Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
“Back to School” has traditionally been one of the strongest sales seasons of the year for many MI retailers and rentals of band and orchestra instruments typically ramp up in…
When the COVID-19 pandemic began to wreak havoc on the entertainment industry in America, many companies found themselves scrambling to adapt to new, more isolated ways of music-making, all in…
I have written on student retention before, but what better time to revisit that topic then when everything in our industry is being reconsidered and revamped? I believe tomorrow’s rules…
[caption id="attachment_72405" align="alignleft" width="245"] Artem Beliaikin from Pexels[/caption] The Lennon & McCartney song, “When I’m 64” is apropos to the current COVID environment. We are all trying to determine if…
On January 28 of this year, Reverb – the largest online marketplace for purchasing and selling musical instruments and related gear – welcomed David Mandelbrot as the company’s new CEO.…
For many of us, each and every day for the past many months is altogether too similar to the days that preceded it – a gloomy, goth re-boot of “Groundhog…
[caption id="attachment_72396" align="alignleft" width="351"] Elina Sazonova from Pexels[/caption] I am a musician. I wear many hats, from editor to journalist, book publisher to performer, non-profit music technology executive director, songwriter…
Situated in the Dundela district of Belfast, St. Mark’s Church recently underwent a complete overhaul of its sound system, with Martin Audio partners, Rea Sound (under the project management of…
CHAUVET Professional has added a new feature to its LED Maverick, Rogue and Ovation fixtures: the peace of mind of an extended warranty. The new warranty is for three years…
During the two-day livestream Let There Be Rock, a dozen bands performed safely from the Frederick Rock School in Baltimore, Maryland. The event, which was streamed on Facebook and YouTube,…
[caption id="attachment_72380" align="alignleft" width="460"] Daniel Jimenez, from Milbank, SD, one of the PMC's International Drum Month winners, gives the thumbs up to Rick Latham, internationally recognized celebrity drummer instructor, after…
After several years of absence from the market, Walden Guitars were re-introduced at the 2020 NAMM show this past January, and will be distributed in the United States by KHS…
