Giving Back
Recently I was invited to attend an awards ceremony for a professional friend in a different field of work than the arts. My friend is a retired sports pro, and…
Investing in Employee Education at Sweetwater: Jeff Radke Discusses How Sweetwater University is a Cornerstone of the ‘Sweetwater Difference’
Initially formed nearly 25 years ago, Sweetwater University has evolved from a small group study session into an immersive, 13-week training initiative where employees receive in-depth education on all aspects…
Fender’s Tammy Van Donk: Examining the Widespread Popularity of the Player Series Line of Guitars and Basses
First released to the public five years ago, Fender’s Player Series instruments recently surpassed 500,000 units sold. Upon reaching such a significant milestone, Tammy Van Donk, EVP of Sales at…
Stringjoy – ‘We Ended Up Finding a Lot of Ways to Make Strings Better'
It is not often in the world of “MI” that one gets to see a dynamic, successful startup in a traditional product line like guitar strings. It’s not as if…
‘Gimme Shelter’: Keyboard Cases, Gig Bags, & Covers
We recently surveyed over 400 MI dealers to learn more about trends impacting sales of keyboard cases and bags in 2023, what types of these products are favored by today’s…
The Keys to the Kingdom: Home Digital Keyboard Sales in 2023
Home Digital Keyboards have been having a moment of late. Features such as the ability to play and practice in close quarters quietly, which had already been significant selling points,…
Blaze Audio Announces the Constant Curvature Array (CCA) Loudspeaker
Blaze Audio, a manufacturer of professional audio solutions for the commercial and performance install markets, announces the Constant Curvature Array (CCA) loudspeaker. Available both bi-amped or self-powered, the Blaze Audio…
Alex Lifeson Debuts New Epiphone Les Paul Custom in Ruby
[caption id="attachment_84800" align="alignleft" width="460"] The Alex Lifeson Epiphone Les Paul Custom Axcess arrives in both left and right-handed versions[/caption] For 150 years, Epiphone has been at the forefront of musical…
House of God Productions Goes Big With Allen & Heath
[caption id="attachment_84796" align="alignleft" width="460"] dLive C3500 at Front of House[/caption] House of God Productions is a creative design and consulting firm based out of California, focusing mainly on houses of…
Trade Regrets: Jerry Ash
The MI world lost a true giant recently, when Jerry Ash, former president and chairman of Sam Ash Music, passed away on July 6. Our thoughts are with the Ash…
Gibson Brands Appoints Cesar Gueikian as Permanent CEO
Gibson Brands, Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has confirmed Cesar Gueikian to the role of president and CEO of Gibson Brands. “I have had the opportunity to…
Martin Audio Extends Open Day Programme and Promises New Reveal
Martin Audio’s partners are in for treat this September as its popular Open Day programme returns over an extended three-day period (from September 6-8) at their High Wycombe base, following…