‘There is Truly No End in Sight:’ Ukulele Market Holding Strong in 2019
When the “ukulele craze” began about a decade ago, plenty of theories were floated: In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, people were drawn to the ukulele due to…
Master of All Things Stringed: Michael Schear of Amati’s Fine Instruments and Amahi Ukuleles
As president and head honcho of Amati’s Fine Instruments and Amahi Ukuleles, it’s safe to say Michael Schear is the master of all things stringed. In the early ‘80s, however,…
You’re Hired! (If You Can Find Them)
Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong placed the first human footsteps on the moon and Woodstock established the notion of the rock music festival. But there’s another reason to remember 1969:…
‘They Want Something Better:’ Fretted Instrument Players are Willing to Pay More for a Superior Case or Gig Bag
With nearly 90 percent (86.7) of participants in this month’s survey reporting that sales of cases and bags for fretted instruments are either up or level when compared to 2018,…
The Art of Music Retail
[caption id="attachment_68035" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by 200 Degrees[/caption] Andy Warhol, a leading figure in pop art, was fascinated with, and excelled at, business. He believed that business was the highest…
Capitalize on Delays
[caption id="attachment_68032" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by Gerd Altmann[/caption] “We expect that the 2019 holiday season will see healthy U.S. retail spending growth of 3.7 [percent] to $1.035 trillion,” offered eMarketer…
MSFQ: More to Start, Fewer to Quit
[caption id="attachment_68029" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo Credit: Gerd Altmann[/caption] It’s Back to School Season, and What Better Time to Consider Joe Lamond’s Mantra, MSFQ? NAMM has a big push behind this…
Corporate Ransom Hacks: When a Sci-Fi Film Becomes a Documentary
[caption id="attachment_68026" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by Pete Linforth[/caption] Digital piracy has entered a new era, and MI needs to know about it. The days of relatively sophisticated black-hat hackers hitting…
Taylor Guitars Makes Powers a Partner
[caption id="attachment_68022" align="alignleft" width="460"] Bob Taylor, Andy Powers, Kurt Listug[/caption] Taylor Guitars is pleased to announce that Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers is joining Taylor co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt…
Martin Audio WPC Brings Joy to Brighton Pride Festival
For the fourth year running, The Pride Pleasure Gardens on Brighton’s Old Steine recreated its own unique experience during Brighton & Hove Pride Festival Weekend. Working for Ian Baird’s production…
ADJ Lighting Fixtures Help Deliver The ‘Bayside Experience’ at Church’s New Campus
Bayside Community Church is a growing multi-site church with eight campuses across the central Gulf coast of Florida. After many years as a mobile church meeting in a local school,…
Trade Regrets: Mark Fullerton
We received the following on August 29: Ted Brown Music is sad to announce the loss our long-time friend and employee. Mark Fullerton, passed away unexpectedly and suddenly in his…