Strings Attached: Strings for Orchestral Instruments
With nearly 65 percent of participants in this month’s dealer survey reporting that sales of orchestral strings are either up or level when compared to past years, this…
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Willis Music at 120
On April 1 of this year, one of our industry’s oldest and most respected retailers turned 120 years old. Since 1899, Willis Music Company has remained family owned…
Identity Theft, Part I
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, in 2016 a whopping 26 million Americans 16 or older reported they had been victims of identity theft during the prior…
As It Should Be: A Teacher’s Job is to Serve
It’s been a while since I’ve discussed the topic of music lessons, and many readers have lesson programs, so let’s jump in and have a look under the…
MI Goes to Church
The house-of-worship market has traditionally been a significant one for MI retail. The contemporary worship style in particular has been a boon, driving demand for everything from instruments…
Yamaha Names Queen as District Manager of School Service Sales
Jeff Queen has joined Yamaha Corporation of America as District Manager on the company’s School Service Sales team.
Fishman, Arturia, and MIND Music Labs Create a State of the ArtSynth Guitar in 30 Days
British mega band MUSEis currently on tour promoting their latest album Simulation Theory performing in sold out stadiums all over the world. Each night frontman and guitarist Matt Bellamy brings…
Nichols Tours Retailers with Signature Blackstar Series
With the release of his limited-edition Jared James Nichols JJN-20RH MkII signature valve amplifier with matching JJN-212VOC MkII cabinet, the guitarist has taken his new customized HT20R MkII…
Howard Gives Woman’s Hour Emotive Sendoff Via ChamSys-Powered Lightshow
Following the release of their studio album Ephyra, Woman’s Hour brought their musical journey to a close with a final show in their hometown of London before parting…
ADJ Shines a Light on the International Children’s Winter Games
This year’s Children’s Winter Games was held in Lake Placid, New York, and featured an array of fixtures from ADJ.
PMC Appoints Paisley to Executive Committee
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) Executive Committee announced the appointment of Jennifer Paisley to its Executive Committee.
Peavey Hosts Ken Burns Documentary Screening for ‘Country Music’
Peavey presented an exclusive screening of excerpts from “Country Music,” an upcoming documentary film by Ken Burns.
SMI Names New Management Team
Under new ownership Spector Musical Instruments (SMI) has named a new management team for the brand.
Fishman Announces Consumer Instant Rebate Program for Authorized Dealers
From May 15 to June 30, Fishman is providing authorized dealers with a special Spring 2019 Consumer Instant Rebate program to stimulate sales and increase floor traffic.
Mom's Music Hosts ‘Dat Ta Da Drum Day’
On Saturday, May 11, Mom's Music in Louisville celebrated International Drum Month with Dat Ta Da Drum Day.
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Celebrates 50th Anniversary with More Than Three Decades of Support from Yamaha Drum
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (NOJHF) recently marked its 50th consecutive year as a premier music event in Louisiana, with Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) serving…
GC Opens Landmark Store in Hawaii
Guitar Center (GC) celebrates the opening of its newest retail location – a 19,000-square-foot facility in Pearl City, Hawaii (1000 Kamehameha Hwy. Pearl City, HI 96782).
Grover Pro Joins RBI Music Family
Rhythm Band Instruments, LLC has announced the acquisition of the assets of Grover Pro Percussion, Inc.
MIND Music Labs Showcases ELK MusicOS at SUPERBOOTH19
Swedish startup MIND Music Labs lets loose by showcasing several super-cool applications of its award-winning ELK MusicOS — the world’s first ultra-low-latency music operating system developed specifically for…
Events Evolution Elevates Night of Worship With CHAUVET DJ
Minister Michael Mehendere recently hosted a Night of Worship at UFIC Mutare (Zimbabwe), which featured fixtures from CHAUVET DJ.
Maxon’s 40th Anniversary OD808-40 Overdrive
Godlyke, Inc. has partnered with the OD808’s designer, former Maxon Engineer Susumu Tamura to release the limited-edition OD808-40 Anniversary model.
Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound 2019: A Changing Show Grapples with its Identity
That the Musikmesse gathering has been going through a challenging “transitional period” for the past few years is no secret. Anyone who visited the show 10 or 15…
Sounds Flat? Try Tuning up Your Brain
Listening is the musician’s currency. When something interferes with listening, it can be torture, especially for the performing artist. 50 million people in America today have reported ringing…
Technology is the Engine
Are you familiar with Billie Eilish? If not, don’t feel too bad. While millions of high-schoolers consider the singer/songwriter to be amongst the most significant artists of their…
Auralex Acoustical Treatment Employed by Music Education Non-Profit SongFarm
Products from Auralex Acoustics, Inc. were recently employed as a key part of a project by SongFarm, a non-profit coalition of music pros, educators and businesses that aims to…
Submissions Open for the 2019 She Rocks Showcase Nashville
The Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN) has announced open submissions for their 2019 She Rocks Showcase, scheduled during the Summer NAMM conference in Nashville. Now in its sixth year, the She…
Spitfire Audio Announces Availability of Ambient Guitars with World-Renowned Virtuosic Guitar Innovator Leo Abrahams
Spitfire Audio is proud to announce availability of AMBIENT GUITARS.
54th ACM Awards Broadcast Features Shure Wireless Systems
While all major wireless brands were made available to ensure the artists would be comfortable on stage, Shure Axient Digital was used for most performances during the three-hour…
Show Systems Australia Updates Parkland HS Theatre’s Lighting System With CHAUVET Professional Maverick Fixtures
Since its Broadway premiere on October 20, 1954, the musical Peter Pan has captivated audiences with images of fairies, mermaids, lost boys, pirates, Captain Hook and a tick-tocking…
Yamaha Ensembles Win 9 Medals at 2019 Winter Guard International Championships
Yamaha-equipped ensembles made a strong showing at the 2019 Winter Guard International (WGI) Percussion and Winds World Championships, with nine awards going to groups exclusively using Yamaha marching…