Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
KHS America, distributor of Jupiter Band Instruments, has announced that it will begin a partnership with DANSR, Inc. to distribute the full line of Vandoren Reeds and Accessories, Denis Wick Mutes and…
CHAUVET® DJ introduces CHAUVET® DJ Academy — an interactive and informative online video program dedicated to helping mobile entertainers worldwide build their skills and improve their business. CHAUVET® DJ Academy,…
The Audio Engineering Society (AES) has announced the dates and location for its upcoming 136th International Convention: Saturday, April 26, through Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in Berlin, Germany. The Convention’s…
ADJ has named Montreal-based sales and marketing company, SF Marketing, to be the exclusive distributor of ADJ Lighting, American Audio and Global Truss America/DuraTruss products throughout all of Canada. ADJ…
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) is pleased to announce the appointment of David Angress to the position of senior vice president of Global Sales. Angress has more than 30 years…
Arts education leaders, advocates, and educators from across the nation responded to an invitation from Music for All to help it identify priorities and supporting initiatives for its next strategic…
[caption id="attachment_48368" align="alignleft" width="3648"]Band Source in Downers Grove, Ill.[/caption]If you’re an independent music storeowner, consider getting familiar with the 3/50 Project . Founded in 2009 by Cinda Baxter, a former retailer…
[caption id="attachment_48366" align="alignleft" width="800"]The Shure SM58 has been in production for nearly half a century[/caption]Over the past decade or so, the industry has experienced an absolute explosion in the number…
[caption id="attachment_48364" align="alignleft" width="2848"]Never give up a chance to help your customers get the most out of their favorite hobby. Photo: Dennis Beentjes.[/caption]When contributing to, and reading, this month’s cover…
[caption id="attachment_48362" align="alignleft" width="800"]Duck Dynasty features a Kala Uke.[/caption]THE SCENE:The premiere of A&E’s Duck Dynasty’s Season 4, “Till Tuck Do Us Part,” featured Phil and Kay Robertson renewing their vows.BACKGROUND:The…
TC Group has named Owen Xing as managing director of its Chinese division, TC Group China. Owen Xing, 34, has held managing positions in the music and audio industries for…
[caption id="attachment_48358" align="alignleft" width="800"]Music Zoo's Tommy Colletti with Eddie Van Halen at the 2013 Winter NAMM Show.[/caption]WHAT: The Music Zoo | WHO:Tommy Colletti, Owner | WHERE: Roslyn, New York | WHEN: 1994At home: New wife, new baby! [Erin…
