Wall Panels from Gator Frameworks
The 2”-thick pyramid style acoustic foam wall panels by Gator Frameworks improve the acoustics of a room by absorbing and controlling unwanted reflected noise for an enhanced recording and listening…
Trade Regrets: Carma Lou Beck
On January 5, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Beloved Iowa music retailer Carma Lou Beck passed away yesterday, January 4, 2021. Carma Lou was an active musician and…
Following a Trying Year, Flute Suppliers Look to a Brighter 2021
Certain instruments have actually seen increased sales during the pandemic and lockdowns/partial lockdowns throughout most of 2020. Has this been the case for your brand with respect to flutes? [caption…
GAMA’s Skip Beltz and Glen McCarthy
[caption id="attachment_74158" align="alignleft" width="255"] Glen McCarthy[/caption] During a challenging year for in-person teaching The Guitar & Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA) has been hard at work continuing to promote greater access…
‘Easier to Run a Fancy Steak House in Somalia…’: Sales of Mouthpieces for Brass Instruments During the Pandemic
MI retailers comment on lower B&O mouthpiece sales caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as which type of instrument mouthpieces remain the most lucrative.
Kanile’a ‘Ukulele’s New Showroom Shines in Dark Times
We’ll put it plainly: 2020, it seems, was not the year to make any extravagant business plans come to fruition. Even among MI brands, who stepped up to the plate…
One Last Goodbye
[caption id="attachment_74147" align="alignleft" width="460"] Image by Andreas Glöckner from Pixabay[/caption] There have been encouraging developments in the past weeks, as it pertains to the ongoing pandemic – vaccines getting approved…
Creativity vs. Duties: The Best Tools for 2021
[caption id="attachment_74144" align="alignleft" width="460"] Image by USA-Reiseblogger from Pixabay[/caption] Like the Grinch Who Stole Christmas, the year 2020 stole a great deal from us. In January 2020, this Grinch committed…
GLX Productions Reflects Eden Project in Christmas Display With CHAUVET Professional
[caption id="attachment_74140" align="alignleft" width="370"] Credit: John Taylor Photography[/caption] The 2020 “Christmas at Eden” celebration in Cornwall, United Kingdom featured horticultural exhibits, including the world’s largest rainforest in captivity. Glenn Gridley…
‘Christmas Under The Stars’ Is A Success With L-Acoustics
Christ’s Church of the Valley (CCV), a non-denominational Christian church located in and around Phoenix, produced a special holiday event called “Christmas Under The Stars” for 2020. The event was…
Deering Banjo Announces Masterclass with Kruger
The Deering Banjo Masterclass Series will begin with a session featuring Jens Kruger on January 5, 2021. In this free series, attendees will experience intimate sessions with Kruger, exploring his…
Trade Regrets: Mototsugu Shimamura
On January 4 we received the following message from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: One of the true icons of music retailing has passed away. Mr. Mototsugu Shimamura passed away on December 26.…