West L.A. Music has been nominated for "Best Dealer in 2011" for: Sound Reinforcement, Recording, DJ and Percussion at the NAMM Music and Sound Awards
Third Annual Healing Through Music Benefit
On Saturday, September 17, 2011, Children’s Music Fund held a SOLD OUT benefit for 160 people at the private home of musical talents Edie & Michael Lehmann Boddicker. A successful Opportunity Drawing & Live Auction had people lining up to show their support, especially after partner West LA Music offered to supply CMF with guitars and keyboards for instrument donations for every donor who made a pledge of $500 or more.
The evening's program was kicked off by emcees Patrick Ney, Jenna Macari and Rick Waite. They first introduced longtime CMF supporter Firouzeh Banki, who's eloquent story and passion for CMF moved many to tears. Firouzeh was followed by the delightful Anna R., a former recipient of an instrument donation and music therapy from CMF. Anna spoke openly about her experience with Cancer, Cancer tratment and how music kept her going...and still keeps her going...during some very dark times. Musician Paul Adelstein performed some phenomenal tunes from his new album.
The event raised nearly $30,000 in support of CMF programs and services. While CMF has already dramatically increased its reach in the community for 2011, thanks to our amazing supporters, we will be able to serve DOUBLE the number of chidlren with chronic conditions and life-altering illnesses in 2012!
Dear Friends,
I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday. WOW! This year has been a whirlwind of activity at Children's Music Fund. Michael Babikian, Chief Marketing Officer for Transamerica, has been elected to the position of Chairman of the CMF Board of Directors. In addition to a JD, LLM and MBA, Michael brings a wealth of experience working with corporate and nonprofit Boards. Our base of support is growing by leaps and bounds. Thanks to the continued support of CMF's wonderful friends, we have been able to reach almost four times more children with individual music therapy this year! And as a result of our new Hospital Outreach Initiative, CMF has brought the healing power of music to more than 250 children with life-altering illnesses. Instrument donations have also grown in 2011. With the help of CMF partner West LA Music, thousands of dollars in musical instruments will be donated by CMF to individuals and pediatric hospitals this holiday season. With continued growth projected...and your continued support, we look forward to a successful 2012!
Warmest regards,
Raffi Tachdjian, MD, MPH
President & Founder
The Squeaky Wheel Tour 2011 - The Conlons
The Conlons perform, "What I Know" at The 2011 Squeaky Wheel Tour in Los Angeles, CA at West LA Music, October 17th. Featured missing persons_ Gloria Jean Baird Suzanne Arbell If you have any information contact your local authorities or www.411gina.org. Follow us_ Facebook.com/Squeakywheeltour Youtube.com/Squeakywheeltour Twitter.com/Squeakytour Filmed and Edited by_ Tyler Heckerman and Tayler Braasch
Kara DioGuardi
West L.A. Music helped Kara DioGuardi set up a studio for Phoenix house, a drug rehab.
SPARS Spotlights members West LA Music and Westlake Professional Sales
Long time SPARS member and supporter, West L.A. Music, was ‘there’ when rock history was being made, supplying equipment to top musicians around the world. From onstage at the California Jam in the 70s, to the digitalmultimedia 90s, West LA Music has helped the best players play their best.
"Winter" by Steve Bellamy
Edited by the SKI CHANNEL Recorded & edited on gear
from West L.A. Music.
SPARS Spotlights members West LA Music and Westlake Professional Sales
Long time SPARS member and supporter, West L.A. Music, was ‘there’ when rock history was being made, supplying equipment to top musicians around the world. From onstage at the California Jam in the 70s, to the digitalmultimedia 90s, West LA Music has helped the best players play their best.
West L.A. Music 40th Anniversary Vintage Stratocaster
The Fender Custom Shop has created an awesome relic guitar as a way of celebrating the 40th anniversary of West L.A. Music. This limited edition was created in Corona, California, and they're incredibly collectable because only 40 were made.
Mark Spiwak gives keynote speech at Pinnacle College
West LA Music's sales manager Mark Spiwak gave the 2010 keynote commencement speeches at Pinnacle College's two campus graduations in Alhambra and Sacramento California. Spiwak, an Alumnae from the class of 1975 attended the recording engineering degree program with its founder the late Brian Ingoldsby. Pictured L to R is Sal Younis- President of Pinnacle college, Mark Spiwak center and Mark Salsbery- Director of student services.(Right) Also pictured is Spiwak and some of the
recent graduates.
Blake Shelton is CMA’S Male Vocalist of the Year
In a surprise upset Shelton wins his first ever CMA Award with two awards “Male Vocalist of the Year” and “Musical Event of the Year”
West L.A. Music’s 2010 Recording Expo drew thousands of producers, engineers, composers, educators, musicians, and recording enthusiasts for two days of product exhibits by the industry’s leading manufacturers and seminars by award-winning industry experts.
West L.A. Music
sponsors Mix @ AES with the Producers & Engineers Wing® of the Recording Academy®, the Association of Professional Recording Services (APRS) and the Society of Professional Audio Recording Services (SPARS).
SPARS Members P & E Wing and The Village Studios honor Chris Blackwell during Grammy Week. SPARS Members West LA Music, Shure International, PMC Ltd. and Prism Sound lend sponsorship support.
West L.A. Music and Seymour Duncan hold
Guitar Tone Clinic and All-Star Jam featuring
slew of legendary guitarists
West L.A. Music congratulates
the Bryan Brothers on their
Mercedes Benz Cup win
President Reagan and Mark Spiwak
How The Leader of The Free World Came To Call West L.A. Music's Sales Manager
A Trusted Friend (PDF from Music Trades 07/04)
Nathan East, Frank Gambale, and Chris Poland perform at West L.A. Music's Yamaha Guitar Experience with other celebrities on hand to meet and greet fans
West L.A. Music receives gold record award for
Warren Zevon's The Wind
West L.A. Music provides winning KZLA listeners with autographed guitars signed at KZLA's Country Spring Thing 2004
On Saturday, September 17, 2011, Children’s Music Fund held a SOLD OUT benefit for 160 people at the private home of musical talents Edie & Michael Lehmann Boddicker. A successful Opportunity Drawing & Live Auction had people lining up to show their support, especially after partner West LA Music offered to supply CMF with guitars and keyboards for instrument donations for every donor who made a pledge of $500 or more.
children with individual music therapy this year! And as a result of our new Hospital Outreach Initiative, CMF has brought the healing power of music to more than 250 children with life-altering illnesses. Instrument donations have also grown in 2011. With the help of CMF partner West LA Music, thousands of dollars in musical instruments will be donated by CMF to individuals and pediatric hospitals this holiday season. With continued growth projected...and your continued support, we look forward to a successful 2012!
Kara DioGuardi
