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Jackson Rathbone

Well known to film audiences for his role as the quiet vampire and Cullen clan member Jasper Hale in Twilight, his starring role as Sokka in M. Night Shyamalan's The Last Airbender, and numerous other films and television appearances, Jackson Rathbone is an engaging young star whose varied talents keep him in constant motion within the entertainment industry.

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Tinsel Korey

Indie queen Tinsel Korey is a Canadian actress/singer-songwriter who plays the beautifully scarred character in The Twilight Saga: New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn. Korey beat out 800 other actresses for the role of a lifetime - playing Sam Uley’s fiancée and soul mate from the neighboring Makah Tribe—a pivotal role in Stephanie Meyers’ worldwide franchise.

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Oksana Kolesnikova

Born in Barnaul, Siberia, Oksana is the embodiment of the American Dream, focusing her energies and desires on mastering the love of her life, music.

Guitar Case Give Away

85% of Americans, including President Obama, wish they could play a musical instrument. This year, resolve to reap the benefits of playing a musical instrument. Take the Pledge to Play on Facebook and encourage your friends to take it to!

Wanna Play?

Everyone knows that playing a musical instrument is fun and entertaining, but music making is scientifically proven to benefit people of all ages...

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News

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Thomas Finchum Chases Olympic, Musical Dreams

At a time when many aspiring 2012 Olympians are focused solely on training for what they do best, Thomas Finchum has added some things to his schedule — practicing for a new event and playing with a new band.

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Randi Zuckerberg Rocked Out With a Bunch of Facebook and Google Employees Last Night

Last night in San Francisco, a bunch of techies and VCs showed off their musical chops.

The show was called Silicon Valley Rocks, and it was a charity event for Music in Schools Today, which provides music education for underserved schools.

The bands included members from Facebook, Google, Dropbox, Twilio, and Adobe, plus a couple of VCs.

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Yo-Yo Ma's Message: There's Always Room for Cello

According to a recent article in USA Today, musician Yo-Yo Ma is so much more than a very talented cello player. He is also a strong advocate of young children playing music and believes the activity helps children and teens achieve academically and learn about empathy. Read the story here.

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Survey Reveals Americans Consider Gifts that Offer an Experience Such as Musical Instruments a Top Pick this Holiday Season

According to a new holiday retail survey commissioned by the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM), more than one-third of Americans prefer to give loved ones gifts that offer meaningful, life-enriching experiences.

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'America's Got Talent' To Host Remaining Auditions In Tampa, Anaheim, Austin and Charlotte

Although auditions have already been taking place around the U.S., there are four cities left on the open audition list and you could be the next talent the show discovers! The next round opens in Tampa, Fla. and runs from Nov. 12-13, 2011.

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Abigail Breslin's Latest Film Role Strikes a Chord

Over coffee on a fall afternoon, Breslin is showing off her sleek black acoustic guitar in the courtyard at the Greenwich Hotel. "It's the same one Bon Jovi has," she says proudly.

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Making Music Proves to Be Powerful Antidepressant

Making music might help lift more depressed people out of the dumps than common antidepressant medications do, the results of a new study suggest.

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PLAYSKOOL Launches 'LET'S ROCK! ELMO' Plush Toy

Are you ready to rock?

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The United States Air Force Academy Band in Colorado Springs, Colo. Announces Openings

The United States Air Force Academy Band in Colorado Springs, Colo. has announced openings for the following positions: 

  • Percussion (classical & commercial skills required)
  • Piano (jazz/commercial emphasis)
  • Trumpet (classical emphasis/commercial skills a plus)
  • Guitar and bass

Audition dates will be: 

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Glendale Pops Orchestra Holds Auditions for Youth Chorus: Local Children Agest 10-17 Sought to Audition Sept. 24 in Glendale

The Glendale Pops Orchestra, under the artistic direction of conductor Matt Catingub, is seeking young people between the ages of 10 and 17 to participate as The Glendale Pops Youth Chorus in the December 9th HolidayPOP! concert at the historic Alex Theatre in Glendale, Calif. David Benoit is the special guest artist in that very special holiday concert.

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Blogs

Rhythm and Rhyme Can Help Your Child Learn to Read

Do you want to learn how making music with your child can increase school and life success?

Would you like to improve your child’s brain function, cognitive abilities, social skills and emotional competence through music? Do you want to find out how rhyme can help your child learn to read?

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Using Music Therapy for Stress Relief Is Very Effective

When it comes to your overall mental health, stress is the biggest problem that most of face. It is also the biggest reason for many health problems that we face daily. Most of don’t even understand that stress can be the major cause of major health problems like heart problems.

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NBA star Greg Oden Can Play!

While watching the ESPYs last week (ESPN awards highlighting great performances in sports), we saw Justin Timberlake, who was hosting the program, beginning a song by asking fo a "G." What was sur

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The Singing Office?

So I'm flipping around the TV channels last night and I see NBC's latest show, "The Singing Office" where ordinary people from offices across America showcase their hidden talents and try to win pr

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In Harmony with Summer

Summer is one of my favorite times of year. It's all about having fun, trying new experiences and of course music.

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American Idol Crowns Its First Guitar Hero

First of all, how cool is it that the latest American Idol, David Cook, actually plays a musical instrument?  We hear sometimes that this generation doesn't have the types of "guitar gods" previou

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WannaPlay in the Media

WannaPlay Music Week - Taylor Momsen

MYFOXNY.COM - Gossip Girl star Taylor Momsen stopped by Good Day NY
to talk about the non-profit Namm's National Wanna Play Music Week
Campaign. Video Below:

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NAMM President/CEO Joe Lamond Appears on FOX News' Huckabee to Launch New Wanna Play Fund

NAMM President and CEO Joe Lamond recently appeared on "Huckabee," a weekly FOX News and commentary program hosted by former Governor of Arkansas, to launch the Wanna Play Fund, which seeks public

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The Bacon Brothers Kick off 2009 National Wanna Play Music Week

The Bacon Brothers, featuring acclaimed actor Kevin Bacon and
his brother, award-winning film and TV composer Michael Bacon, helped
to launch 2009 National Wanna Play Music Week in the U.S., and

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'Get a Life Marching Band' Struts Their Stuff in Honor Of National Wanna Play Music Week

NAMM supports the vision of a senior marching band out of Portland, Ore., that loves to rock!

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Wanna Play Music?

KUSI reporter Mike Castellucci was in Mission Valley at the Music Therapy Center, learning more about the National Association of Music Merchant's "Wanna Play Music" Week, which began yesterday.

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