Signature Style: Artist Signature Series Guitars Connecting with Players in 2017
We catch up with representatives from seven major suppliers to learn about what’s hot in Signature Series guitars...
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The Rise of the Electric Guitar
On a recent return flight from a trip visiting dealers and a couple of dealer sales events, I came across the Washington Post article by Geoff Edger’s titled “The slow, secret death of…
SURVEY: Wireless Microphone Systems
With over 70 percent of the participants in this month’s retailer survey, sent to over 400 MI dealers, claiming that sales of wireless microphones are either up or level when…
It's Coming Down to the Wire(less): Wireless Microphone Systems Broaden Appeal with Certain Consumers
With over 70 percent of the participants in this month’s retailer survey, sent to over 400 MI dealers, claiming that sales of wireless microphones are either up or level when…
FEATURE: The unique benefits of disaster
Owner and director of education at Contemporary Music Center in Virginia, Menzie Pittman, ponders how a recent flooding bought unexpectedly profound benefits for him....
Disaster and the Unique Benefits it Can Bring
It was just before 7 PM on Friday night: the countdown to the summer Rock Camp Concert had begun.I was so excited, as I finally had a two-hour window for…
A Broadening Divide
On August 19th, Donald and Melania Trump announced that they would not be attending this year’s Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony, which will celebrate Gloria Estefan, Lionel Richie, LL Cool J, Norman Lear, and…
Epiphone Giveaway Runs Through September
Musicians can enter to win a new Epiphone PRO-1 Ultra guitar with a hard case and a PRO-1 Accessory Kit on Epiphone.com through September 2017.
Music China 2017 Schedule and Program of Events
Music China, to be held on October 11-14, 2017 in Shanghai has completed its new-look show schedule and program of events.
Music China schedule ready to go
The looming Music China, held on October 11-14, 2017 in Shanghai has completed its new-look show schedule and programme of events.
Two new pedals from Orange
Orange Amplification has added two new pedals to its range - The Fur Coat vintage fuzz and the Getaway Driver overdrive, cab sim, class A type pedal.
Dr. Victor Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures at Johannesburg Show
On August 5, singer/guitarist Dr. Victor and his band the Rasta Rebels performed at the Lenasia Cricket Stadium in Johannesburg with 22 CHAUVET Professional Rogue fixtures and four…
BAE ships out first FET compressor
BAE Audio is shipping its 500 series format compressor, the 500c, its first FET compressor, designed to faithfully capture the mix-defining circuits of the 60s and 70s.
Vandoren Attends ICA ClarinetFest 2017
This year's International Clarinet Association's ClarinetFest, which featured Vandoren, was the largest in over 25 years.
Elements Lakewood Festival Lights up with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures
BangON! NYC hosted the three-day Elements Lakewood Festival, deploying over 150 CHAUVET Professional fixtures and LED video panels for the event.
NAMM Announces Expansion of 2018 NAMM Show
The 2018 NAMM Show will offer exhibitors and attendees the largest expanded campus in the show's history when the doors open January 25-28, 2018 in Anaheim, California.
CLASS OF 2017: Eight electric guitar brands making waves this year
Back in September of 2013, MMR decided to single out eight up-and-coming guitar brands that we felt were poised to make a significant impact in the market that…
The Class of 2017: Eight Electric Guitar Brands Making Waves This Year
Back in September of 2013, MMR decided to single out eight up-and-coming guitar brands that we felt were poised to make a significant impact in the market that…
Yamaha S7X Premium Piano Makes Public Debut at the Bravo! Vail Music Festival
The Yamaha S7X premium piano recently made its public debut at the Bravo! Vail Music Festival in Vail, Colorado.
D'Addario Accessories Premium Leather Guitar Straps
These premium leather guitar straps from D'Addario Accessories are made in the USA from the highest quality of padded, comfortable garment leather.
SURVEY :The 2017 acoustic guitar market
Overall, the acoustic guitar market seems to be a relatively rosy segment for MI retailers in 2017, with nearly 75 percent of participants in this month’s survey reporting…
Higher-Quality Instruments, Broad Consumer Base, Concerns about CITES Fallout…:The 2017 Acoustic Guitar Market
Overall, the acoustic guitar market seems to be a relatively rosy segment for MI retailers in 2017, with nearly 75 percent of participants in this month’s survey reporting…
March ‘Em Off to Class: Back to School Season and Marching Band Instrument Sales
With nearly 40 percent of participants in this survey claiming that “Back to School” business accounts for between 50 to 100 percent of their total annual sales of…
Smarter PA Systems Will Offer MI Retailers a New Opportunity
Historically, one of the hardest things for performing musicians has been getting the PA sound right.
Bates back at Ashdown
Sales rep Chris Bates, has rejoined Ashdown after a short period out of the music industry.
Aguilar Amplification Announces Clinic with Adam Nitti
Aguilar Amplification has announced that they will be hosting a clinic called "Simple Concepts for Sophisticated Sounds" with bassist, composer, and educator Adam Nitti.
Korg USA's Peralman Retires After 42 Years
After 42 dedicated years at Korg USA, Allan Pearlman, district sales manager for the Northeast region, has retired.
Atlantic Ballroom at the Radisson Blu Aqua Decorated with CHAUVET Professional Fixtures for Fundraiser
Jordan Chance of Luxe Productions, lighting designer Sean Denny, and programmer Garrett Vanderveen decorated the Atlantic Ballroom at the Radisson Blu Aqua for the Gastrointestinal Research Foundation’s annual…
CHAUVET Professional Lights Up Benefit Concert in Peru
Juan Diego Florez held a benefit concert at Lima's national stadium on July 1 to help fellow Peruvians who were affected by natural disasters from this spring. Both Tito Vattuone…
NAMM Board Elects New Executive Committee Members
The NAMM Board of Directors unanimously voted in the next slate of officers on July 15 at Summer NAMM in Nashville.