Music Insider Magazine, provides information and contacts that help musicians be more successful in their career. The magazine draws on deep music industry expertise and provides tactics and best practices to professional, working musicians to help them achieve more and help them to succeed.
Teri Doty, Publisher/Editor-in-Chief
Born in Los Angeles and raised on the Central Coast of California, I have been in the publishing business since 2002 and has felt the love for music since I was 10 years old. My first concert t-shirt was of KISS, and an 8 track of Styx, Pieces of Eight, in tow. I am also the founder of Coastal Media Publishing, a company that focuses on the music and entertainment industry. You can reach her at teri@coastalmediapublishing.com or teri@musicinsidermagazine.com.
Gene Baker, Editor – California
Gene spent his days at the Gibson West Custom Shop, a Senior Master Builder for Fender Custom Shop, his original Baker Guitars and is currently building his b3 brand name under the umbrella of Premier Builders Guild located in Arroyo Grande, CA. Building high end custom guitars including USA Master Built D’Angelico arch tops, Dennis Fano’s Alt DeFacto line and Saul Koll models. Chief Engineer/Production Manager by day and active musician by night with his Mean Gene Band (MGB). Gene has built signature instrument models for numerous artists including Robben Ford, John Jorgenson, Eric Clapton, Joe Perry, Lenny Kravitz, Brian Wheat and many more. Addicted to guitar isn’t a hobby, it’s a way of life.
Ray Rocha, Journalist – California
Ray Rocha, an avid drummer, has been involved in music since birth. His father, Ernest Rocha, was an accomplished pianist and arranger in Hollywood and also a column writer, “Latin Corner” for Musician’s Union Local 47’s Overture Paper. Starting with piano lessons at age five, Ray seems to have always had something musical in his hands. He got his first drum at age 5 and first drumset at age 10. A natural drummer, Ray took to the drums with the dedication and intensity that matches his personality. Self taught for the most part, Ray started playing clubs in Los Angeles, CA at age 15 and continued playing those clubs during the 80s, toured Mexico and did some recording. Ray moved to California’s Central Coast in ‘92, and has found, not only a living paradise, but a musical paradise.
Jeni Blue, Journalist – Las Vegas
I live in Las Vegas, originally from the Central Coast California. I’m a part time writer and award winning photographer.
Both parents were singers and a lot of family and friends had bands so I was introduced to music early on and was completely hooked on singing when I heard Fleetwood Mac’s, Rumours for the first time.
I love all kinds of music and meeting people from all walks of life.
Interested in what makes people tick and like to delve deeper into peoples’ imagination and enjoy volunteering for a variety of organizations including Las Vegas Boxer Rescue. I am currently studying for an Associates Degree in Alternative Complimentary Medicine and Natural Healing.
Jerry Hertz (JD), Journalist – Pennsylvania
I was born in San Diego, California and grew up in San Jose. Meeting my first best friend in the summer between 5th and 6th grade led to a lifelong friendship and appreciation for rock music that has evolved, but never left. That same friend is now in the music business himself! We were inseparable as concert buddies, rarely missing a Day on the Green show in Oakland, CA , or smaller venues around the SF Bay Area. Then, the US Festival happened back in September of ’82! In my Senior year of high school, graduating 4 yrs at Cupertino High, I joined Uncle Sam’s canoe club (US Navy) to become a diver. This adventure further expanded my exposure to music at venues I never would have imagined as a young head banger! The rest is history in the making!
Mike Smith, Photographer – Arizona, Nevada, California
Mike Smith is based just outside Phoenix, Arizona and has been shooting concert photography since 2005 with his first shoot for Slayer. Since then, his passion has only grown and has allowed him to work with national and international acts, local and national media outlets and music gear companies as well. His work has also been featured on multiple websites, magazine covers and promotional material.
