Orlando Based New Business Chosen as Outstanding Entrepreneur for Accelerator Program at the University of Central Florida

Orlando based LiveMusicTutor.com, the world’s first education eco-system specially created to support music education has been accepted by the Innovation Concourse of the Southeast at the University of Central Florida (UCF). The unique online music coaching platform engages students, music enthusiasts and fans with an exclusive experience that provides live real time, interactive online one-on-one and group instruction for all instruments and genres of music, along with voice lessons from trusted musicians worldwide. LiveMusicTutor.com has been chosen as one of the outstanding entrepreneurial companies to partake in the concourse. Innovation Concourse of the Southeast is a small business accelerator based out of the University of Central Florida’s Office of Research and Commercialization that supports technology based businesses with high growth opportunities. The program is sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor (USDoL) and is designed to accelerate the strategic growth of the business and celebrate entrepreneurs with outstanding opportunities for the future.

LiveMusicTutor.com will have access to the unique opportunities offered by the Innovation Concourse of the Southeast including one-on-one business coaching, technology and investment development, introduction to the UCF Mentor Network, and strategic investors. The announcement will provide LiveMusicTutor.com the opportunity to continue to build and align its proprietary technology with dual music curriculum with music instructors and those that are interested in being music students globally.

“LiveMusicTutor.com continues to grow and offer our community a unique opportunity to learn music whether through our interactive curriculums or just to learn a song for a special occasion or person on their terms,” said Ted Gee, Chairman and CEO of LiveMusicTutor.com. “We have already seen outstanding recognition for our proprietary, fully interactive two-way video classrooms and are honored that we have been accepted into the Innovation Concourse of the Southeast. After all, innovation is what we are all about.”

LiveMusicTutor.com enables music students and enthusiasts to find music instructors teaching the instruments and styles of their choice from every corner of the globe. The decline in music education in our schools and geography are no longer a constraint in finding high quality music instruction that is convenient, affordable and in a safe environment anytime 24 hours a day. It also serves as a social networking environment that will allow anyone to create a complimentary profile and to be part of the LMT community, however only instructors and students will be participating in the classroom.

LiveMusicTutor.com developed a proprietary, unique point system where students earn points for taking lessons and classes as well as practice time, viewing videos and submitting their own performance videos. It categorizes instructors by experience levels, certifications, instruments and instruction capability. All instructors are screened and have had extensive background checks to insure the safety of all involved. Live instructors are based all over the world offering students a global learning experience.

ABOUT LIVEMUSICTUTOR.COM
LiveMusicTutor.com was founded in 2011 by Jason Goughnour, a life-long musician and Ted Gee, a business leader of Fortune 500 companies and best-selling author. LiveMusicTutor.com is a custom, fully interactive two-way video classroom loaded with features which gives instructors and student’s tools that will help promote a fun, unique and safe learning experience. Features for both private one-on-one lessons and multi-student group classes are available. The company’s motto is Learn, Play, Share and is representative of the global community offered to students with an emphasis on availability, ease and affordability. LiveMusicTutor.com is constantly updating the site and with new offerings to students and testimonials from students who have thrived from their personal instructions. It is led by a team of award-winning, high-level business leaders and music innovators and is based in Orlando, Florida. For more information go to
www.livemusictutor.com or
www.facebook.com/livemusictutor or
www.twitter.com/livemusictutor

March Ahead With George Tandy, Jr.

George Tandy, Jr's debut radio release "March" is currently ranked #7 on BDS, #5 on Mediabase Urban AC Radio Charts and #7 on the Billboard Adult R&B Chart. "March" is taking the airwaves across the country by storm and is currently a Top 10 song at more than thirty radio stations, currently in rotation in major markets such as New York, Chicago, San Francisco, Houston, Dallas, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Atlanta, SiriusXM - Heart and Soul, Detroit, Tampa, St. Louis, Charlotte and many more. The recent premiere of the official video for "March" has the record industry and airwaves buzzing with intrigue. And, this is just the beginning...

George Tandy, Jr. creates brilliant music that is rich with honesty, vulnerability and raw emotion. He is not your typical church singing choir boy or even a classically trained vocalist or pianist, but his messages are conveyed clearly and powerfully. Fans often refer to his voice as hypnotizing and pure. Each piece of music creates an inner journey to a time and place that is unique to the listener. Whether it is about sex, relationships, or worldly affairs you will feel every moment in the song. You can call it R&B, Folk Music or even call it Jazz. Some call it Soul with a hint of Hip Hop and note his Classical music influences. No matter what you call it, you are correct every time. George personally prefers to call his music "Soulternative."

