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When the Price is Right, Differentiation is the Closer

Inflation continues to wreak havoc on every faction of our industry, including educational services.

BASSBOSS to Showcase Cutting-Edge Audio Technology at DJX Show 2024

BASSBOSS is set to make waves at the upcoming DJX Show 2024, from August 5-8 in Atlantic City.

Music Industry Unites to Protect the Rights of Musicians amid the Growth of Generative AI Technology

More than fifty prominent music companies, associations, and institutions globally have added their support to the "Principles for Music Creation with AI."

Peter Frampton to be Honored with Annual Les Paul Spirit Award

The Les Paul Foundation, whose mission is to honor and share the life, spirit and legacy of Les Paul through generations has announced the annual Les Paul Spirit…

Focusrite RedNet Components Chosen for Heights Theater Scoring Stage in Cleveland

The historic Heights Theater in Cleveland, Ohio, opened in 1919 as a movie palace, but in more recent years has morphed into a mixed-use community space that encompasses…

Martin Audio ADORN Enhances McConnell’s Distillery New Visitor Attraction

When Belfast Distillery Company set out to preserve the legacy of McConnell’s Irish Whisky—a brand that dates back to 1776—they decided to take over the A-Wing of Crumlin…

'The Store that Ate Your Brain' – Celebrating 60 Years of House of Guitars, Rochester, New York

Located in Rochester, New York, the House of Guitars is hailed as the "Largest Guitar Store in the World."

Classically Beautiful: Nylon-String and Classical Guitars in 2024

“Soft,” “warm,” “soothing” – these and plenty of similar descriptors are used by many to describe the sound of nylon-string acoustic guitars. Classical (or “Spanish”) guitars have long…

NAMM Names AJ Zane New Director of Technology

NAMM has announced that AJ Zane has been appointed director of technology.

Gretsch Unveils Limited Edition Chris Rocha Electromatic Broadkaster Jr,

Gretsch announces the Gretsch Limited Edition Chris Rocha Electromatic® Broadkaster® Jr., an instrument whose artful construction and sleek design is an ode to Chris Rocha, one of Latin…

C. F. Martin & Co. Announces the Launch of the Martin Artist Showcase

C. F. Martin & Co.®, the iconic 190-year-old company known for handcrafting the finest acoustic instruments and strings in the world, is excited to unveil its latest initiative:…

The Guitar Show 2024 Set For Biggest Event Yet

The Guitar Show – the UK’s largest guitar event – returns to Birmingham’s Cranmore Park venue on 2 and 3 March and is set to feature its biggest ever…

History of Jay’s Music: Georgia MI Retail Mainstay is a Family Affair

The 76-year story of Jay’s Music begins with a Ma and Pa jewelry and luggage shop at 311 8th Street in Augusta.

PRS Guitars Announces PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin at $499 USD

PRS Guitars has announced the PRS SE CE 24 Standard Satin, which will retail in the United States at $499 USD.

NAMM Announces Eight New Board Members

The annual meeting of members convened on the first day of The NAMM Show, the largest global gathering of the music industry, and officially NAMM (The National Association of…

EBS Introduces RUNSTEN Pedalboard Power Supply

EBS is proud to announce the launch of RUNSTEN at the NAMM Show 2024, a groundbreaking DC power supply for pedalboards designed to meet the increasing demands of…

31st Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards

2023 saw record-breaking numbers in Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs) voting, as well as some of the tightest races, per category, in the awards’ 31-year history. In addition to…

Genelec Monitors Help Norwegian Post-production House Meet Dolby Atmos standards

Founded in 1991 and with locations right across Scandinavia, top post-production house Nordisk Film Shortcut AS has ensured its facilities measure up to all of Dolby’s strict requirements with an…

Gig Gear Donates 400-Plus Pairs of Gig Gloves to Israel to Help War Efforts

Gig Gear LLC, a leading manufacturer of accessories specifically designed for musicians, audio production pros, live event techs and entertainment production professionals, has announced it has donated approximately…

Gibson Custom Shop and Adam Jones of TOOL Unveil Flying V Collector’s Edition

Gibson Custom Shop has announced its latest collaboration with one of rock’s most talented, and sonically innovative guitarists, Adam Jones, from the multi-platinum-selling and multiple Grammy Award® winning…

Shure Promotes Key Leaders

Shure has announced the following leaders have all been promoted to Associate Vice President and named officers at the Company:

IBC-Music at 30: Iain Wilson on Three Decades of MI ‘Matchmaking’

For the past 30 years, Belfast-based IBC-Music has been a globally recognized MI sourcing partner, working with brands, distributors, retailers, and suppliers. Providing well regarded consultancy services in…

Ashdown RM-110 Cabinet

Ashdown announces the newest addition to the Rootmaster EVO II range of cabinets, the brand's smallest enclosure designed for bass players on the move.

@4410 Ten Years Later

In order for an independent music store to compete in today’s marketplace successfully, it must stand out from the crowd.

The Undeniable Power of 'Live'

MIC Announces 2023 Masterbuilt and Custom Shop Collections from Fender, Jackson, Charvel, and Gretsch

Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC)  – alongside the Fender Custom Shop, the Jackson Custom Shop, the Charvel Custom Shop and the Gretsch Custom Shop – announces the launch…

Martin Audio MLA Delivers Another Sonic Masterpiece for BST Hyde Park

Following significant upgrades to the Great Oak Stage in 2022, American Express presents BST Hyde Park relaxed comfortably into its new setting this year.

'Piano Music of Black Composers' from Hal Leonard

Hal Leonard is proud to announce the launch of the Expanding the Repertoire series which aims to bring previously unsung piano literature to students and teachers for memorable…

School of Thought - Don’t Underestimate the Purchasing Power of the Educator

Well, as of a few short weeks ago, another NAMM Show is in the books!  Although I was not able to attend, everything I saw from social media…

In the Mix: Sales of Digital Mixers for Live Performance Bounce Back

A segment of MI hit particularly hard during the pandemic and COVID-related restrictions on large, in-person gatherings, digital mixing consoles have been gaining momentum as venues of all…