2010 is here and screaming as loud as a Marshall AMP on 12!
We have some fantastic new things going on such as Music Seminars with industry professionals starting on Feb 20th. This will includes Music Agents/Consultants, Guitar Luthiers, Guitar Repair Workshops, Music Clinics and more. Not to mention our entire store makeover. Pictures to come soon! Keep checking our Events page for updates.

We have also added some new Amplifier lines to keep or Boutique Amp selection one of the best around. Currently we have Bogner, Budda, Guytron, Diamond Blankenship, Egnater, ENGL, Tech21, and have added SPLAWN and Sommatone.

Allstar has also teamed up with Photographer Neil Seiffer to offer discounted photo packages to Allstar Students. Call or email for details.

Anthony G., Justin Stabler, Rich Skibinsky & Steve Miceli are now endorsed by Budda Amplification
Anthony G. along with Justin Stabler & Rich Skibinsky of Kelsey and the Chaos are now endorsed by Budda Amplification. Life long friend Steve Miceli has also joined the Budda Family. These are simply the best amps in the world! Allstar Music Academy is proud to be a dealer of these amazing amps as well. Check the online store for inventory @ www.allstarmusicacademy.net

A.M.A Recording Studio
Allstar Music Academy has added a full recording studio with multi platinum engineers. This is a 1400 square foot recording facility with amazing backline of guitars, amps, and comfort with Soda Machine, Water Cooler, Clean Bathroom, Practice rooms to warm up, Magazines, Wireless internet, Close to restaurants, Hotels, Shopping, and more.
Visit www.myspace.com/amarecording to hear songs recorded in the facility and for more info call 908-788-9800.

Testimonial from Miss Delaware 2009 about Anthony Gemignani
I studied vocal performance and piano since the age of ten, and continued throughout my high school years. I had many music instructors throughout those years! Now, at the age of 24, I know the importance of having a good music teacher. I also know the benefits of having a PHENOMINAL music teacher.

My brother Jake (Lower Case Blues - www.lowercaseblues.net) [check photo] was one of Anthony Gemignani's students for many years at Accent Music in Delaware. Before Jake started guitar lessons, he always seemed a bit lost. Like most boys his age, Jake was first involved in sports, but he never seemed to fit in with the other kids. Jake wasn't a competitive kid, so he naturally came off as only an average athlete. I think my parents were concerned about his future, since he hadn't yet developed a passion for any activity. That is, until he decided he wanted to pick up a guitar.

Jake's attitude changed dramatically after just his first lesson. My childhood memories of Jake all include a Fender guitar strapped across his body! He never put it down! He couldn't wait to go to his guitar lesson each week, and the moment he returned home, he couldn't say enough about how "awesome Anthony is." Anthony not only taught Jake how to play an instrument, but broadened his view of the music industry. Soon enough, Jake's practices were not just limited to alternative rock, but expanded to classic rock, blues, and beyond. He taught him that playing guitar went beyond the celebrities you see on tv, and instilled in him a true love for music. Jake developed a confidence I had never seen in him before. He continued to play throughout high school, and was able to find friends with similar interests. Jake had officially found his niche.

Jake is now a successful musician, supporting himself solely as a professional guitarist. When I ask Jake about becoming famous, and being a celebrity one day, he always gives me the same response, "That might be fun. But all I really want to do is play music, I don't care about the fame and money." To me, this makes it even more apparent that Jake has the mindset of a true musician.

I thank Anthony Gemignani everyday for giving my brother Jake such a bright future. I think it is fantastic that Anthony has not only realized his own phenomenal talent, but he is blessed with the gift to teach. The world needs more people like Anthony to give kids confidence, and point them in the right direction. He has even gone the extra mile, and started his own schools to bring other great teachers together. Teaching children and adults to love music is a priceless gift, and I hope everyone who truly wants to learn music will cross paths with Anthony. Thank you, Anthony and all of your instructors at the academy, for doing all that you do!

Sincerely,
Kate Banaszak
Miss Delaware USA 2009 [check photo]

Anthony G and Rik Emmett
Anthony G. has finally met his all-time guitar idol Rik Emmett of the Canadian Rock Band Triumph [check photo]. "Meeting Rik was a monumental and life altering moment for me. His playing was the best I have ever heard along with Dave Dunlop and he inspired me to remember why I play guitar."
Thanks Rik

Allstar staff updated!!!
Top Players/Instructors have come to ALLSTAR to be part of an incredible staff. Besides Anthony G., Kevin Bregande has joined the staff for Drum Instruction.
Benny Harrison has joined forces with Anthony and to bring his unique and legendary personality and talents to the Academy as only Benny can.
Jim Dower has left for the summer to tour the world with many different artists and will be returning soon.
Brian Wagner has been with us since the start as our Bass Instructor and helps run our amazing facility.
Dominic Gallucci has joined as our second Guitar Instructor and is one of our head engineers of A.M.A Recording Studio here at Allstar. With Multi Platinum Albums under his belt, we can all learn from him.
We also have Justin Stabler as "Counter Boy" and anything else we can make him do. This team has become NJ's most incredible staff and the most qualified staff anywhere around in performance and education. All instructors have Degrees or Masters Degrees.