The 2018 SBO Scholarship Essay Contest Winners
“What would you say to your fellow classmates who are not in the music program? Why should they consider getting involved?” was the theme of School Band and Orchestra’s 18th…
Hot-Rodding: Aftermarket Electric Guitar & Bass Products are Burning Up
Just as it’s usually a safe bet that most longtime, serious (or semi-serious) electric guitarists and bassists own more than one of their chosen instrument, it’s equally likely that the…
Good Things Come in Small(ish) Packages: Parlor Guitars Appealing to a Wide Variety of Players
The same qualities that made parlor acoustic guitars popular in the late 19th through mid-20th centuries have been fueling a present-day rekindling of interest in these instruments. Their comparatively compact…
Kyser’s President and CEO Meredith Hamlin
Kyser Musical Products was founded in 1974 by Milton Kyser, who gained recognition for designing quality capos, while always searching for ways to improve upon the basic design. Over the…
Considering a New Building or Buying Out Your Partner? Explore SBA Loans
Often MI owners don’t have a barrel of spare cash hanging around – their wealth is locked up in the business. So, when there is a need to write a…
After the Shine Wears Off, It Still Comes Down to Quality
Late on a Saturday afternoon, I desperately needed a specific bicycle riding shoe. The good news for me was that the bike shop next to my music store was still…
Hollywood Piano Celebrates 90 Years in Business
On June 21, 2018, Hollywood Piano marked its 90th year in business with a big celebration at their Burbank store, just outside of Hollywood. The event was hosted by Hollywood…
Think ‘Small,’ Score Big
This issue wound up wound up focusing (and not entirely by design) on many aspects of MI – particularly in the “fretted-related realm” – that are, well, “small." In our…
Taking it to the Streets – and into the Store
The great thing about guitar players is that they’ll keep coming back to buy strings and picks. Now, as busking becomes more like a career choice than a temporary placeholder…
Ovation Readies Relaunch Plan
Ovation owner Drum Workshop is readying a relaunch of the bowl-back acoustic brand with new spec and new price points for existing models as it moves to new production facilities. The…
Yamaha Launches #ParentsChooseYamaha Initiative
Yamaha Corporation of America has just launched #ParentsChooseYamaha, a free online program to help parents choose the ideal string instruments for their children. When students are given their first opportunity…
MMR Launches New and Updated Website
After months of preparation, MMR has debuted its new, easier-to-navigate website, www.mmrmagazine.com. The new layout of the site offers all the same MI industry updates, news, and interviews in a format that’s more…