Regardless of genre, his sound is certainly unique and George is determined to gain fans, supporters, as well as, new friends, one song at a time. He believes that music heals people. Soon people all across the world will be proudly stating, "I am Team Tandy!" once they get a taste.

George Tandy Jr. simply comes alive on stage! He creates songs with a witty and introspective mind, and performs them with an electrifying charm that absolutely takes over any venue! Born into a family of artists, music lovers and entertainers George developed a passion for entertaining. Sounds have always intrigued him. As a child you could find George listening intensely to any genre of music, attempting to pick out every instrument in the song. He was inspired early on by his father, George Tandy Sr., a well accomplished jazz musician and producer. Thru the years George has developed the tools and confidence he needed to realize his dreams by cultivating his writing skills, his ear for melody, and his natural ability to entertain. After years of writing and recording songs with his extremely talented siblings as well as training, performing, competing, and touring the world as a hip hop dancer, GTJ decided to venture out as a solo artist. Armed with only his voice and his keyboard he took to the stage. The south Florida spoken word poetry nights and "open mic" scene gained him thousands of dedicated supporters.

George Tandy, Jr. has combined his talent with an independent label, RedStar Entertainment (A Division of Redline Media Group).

With the right team now in place the sky is the limit! Be on the lookout for songs from his first solo project entitled, "The Foundation."

Be a part of Team Tandy!

Derek Trucks and Warren Hayes to Depart Allman Brothers Band

The Allman Brothers Band is an American rock/blues band formed in Jacksonville, Florida, in 1969 by brothers Duane Allman (slide guitar and lead guitar) and Gregg Allman (vocals, organ, songwriting), plus Dickey Betts (lead guitar, vocals, songwriting), Berry Oakley (bass guitar), Butch Trucks (drums), and Jai Johanny "Jaimoe" Johanson (drums). While the band has been called the principal architects of Southern rock, they also incorporate elements of blues, jazz, and country music, and their live shows have jam band-style improvisation and instrumentals. Two of the groups members are leaving at the end of 2014. Read what each had to say recently regarding their move.

For 25 years and 15 years respectively, we've had the honor and pleasure of playing, living, learning, and traveling with the Allman Brothers Band, one of the truly legendary rock and roll bands. We will be forever grateful for the opportunity and the experience, and for the love, enthusiasm, and support of the incredible fans. We are both preparing to dig even deeper into our various creative and musical endeavors and, as a result, 2014 will be our final year as part of the band. We are looking forward to seeing our loyal ABB fans in March at the Beacon Theater in New York City as we celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the band.
- Warren Haynes & Derek Trucks

A statement from Derek Trucks:

Derek Trucks

I got the call to join the Allman Brothers while on tour with my own band at the age of 19. It was out of the blue and felt surreal. I leapt at the chance. This was the music that I had cut my teeth on and it was the distinctive sound of Duane's guitar that inspired me to pick up the instrument in the first place.

When I started with ABB I didn't know how long it would last, only that I would let the music lead me and teach me. Amazingly that led me past the band's 40th anniversary, to the band's 45th, and now my 15th year as a member of this incredible band. Five years ago the 45th seemed like a lofty goal but I thought if we could make it to that milestone it would be a logical time to move on.

While I've shared many magical moments on stage with the Allman Brothers Band in the last decade plus, I feel that my solo project and the Tedeschi Trucks Band is where my future and creative energy lies. The Tedeschi Trucks Band tour schedule keeps growing, and I feel the time has finally come to focus on a single project, which will allow me to spend that rare time off the road with my family and children. It's a difficult decision to make, and I don't make it lightly.

I'm proud to have made a small contribution to the masterful music they have created over the past forty years, and will continue to create. Now seems like a good time to go out on a high note with a great 45th anniversary in 2014, and the mutual respect and friendship of the other 6 members of ABB.

