Beth Lynn Hoey
“I see faces that are confused most of the time, smiling with a flicker of memory in their eyes when I play a song from their past.”
Foremost Makers of Archtop Guitars
Bob and Cindy Benedetto talk about the history and future of the company they gave their name to.
Musical Passion Fuels Nashville Food Truck
B.J. Lofback describes how his two great loves come together in one career.
My parents are the most nonmusical people ever. My motivation to play must have come from a recessive gene.
The Impact of Bass Camp
Matt Coen describes how much he got out of a workshop with Victor Wooten.
Tuner Finds Gershwin Tune
Bruce Lloyd Kates explains how he recovered a song fragment that noone knew existed.
Gabriel Angelo and Arturo Sandoval
"I arranged for two tickets for Arturo's concert. What followed would change all of our lives!"
Don’t Belittle the Harmonica
"Once I got into it, my lips began to learn where to go."
Mary Negris: My Mom the Dulcimer Player
"Do not allow age to be a factor in your decision. Desire is the key. You will never know the personal joy, blessing, and enjoyment unless you begin."
Joe Patrina: In the Spotlight
Developer of the Wall Street System likes to put on a show in a barn with acoustic guitars and laser beams.
Highlands Organ Society
Whether playing swinging big band sounds, spiritually soothing toccatas or body swaying Latin sambas, we make music that affects others.
A Christmas Pageant Nightmare
Polecat Mullins, Possum Johnson, and my Uncle Buzzard Thomas had been recruited to play the three kings. But that was only the beginning...
Greg Gattuso: In the Spotlight
What started out as a kitschy hobby, became a legitimate passion, opening up new realms of music and friendship.
Making Music exclusive track: “Star Wars Men”!
Music on the Front Lines
Sgt. Maj. Leslie Nock
“Morale is one of the most important elements in sustaining forces on the front lines.”
Michael P. Ryan
An IT Director that plays in four bands
WATCH VIDEO and listen to Michael describe his passion for music in his own words
Groovin’ with a Didgeridoo
by Joel Bjorling
I am a multi-instrumentalist and within my musical arsenal is the didgeridoo.
A Musician's Wife
by Tracey Rempel Green
A broken guitar string weaved its way around my now injured wardrobe; its stiff wire tying the whole load together in a bunch.
Music a Lifesaver
by Mike Sharp
Ten years ago I started clarinet lessons to cope with my medical problems. I have since added the flute, trumpet, sax, and plan to take up the guitar as well.
Motorcycles and Keyboards
Eddy Evers
It was actually Evers love for riding his Honda Goldwing bike that helped him discover his inner organist.
A Teacher with the Right Stuff
Iona Weathers
When he makes a mistake, rather than saying, “No, this isn’t right,” she will say “Let’s fix this.”
Making Music...At Last
by Louis Foshay
Being 67-years-old and looking back to my early childhood, I now see just how hungry I was for music.
Increasing Mobility with Drums
Marty Papizan
Many years ago he broke his back, both legs, and right hip in a military accident.
Bridging the Generation Gap
by Mike Brennan
Although I fully recognize and understand the importance of musical training, there have been a few moments when I felt doubt about what I do.




