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Although Rovner Products’ production department has been idle since the end of March due to Governor Larry Hogan’s COVID-19 state mandate closing all non-essential businesses, in late April some of…
Following up on his popular NAMM U webinar, Bob Phibbs (a.k.a., "The Retail Doctor") returns on Thursday, May 7 for an online session about reopening a music retail business in…
Along with key Co-Hippies, he established the Tonewood Certification Project, which promises no clear-cut woods will be used in Bedell instruments and that any living trees will be…
Growing up, my father was a high-standards jazz musician, a saxophonist, and most definitely a jazz purist. He was the first to teach me the love of music…
Taylor Guitars is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new Urban Wood guitar initiative. Developed in partnership with West Coast Arborists, Inc., the initiative gives select…
After the depletion of the $350 billion initially allocated for the SBA Small Business Relief programs, on April 21, the Senate passed a new aid package, which includes an…
As the effects of COVID-19 continue to impact businesses and communities, Shure is working with musical artists to help support local independent music venues in the Chicago area.
MusicPro Insurance, PreSonus, Discmakers and Merchly will create an online show where selected musicians are paid for their performances and can receive tip revenue. Artist will each receive…
To support the community during social distancing, Fender continues to offer new users three months of complimentary lessons on Fender Play, the complete online learning app for guitar,…
Even before D’Addario was forced to close its D’Addario string and Evans drumhead factories in New York, they immediately began devising a way to use its engineering and…
Beginning Wednesday, April 8, NAMM members will have access to four new webinars designed to provide timely insights and resources for navigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep MI retailers healthy, OMG Music has launched a free mask initiative. MI stores can email info@henryhellermusic.com…
On the afternoon of April 7, we received the following: Dear NAMM Family, After speaking with so many of you and closely following the latest news regarding the…
With so many of its retail partners unable to function normally due to the current health crisis, JodyJazz has announced its “Dealer COVID-19 Direct Sales Advocacy Program.”
On April 3, we received the following from Thalia Capos: Hi Christian, Several of my friends & family members are healthcare workers serving on the front lines in…
Businesses – including MI retailers and suppliers – face daunting operational challenges as the rapid spread of COVID-19 causes employees to call in sick and customer counts to…
Vision is the one idea that’s uniquely yours. As the retail world continually changes, you would be well-served to remember one important constant – the word “vision” –…
Alfred Music and MakeMusic, both part of Peaksware Holdings, LLC portfolio of companies, announces the offering of free Premium access to SmartMusic through June 30, 2020 to schools impacted…
MediaMatrix has announced that its NION Series of digital signal and control processors (DSPs) and nCIE PILOT control PC are now certified by the EN54-16 European Standard.
When Alexander Walder-Smith bought jukebox company Rock-Ola just over a year ago, he was as passionate about Rock-Ola’s history of American ingenuity as he was about sound quality.…
Gig Gear LLC — manufacturer of accessories designed for audio, live event and entertainment production professionals — has named Pro Audio-Technik its exclusive distributor in Germany and Austria,…
In light of recent developments in the COVID-19 virus, the Adam Hall Group has decided not to participate in this year's Prolight + Sound (31 March – 3…
To kick off its 20th anniversary year, Gator Co. launched two new logos for Gator Co. and Gator Cases to celebrate its growth and evolution since 2020.
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) has launched a new, online application portal making it possible to apply and pay for a limited number of FWS Master…
The music store, in addition to being a sales center and place of education, is also an excellent locus of scuttlebutt, a place where news and rumor can…
Gig Gear LLC — maker of accessories designed specifically for music and audio production pros as well as all other live event and entertainment production professionals — has…