Six Ideas to Improve SEO and Bring in New Customers
If you think there are too many people in this world blabbing on the Internet, I am not going to argue with you. But I will tell you that blogging with…
Tycoon Percussion Celebrates 30 Years
Music has always been an important part of my life,” says Stephen Yu. “Ever since I first picked up a violin and heard its sound for the first time when…
Corson Music
Who: Dyke CorsonWhere: Champaign-Urbana, Ill.When: 1996What: Combo Shop, Install Contractor THE BIZ What’s in the shop: Fender, Gretsch, Guild, Jackson, Godin, Peavey, Yamaha, Harman Group Products, and QSC products. I…
Taylor Guitars Honored with Award for Corporate Excellence
At a ceremony on Wednesday, January 29, held at the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., Bob Taylor, president of Taylor Guitars, was presented with the Award for Corporate Excellence (ACE)…
Trade Regrets: Stanley Lager
On January 10, Stanley Lager passed away. Lager founded Dale Electronics Corporation in 1956, growing the business over the years to the present-day Dale Pro Audio. The Lager family welcomes…
Gibson's 'Government Series' Commemorates Fed's Raids
As presumably most everyone in the industry knows, back in August of 2011, agents from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service confiscated wood from Gibson's Tennessee facilities - the second…
John D’Addario Jr. and Jim D’Addario
2014 Don Johnson Music Industry Service Award WinnersThe copy on the Don Johnson Music Industry Service Award trophy reads, “In Recognition and Appreciation for Your Outstanding Advocacy and Support for…
Sabian Acquires Billdidit
Billdidit Inc. (Nova Scotia, Canada) is now part of the Sabian group of companies. Billdidit has built a solid reputation as forward-thinking designers of innovative and reliable drum hardware and…
New NYC Digs for Guitar Center
The Real Deal is reporting that GC will be moving into the former Daffy’s (fashion retailer) space in the old New York Times Building at 218 West 44th Street in Manhattan.GC…
NAMM Board Welcomes Eight New Members at Annual Meeting
At its Annual Meeting of Members, held January 25 during the 2014 NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Board of Directors welcomes eight new industry pros. The…
Korg RK-100S Synth/Controller
Korg is debuting the RK-100S synth/controller for the 30th anniversary of the original RK-100. Korg's latest keytar is housed in a solid wood body and is battery powered, offering a number of additional…
Fender's Norvell Receives DCA at NAMM
Kicking of the Fender Strat's 60th Anniversary on a high note, VP of Fender Guitars Justin Norvell received the MMR Dealers' Choice Award for "Electric Guitar Line of the Year" on Saturday…