Trade Regrets: Dick Knaub
On May 25th, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino contacted us with the following sad news:Today I learned of the passing of our friend Dick Knaub. His son informed me that Dick…
Vandoren Sponsors Summer Music Camps
Continuing their commitment to educational outreach, Vandoren is sponsoring a variety of music camps for the summer of 2016. Through the following camps, guest Vandoren Artists will offer their guidance…
Omnisphere 2 "Wow Moment" Captured
When customer and music producer Avli Avliav recently purchased three Spectrasonics virtual instruments, ILIO surprised him by hand-delivering Omnisphere 2, Trilian, and Stylus RMX to him at his studio. In…
Ernie Ball Introduces "String Theory": A New Artist Web Series
Ernie Ball announced the introduction of a new artist web series, Ernie Ball String Theory, as the cornerstone of its revamped website. Ernie Ball String Theory features a selection of the company’s most…
Adoro Worship Drums Now Available in the United States
Adoro worship drum sets now available in the United States after recently opening a branch office in Kansas City, MO. Drum manufacturer Adoro, located in Hamburg, Germany, has produced unique,…
No Event from JHS, but June offers run
JHS will not be running its annual dealer open day this year, but will instead be offering a number of special offers and T&Cs throughout June. While there will be no actual open…
Fred Gretsch Receives Honorary Degree From Elmhurst College
Fred W. Gretsch was presented with an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Elmhurst College at the school’s Spring Commencement on May 28, 2016. Gretsch, who is an Elmhurst alumnus,…
The Rolling Stones Presents RS Berkeley Instruments to Students in La Habana, Cuba
RS Berkeley Musical Instruments is proud to have participated in The Rolling Stones 'Musician To Musician" Initiative in Cuba. The company has donated band and orchestra instruments and accessories to…
Taylor’s 12-String, 12 Fret 562ce Wins Best Acoustic Guitar Nod at 17th Annual MIPA International Press Awards
Taylor Guitars recently received a “Best Acoustic Guitar” category award during the 17th Annual mipa/ Musikmesse International Press Awards. The company’s new 12-string, 12-fret 562ce guitar was recognized by editors…
The Boston Conservatory Appoints its First Hip-Hop Dance Faculty Position
The Boston Conservatory has named its first-ever full time faculty position in hip-hop dance. Dancer, choreographer, singer, actor and director Duane Lee Holland Jr. will join the Boston Conservatory’s Dance…
Spring 2016 Evans Drumhead Scholarship Winner: Gabriel Donate Jr.
The Drum Program at Musicians Institute and The Musicians Foundation are pleased to announce that Paramount, CA drummer Gabriel Donate Jr., (who specializes in rock and funk genres) has been named the winner of the…
D’Addario Sponsors Private Performance and Q&A for Nashville Students by Black Violin
City Winery in Nashville hosts D'Addario Soundcheck experience for Music Makes Us Students. “The D’Addario Foundation’s private sound check performance was an exceptional experience from start to finish.” says Jason Walsh, Nashville…