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New Masterclass Series At Soundtrack Studios!
New York, NY (July 11, 2011) – Music as a Natural Resource (a NYC-based non profit focused on alternative uses of music in learning, trauma relief and healthcare) announces a bi-monthly series of unique fund raising events. “Musicians, Up Close and Personal: meet, eat and learn with the greats” will debut Wednesday July 20th with guitar legend Pat Martino (Chick Corea, Sonny Stitt, Gene Ammons, John Handy, Bobby Hutcherson, Stanley Clark, Eric Kloss, Woody Herman). Soundtrack Recording Studios (Rolling Stones, Linkin Park, Coldplay) will serve as a backdrop for the evening. Attendance is limited to a handful of VIP, Music as a Natural Resource supporters and will include: cocktails, dinner, and a master class presentation by Pat, a studio production presentation and tour hosted by Soundtrack co-Founder John Kiehl and a “VIP concert event” at Pat’s opening night at the Jazz Standard the following evening (July 21st).
In 1980, Martino underwent surgery as the result of a nearly fatal brain aneurysm. The surgery left him with amnesia and, without any memory of the guitar and his musical career. Through intensive study of his own historic recordings, and with the help of computer technology, Pat managed to reverse his memory loss, learned to play the guitar again and went on to earn recognition from National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences, Grammy nominations and becoming Downbeat Magazine’s 2004 Guitarist of the year,
“Pat will discuss his thoughts on improvisation, and give one on one coaching to participants in an intimate, relaxed environment. We will also have cameos from some of New York’s top music industry professionals.” remarks Soundtrack’s John Kiehl. “It is a great way for music lovers to support Music as a Natural Resource and get to know one of the world’s great musicians.”
Registration is EXTREMELY LIMITED. See www.MusicAsANaturalResource.org/Donate for information on how to support MANR or to register for this event.
Wednesday, July 20, 2011 6pm – Master Class with Pat Martino
Thursday, July 21, 2011 8pm – “VIP concert event” Pat Martino live at The Jazz Standard
Join Our Discussion At Facebook
See what is happening with our Facebook group. You may be excited to find quite a few interesting posts which I am moderating. Please join composers, Christopher Kaufman, Carol Worthey and other musical members in our ongoing dialogues on the nature of music. Your posts will be a great addition to the content we are creating together at Music as a Natural Resource!! See you soon.
Jeremiah Bornfield
MANR: the First Two Weeks
I apologize for many, many recent unreturned emails. In the two weeks since launching Music as a Natural Resource, we have had a fantastic response and an overwhelming number of communications from hundreds of friends and supporters. Thank you all for your interest. I hope to get back to everyone shortly.
There has been so much activity that there has been little time to report on our progress. So, here is the update:
Music as a Natural Resource is now established as a not for profit corporation in New York State. We will be announcing new members to our Board and Advisory Board shortly.
We have launched new partnerships with Musicians Without Borders , the John Lennon Educational Tour Bus and Consumer Electronics Association.
Our first fundraiser event will take place the evening of July 20th, 2011 in New York City. The iconic jazz guitarist Pat Martino will host a master class for 10 fortunate guitarist. Contact info@musicasanaturalresource.com for more information.
MANR’s survey of worldwide practices: “Music as a Natural Resource
Compendium”, will be published in its 2nd, expanded edition in September 2011. The current edition of the survey can be downloaded for free from the United Nations Public Administration website. A quick glance at the Table of Contents will give you an overview of the breadth and depth of the project. Download the Compendium in .pdf format here.
In 2012 we will be launching a series of international, live multi-media
concert events showcasing innovative Music as a Natural Resource projects.
Events are being planned in several regions: Africa, Middle East, Caribbean and China.
Also, a Facebook page and group have been created to facilitate community dialogue. You can also check out the MANR company page on Linkedin and follow us on Twitter. The MANR video is now up on the United Nations Public Administration Network, YouTube channel. Search “Music as a Natural Resource” or go to:
It has been a fantastic two weeks. Thank you again for your support.
Joe Carroll
President
Music as a Natural Resource