The Snare Drum Is Having a Moment (Again)
If the drum kit is a drummer’s vehicle, the snare is the steering wheel. It’s the part they actually drive. And in today’s MI market, the snare drum segment is once…
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If the drum kit is a drummer’s vehicle, the snare is the steering wheel. It’s the part they actually drive. And in today’s MI market, the snare drum segment is once…
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, which recently celebrated 125 years of NAMM at The 2026 NAMM Show — and home to The Museum of Making Music — is announcing an…
The 2026 edition of the NAMM Show proved to be a dynamic and engaging showcase for Pearl River Piano Group, as musicians, retailers, distributors, and influencers from around the world…
With less than a month before the UK’s biggest guitar event, The Guitar Show has revealed more details of exhibitors and artists appearing over the weekend of 28 February /1…
A new resource for Jazz groups of all sizes has arrived in the form of Two Chord Jams, a book by composer and educator Peter Sciaino offering a fun and…
By Christian Wissmuller From boutique builders to global MI brands, getting the right story in front of the right audience is a constant challenge—and that’s where Josh Vittek comes in.…
By Christian Wissmuller As the MI industry continues to navigate shifting consumer expectations, omnichannel retail, and margin pressure, Guitar Center is making a deliberate bet on artificial intelligence as a…
At this year’s Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) conference, Celestion, the premier manufacturer of professional loudspeakers and compression drivers for sound reinforcement applications, is proud to announce the debut of the…
JAM Industries USA is pleased to announce the appointment of David Ungar as Head of Artist & Entertainment Relations. Known throughout the music industry by the nickname “Bagel,” Ungar brings…
Avante Audio, a trusted name in professional audio solutions for live events, installations, and mobile production, proudly announces the SPL110 Speaker Stand, a rugged and adaptable support system engineered for…
On-Stage, a division of The Music People, announced the continuation of its long-standing support for teacher-centered music education through its annual donation of On-Stage gear to Music Will following the…
The Vans Warped Tour made its long-awaited return to Orlando, November 15–16, 2025, drawing tens of thousands of fans for a weekend of high-octane performances from dozens of rock, punk,…