Vandoren Introduces V21 Saxophone Reeds
After experiencing the success of the V21 Bb Clarinet reed, Vandoren has expanded the line to include alto and tenor saxophone as well. Utilizing a unique conical design, the V21…
New Training School for Guitar Techs and Luthiers
“We're proud to announce the launch of Guitar Services Workshop,” says Nashville luthier John LeVan. “Our workshops are designed to help guitarists start a new career by providing hands-on training…
Strings & Things – Gatchell Violins
Under the “about us” section of the Gatchell website you will see a section labeled “Our Mission.” There are a few paragraphs explaining a number of things the company is…
Perri's boosts licensed band accessories range
Canadian company Perri’s has launched a new range of licensed guitar straps and picks, featuring images of Nirvana, Kiss, Soundgarden and The Doors. The new straps are an addition to…
BPM running Toytopia DJ school
DJ show BPM is to host a BPM DJ School at the 2015 Toytopia toy show, at the Exhibition Centre Liverpool later this month. Running from 24th-26th October, Toytopia is…
Musikmesse to host Emergenza band competition finals
Musikmesse has added emerging bands competition Emergenza, to its show schedule. The contest attracts around 3,000 bands from 20 countries every year. As well as making a financial contribution to…
Music Education Curriculum in Schools: ‘It’ is Something Worth Fighting For
You know it when you see “it,” and when you don’t. A school that has “it” is different than one that doesn’t. “It” enlivens an entire school because everyone is…
Olympus backs bands with free equipment offer
Olympus is making a new OM-D E-M5 Mark II system camera and an LS-100 PCM Recorder available to up-and-coming bands for a period of at least two months, free of…
Alphayue Violin Strings
Don’t settle for solid steel strings any longer! Thomastik-Infeld is proud to introduce Alphayue – the first string in a student’s journey. Their advanced synthetic core delivers a rich, colorful sound…
D’Addario Kaplan Amo and Vivo violin strings
Kaplan has always been synonymous with quality, consistency, and tradition. D’Addario now offers two sets of violin strings, Kaplan Amo and Kaplan Vivo ($168).Kaplan violin strings offer professional-level players an…
Stomp The Band – Dressing Effects Pedals Creates an Aesthetic That’s Market-Ready
The overheated fine-art world is supposedly cooling off, with prices coming down off the blistering highs of recent years. But you’d never know that after walking the floor at the…
Instrument & Gear Rentals: Rental Programs Ramp Up for ‘Back to School’ Season
In anticipation of the coming fall semester MMR recently reached out to over 500 MI dealers across the country to discuss instrument rental programs. While our focus was on school…