My Generation Now is proud to introduce Music Wonders, a series of courses designed to expand the education of music and audio technology by combining industry professionals with industry enthusiasts.

****** The Art of Radio Ready Mixing ******

Course Description:  Take your mixes from the bedroom to the radio with this in-studio mixing class, taught by Grammy-nominated and platinum recording/mix engineer Steve “Rockstar” Dickey. This course will cover everything you need to start transforming your mixes from regular to great. You will leave this class with a new approach and understanding on what it takes to create a great sounding product.

This class will tackle:

• Session Preparation
• Tracking & Editing
• Bussing & Workflow
• Sound Placement
• Eq & Compression Techniques
• Effects Processing (Reverb/Delay)

and much more…….

Bonus:  A consulting lecture from A&R Hughes “Yoogie” Felizor of Bad Boy Entertainment will follow the conclusion of this course. He will explain the importance of a great mix when submitting records to labels and/or publishers. In addition, he will personally be accepting artist demos and submissions for upcoming projects from Bad Boy Entertainment recording artists Cassie, MGK, Red Cafe, and others.

Date: 

• Saturday December 10th, 2011 

Time: 

• 11:00am - 3:30pm 

Place: 

• Daddys House Recording Studio, 321 W. 44th Street, Suite 201, New York, NY 10036 

Phone: 

• 212-757-0808

Contact:

• mygennow@gmail.com

Register Now At - http://mim.io/41eed1 or by clicking the Music Wonders photo

Additional out-of-house projects that Matthew Testa is affiliated with includes: 

Live TV Shows:

·      Good Morning America

·      American Idol (10’ and 11’)

·      BET Awards

·      Teen Choice Awards

·      American Music Awards

·      George Lopez Show

·      David Letterman

·      The View

·      Jimmy Kimmel Show

·      BET 106 and Park

 International Live TV Shows:

·      Le Grand Journal. Paris, France (10’ and 11’)

·      Jonathan Ross. London, UK

·      AMTV. London, UK

·      Daybreak TV. London, UK

·      C4 Album Chart Show. London, UK

·      Graham Norton. London, UK

·      This Morning TV. London, UK

 Promo Shows:

·      MTV Presents Diddy Dirty Money Crashes Glasgow (5.1 Surround Mix)

·      Power 105 Powerhouse LA. Anaheim, CA

·      Power 105 Powerhouse NY. New York, NY

·      Diddy – Dirty Money and Friends. House of Blues. Atlantic City, NY

·      Marlins Super Saturdays – Sun Life Stadium. Miami, FL

·      Justin Timberlake – Shriner Charity Event. Las Vegas, NV

·      Diddy – Dirty Money – Coming Home Tour 2011

Non-Credited Credits:

·      Usher – So Many Girls (Raymond vs. Raymond)

·      Nelly – 1000 Stacks (5.0)

·      Trina – Million Dollar Girl (Amazin’) (Digital Single)

·      DJ Khaled – All I Do Is Win Remix (Digital Single)

·      Wake Flocka Flame – Oh Lets Do It Remix (Digital Single)

·      Ashanti – Hey Baby (Digital Single)

Exclusive video of Matthew ‘Matty Rich’ Testa and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs on the completion of the ‘Last Train To Paris’ album recently released on Dec. 14. 2010.

 Matthew Testa is a Recording/Mix engineer who in a relatively short timeframe has accumulated quite an impressive list of credits.  He is currently working as a personal Engineer to Sean “Diddy” Combs, owner of Bad Boy Entertainment.

    During his High School years Matthew had a passion for music recording technology and made a point nurturing his interest. After graduating High School Matthew attended, and graduated at the top of his class, from SAE Institute (School of Audio Engineering) in Manhattan. When not at school he was also working for an independent record company in New Jersey.  

    Subsequent to graduation in 2006 from SAE, Matthew was hired at Daddys House Recording Studios as a full-time staff engineer.  He soon began working on what was then Sean “Diddy” Combs new release “Press Play”.  He was then quickly gathering numerous album credits with multiple artists on Bad Boy Records.  Matthew was soon asked to work closely with producer/artist Mario Winans. Mario took Matthew under his wing allowing him to further develop his craft. He then was working with artists like Jay-Z, Swizz Beatz, and Ashanti.

