Sometimes Big Government is a Good Thing
Congress left the music education world a last-minute Christmas present when on December 9 it ratified the Every Student Succeeds Act. Known by its shorthand acronym ESSA, the act replaces…
Steve West – Fighting the Good Fight
We all know the saying, “the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree,” and you’d be hard pressed to find a more applicable example than Steve West. His father, Pearl…
All About That Bass, ‘Bout That (Spector) Bass
It looks as if 2016 will be the year of the Spector Bass. The company ended 2015 with a bang by way of their win-win marketing distribution partnership with Korg,…
Bill’s Music Turns 50
When you walked into Bill’s Music in the 1960s, one of the first things you’d see is owner, Bill Higgins, greeting you. When you walk into Bill’s Music today, 50…
Four Ideas to Help You “Get on the Good Foot” in 2016
Yes, it’s that time of year, and we trust any suggestion from James Brown! So, here come the resolutions and pledges to improve over last year’s successes or shortcomings. This…
TMP Announces Promotions
The Music People (TMP) has announced significant promotions effective January 1, 2016. John and Sharon Hennessey will assume the role of co-president, formerly held by their father Jim Hennessey.Jim Hennessey founded…
Monday MMR Update e-Newsletter to Resume 2/1/15
In advance of the upcoming NAMM Show January 21 - 24, MMR will not be sending the regular weekly e-newsletter this coming Monday, January 18. The regular update will be suspended the following…
American Recorder Now Distributes RMV Drumheads and Fuhrmann Guitar Pedals in North America
American Recorder Technologies, Inc. announces that they are now the exclusive distributor of RMV Drumheads in North American. RMV is based in Brazil and is the leading manufacture of drumheads in…
AES to Host Membership Drive at NAMM Show
The Audio Engineering Society will be hosting a Membership booth at the Anaheim Convention Center during The NAMM Show , Jan 21-24. Stop by space #159 (In the Lobby, outside…
Trade Regrets: Morty Manus
Morty Manus of Alfred Music passed away on Saturday, January 9, after a brief battle with cancer. Morty and his wife Iris guided Alfred Music Publishing for over half a…
EHX unveils new OD/POG hybrid pedal
Electro-Harmonix has amalgamated the Soul Food Transparent Overdrive and Nano POG Polyphonic Octave Generator into one multi-effect pedal. With its Drive and Volume controls turned up, the Soul Food can…
Washburn adds another new acoustic line
Washburn Guitars has lined up another new acoustic guitar range launching at NAMM later this month - the Woodline 10 and Woodline 20 Series. The series will be shown at the show…