April 4, 2016
3x Grammy award-winning artist and saxophonist for the Dave Matthews Band, Jeff Coffin, sat down with Senior Marketing Manager, Skip Wilson, to talk about Jeff’s start in music, instrument upgrades, and his relationship with D’Addario. He also gave us his advice on what it takes to become a better musician. Jeff, tell us a little bit about who […]
March 25, 2016
Jody Espina, Founder, President, and designer of JodyJazz Inc, took a few moments to sit down with Renier Fee from Music & Arts to take him through the history of the brand, the importance of the mouthpiece, and future projects. If you are interested to meet Jody in person, he’s been known to stop by […]
January 7, 2016
Artist Interview: Felix Peikli (Buffet Crampon clarinet artist and touring musician) Born in Oslo, Norway April 2nd 1990, Felix Peikli was introduced to music through the local marching band at the age of eight. After discovering his love and passion for music, as well as rapidly developing skills on the instrument, Felix received a Benny Goodman […]
November 22, 2015
Artist Interview: The Value in Upgrading You Instrument By Yamaha Flute/Saxophone Artist Denis DiBlasio Denis DiBlasio directs the jazz program and is also the Executive Director of The Maynard Ferguson Institute of Jazz at Rowan University in New Jersey. He has nine recordings of his own along with published texts, arrangements and compositions. DiBlasio continues […]
November 17, 2015
Artist Interview: Carol Jantsch (Yamaha Tuba & Euphonium Artist) Carol Jantsch has been principal tuba of The Philadelphia Orchestra since 2006 making her the first female tuba player in a major symphony orchestra. She attended the prestigious arts boarding high school Interlochen Arts Academy, graduating as salutatorian of her class. She continued her studies at […]
August 28, 2015
Massimo La Rosa (Principal Trombone, The Cleveland Orchestra) Born in Palermo, Italy, Massimo La Rosa studied with Filippo Bonanno. He released two solo albums and is currently the principal trombone of The Cleveland Orchestra and the head of the trombone department at the Cleveland Institute of Music. The Bach artist shares his thoughts on instrument […]
August 20, 2015
Artist Interview: Gabriel “The Gun” (No Doubt) Haga clic aquí para Español Gabriel The Gun, musician and member of Grammy Award winning group No Doubt, playing with them until 1992, is a Cuban-American trumpeter, Latin percussionist, producer and arranger. He is also a lesson teacher in Music & Arts’ Rancho Cucamonga location. We chatted with him about his […]
August 11, 2015
Artist Interview: Kevin Packard (Drum Set Marketing Manager, Pearl) Kevin Packard is the Drum Set Marketing Manager at Pearl and has spent his entire career working for instrument manufacturing companies and developing new products for drummers. Kevin plays with the band Checkpoint Charley. Question: What was your first drum set? An Apollo (made by Pearl,) kit […]
August 8, 2015
Artist Interview: Aaron Ovecka (I, The Breather) Like many professional drummers Aaron’s career began with hours and hours of practice in his parents basement. His hard work is paying off and he is considered one of the top up and coming Metal drummers. Aaron spent the summer of 2014 on the Vans Warped Tour with his […]
August 5, 2015
Artist Interview: Rodney Howard (Gavin Degraw/Avril Lavigne) Question: What was your first drum set? My first drum kit was a used Pearl PowerMate from the 70’s that my dad found at the local music shop. Best Christmas morning ever! I was really lucky because it sounded great even though I wasn’t the best drum tuner back then. […]
