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Get to Know George Katsos: A Musician Rediscovered

George Katsos is a musician based in Alexandria, VA whose passion for music began at a young age watching neighbors perform and drawing inspiration from popular acts and music from the last century. George draws on his experiences to create his own music while rearranging classics to be both nostalgic and fresh. Get to know […]

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Launch of New Career Development Program

Exciting Announcement! Career Development Program Kick off 2025 with a Career Development Program tailored for both musicians and music industry professionals! The DMV Music Alliance, along with Barry Coffing from We Get Artists, Music Supervisor Inc, and Springboard Festivals, is excited to announce our new career development program including a year-long workshop series designed to […]

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Is A.I. a Threat to Musical Creativity?

In a world where A.I. is cranking out everything from tweets to tunes in record time, it’s hard not to wonder: Are we trading true creativity for convenience? A.I. can generate a song in minutes, but does that shortcut the artistry behind it? This piece dives into the clash between tech-driven speed and the slow, messy, but oh-so-human journey of true creative growth.
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The Little Building Heard a Block Away

Many often complain that there is not a unified music scene in the DMV area, or at least it lacks appreciation. But over the decades, Dietle’s, has been a testament to the capitals unwavering love for rock music and community.
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Is a Band a Business?

Well, is a band a business? The answer is, “If you allow it to be.” Our most recent DMV Music Alliance focus group meeting conversations kind of fed into one another. In this week’s community partners meeting, ShardĂ© Hoff of Share Your Soul pointed out the need for business development education for new and ongoing businesses serving […]

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Announcing our newest Community Partner – DMVTV!

Announcing Our Newest Community Partner – DMVTV! Do you yearn for the days of free TV? Free, entertaining, LOCAL TV? Would you like to be ON TV?? We are proud to announce our newest community partner, DMVTV. Go to TVDMV.COM or download the free app DMVTV. Find music videos, movies, documentaries, and more. We are […]

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