Keyboard Magazine Launches Internet Television SiteKeyboardists now have 24/7 access to video lessons, exclusive interviews, live performances and the latest product and gear reviews

SAN MATEO, CA - - September 20, 2006 - - Music Player Network, the world's leading music instrument publishing company, has partnered with TrueFire TV, a major Internet TV broadcast network, to launch Keyboard TV (www.keyboardmag.tv), the first Internet-based TV station for keyboard players.

The premier of Keyboard TV (www.keyboardmag.tv), features Keyboard Magazine’s June 2006 story, “Record Your Boards.” The Keyboard TV team filmed the most comprehensive “how to record keyboards” article ever published, featuring a stand-alone multi-track recorder section showcasing Akai, Korg, Roland, Tascam, and Yamaha. Keyboard TV also features backstage concert footage, how to use new technology segments, and lessons with Chester Thompson, Mike Garson, and Albert Margolis.

“Yamaha is very excited about the launch of a Yamaha channel on Keyboard TV as it allows us to bring keyboard players tons of valuable information on how to get the most of their products in media rich formats,” says Athan Billias, Director of Marketing, Yamaha. “Music Player Network has done a great job of leveraging all their media assets to bring users a compelling on line experience.”

“With Keyboard TV, we're able to give our readers the ultimate experience: Sitting right next to the best players in the world while they show us how they do what they do,” says Ernie Rideout, Keyboard’s Editor-in-Chief. “Nothing inspires a growing musician like seeing and hearing great music, and we'll have tons of it on Keyboard TV. We're also excited to be able to provide video lessons that will help our readers get the most out of all their gear. Plus, the artist videos we're going to be showing are just insane! Keyboard TV brings Keyboard magazine right into everyone's home, in real time.”

Keyboard TV joins Music Player Network’s Guitar Player TV (www.guitarplayertv.com ) and Bass Player TV (www.bassplayer.tv) which now serve thousands of bass and guitar-centric lessons, performances, interviews and gear videos to viewers from over 125 countries.

About Music Player Network
The Music Player Network is the world's leading music instrument publishing company and publisher of Guitar Player, Bass Player, Keyboard, EQ, and Backbeat books, has a circulation of 300,000 loyal readers. MPN is a division of CMP Entertainment Media, which produces magazines, books, Web sites, trade shows and events for musicians and the professional audio, video, and installation industries. For more information, please visit www.musicplayer.com or www.cmp.com.

About TrueFire TV
TrueFire TV works with media partners to craft co-branded Internet TV stations that deliver highly targeted video programming to their audiences.  TrueFire’s massive library of high-quality, educational and entertainment streaming content is unparalleled in the music industry.  TrueFire TV broadcasts worldwide from over 15,000 servers with viewers from over 150 countries. For more information, go to www.keyboardmag.tv .

Media Contacts:
Laney Erokan
Marketing Manager
Music Player Network
CMP Entertainment Media
Guitar Player, Bass Player, Keyboard, and EQ
2800 Campus Dr.
San Mateo, CA 94403
T (650) 513-4397
F (650) 513-4616
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