HOMEGROWN MUSIC . . . AND MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS!

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Othermonthly features in Frets include record reviews, interviews withpopular folk musicians, and specials . . . such as the recent column onthe hammered dulcimer, which introduced a modification of Peter Pickow'stablature system and examined the differences between the hammered dulcimerand its mountain cousin (which is strummed rather than struck). Frets isavailable for $18 a year (12 issues). If you're interested, write to: Frets ,Dept. TMEN, Guitar Player International, 20605 Lazaneo, Cupertino, California95014.

Yet another West Coast magazine, called The Mix , is designedto appeal to songwriters, musicians, aspiring recording engineers, andproducers alike. Covering all aspects of professional recording--from hardwareto production techniques-- The Mix fills a need for more knowledgeand communication in this field of rapidly expanding technology. The publicationfeatures interviews with producers, engineers, and musicians . . . plusarticles on the equipment needed for analogue (and the newer digital) recordingsystems. You'll also find--as a continuing feature--a comprehensive listingof all professional recording studios . . . broken down by geographicalregions. (Last year, the magazine covered the West Coast outfits in oneissue, New York's in another, and Nashville/Memphis studios in a third.)

Ifyou live in or near a large city, you may be able to find The Mix in record stores. If it's not available, though, just mention it to thestore manager . . . he or she can probably get it for you. The magazineis also offered through the mail, of course, and--if you're at all interestedin the technical end of the recording business-- The Mix is well worthits subscription price of $15 a year for 12 issues. Just write to: TheMix , Dept. TMEN, 956 San Pueblo, Albany, California 94706.

A"HOMEGROWN" ALBUM

And,finally, I'd like to mention a word or two about my own project.As I've said before, I'm planning to write a future column on producingyour own albums. Well, as research for that piece, I'm thinking of bringingout a record of "Homegrown Music". It seems that a lot of you have writtento tell me you'd like to see song arrangements printed in this column .. . and I'd feel a lot better about doing that if I could also offer youa chance to listen to the ditties at the same time. After all, many ofus learned our music by ear, and--though it helps to look at the notes writtenout on a staff--we still need to hear those tricky rhythm patterns beforewe can imitate (and eventually master) them.

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