“Band in a Box was and still is an essential instrument in my professionnal career of a musician and in my learning of Jazz. I keep using it everyday.

I believe that this is THE Program of reference and a Must Have for every musician who wishes to work improvisation... and so much more other things in an efficient way ”

- Benoît Sauvé - Professional Jazz Recorder Player

Benoît SAUVÉ, a self taught musician, has been practising the recorder since he was eight. He first takes a keen interest in Rock and Celtic music. When he is a teenager, he discovers Jazz and is seized by a compulsive desire to study it. Considered as one of the very rare recorder players in Jazz, he can be heard in the biggest festivals and theatres.
Benoît Sauvé Website

“Let’s talk real world recording.....In most cases, your Clients recording budget usually falls short of their creative desires!!! BAND-IN-A-BOX is the indispensable solution to that problem!

Ease of use, quality of sound files and endless options make it the must have tool that it is!”

- Bill Hullett - Session Musician & RealTracks Artist

Bill Hullett has made his living with his guitar for the last 40 years. He has recorded with dozens of Legendary artists including George Jones, Merle Haggard, Marty Robbins, Tammy Wynette, Keith Richards and Alabama. He has performed live with the likes of Aaron Neville, Michael McDonald, Chet Atkins, Shania Twain, Vince Gill, Bo Diddley, Keith Whitley, Sam Moore, and more!
Read: Interview with Bill Hullett.

“I saw the Band in a Box demo at the Anaheim NAMM show, and I was blown away! I've have had friends raving about the program for quite some time, however seeing it in action really convinced me how great it was!”

- Bobby Cochran - Lead Guitarist, Singer, Writer and Producer

Bobby Cochran, lead guitarist, singer, writer and producer, was influenced at an early age by his uncle Eddie hochran. At thirteen he set his aim on becoming a master guitarist, and went on to work with many prominent groups, including Steppenwold, The Flying Vurrito Bros. and Leon Russell. A veteran studio and concert musician, Bobby’s been compared to some of the greatest guitarists in the world, such as, Jimi Hendrix, Danny Gatton, Duane Allman, Albert lee, and Eric Clapton.
Bobby Chochran Website

“Band in a Box and Real Band have been an invaluable tool for not only creating quality backing tracks quickly for my instructional DVDs but also for sharpening my improvisational skills. This software is a "must have" for any serious musician!”

- Derryl Gabel - Studio musician and Instructor

Derryl Gabel, born in 1970, began playing guitar late in life (compared to most virtuoso’s) at the age of 15. The early work of Derryl was firmly rooted in the Shrapnel style of Neo-Classical shred, yet there was more to his compositions than just ripping on scale after scale at 1,000 miles per hour!
Derryl Gabel Website

“Band-in-a-Box introduces a complete new revolution to the songwriting and music production industry! As a producer/composer it removes all creative limitations by giving me all the tools I need to write, produce, and compose for any genre of music or film!”

- Donyea Goodman - CEO/Owner of Donyea Music Productions, Composer & Stellar Award nominated producer with over 18 years of music production experience.

Donyea Goodman is a Stellar Award nominated producer with over 18 years of music production experience. He started playing the drums at 3 years old and keys soon after. He produced Ingrid WIlliam's first album "Finally Found Someone", in 1999, and has never looked back since.
Doneya Goodman Website

“Band-in-a-Box is one of the most useful musical tools in my music arsenal! With Band-in-a-Box, I can put together usable music backup in seconds! BIB has become my musical IDEA MACHINE”

- Eric Blackmon - Creator of EricBlackmonGuitar on YouTube, Owner of EEMusic Music Creation Learning Center Greenville, South Carolina and Professional Instructor

Eric Blackmon has played various instruments for 50 years, toured professionally for 40 years and taught music professionally for the last 10. Eric Blackmon is owner and instructor at EEMusic Music Creation Learning Center, and the cretor of YouTube’s Most Friendly Music Tutorial Channel featuring over 1,200 music tutorials, lessons & covers from various music genres on various instruments.
Eric Blackmon Website

“I've been using Band-in-a-Box for over 20 years now and it has been one of the best educational tools I've every used. I use the program regularly to learn new tunes, try out new chord changes, warm up for gigs, transpose tunes into new keys, slow down chord changes to challenging passages, and ear training. I also use Band-in-a-Box for students who are looking to improve their ability to improvise. What a great program!”

- Elias Haslanger
Saxophonist, Composer, and Band Leader.

Over the span of his 25-year music career, Elias Haslanger has carved a unique and distinguished place in jazz history as a saxophonist, composer, and band leader, whose playing and writing has drawn comparisons to John Coltrane, Sonny Rollins, Ben Webster, and Wayne Shorter.
Elias Haslanger Website

“I've been using Band-in a-Box for over 15 years in my own personal music studies and my private lessons. This program will aid any user in theory, ear training, harmonization and many other of your musical endeavors. The practice drills are absolutely amazing for chord progressions and the ability to change styles is genius.”

