Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
Hal Leonard, the world's largest music print publisher, just released The Bassist's Fake Book, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive collection of over 200 popular bass songs in easy-to-read lead sheets. The book…
I’ve been frequenting local music stores since I was around 10 years old and learned how to navigate the city bus system in my hometown. Armed with $2.00 in my…
Successful business owners are always on the hunt for better ways to embellish their business growth. During a time of economic downturn, we often have unsettled feelings about the effects…
In my first year working for MMR, the big buzz at my inaugural NAMM Show trip was still about “the new guy,” Joe Lamond, who had stepped into the role…
The D’Addario Foundation is proud to announce that in 2023, ten more students will be receiving a college scholarship through The D’Addario Foundation College Scholarship Program. The non-profit D'Addario Foundation…
Ahead of InfoComm, Martin Audio is delighted to welcome the highly experienced Paul Lamarre to its sales team. Joining the company from Symetrix, he will take on the role of…
In February of 2023, after a year-long search, NAMM’s Executive Committee and CEO Search Committee announced music education advocate and MI vet John Mlynczak as the new president and CEO…
Since 2004, music educator and gigging musician Jen Tabor began gifting hand-made guitar straps for her fellow bandmates. From those humble beginnings emerged Souldier, now a well-known and respected supplier…
Well, as of a few short weeks ago, another NAMM Show is in the books! Although I was not able to attend, everything I saw from social media posts and…
Predictably, as live performance and in-person music instruction began to return to normal starting in 2021, sales of many types of musical accessories soared. With nearly 80 percent (79.7%)of this…
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the Limited Edition Mikey Way Jazz Bass®, marking the bassist’s second collaboration with the iconic musical instruments brand. This signature Jazz Bass® guitar commemorates…
For 150 years, Epiphone has been at the forefront of musical instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has now set the stage for…