    In late 2007 Matthew began working with Bad Boy Records newer acts Day 26, Danity Kane, and Donnie Klang. During this period the recording process and development of these new acts was captured, and released, as a reality show featured on MTV’s Making The Band. Following these new acts releasing their studio albums, Matthew was approached by Sean “Diddy” Combs and asked to travel with him and record his new album, as his personal engineer. 

    While traveling with Mr. Combs, Matthew has worked with many producers and artists including; T-Pain, Rodney Jerkins, Pharrell Williams, Polow Da Pon, Alex Da Kid, Danja, Grace Jones, Trey Songz, Justin Timberlake, Lil Wayne, Usher, T.I., Akon, Chris Brown and Wiz Khalifa. He has worked at studios from Miami and New York, too Los Angeles, London, and Paris. In addition to his studio responsibilities, Matthew is also overseeing the upcoming tour for Diddys Dirty Money, and all the current and future live appearances for this LP. He has made himself a respected and invaluable part of Bad Boys continued success. As of 2006, Matthew has contributed to three Grammy nominated albums, along with over ten million album unit sales. 

Sue Tsai Designs inside look.

Sue Tsai is a 23 year old designer born and raised in New York with a life long dedication to art and fashion. Her company started in 2007, Sue Tsai Designs has sold over 100,000 of her signature band bracelets and can be seen on many young celebrities today. Tsai has combined her love for fashion and a handful of tremendous talent to create an exceedingly fabulous one of a kind line “Signature” by Sue Tsai. This high end exclusive collection features pieces in a wide selection of intricate 18k gold, sterling silver and mixed metal cuffs, oversized rings, and elaborate earrings all exuding vintage “glam-rock” elegance. 

Sue works with many of today’s top stylists and designs custom jewelry for celebrities. Her creative talents and on-going entrepreneurial ventures have brought her to the next level in the fashion industry.

Many pieces from Sue’s collection can be found at high-end boutiques across the nation. The Signature Collection is available online and in their NY Showroom by appointment only. For more information, visit www.suetsaidesigns.com

Kemba Walker’s Complete Bio

A look at Kemba Walker and his MVP 2010-2011 season.

Born May 8, 1990 in Bronx, NY, Kemba Hudley Walker was a standout for the Rice High School basketball team in New York, averaging 18.2 points, 6.4 rebounds, 5.3 assists, and 3.3 steals per game. The team went on to finish #1 in the nation. Following high school he agreed to play for the University of Connecticut. In 2011 Walker lead his UConn team to defeat Butler for the NCAA National Championship. Walker was the most valuable player of the Maui Invitational, the most outstanding player at the Big East Conference tournament, the most outstanding player of the Final Four, a first-team All-American and the Cousy Award winner as the nation’s top point guard. He also finished the season with a Connecticut-record 965 points.

Erin Christine - Say (Official Video Directed by Quddus)

Erin Christine “Naked”

Connecticut was the backdrop for this rising star’s upbringing. When asked at what age she realized her vocal ability, Erin Christine smiles and reminisces that it was when she was watching Ariel from The Little Mermaid. Since that moment, Erin Christine has focused her life around music and performing. Born to Italian and Lebanese parents, Erin’s diverse background is not the only trait that separates her from the rest. Being recognized as the best vocalist in her high school graduating class, Erin Christine has been amazing audiences for years. And so the anticipation begins…
Stardom has always been Erin Christine’s destiny. After high school, Erin attended the prestigious Berklee College of Music where she studied music theory and composition. Being under the influence of Grammy Award winning teachers and industry leaders, Erin was able to learn and grow as a performer. Once again, she stood out from the rest for her unique and soulful sound and was given numerous “once in a lifetime” opportunities such as being chosen to perform on stage with Gloria Estefan and Herbie Hancock.
And the anticipation grows.

Erin Christine is currently traveling and working in New York with the industry’s top producers on her debut and looks forward to watching these seeds blossom into something beautiful.
The anticipation will soon be over.

www.ErinChristineMusic.com

Anthony Robles was born with one leg, but he hasn’t let that hold him back from excelling at his sport and inspiring those around him.