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…
Roland and BOSS Present Lifetime Achievement Awards to Jarre and Summers
During the 2017 Roland International Press Conference, held Wednesday, January 18, 2017, on the eve of the NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, Roland and BOSS presented their second-annual Lifetime Achievement…
Yamaha, Line 6 Execs Announce Expanded Collaboration with John Lennon Educational Tour Bus
Yamaha and Line 6 execs came together at NAMM to announce their expanded relationship with The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus, which is celebrating its 20th anniversary this year. Yamaha…
K&M Supports Guitars for Vets
König & Meyer (K&M) is supporting Guitars for Vets, a foundation that supports our veterans who turn to music in a time of great need. K&M is happy to contribute to…
EAW Names King Marketing & Communications Manager
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW) has named Louie King marketing & communications manager. King is tasked with managing EAW’s worldwide marketing initiatives including advertising, branding, communications and digital marketing. The announcement…