Our Mission Statement
Making Music encourages adult amateur and recreational musicians to pursue their fulfilling hobby and become part of a music making community. By advocating the physical, social, and psychological benefits of recreational music making, we intend to build demand for musical instruments and accessories.
At a Glance
Publication:
Bi-monthly consumer lifestyle magazine
Audience:
Adults 35+, $50,000+ average income
Circulation:
35,000 nationwide
Making Music Staff:
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF
Antoinette Follett
Antoinette Follett has more than 15 years in the publishing and marketing communications field. An expert in the field of the benefits of making music, at Bentley-Hall, Inc., where she is president, she has overseen marketing and communications projects for a number of companies in the music industry including Yamaha, Roland, and the American Federation of Musicians.
ASSISTANT EDITOR
Cherie Yurco
Cherie enjoys traveling and exploring world music. She has been a magazine journalist for more than 15 years, writing mostly about music for the past five years. A former clarinetist, she is currently taking piano lessons with her children.
STAFF WRITER
Jackie Saunders
Jackie began her love for music in first grade when she started taking piano lessons. She continued her involvement in the arts during high school where she sang in the chorus and participated in an a capella trio that opened for the Del Vikings and performed with her school’s jazz band and at other community events. Now, singing takes a back seat to her new goal of learning to play her Fender Strat. A recent graduate of Syracuse University, Jackie is thrilled to combine her love of music with her interest in writing. Her taste in music ranges from classical and opera to rock, blues, and jazz.
STAFF WRITER
Adam Dolge
Adam started his musical journey at a young age, learning to play piano at the age of 7 and trumpet at the age of 11. Like most kids, he was reluctant to practice, that is until he picked up a guitar. For the past 11 years he's studied guitar, playing and recording with rock, punk, classical and jazz bands. A graduate from SUNY Oneonta, he spent several years out of college as a newspaper reporter in New York State, Vermont, and New Hampshire. His current project, "Banana Derby," brings together fellow musicians from
college and high school.
GRAPHIC DESIGNER
Lisa Mergler-Santoro
Lisa believes in fixing and finding things. She collects martini recipes and photos of Bono. She may remember how to play "Rock of Ages" on an organ— thanks to Gramma Hazel—but that is the extent of her musical skills. Lisa loves listening to all types music, especially live performances, including her daughter's chorus group, son's cello recitals, and husband's piano performances in the living room. Having worked as a graphic designer for more than 20 years, she's found happiness designing this great magazine.
MARKETING DIRECTOR
Honore Stockley
Honore was classically trained on the French horn in her early years, but it wasn’t until her mid-30s that she decided to pick up both acoustic and electric guitar at the urging of her 10-year-old daughter (a burgeoning drummer and guitarist herself). Having spent a good portion of the late ’80s with a maroon mohawk, it is no surprise Honore is encouraging her daughter to learn the “classics” (the Clash, the Cure, and Duran Duran, of course!). Honore is also involved in various community activities, winning the “40 Under 40” award for her contributions to improving cultural and arts awareness in her hometown of Syracuse, New York.
WEB/MARKETING MANAGER
Richard Mulye
Rich is truly a lover of all the arts. Having both an undergrad and graduate degree in the visual arts, fused with his lifelong passion for music and performance. At a young age he was introduced to the world of music through his cousin, who was already a flourishing musician. Growing up surrounded by a variety of sounds from Classical to Classic Rock, Rich soon became immersed in many styles of music even picking up the clarinet for a few years. During his adolescence he became involved in his church youth group, where he discovered his desire to play the guitar. He then formed a band, they began playing regularly as the youth worship team. Onto college Rich continued to play guitar and bass in other bands. Currently he enjoys many genres of music especial live performances.
ADVERTISING MANAGER
Krista Ward
Krista Ward has more than 15 years experience in media sales and marketing, having worked in radio and print. She graduated from SUNY Fredonia with a Bachelor's in English and Morrisville State College with a degree in Journalism/News Writing. Krista loves all genres of music and spends a lot 0f her time in the company of local musicians being that her significant other is a well respected musician - Gary Dunes of The "Gary Dunes Band" in Syracuse.
SUBSCRIPTION COORDINATOR
Andrea Marie Fragassi
Andrea is a self-proclaimed music addict, but admits to not being able to read a single note. Instead of making music herself, Andrea finds joy in watching and listening to others create, whether it’s live, or simply through her beloved iPod. As a huge believer in the idea of engaging in music-related activities as a form of recreation, she holds a Master’s degree in Recreation and Leisure Management from Cortland State. Her recreation repertoire also includes painting, photography, golf, and wiffle ball among many other outdoor-related activities. A random turn of events led Andrea to land a speaking part as “CoWorker” in the independent feature film “Lonely Joe” produced in the fall of ‘07. In addition to creative expression and making the most out of life, one of Andrea’s biggest goals is to travel to every U.S. state. She is very excited to promote Making Music and agrees that it is a must-read for every musician- young and old.
PUBLISHER
Bentley-Hall, Inc
