Jamboxx

Dave Whalen was paralyzed from a skiing accident at age 19. He invented the Jamboxx, a musical device, to overcome his disability and make music. When Dave performs the national anthem, he sets his Jamboxx to play electric guitar. He calls it "true air guitar" because the Jamboxx is powered by breath. And it sounds awesome.

He dedicates his anthem performances to Paralyzed Veterans of America.

Dave wants to play the Star Spangled Banner at a Major League game, to show the world that people with disabilities can rock 'n' roll with the best of them.

SEND DAVE TO THE MAJORS

Dave hopes that with this stunning rendition he will get noticed by a Major League sports club that invites him to play the anthem before a national audience.

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MADE IN THE U.S.A.

The Jamboxx is manufactured and assembled in the U.S.A.

More information: http://jamboxx.com

[Cameras A & B by Phatakter Productions. Video prodution by Duncan Crary and Anasha Cummings ]

Shamar Persuad lives with Dystonia and Cerebral Palsy. He is challenged by everyday tasks, but thanks to Jamboxx he can play music. In this video, we hear from Shamar, Shamar’s father Shafeek and Shamar’s friend Sean.

Special thanks to Shamar’s music teacher, Keith Pray, the Schenectady High School jazz band and musical guest Antonio Hart. https://www.jamboxx.com

ABOUT THE JAMBOXX

The Jamboxx is an electronic, USB-powered, breath-controlled instrument styled after a harmonica that plays digital MIDI notes when connected to a compatible Windows computer/tablet or MAC OS device. Notes are played by sipping or puffing via the mouthpiece. Moving the mouthpiece left or right determines which note is played.

An electronic synthesizer, the Jamboxx can play any instrument including guitar, drums, violin, piano or saxophone. It can be easily adapted for those with physical or cognitive handicaps or special needs, whether children or adults. With its included bracket the Jamboxx can easily be played hands-free. It also adapts to the musician's range of head motion and breath capacity, including those with very limited lung capacity. The Jamboxx is also well suited for music enthusiasts, music professionals, music teachers, music therapists, occupational therapists, and parents of children with physical or cognitive disabilities such as Autism, ALS, Muscular Dystrophy, Cerebral Palsy, Cystic Fibrosis and those with spinal cord injuries.

Based in Albany, N.Y., Jamboxx was founded in 2007 by David Whalen, who is paralyzed from a skiing accident at age 19, and musician Mike DiCesare. The Jamboxx is commercially available in a number of styles that are designed, manufactured and assembled in the United States.

For information, visit: https://www.jamboxx.com

[Video production by Neil Grabowsky, Duncan Crary, Mackenzie Valentine, Michael Scotti Jr.]