The Snare Drum Is Having a Moment (Again)
If the drum kit is a drummer’s vehicle, the snare is the steering wheel. It’s the part they actually drive. And in today’s MI market, the snare drum segment is once…
Museum of Making Music Celebrates Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery’s Golden Anniversary with Landmark Exhibition
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, which recently celebrated 125 years of NAMM at The 2026 NAMM Show — and home to The Museum of Making Music — is announcing an…
Pearl River Looks Ahead After a Strong Showing at NAMM 2026
The 2026 edition of the NAMM Show proved to be a dynamic and engaging showcase for Pearl River Piano Group, as musicians, retailers, distributors, and influencers from around the world…
The Guitar And Bass Shows Confirm More Live Stage Talent And PRS Guitars For UK’s Biggest Guitar Gathering
With less than a month before the UK’s biggest guitar event, The Guitar Show has revealed more details of exhibitors and artists appearing over the weekend of 28 February /1…
Upfront Q&A: Josh Vittek of VittekPR – Part II
By Christian Wissmuller [caption id="attachment_91466" align="alignleft" width="441"] Josh Vittek[/caption] From boutique builders to global MI brands, getting the right story in front of the right audience is a constant challenge—and…
Guitar Center’s Gabe Dalporto Discusses AI in Music Retail
By Christian Wissmuller [caption id="attachment_91460" align="alignleft" width="1139"] Gabe Dalporto[/caption] As the MI industry continues to navigate shifting consumer expectations, omnichannel retail, and margin pressure, Guitar Center is making a deliberate…
DPA Microphones, Wisycom and Austrian Audio, Join the Audiotonix Mix
At this year’s Integrated Systems Europe (ISE) conference, Celestion, the premier manufacturer of professional loudspeakers and compression drivers for sound reinforcement applications, is proud to announce the debut of the…
Bad Cat Purepath Analog DI and Load Box
JAM Industries USA is pleased to announce the appointment of David Ungar as Head of Artist & Entertainment Relations. Known throughout the music industry by the nickname “Bagel,” Ungar brings…
On-Stage Strengthens Commitment to Teacher-Led Music Education Through Donation to Music Will and Anaheim Elementary School District
Avante Audio, a trusted name in professional audio solutions for live events, installations, and mobile production, proudly announces the SPL110 Speaker Stand, a rugged and adaptable support system engineered for…
ISOVOX Introduces IsoBooth
On-Stage, a division of The Music People, announced the continuation of its long-standing support for teacher-centered music education through its annual donation of On-Stage gear to Music Will following the…
PK Sound Delivers Dynamic, High-Impact Audio for Vans Warped Tour Orlando
The Vans Warped Tour made its long-awaited return to Orlando, November 15–16, 2025, drawing tens of thousands of fans for a weekend of high-octane performances from dozens of rock, punk,…
How Do You Measure Success in the Arts?
Let me begin by identifying the definition of “success” from four traditional sources. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines success as the favorable or desired outcome of an attempt, or the attainment of…