Making Music magazine was founded in 2004 as a bimonthly lifestyle music magazine devoted to the recreational musician and all instruments and genres of music. The publication's tagline is "Better Living Through Recreational Music Making."
The first issue debuted in November/December 2004. It was published six times per year until 2015 by Bentley Hall, Inc., located in the Armory Square district of Syracuse, New York. Making Music lives on as an online-only magazine dedicated to supporting a community of musicians of all levels.
Making Music magazine’s editor-in-chief, Antoinette Follett appeared on the Today show with Kathie Lee & Hoda presenting easy-to-learn instruments on January 21, 2014.
Purpose The magazine defines its purpose as: "Making Music magazine encourages recreational musicians to become more engaged in playing their instruments and to participate in the larger music making community."
Featured celebrities and cover stories Celebrity OccupationJason Mraz Professional singer, musician, guitaristAlex Skolnick GuitaristChad Smith DrummerMichael Feinstein Singer, pianist, and music revivalist Steve Martin Actor and comedian Victor Wooten Bass player Daniel Hohttp://makingmusicmag.com/product/march-april-2014/ Ukulele player Lisa Loeb Singer-songwriter Liberty DeVitto Drummer Jim Brickman Pianist Béla Fleck Banjo player Lita Ford Rock musician Jake Shimabukuro Ukulele player David Cassidy Pop singer Paul Adelstein Actor, Private Practice Benjamin Utecht Former NFL football player, Indianapolis Colts Bernie Williams Baseball player, New York Yankees Jeff Daniels Actor, Dumb and Dumber Lisa Glasberg Radio personality David Pogue Author Robin Meade News anchor, HLN Mitch Albom Author, The Five People You Meet in Heaven Dave Barry Author and columnist, The Miami Herald Montel Williams Talk show host, The Montel Williams Show Michael and Kevin Bacon Actors Mike Huckabee Politician Harry Shearer Actor and comedian Ken Folletthttp://www.makingmusicmag.com/features/show-feature.php?pageid=5 Author Dean Fearing Chef, Food Network John O'Hurley Actor Greg Grunberg Actor, Heroes Lester Holt News anchor, NBC Nicole Sullivan Actress, The King of Queens Bob and Mike Bryan Professional tennis doubles champions
Format Each issue follows this general format: Feature stories: Interviews with famous and not-so-famous recreational musicians and organizations, with a focus on the lifestyle benefits of playing and sharing music. Tips & Techniques: Guides to music theory for beginners and intermediate musicians, maintenance tips, good practice techniques, and how to play with others. Health issues: Advice on keeping the body in shape, health tools, ergonomic issues, music and memory, etc. Product Spotlights: New product features, plus in-depth guides to buying instruments and accessories.
Staff Founding Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Antoinette Follett.
References
External links Making Music Magazine Homepage