Two New Hal Leonard Methods for NAMM 2022
Hal Leonard has long been a leader in music instruction methods, starting with the bestselling Hal Leonard Guitar Method which as taught millions of guitarists over the years, to dozens…
'Play like Joe Bonamassa' Is the Ultimate Guitar Lesson for Fans of Blues Juggernaut
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Joe Bonamassa has had 24 #1 Billboard Blues Albums, more than anyone else in history. He has been featured on the cover of virtually every guitar…
Hal Leonard’s 'Total Drummer' Book/Video Takes Players to the Next Level
Hal Leonard has published The Total Drummer, by Dimitri Fantini. This unique book/video combo is put together for any drummer who is looking to take their playing to the next…
John Cruz Releases Master-Built Crossville Series Guitars
John Cruz Custom Guitars™ is proud to announce the launch of the Crossville Series, the most significant master-built guitars of the legendary luthier’s illustrious career. Few people have built more…
Cort Levels-Up X700 Duality II with Next-Generation Features
Cort introduces the next-generation X700 Duality II electric guitar, taking a well-balanced design to a higher level of all-around performance. The updated X700 Duality II features the addition of the…
Trade Regrets: Scott Lombardo
QSC released the following on April 11, 2022: It is with deep sorrow that QSC announces the passing of our friend, former colleague and industry veteran, Scott Lombardo on Wednesday…
TORUS and CDD Dominate German Themed Albert’s Schloss Music Venue
Described as “a retreat from the modern world” the German-themed Albert’s Schloss emporium was influenced by the operators’ across Alpine Europe. Named after Prince Albert, the second unit in Birmingham…
MMR Dealer Survey: Guitar & Bass Straps
We invite you to participate in the next MMR survey - this time on the topic of Guitar & Bass straps (results to appear in our May 2022 issue). If the subject…
Trade Regrets: Scott Lombardo
On April 10, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following message: Scott Lombardo passed away on Wednesday after a brave fight against ALS. Scott worked in the music products industry since…
Trade Regrets: Al Jensen
On April 10, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news: Music retailer and long-time music advocate, Al Jensen, passed away on Friday. He was 94 years old. Al…
Niklas Fuchs Expands Vision at Red Bull Symphonic with ChamSys
Like most creatives, Niklas Fuchs loves a challenge. What better way is there, he believes, to expand one’s horizons and to grow as a designer and programmer than to light…
Kanileʻa ʻUkulele Acquires Ukulele Underground
Kanileʻa ʻUkulele, one of the most recognizable Hawaiʻi-based ʻukulele brands, has acquired Ukulele Underground, the groundbreaking platform for ʻukulele learning online. With this new collaboration, both Hawaiʻi based companies have…