18th Annual Music China Largest Yet
The 2019 Music China gathering was the biggest event of its kind yet. 2,414 MI vendors occupied 13 exhibition halls on the fairground in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre,…
A Show of Hands: Hand Percussion Sales in 2019
Hand percussion instruments: they’re relatively compact (usually), entry-level models are some of the most accessible instruments out there, the learning curve and gentle and forgiving, and whenever Santana has a…
Korg B2 Digital Piano
The Korg B2 Digital Piano is all about comfort, feel and quality sound. By tailoring the B2 towards individual practice and intimate, un-amped performances, Korg has prioritized the simple enjoyment…
Electro-Harmonix Attack Decay Tape Reverse Simulator
At first glance, the Attack Decay Tape Reverse Simulator might appear to be something of a novelty pedal, recreating a psychedelic studio trick. Then, when you actually dig in, you…
One-Way Street to Success: Mantova’s Two Street Music
At Mantova’s Two-Street Music, order takers aren’t allowed: only salespeople. It’s an important distinction to the Eureka, California-based music business, currently run by brothers Anthony and Nick Mantova, but that…
Hate Meetings? Try Facilitating
[caption id="attachment_68814" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by mentatdgt from Pexels[/caption] Hypothetical: Repair believes that Sales is making promises to customers that are impossible to keep – like the time it takes…
‘People Don’t Seem to be Shopping or Buying:’ The Cymbal Market Struggles (for Many)
“Drums and cymbals are dead, and have been for a while,” declares Jason Struble of Muncie, Indiana’s Sight & Sound Music Center. “I often ask myself why I still carry…
Christmas is Coming and We Should Have Some Toys in the Attic
[caption id="attachment_68807" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by Tim Mossholder from Pexels[/caption] What does every guitar player want for Christmas? Another guitar, of course. The formula works for any instrument, year after…
Looking Forward Through the Rearview Mirror: Ken Burns and 'Abbey Road'
[caption id="attachment_68804" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by Mike from Pexels[/caption] The buzz on the streets right now is about the Ken Burns documentary “Country Music.” Also, any interest or excitement around…
Local Music on Life Support… Still
[caption id="attachment_68801" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by daniel dinu from Pexels[/caption] “Across the pond,” Insure4Music recently reported that, over the past two years, on average one small music venue has closed…
House of Drums: Riley, Landenburg, and Others to Attend New Community Event at Musikmesse
[caption id="attachment_68796" align="alignleft" width="460"] Alex Landenburg[/caption] The international drumming scene has a new meeting place: the ‘Home of Drums’ will be celebrating its launch at the Frankfurt Fair and Exhibition…
Manhasset Stands Acquires Monarch Specialties
[caption id="attachment_68792" align="alignleft" width="370"] Gregory Spretnjak and Dan Roberts[/caption] Manhasset Stands of Yakima, Washgington announces the acquisition of the assets of Monarch Specialties, manufacturer of injection molded pencil clip holders.…