Defining the Classic Capo: Kyser at 40
If Kyser Capos founder Milton Kyser were alive to see his company turn 40 years old, he’d be beaming with pride and handing out his anniversary edition capos to everyone…
The Inheritance Taboo
[caption id="attachment_70512" align="alignleft" width="460"] Image by 3D Animation Production Company from Pixabay[/caption] Let’s say you’re 50-plus. Your parents are 80-plus. You’re concerned about your parents’ financial health and curious about…
Designed to be Different: South Carolina’s Musical Innovations celebrates 10 years of serving music schools
When it comes to serving schools, Musical Innovations of Greenville, South Carolina is grooming a reputation that’s potentially unmatched. The store recently toasted to 10 years in operation, with owner…
Smoke Signals: Fifth Beatles and FINNEAS
[caption id="attachment_70505" align="alignleft" width="460"] From Mike via Pexels[/caption] Although you may be late to the “What’s Hip Now” party, I’m assuming by now you know about Billie Eilish. If not,…
The Kids Are All Right
In my May 2019 editorial, I wrote the following: “Are you familiar with Billie Eilish? If not, don’t feel too bad. While millions of high-schoolers consider the singer/ songwriter to…
Shootout in the Parking Lot
[caption id="attachment_70499" align="alignleft" width="460"] By Kelly Lacy on Pexels[/caption] Parking and retail have always been closely linked issues. Unless you live in a city like Manhattan or San Francisco, customers…
AES Welcomes Lorbecki as Treasurer
[caption id="attachment_70496" align="alignleft" width="306"] (Kevin P. Casey/Wireimage.com)[/caption] Audio Engineering Society President Agnieszka Roginska has announced that Glenn Lorbecki has agreed to serve as the Society’s Treasurer, effective February 16. “Glenn…
St. Joseph’s Chapel Revamps with Martin Audio CDD
Old Barn Audio (OBA) recently turned to Martin Audio’s CDD series to overcome a challenging situation at the refurbished St. Joseph’s College Chapel in Ipswich, UK. The majestic Ipswich chapel, forced to close…
Music & Arts Partners With Keep Music Alive To Offer Free ‘Teach Music Week’ Events
Music & Arts has partnered with the non-profit Keep Music Alive to offer a series of free, weekend music events across the U.S., in celebration of the sixth annual international…
Gig Gear Expands European Distribution in Germany, Austria with Pro Audio-Technik
[caption id="attachment_70486" align="alignleft" width="345"] Pro Audio-Technik’s Lucas Neubauer, Gig Gear’s Danny Shatzkes and Pro Audio-Technik’s Matthias Ziegenberg.[/caption] Gig Gear LLC — manufacturer of accessories designed for audio, live event and…
Ibanez’s PIA guitars and AZ2204B Model
Ibanez’s new Steve Vai signature model is the PIA, which features a new “Petal grip.” The Rosewood fretboard is inlayed with an original design called the “PIA Blossom,” envisioned and…
The Club Jam Flyer Kit from TAMA
TAMA's smallest ever complete kit is the CLUB-JAM Flyer. The 14”x 10” Bass drum anchors the setup, resting atop a bass drum lifter for proper positioning. The kit also includes…