Rich maloof
Rich has focused on public policy as Deputy Director for an educational 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, legislators from across the country 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.