A Statement from Warren Haynes:

Warren Hayes

I joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1989, at age 28, for a reunion tour with no promise or expectations of it going any further. Based on the success of the tour and the uncanny chemistry between the original members and the new members, we decided to continue and see where it all led. Now, here we are, 25 years later, and it has been an amazing experience. I've always said that if I were to join a band that I grew up listening to the ABB would be at the top of that list. The original version of the band was a huge influence on me and I'm sure that the countless hours I spent listening to and studying that music helped shape me as a musician. As proud as I am of being a member of such a legendary band, I'm even more proud of the music that we've made together and of being a part of carrying their original vision into the future.

As someone who's been fortunate enough to juggle a lot of musical projects and opportunities I look forward to maintaining a vigorous schedule which will include many more years of touring and recording with Gov't Mule in addition to my solo projects and to enjoying more family time as well. Being part of the ABB has opened a lot of doors for me and that's something I don't take for granted nor do I take for granted the friendship and musical relationships I have with each of the members. The 45th Anniversary of the ABB is a milestone amidst too many highlights to count and I'm looking forward to an amazing year creating music that only the Allman Brothers Band can create.

TREY SONGZ, KELLY ROWLAND, MINT CONDITION, RACHELLE FARRELL AND BONEY JAMES ADDED TO 9TH ANNUAL JAZZ IN THE GARDENS LINEUP

Kelly Rowland

The City of Miami Gardens’ 9th annual Jazz in the Gardens music festival at Sun Life Stadium is proud to announce Grammy nominated international R&B superstar Trey Songz,  sexy global pop star and original Destiny’s Child member Kelly Rowland, popular R&B funk group Mint Condition, soulful six octave range jazz phenomenon Rachelle Farrell (who missed the 2013 festival due to illness) and national jazz recording artist Boney James as the first artists named to this year’s line-up.

“Jazz in the Gardens is one of the fastest growing shows in the U.S. right now. We’re booking the best talent in the business. We listen to the fans and who they want to see; and there isn’t a performer we don’t consider. We’re off to a great start with D.L. Hughley, Trey Songz, Kelly Rowland, Mint Condition, Rachelle Ferrell and Boney James. The fan feedback has been very positive and we have more A-list artists to add,” said Scott Gartner, producer, AEG Live. “If you like good food, soul, rhythm and blues and jazz, you’re going to love this show,” he added.

LL Cool J

The final line-up of national artists for the 2014 event includes Grammy Award winners LL Cool J, Jamie Foxx, Anthony Hamilton, bass guitar legend Stanley Clarke, and the beloved Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly.

The festival will kick off on Friday, March 14th with the Women’s Impact Conference & Luncheon at Shula’s Hotel & Golf Club. Later that evening, Jazz in the Gardens begins with the inaugural Friday night party at Calder Casino; the headlining performer will be named at a later date.

In 2013,  more than 63,000 fans attended the 8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens festival over the weekend to enjoy performances by Ne-Yo, Earth Wind & Fire, Charlie Wilson, New Edition, Monica, Fantasia, Kenny ‘Babyface’ Edmonds, Najee, Nicole Henry (replaced an ill Rachelle Ferrell) and Mary Mary.

Mint Condition

Jazz in the Gardens owes its success to a simple formula: a star-studded line-up, great food, affordable ticket prices and amazing weather. For the past eight years the festival has enjoyed unprecedented growth, consistently delivering stunning increases in attendance while attracting both locals and thousands of out-of-towners to the beautiful City of Miami Gardens.

For more information about Jazz in the Gardens, visit www.jazzinthegardens.com, Like at www.facebook.com/jazzinthegardens, Follow twitter.com/jazzgardens and instagram.com/jitg9 #JITG9.

About City of Miami Gardens
The City of Miami Gardens celebrates its 10th anniversary in 2013, it was incorporated on May 13, 2003,  and is the 33rd city in Miami-Dade County. With a population of approximately 110,000, it is the third largest city in Miami-Dade County. Miami Gardens is a solid, working and middle class community of unique diversity. It is the largest predominantly African-American municipality in Florida and boasts many Caribbean and Hispanic residents. The City hosted the 2010 FedEx Orange Bowl, the 2010 NFL Pro Bowl™, Super Bowl XLIV™, 2013 Orange Bowl and 2013 BCS National Championship game. The City has demonstrated steady growth in the areas of community and economic development, and has gained a reputation for being a hot destination in South Florida. www.miamigardens-fl.gov