Rich maloof
Rich has focused on public policy as Deputy Director for a national non-profit, and has a deep professional history as a writer and musician. He’s been published extensively online and in print covering science, healthcare, technology, business, and music.
(rĭch muh-lOOf)
non-profit leadership
Actionable InsightS
The Senate Presidents’ Forum, where I consulted for 10 years, is an educational non-profit serving the leaders of U.S. state senates. At our forums, presiding legislators identified actionable solutions to critical issues in their home states.
In the role of Deputy Director, I shaped the Forum’s curriculum and helped create an environment that encouraged open dialogue and the sharing of knowledge across state lines.
Articles • Projects • Books
Words
Tiles A and B are the same color. I didn’t believe it, either. Then I learned about the brain and developed a column for Microsoft.
When Billboard wanted to reach a young demographic, I put together a team and was Founding Editor for a new monthly student magazine.
Twelve titles published as author or co-author, including several instructional books for musicians.
music
Tracks and related work
Playing music opens so many doors — to opportunities, to new ways of thinking and relating to people. I continue to find it rewarding and challenging. Plus, I never really could throw a football.
Solo acoustic
Sputnik 5
with Guitar Garden
Don’t quite know yet
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TrueFire Videos
On-camera educator and occasional producer for TrueFire, a groundbreaking platform for aspiring players. This one had over 3 million views.
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National Guitar Museum
A curator for the National Guitar Museum, brainchild of my friend HP Newquist. NGM’s traveling exhibits have taken residence at dozens of museums around the world.
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Editor In Chief
Former Editor In Chief of GUITAR Magazine. In first year as EIC, subscriptions increased by 22% and ad revenue jumped by 8%. B.B. played through my amplifier!
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REVERB
Several articles written for Reverb, the online auction site for musicians. Strong engagement from readers.
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Learning Guitar Is Fun
Ask anyone.
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VINTAGE GUITAR
Regular conributor to Vintage Guitar magazine, mainly writing gear reviews. Yayy gear.
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"Wonderful World"
A COVID-era take on the Bob Thiele / George Weiss classic.
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Sputnik5 on "Work Song"
Sputnik5 plays Nat Adderly’s “Work Song” on a summer night at NYC’s Bitter End.
