Rev. Jimmie Smith to Perform at Hammond Event at Summer NAMM
It must be difficult to possess (almost) the same name as the acknowledged master of your chosen instrument, in this case, the Hammond Organ; but those who hear the Rev.…
Sabian Celebrates 20 Years of AAX Cymbals
When AAX burst upon the scene in 1993, it launched the modern era of cymbal-making. Innovative SABIAN design and technology propelled AAX cymbals to new levels of brightness, cut and…
Berklee Teams with Avid for Groundbreaking Studio Complex
[caption id="attachment_49831" align="alignleft" width="800"]Berklee's new Boston building.[/caption]The Berklee College of Music, the world’s largest independent contemporary music college, has deployed Avid professional audio production solutions to enable real-time, high-definition collaborative workflows…
NAMM Members Get Behind Make Music Day
Banding together the music industry placed the power of making music into the hands of people worldwide on Make Music Day, June 21. Gathering in communities across the country, musicians…
Hal Leonard to Announce 'M4' Campaign at Summer NAMM
At both NAMM Shows last year, Hal Leonard was lauded as a Best in Show “Company to Watch” for its pioneering work in expanding the availability of software and technology…
2014-15 NAMM Foundation Music Ed Grants Total Half a Million Dollars
The NAMM Foundation allocates a half million dollars in grants to fund music programs around the world. This year’s list includes 16 grantees from community, national and industry-based organizations that…
Buffet Group Announces ‘Juno’ Select Student Reed Partnership with Vandoren
Buffet Group USA has entered into a partnership with Vandoren reeds to include a JUNO select reed in all student clarinet and saxophone products during the “Back to School” season…
MONO Enters Into Distribution Deal with KMC
MONO® and KMC Music, Inc. have entered into an agreement for joint U.S. distribution of MONO’s line of accessories. As of June 1, 2014, KMC Music began offering MONO’s full…
Trade Regrets: Donald Ravitch
Don Ravitch and his brother-in-law Bern Schwartz purchased the Sherman Clay piano chain in 1959. For the next five decades, Ravitch guided the San Francisco-based organization and was a pioneer…
Drumerica Competition Opens to Video Entries July 1
Beginning July 1, 2014, 13 to 18 year old, U.S.-based drummers can enter Drumerica, the National Competition for Young Drummers, by recording a drum video, uploading it to YouTube and…
GC Names Hinz VP of Brand Experience and Entertainment Marketing
Guitar Center, Inc. (GCI) has promoted Dustin Hinz to vice president of brand experience and entertainment marketing. Dustin is a seventeen-year veteran of the GC family with a background in marketing,…
One Month to Summer NAMM with all Indicators Looking Up
With only one month until Summer NAMM opens, pre-registration numbers are looking strong, according to the organization. Those who attended last year's Nashville event spread the word about the energy,…