Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
Guitar Center has been expanding its presence nationwide with recent store grand openings in Alexandria, Virginia (January 12), and Goodlettsville, Tennessee (January 19). These grand openings further underscore Guitar Center’s…
While at the NAMM Show, Roland Corporation announced several new company positions as part of a comprehensive business plan designed to ensure ongoing expansion and long-term growth. The announcement was…
Every year since 2009, MMR has recognized significant figures in the world of MI who have contributed in meaningful ways to the advocacy of music education at the community and local levels…
Eastman Music Company has announced that they have made a significant investment in Backun Musical Services, manufacturer of clarinets and woodwind accessories. This investment builds upon the existing Eastman distribution…
On Thursday, Drum Workshop, Inc., appointed Hal Leonard as their exclusive U.S. representative of their Gretsch, Gibraltar, KAT, Percussion Plus and CB Percussion lines. The agreement will take effect on…
Chauvet DJ's Albert Chauvet (right) received the Dealers' Choice Award trophies for "DJ Line of the Year" and "Lighting Line of the Year" from MMR's Terry Lowe (left) on Thursday afternoon.
SABIAN president/CEO Andy Zildjian addresses the crowd at Thursday morning's press conference.
BOSS announced during Winter NAMM 2017 that a partnership is in the works between BOSS and Strandberg guitars. The to-be-named Strandberg/BOSS guitar will incorporate Roland V-Guitar capabilities like unique tones and instant alternate tunings into Strandberg guitars. A formal…
Fender's Justin Norvell at the Wdnesday Custom Shop event in Anaheim.
ESP Guitars has announced that MI industry veteran Rob Rizzuto has joined the company in the position of national sales manager. “We’re very happy to have a sales professional of…
Denon DJ VL12 Prime direct- drive professional DJ turntable features heavy-duty all-metal construction and adjustable torque. Under the turntable are four special isolation feet, enabling the VL12 to resist vibration.…
Denon DJ SC5000 Prime DJ media player featres a high definition, multi-touch display that enables gestures and swiping. The SC5000 analyzes music files on the fly, it has dual-layer decks…
