Front and Center: Leni Stern, Multi-Instrumentalist & Composer
By Leslie Buttonow
all photos by: Sandrine Lee
Anyone who’s a fan of jazz has undoubtedly enjoyed the work of prolific electric guitarist, composer and bandleader Leni Stern. Coming to America from her native Germany to attend Berklee College of Music,...
Front & Center: Judith Salavetz, Award-Winning Designer, Author, Curator
By Myki Angeline
When it comes to album artwork, Judith Salavetz is a household name in the industry. She and her creative partner Spencer Drate are legendary, multi award-winning music album designers who have curated for such artists like The...
Front & Center: Lyndsey Parker, Music Editor at Yahoo Entertainment, She Rocks Awards Co-Host
By Brian Caples
Lyndsey Parker is no stranger to the worlds of music and pop culture - she's written about both topics nonstop since the 1990's. As the Music Editor at Yahoo Entertainment, Lyndsey lends her expertise in these areas...
Front & Center: Lzzy Hale, GRAMMY Award-Winning Singer, Guitarist For Halestorm
By Myki Angeline
Lzzy Hale and her younger brother Arejay began writing music long before becoming the powerhouse rock band known has Halestorm. In fact, they were 10 and 13 years old when they first performed their own original songs...
Front & Center: Gloria Gaynor, GRAMMY Award-Winning Musician
By Leslie Buttonow
Gloria Gaynor has enjoyed a long and successful music career, starting in the pre-disco years when she was a pop and R&B singer. Then, in the late ‘70s, the world of music as we know it changed...
Front & Center: Dr. Alicia Cotabish, Owner of Fretmonkey Records
By Brian Caples
Fretmonkey Records is often referred to as "The Most Progressive Artist Community in the Guitar World," and rightfully so. Their label operates on an artist collaboration model, where artists influence the decision-making and operations of the community....
Front & Center: Myrna Sislen, Owner of Middle C Music
By Leslie Buttonow
For the past 17 years, Myrna Sislen has been the owner of Middle C Music in the Washington, DC area. Hers is a full-service music store serving beginner band students needing instrument rentals or repairs, up through...
Front & Center: Penny Haas, COO of Reverend Guitars
By Brian Caples
When the iconic Reverend Guitars went up for sale in 2009, Penny Haas and her husband Ken knew immediately to take advantage of this once in a lifetime opportunity. The couple placed an offer, and by 2010...
Front & Center: Judy Schaefer, Director of Marketing, PRS Guitars
By Leslie Buttonow
Most guitarists and guitar fans can probably identify an instrument made by PRS Guitars, even from afar – whether it’s by the brand’s signature finishes or their trademark bird-shaped inlays on the fretboard. For nearly 35 years,...
Front & Center: Lenise Bent, Recording Engineer, Producer & Mixer
By Brian Caples
Recording engineer/producer Lenise Bent didn't always have plans to work in audio. In fact, she originally planned to pursue a career in film and TV production. However, those plans immediately changed the moment she set foot in...