The NAMM Foundation Shares Title IV Funding Survey
The NAMM Foundation, National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and Educational Theatre Association are asking educators for help with the use of federal Title IV Part A funds. Complete the…
Guitar Center Celebrates Store Grand Opening in Johnson City, Tennessee
Guitar Center has celebrated the opening of its latest retail location – an 11,000-square-foot facility in Johnson City, Tennessee (3023 Peoples St. Johnson City). The store offers an expansive set…
Strauss Partners With Levy’s for a Bush Fire Relief ‘Benefit Strap’
At 2020 Winter NAMM, Nita Strauss, famed musician and touring guitarist for Alice Cooper, previewed her first signature strap with Levy’s. Shortly after the preview of her signature strap, Levy’s…
Frozen Cherry and Dublin Room Equip with Martin Audio BlacklineX
A nightclub complex in the Lebanese ski resort of Zaarour has been equipped with BlacklineX loudspeakers from Martin Audio. Founded in 2016, Frozen Cherry is a sunset bar in the highest…
COVID-19: I Saw the Movie - I Know it Ends Happy, yet I Still Cry in the Middle
What could the COVID-19 virus mean for MI retailers? I spoke to two MI dealers who chimed in. First, there are many unknowns about the causes and transmission of COVID-19.…
SBA Provided with Federal Funding to Assist with COVID-19 Impact
On March 6, President Donald Trump signed legislation (H.R. 6074) providing $8.3 billion additional federal funds to address the COVID-19 outbreak. The bill includes emergency loans to assist small businesses…
Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation Announces 2019 Grants
[caption id="attachment_70629" align="alignleft" width="460"] Music students at Guitars in the Classroom based in San Diego, CA.[/caption] The Martin Guitar Charitable Foundation announced at its December 2019 Trustee meeting that it…
Gibson Gives: Nashville Tornado Relief
[caption id="attachment_70618" align="alignleft" width="460"] The Basement East venue in Nashville, post-hurricane (photo: Brittney Bremnes)[/caption] In the wake of the recent severe storms in Nashville, Gibson Gives is stepping up for…
Danley Jerichos Among the Stars at C.E. King High School's New Stadium
C.E. King High School serves 2,000 students in northeast Harris County in the suburbs of Houston, Texas. As part of a multi-site construction effort, the Sheldon ISD built a new…
‘Wicked’ Takes DiGiCo’s Quantum 7T Console For A Ride
Wicked is poised to celebrate its 17th year at its home at the Gershwin Theatre this October. The latest touring edition of the show is scheduled to hit 15 cities,…
North Callaway High School Wins Ludwig Timpani Giveaway
The Conn-Selmer Division of Education announces North Callaway High School, Kingdom City, Missouri as the winner of the Timpani Giveaway Sweepstakes. The school received a set of 4 Ludwig (LTS404PG)…
Musikmesse 2020 Postponed Due to COVID-19
Given the increasing spread of Covid-19 in Europe, Messe Frankfurt has decided to postpone Musikmesse 2020. The health of exhibitors, visitors, contractors and employees has top priority for Messe Frankfurt.…