Main Site Navigation

Music Makers

Alon Yavnai
May 2008

“I think of myself as a musician, not as a jazz musician,” says Israeli-born pianist Alon Yavnai from his home in Brooklyn, NY. “There are elements of music besides jazz and improvisation that I like too much to give up. African music ...


Ask Mike

May 2008
May 2008

Mike McKnight is on a brief vacation from Keyboard and will return to these pages next month. Filling in for him again is Dan Goldstein, audio software developer and synth-head extraordinaire based out of Las Vegas. Dan currently ...

Session Sensei

Gigging for Dummies
March 2008

Session Sensei finds that sometimes it’s best to review the basics. The following steps will guarantee wealth and success. Fear and doubt will melt away and you will be swamped with work.

From the Forums

Who Takes Vintage Gear to Gigs?
October 2007

“I’ve recently scored a Roland Jupiter-8,” writes Keyboard forumite Eric. “It is in great shape with a MIDI retrofit and I can see it being a tasty addition to my live rig for some higher-profile gigs. I have a solid case for ...

What Next?

Maker Faire
August 2007

Imagine a combination between Burning Man, your grade school science fair, a craft expo or swap meet, and a surreal dream in which giant mechanical heads pick their nose. Really.

 

Keyboard Magazine is part of the Music Player Network.