaching With Soundation4Education Chrome; Teaching Instrumental Music with the MusicFirst Online Classroom; and many more.

The program allows teachers to take a completely asynchronous course with rolling registration and the ability to log on and complete assignments as they wish […]

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    Submissions Now Open for the 2016 She Rocks Summer NAMM Showcase in Nashville

Submissions Now Open for the 2016 She Rocks Summer NAMM Showcase in Nashville

The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) returns to Nashville for its third annual She Rocks Summer NAMM Showcase, taking place on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 8:30 – 11:00 p.m. at The Listening Room Cafe. Submissions are now open for women in music of all genres to enter for a chance to perform. Click here to submit.

“We’re excited to come back to Nashville for the third year in a row. One of my favorite aspects of our Showcases is to go through the submissions we receive. There are so many talented women out there, and I’m proud to provide them with an opportunity to perform in front of industry pros and fans,” said WiMN Founder, Laura B. Whitmore.

The She Rocks Summer NAMM Showcase takes place on Thursday, June 23, 2016 from 8:30 – 11:00 p.m. during the Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, Tenn., at The Listening Room Cafe on 217 2nd Ave. S., Nashville, TN 37201, a short walk from the Music City Center, and is sponsored by 108 Rock Star Guitars. An optional $5 pre-sale or $7 door donation is requested. This showcase is open to all ages.

Artists interested in performing must submit an entry by May 3, 2016. Performers will be announced by May 13, 2016.

The WiMN also recently announced the official 2016 She Rocks ASCAP Expo Showcase, taking place Friday, April 29 from 9:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. at the Tinhorn Flats Saloon & Grill in Hollywood during the ASCAP Expo. Now in its third year, the official Showcase will feature Divinity Roxx, Anjali Ray, Maddy Vance, and Facing West. This free showcase will feature drink specials and giveaways.

To fill out the submission form and for official rules and regulations, […]