2015 Musikmesse and ProLight + Sound
As Ronnie Dungan reported in this month’s “European Beat” (see page 22), the hot-button topic in Frankfurt this April was the proposed changes to Musikmesse and ProLight + Sound for…
Getting Keyed Up – Piano & Keyboard Retailers Discuss the Market
“Slow and Steady Wins the Race,” goes the old adage and there are some signs of hope that such maxims can prove true when applied to the piano & keyboard…
Born to be a Disklavier – Getting to Know the Award-Winning e3
It all started back in the 1970s. A few piano teachers had been requesting a keyboard console that offered them the ability to review and critique student performances along with…
A Messe situation
Huge changes are afoot at German trade show Musikmesse, which is shifting its emphasis to become a consumer event next year. Ronnie Dungan talked to the show’s new chief, Kai…
New European boss for Yamaha
Yamaha has appointed Thomas Schoepe as its new European president. Schoepe, formerly vice-president, head of administration for the company, replaces Mr. Sasaki who will be returning to Japan to retire…
Piano Sales and the ‘New Normal’
Piano sales are back. Sort of.“As the housing and stock markets improved, pianos have experienced a revival,” noted a report in the Chicago Tribune from March 23rd of this year.…
Six Easy Steps to Begin a Lesson Program in Your Music Store
Often I am asked about how you build a successful music lesson program. I believe the best answer is to make quality you first and only priority. If your program…
V21 Shows Record Growth in First Quarter of Release
DANSR, Inc announced that first quarter sales of the new V21 Bb clarinet reed have exceeded original projections. Feedback continues to be positive and interest remains strong. “We are very pleased…
D'Addario Takes Home Best Innovative Product (Musical Instruments)
Journalists of more than 100 special interest magazines from all over the world were called upon to nominate and vote for the best musical instruments and audio equipment of 2014/2015…
PRS Named Official Acoustic Guitar of 2015 Vans Warped Tour
For the second consecutive year, PRS Guitars is teaming up with the Vans Warped Tour presented by Journeys. As the exclusive acoustic guitar of the summer-long festival, PRS Guitars will…
Rodowicz Appointed Institutional Channel Manager of YCA
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) recently appointed Dan Rodowicz, a veteran manager with three decades of music education and retail experience, to head its Institutional Solutions Group and Sales Department.Rodowicz…
Joyful Noise Drum Company Names Trent COO
Joyful Noise Drum Company has appointed Todd Trent as their chief operating officer.Trent brings over three decades of percussion industry experience to Joyful Noise. Having been in music retail, artist…