Music Education Curriculum in Schools: ‘It’ is Something Worth Fighting For
You know it when you see “it,” and when you don’t. A school that has “it” is different than one that doesn’t. “It” enlivens an entire school because everyone is…
Black & White and Zeros & Ones
Ongoing technological innovations continue to allow digital pianos & keyboards to create more “realistic” sounds and provide greater ease of use for the player. In addition to increased functionality and…
Pro Audio’s Next Destination is Networking and Your Store is on the Way
This October 31st may just be another Halloween to you, but to a substantial slice of musicians out there it’s also the third day of the AES Show, the professional…
Keys to Profit in 2015: Technological Innovations and Accessible Price Points Drive the Digital Keyboard Market
The results to this issue’s poll – sent out to over 300 MI dealers – fell mostly within expectations, though a few key (ha!) points stuck out as being notable.…
A Welcome Counterpoint
With the start of each new school year comes the inevitable bubbling-up of calls for donations of instruments or funding to local school music programs. Even with a rebounding economy,…
Tom Bedell Speaks Out About Conservation and Forestry Issues
In September, Tom Bedell participated in the World Forestry Congress in Durban, South Africa. As the only attending guitar company, of which all have fallen reliant on the world's' challenged…
Sam Ash Hosts Homecoming Clinic for Ministry Guitarist
Sam Ash Music recently brought Texas native Cesar Soto, guitarist from “Ministry”, home to their San Antonio and Dallas, Texas, stores to host two up-close clinics. Cesar shared his stories…
MIA Conference looms
The MIA’s annual industry day in London takes place next week, and there are still places available. The event takes place at The British Library Conference Centre on Wednesday 7th…
The slow death of Denmark Street and how you can save it
Despite much nostalgic affection and an ongoing campaign to save it, London's famous Tin Pan Alley - Denmark Street - looks like it may slowly be being laid to rest.…
Orange adds to mini-amp range with Micro Dark
Orange has added to its popular and growing range of micro-amps with the launch of the Orange Micro Dark. It joins a range which already includes the Dark Terror and Dual…
Learn to Play Day date confirmed
The MIA has revealed the date for next year's annual Learn To Play Day, which aims to help new and lapsed musicians take up an instrument. The music-making day returns for…
Audio-Technica launching new low-end wireless mic solution
Audio-Technica has announced the launch of a new user-friendly affordable UHF Wireless System, the AT-One. Available in three configurations, AT-One Can Be Purchased with a beltpack or handheld transmitters, or…