- Fred Dinkins - Drummer, Musical Director, Teacher and Producer

Fred Dinkins is known worldwide as a world-class musician and instructor who has been playing professionally for over thirty years. He is one of the top drum instructors at P.I.T., Musicians Institute, located in Hollywood, California. He also teaches privately and is highly sought after for drum instructions.
Fred Dinkins Website

“Now that Band-in-a-Box has real instruments played by real musicians, it feels exactly like playing with a live band or on a recording session. And that's a bonus, because it makes my own playing come alive.”

- George Urbaszek - Australian Bass Player and Music Educator

In addition to the experience of having been a professional bass player for 37 years and a university lecturer for jazz and contemporary music for 23 years, PLUS an author of several music instruction books, George is teaching bass to students on YouTube and to his course subscribers at http://www.creativebasslessons.com/

“It is such a pleasure to work with such a dedicated company that creates some of the best tools for professional musicians today. As a Musical Director and Touring Musician, Band-in-a-Box gives me the tools I need to accomplish anything from basic songwriting/arranging to programming complete shows."”

-Hayden Maringer - Musical Director. Touring/Session Guitarist. Producer. Arranger.

Hayden has performed countless shows and tours all over the world working with artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Demi Lovato, The Band Perry, and many more. Not only has he established himself as a Music Director/Guitarist but also as an actor working as the lead guitar player on the Fox hit TV show Glee.
Hayden Maringer Website

“BIAB 2012 has become my new all-round practice and composition tool. The whole concept of being able to type in the chord changes to any song and experiment with the different song styles allows me to find unique arrangements for songs rather quickly now, which is a great aid in producing. But what really amazes me about BIAB 2012 is that I'm using REAL musicians to practice, compose, and play with!

Because of Peter Gannon's ground-breaking RealTracks innovation, BIAB has stepped into a new dimension and does something no other music software can do. I don't travel anywhere without it now. Thanks Peter!”

- Henry Johnson - Jazz guitarist/vocalist, composer, recording artist, and producer.

Henry Johnson began playing at age twelve. While spending some formative time in Memphis, he started playing gospel music at age thirteen. By age fourteen, Johnson was playing in R&B groups. He cites the music of Herbie Hancock, Oscar Peterson, Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis, big bands, and jazz orchestras as integral forces which shaped his sound and style.
Henry Johnson Website

“I have been using Band-in-a-Box for years. I can honesty say that I utilize this wonderful program almost every day! I practice playing "standards" of all styles, or I can easily program my own songs as well as other songs to practice along with. Band-in-a-Box is extremely useful when it comes to teaching. I either use pre-programed songs and vamps, or I can quickly make up something specifically for a student on the spot, which is incredibly useful. I will be using and promoting this product for years to come!!!”

- Jeff Richman - Guitarist, composer, recording artist, and producer

Jeff is a graduate of the Berklee College of Music in Boston. His extensive professional background includes performing on guitar, composing, arranging and recording music in many genres, and teaching in academic and private settings. He has produced 16 solo albums and toured worldwide with notable musicians over a 35-year career.
Jeff Richmond @ allaboutjazz.com

“Band-in-a-Box is an indispensable tool for any practicing musician. I can think of any chord progression imaginable and it can do it.

It has helped me to hone my skills as a soloist and as a rhythm player.”

-Nick Kellie - Guitarist and Composer

Nick, with his professional approach towards music, brings enthusiasm and musicality to every project he is involved with. As well as being a guitarist Nick is also a fine vocalist and can sing lead vocals as well as backing vocals.
Nick Kellie YouTube Channel

“Without Band In A Box by PG Music Inc., I couldn't afford to produce the quality demos necessary to compete as a songwriter here in Nashville. This software makes it possible!”

-Randy Benjamin - Nashville Songwriter

Randy Benjamin is an author, singer, songwriter living, working, and playing in Nashville, TN. He has six books on Amazon and two albums. He was an artist/writer for Mercury and Warner Bros Records in his youth and is still very active in the music business.
Randy Benjamin Website

“It is a genuine pleasure to be associated with PG Music. By eliminating the need for an external tone generator and including a comprehensive array of real combo and orchestral instruments within the software, Band-in-a-Box has once again set a new standard of high quality.

My staff and I are proud to recommend this product to patrons of my learning products, as the opportunity for any aspiring student to practice with an On Call Rhythm Section - 24/7, is immeasurable. Moreover, the sound of real instruments render the support tracks generated by Band In A Box, as ideal for any live performance!”

- Robert Conti - Jazz Guitar Performer and Educator

Renowned for his fluid, lightning-fast technique, jazz guitarist Robert Conti was born November 21, 1945 in Philadelphia; upon discovering jazz at age 12, he began teaching himself music, and within two years was performing live in a series of local show groups. After high school, Conti toured the U.S. and Canada.
Robert Conti Website

“Whether in the studio as a creative tool, in the classroom teaching students or in performance at concerts: Band-in-a-Box is a versatile and powerful tool that I cannot live without!”

- Tony Bragano - Northern California Soprano Saxophonist

Tony Bragano was first introduced to music when he was 14 years old when he used to watch his father play guitar. He persuaded his father to teach him how to play and began exploring a variety of instrumental stuff, but mostly lead guitar work. He then explored piano for a while until the day he was listening to jazz radio and heard the soprano sax. He then made a connection that directed his career.
Tony Bragano Website