KPODJ: The Gold Standard In Pro Audio Retail
The California Gold Rush of 1848 seduced nearly a half million people to seek their fame and fortune. A handful of “49ers” did strike it rich, however, mining merchants like…
The Big Show Fits Itself Into An Even Bigger Universe
Welcome to Anaheim, January 2017. The Winter NAMM Show floor may seem as busy and cacophonous as ever, but underneath that familiar buzz is a very changed world, one that…
McPherson Guitars Perfecting the Art of ‘State of the Art’
Long known for the employment of cutting edge techniques in the design and production of their acclaimed acoustic guitars, McPherson Guitars – easily and instantly recognizable thanks to the brand’s…
Face-to-Face
"Email, conference calls, and Skype are all great, but there’s nothing like running into someone on a show floor for a little conversation about what’s really going on behind the…
100 Years Of The Condenser Microphone
We recently marked an important milestone in audio history — the invention of the practical condenser microphone. While names like Edison bring up images of celebrated inventors, the name of…
In A Time of Industry Realignment, You Can Expect the Best from a NAMM Show
Repetition is the Mother of Skill:As I reflect back on 2016, it was quite a year for Contemporary Music Center. You may or may not know, but CMC was graced…
Philly’s Vintage Instruments - A Lifelong Career Sparked by an Interest in ‘Old-Timey’ Instruments
For more than 40 years, Vintage Instruments, Inc. in Philadelphia has occupied a unique space in the area’s MI market. Currently located in a historic building on Broad Street in…
Mouradian Guitars Co - The Store Boston-based Guitarists Trust
If you’re an electric guitarist in the Boston area and you need your go-to instrument repaired or modified, you take it to Mouradian Guitars. It’s just that simple.Sure, there are…
Schimmel & Pearl River - A Partnership for 2017 and Beyond
A celebrated German piano brand dating back to the 19th century, Schimmel Pianos has a storied history – and now a bright future. In the early days of 2016, China’s…
Susan and Jonathan Lipp - A Partnership of Generosity
After spending most of 2016 barraged by polarizing politics and the sad news of music legend losses, you may find yourself hard-pressed to hear stories of inspiration. Look no further.…
Chapman Guitars: Evolving the Future of Guitar Design
Chapman Guitars is the story of the evolving face of the music industry. In only 2009 Rob Chapman created his first collaboratively designed guitar based on online polls of his…
MusicFirst Expands Sales & Marketing Team
MusicFirst has announced the expansion of its sales and marketing team with several new positions that will offer additional support and services to music educators. Experienced educator and sales professional, Roger…