1971 Then and Now: Electro-Harmonix
Mike Matthews, Founder & CEO: “I founded Electro-Harmonix in 1968 so in ’71 we were barely out of our infancy with just a handful of analog effects like the LPB-1…
New Products, MMR, July 2021
MMR’s July 2021 New Products section included a variety of accessory items, pro audio items, fretted instruments, drums & percussion items, print & digital products and cases & stands. To…
Orchestrating Your Own Disney Ending
My wife enjoys watching movies with fast action scenes where people inevitably get hurt. As the decibel level in the movie’s soundtrack increases, so does my heart rate. I, on…
Vision & Purpose!
[caption id="attachment_77029" align="alignnone" width="460"] Jimi Hendrix's debut album release rocked the world in 1967[/caption] Jimi Asked the Right Question: ‘Are You Experienced?’ Before we delve into Jimi Hendrix, let’s start…
Lamond to Step Down as President and CEO of NAMM
[caption id="attachment_77024" align="alignleft" width="460"] Joe Lamond (Photo: NAMM)[/caption] On June 28, at the annual NAMM Board of Directors meeting, Joe Lamond, NAMM president and CEO, shared his intention to step…
Hal Leonard’s Essential Elements Interactive Is Now Available to All Band & Orchestra Directors
Hal Leonard's Essential Elements Interactive has announced new free trial accounts for any music teacher to use the robust online platform. Previously available to only those programs that use the…
Reeves Gabriels' New Signature Model with Reverend Guitars
Reverend Guitars has released the all-new Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike Royale. Based on his original Reverend Reeves Gabrels Dirtbike platform, this model features two Mojotone Pickups. The Mojotone Hot Quiet…
Martin Audio Announces Next Open Days to Coincide with 50th Anniversary Party
Martin Audio is gearing up for two action packed days in early September, which will see them combine the latest in their successful Open Day program—and their first in two…
Action Church Taps Trio of dLive for System Expansion
[caption id="attachment_77012" align="alignleft" width="460"] One of two dLive S7000 recently installed as part of the expansion of the Action Church broadcast location in Winter Park, Florida.[/caption] Founded in early 2014…
D’Addario Foundation Announces 2021 College Scholarship Recipients
[caption id="attachment_77008" align="alignleft" width="460"] From left to right: Rafael Noriega Jr., Anna Jorge, and Zora Nelson[/caption] The D’Addario Foundation is thrilled to announce its selection of recipients of college…
Music & Arts Mourns the Loss of Kurt Witt
With great sadness, Music & Arts announces the sudden passing of Director of Merchandising Kurt Witt. A beloved member of the Music & Arts family since 2010, Kurt leaves behind…
Breedlove Realizes Vision as World’s First Instrument Maker to Use 100% Sustainable Tonewoods
The groundbreaking Designed in Bend ECO Collection joins Breedlove’s Tonewood Certified Made in Bend models and 2020’s Organic Collection of sustainably sourced instruments to complete the company’s transition to total…