Got Wood? Then Get Some Paper – You’ll Need It
Charles Foster Kane, the protagonist of the single best American film ever made, “Citizen Kane,” left us with one cryptic word that, if parsed correctly, would completely explain him: “Rosebud.”…
Embracing the Pain of Growth and Entering ‘the Gap’
Four Observations on How to Adapt to Change This year my business, Contemporary Music Center, enters its 28th year and, while that’s young by some standards, I am aware that…
Tracy Hoeft Of Michael Kelly Guitars
A guitar manufacturer finds success targeting a niche market. Tracy Hoeft founded Michael Kelly Guitars in 1999 after seven years of working for Gibson and Dean Guitars. Before launching his…
Special FX: Guitar & Bass Stompboxes Take CenterStage
While the overall tally wasn’t as clearcut as some recent MMR dealer surveys have been when it comes to shedding light on the overall “health” of a particular market segment,…
Hamer Guitars Returns
‘The Original Boutique Electric Guitar Custom Shop’ is Back! Anyone who grew up listening to – and watching – rock artists of the ‘70s and ‘80s is familiar with Hamer…
Don’t Fret, but Do Pay Attention
While even the most strident supporters of funding for music education would likely agree that the subject takes a back seat to far more immediately pressing national and international concerns,…
CPD and Chauvet Professional Team Up for CRUSH Dallas Stage
Last month, Creative Production & Design (CPD) created a lighting and video show for CRUSH Dallas 2017 at the South Side Ballroom, featuring PVP X6IP LED video panels from CHAUVET…
Musikmesse Unveils New ‘Discover Music’ Area
Musikmesse 2017 hosts a new kind of area for children and young adults this year with the “Discover Music” area, which will replace the trade fair’s previous “Music4Kids” project. The new…
Russian show returning for sixth outing
NAMM Musikmesse Russia, the international fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and music business connections, and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia, the international fair of technologies and services for entertainment, integrated systems and creation,…
Drum brands back Mexico workshop event
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Shure Axient Wireless Management Network Powers the Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay
The Esplanade – Theatres on the Bay in Singapore has overhauled its microphone system to adopt the Shure Axient™ Wireless Management Network. The arts center decided to update to…
Percussion Plus rescue completed
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