Korg's SoundTree Program Expands
Korg’s massive online learning program – the SoundTree Institute – has continued to develop as a full supplement to music teachers of all types. “SoundTree plays an integral part in…
Exploring New Music Ed Tools in Electronic Keyboards
[caption id="attachment_48134" align="alignleft"]Korg microLAB systems in a classroom setting[/caption] Trade shows in recent years have been buried in an avalanche of new digital technology – apps for iPads and other…
12 Successful Ideas for Retailers to Move Pianos Today
[caption id="attachment_48132" align="alignleft"]Thomas Solich of Solich Piano[/caption]The buyer is smarter and smarter,” declares Thomas Solich of Solich Piano. “We all are. How I buy today is drastically different from even three…
Larry Morton as NAMM Chairman
[caption id="attachment_48130" align="alignleft"]Hal Leonard president and new NAMM chairman Larry Morton[/caption]Apparently someone thought Larry Morton wasn’t busy enough. His day job as president of Hal Leonard has kept his head,…
Will China Save the Piano?
It’s been a heady month for the piano business. Hedge fund billionaire John Paulson won a bidding war and took home one of our industry’s most iconic brands, Steinway &…
Gemini Play2Go Portable PA
[caption id="attachment_48126" align="alignleft"]Gemini Play2Go Portable PA [/caption]The PLAY2GO is a compact unit, but features full-sized sound from its 50 Watts of power, 8” woofer, and 1” silk dome tweeter. Sound…
P. Mauriat Pro-Contoured Saxophone Cases
[caption id="attachment_48124" align="alignleft"]P. Mauriat Pro-Contoured Saxophone Cases [/caption]The P. Mauriat Pro-Contoured case has an outer shell made from high impact ABS polymers, aluminum valances and turn-key style steel latches. The…
Batliner Appointed US Sales Leader for HARMAN’s AKG
John Batliner has assumed additional responsibility as US AKG Sales Leader in addition to his role as senior director, Sales, Amplifiers BU. In this role, Batliner will be responsible for…
Kawai’s Mannino Receives ‘Hall of Fame’ Award from PTG
Don Mannino RPT, director of field services for Shigeru Kawai Pianos, received the “Hall of Fame” award from the Piano Technicians Guild (PTG) at their annual convention and technical institute…
Outline Outfits Oasis Stage at Milwaukee's Summerfest 2013
[caption id="attachment_48118" align="alignleft"]The Miller Lite Oasis stage at Summerfest 2013[/caption]Clearwing Productions, a full service production company specializing in audio, light, stage and video support for major concerts and festivals, chose…
Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps Wins First Ever DCI Championship with Yamaha
[caption id="attachment_48116" align="alignleft"]The Carolina Crown Drum and Bugle Corps[/caption]Carolina Crown, a drum and bugle corps based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, won its first Drum Corps International (DCI) championship recently at…
D'Addario Foundation Supports Music Programs to Offer Free Community Music Instruction
The benefits of music education are too important to be reserved only for those who can afford them. It is this belief that drives the D’Addario Foundation to commit its…