UpFront Q&A Messe Frankfurt’s Michael Biwer
For some long-time attendees, Musikmesse Frankfurt has appeared to be “in decline” in recent years. A handful of big-name exhibitors have opted not to participate, attendance was seen to be…
Former Blaze editor lands Martin role
Steve Harvey, former editor in chief of Blaze Publishing's Acoustic magazine, has joined Martin as international marketing consultant – Europe. In the newly-created consultancy role for the brand, Harvey will assume…
Sennheiser previews MK4 mic at NAB
Sennheiser is previewing a new digital version of its MK4 recording mics at this year’s NAB show in Las Vegas. With Apogee A/D conversion and mic preamp technology, the MK4…
VIDEO: The Edge previews signature model
U2's permanently be-hatted lead guitarist The Edge has been enthusing about his new signature guitar, made in collaboration with Fender. Click below to watch the video.
GC Pro to Host Demo/Preview of Yamaha Montage Synth on Thursday, March 31
Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro) is hosting a series of preview demos for the new Yamaha Montage Synth at its Hollywood location (7425 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90046) on Thursday, March…
NYC Preview of Yamaha Instruments to Debut at 2016 NAMM
On Tuesday, January 12th, Yamaha hosted a special gathering at Yamaha Artist Services on 5th Avenue in NYC to preview four innovative instrument lines. The company's YEV electronic violin, Disklavier ENSPIRE,…
NAMM 2016: Sennheiser previews audio and recording launches
Sennheiser and Neumann will showcase live audio and recording solutions at the show, with performances from Nina Storey, Magnolia Memoir, Nu-Blu and others. Visitors are invited to try out Sennheiser…
New editor for Acoustic mag
Blaze Publishing's Acoustic magazine has appointed Steve Harvey as editor – one of the original founders of the title. Harvey is well-known in the industry, running Blaze Publishing’s successful music shows,…
Editorial: Following Mary’s Lead
“Can anything elevate a middle school kid more than the experience of high quality music education?” asks the 2015 recipient of the Don Johnson Industry Service Award, Mary Luehrsen, in…
Hal Leonard Names Nix New Shawnee Church Choral Consulting Editor
Hal Leonard Corporation and Shawnee Press have announced that Brad Nix will become the consulting editor for Shawnee church choral publications. He will facilitate the editorial process for new sacred…
Yamaha Dealers to Preview 'Elton John – The Million Dollar Piano'
Scores of Yamaha dealers across the United States and around the globe are hosting “sneak peek” screenings of Elton John – The Million Dollar Piano in advance of the film’s…
Fender's Allen Abbassi at Media Preview, NAMM 2014
Fender product specialist Allen Abbassi discussed new models for 2014 celebraing the 60th anniversary of the Stratocaster.