Changing of the Guard
In my first year working for MMR, the big buzz at my inaugural NAMM Show trip was still about “the new guy,” Joe Lamond, who had stepped into the role…
10 More Students Awarded the D’Addario Foundation College Scholarship
The D’Addario Foundation is proud to announce that in 2023, ten more students will be receiving a college scholarship through The D’Addario Foundation College Scholarship Program. The non-profit D'Addario Foundation…
Paul Lamarre Joins Martin Audio U.S. as Brad Stephens Moves Up to Wider Role
Ahead of InfoComm, Martin Audio is delighted to welcome the highly experienced Paul Lamarre to its sales team. Joining the company from Symetrix, he will take on the role of…
’NAMM’s Job is to Serve the Industry’ - NAMM CEO and President John Mlynczak
In February of 2023, after a year-long search, NAMM’s Executive Committee and CEO Search Committee announced music education advocate and MI vet John Mlynczak as the new president and CEO…
Upfront Q&A: Souldier - Good for Your Soul
Since 2004, music educator and gigging musician Jen Tabor began gifting hand-made guitar straps for her fellow bandmates. From those humble beginnings emerged Souldier, now a well-known and respected supplier…
School of Thought - Don’t Underestimate the Purchasing Power of the Educator
Well, as of a few short weeks ago, another NAMM Show is in the books! Although I was not able to attend, everything I saw from social media posts and…
‘The Market is Getting Crowded’ - Woodwind Mouthpiece Brands Jockey for Position in a Dense Segment of MI
Predictably, as live performance and in-person music instruction began to return to normal starting in 2021, sales of many types of musical accessories soared. With nearly 80 percent (79.7%)of this…
Fender Announces Mikey Way Signature Jazz Bass
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the Limited Edition Mikey Way Jazz Bass®, marking the bassist’s second collaboration with the iconic musical instruments brand. This signature Jazz Bass® guitar commemorates…
Introducing the new Epiphone Emily Wolfe 'White Wolfe' Sheraton
For 150 years, Epiphone has been at the forefront of musical instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has now set the stage for…
KRK GoAux Trusted for Concert Series at Royal Albert Hall
Royal Albert Hall was once again the site for the annual concert series benefiting the Teenage Cancer Trust, an organization providing unique care and support for young people living with…
New Ownership at Avlex
AV industry veterans Gene Williams and Philip Van Peborgh have become the new owners of specialist microphone distributor Avlex. The company represents a range of microphone brands, including MIPRO, Superlux…
Dealer Survey: Keyboard Cases
Whether lugging the instrument to practice, a gig, or the recording studio all keyboard players need cases to provide reliable, portable protection for their gear. We poll over 400 MI…