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2013 Music Products Industry Archive
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#50DEALERS - CALIFORNIA: Old Town Music
Old Town MusicPasadenaFritzie Culick, OwnerBusiness this year: Slightly up from last yearEvolution in the industry you’re excited about? We are using social media more actively and we see an increase in…
#50DEALERS - ARKANSAS: Ben Jack’s Arkansas Music
Ben Jack’s Arkansas MusicFayetteville, BentonvilleBruce Grubb, Manager Business this year: Picked up.New lines or brands you’ve taken on with success this year? We reintroduced the Gibson line.
#50DEALERS - ARIZONA: Metro Gnome Music & Cycle To Go
Metro Gnome Music & Cycle To GoTucsonTodd Crawford, Owner Business this year: We had a strong instrument rental season this year, and overall sales have increased over last year. The one problem…
#50DEALERS - ALASKA: Music Mart and Studios
Music Mart and StudiosFairbanksAnita Tomsha, President/OwnerBusiness this year: Slightly down from 2012.Evolution in the industry you’re excited about? We love the newer carbon-fiber bowed instruments. They are long-lived and lightweight and have…
#50DEALERS - ALABAMA: Bailey Brothers Music Academy
Bailey Brothers Music AcademyBirminghamClay Bailey, OwnerOutlook for 2014? Profits are up; sales are down. Over the last four or five years, I’ve developed into more of the band and orchestra…
Stick a Fork In It - It's Done (A Thankful Look Back on 2013)
[caption id="attachment_48649" align="alignleft" width="738"]Mike's Monster Guitars in Cambridge, MA was one of many things to be thankful for this year...[/caption]Another year’s almost in the books. As they say (“they” are…
Tonewood Documentary 'Musicwood' Director Maxine Trump Talks Guitar
[caption id="attachment_48647" align="alignleft" width="800"]The new film 'Musicwood,' which focuses on the struggle for sustainable forestry in Alaska, is now available on iTunes.[/caption]The documentary Musicwood is making the rounds at film…
NAMM Pulls 'Roadie' Industry Into the Fold
[caption id="attachment_48645" align="alignleft" width="2006"]“While the pop star of the moment gets the glory, these guys work 20-hour days to make sure the show goes on without a hitch so that…
Introducing D'Addario Woodwinds
Since D’Addario’s acquisition of Rico in 2004 it has always been the company’s goal to respect and improve upon the legacy of the Rico brand; this will never change. However,…
21st Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
As the Dealers’ Choice Awards enter their third decade, we see amongst the 2013 winners some familiar faces, some newcomers, and the return of champions from years past.While 2012 seemed…
Hal Leonard Expands Presence at NAMM
For the 2014 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Hal Leonard is increasing its presence from its longtime 50' x 80' digs in Hall C to a spacious new 80' x 80'…
Van Oppen and Bradley Join Zildjian Marketing and Sales Team
Rick van Oppen and Michael Bradley have joined Zildjian’s marketing and sales team. Rick van Oppen is now regional sales manager, sharing responsibilities for the Company’s sales in Europe and reporting…
NAMM Partners with CMS for Job Listing Service
NAMM and The College Music Society (CMS) have partnered to give NAMM members the opportunity to advertise job openings to CMS members. CMS, an international service organization for music students…
Conn Named USA Sales Manager for Altus
KHS America, USA distributor of Altus and Azumi flutes, welcomes Chiarra Conn to their team as their USA sales manager.
D’Addario Showroom Opens in Manhattan
On November 13, D’Addario opened a posh new showroom in the heart of Manhattan featuring D’Addario Orchestral Strings and Woodwinds products. To celebrate the grand opening, D’Addario hosted a soiree…
Shure Announces Schools Selected for 10th Fantastic Scholastic Recording Competition
Shure Incorporated has announced the ten colleges and universities that have been selected at random to participate in the final round of its annual Fantastic Scholastic Recording Competition. In its…
Les Paul Foundation Bestows Grant on Ramapo College
Ramapo College of New Jersey will build a state-of-the-art music studio that will educate the musical luminaries of the future in a hybrid facility that bridges the worlds of analog…
Warwick Music a ‘Future Champion’ at 2013 National Business Awards
West Midlands-based (U.K.) Warwick Music has been revealed as a Future Champion for Innovation at the 2013 National Business Awards, which makes three major accolades for the business in as…
KHS America Takes a Step in MAP Price Monitoring
KHS America has taken a step to more effectively administer MAP pricing by partnering with an industry leader in MAP price management.
Harman Professional Appoints Stenvinkel As Head of Martin Professional Asia Pacific
Harman Professional has appointed Jonas Stenvinkel as head, Martin Professional Asia Pacific with permanent base in Singapore. Stenvinkel, who previously served as sales director of EMEA North, will lead Martin…
Bechstein 160th Anniversary Photo Competition
To celebrate their 160th Anniversary, German piano manufacturer C. Bechstein has launched a photo contest on Facebook. Till January 24, 2014 (9:00 CET) piano lovers from all over the world…
New Canaan Music Opens in Connecticut
Downtown New Canaan, Conn. has a new “one-stop music shop” in the form of New Canaan Music.
NAMM Foundation Supports Phoenix Rising Music Program
NAMM CEO and president Joe Lamond attended the Grand Opening of the new Phoenix House Rising Music Studio in Santa Ana, Calif., November 4, 2013.
Orton Joins L-ACOUSTICS
L-ACOUSTICS has announced the appointment of Dan Orton to the post of application engineer for the UK and Ireland. Orton reports to Florent Bernard, head of Application – Touring and Cédric…
JUNO Appoints Zucek National Sales Manager
JUNO recently announced the addition of Mike Zucek to the JUNO team as national sales manager.Zucek has worked in the music products industry his whole career. For 21 years he…
AES Welcomes New President Dr. Sean Olive
Following closely on the heels of the 135th Audio Engineering Society (AES) Convention, held Thursday, October 17, through Sunday, October 20, 2013, at the Javits Center in New York City,…
Alfred Announces Exclusive Distribution of MakeMusic’s Finale 2014
Alfred Music and MakeMusic, Inc. have announced the world-wide release of Finale 2014. For 25 years, musicians around the world have relied on Finale to create, edit, audition, print and…
Owners of Full Compass Systems Receive Lifetime Achievement Award
Full Compass recently announced that owners Susan and Jonathan Lipp have received the 2013 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Madison chapter of the Association of Fundraising Professionals (AFP). Their contributions…
Dinah Gretsch to Receive 2014 She Rocks Award
Dinah Gretsch, executive vice president and CFO of the Gretsch Company is among a select group of women to be honored by the Women’s International Music Network (WiMN) with the…
Peavey Electronics® Announces Stan Lee Autographed Guitar Giveaway
Peavey Electronics® is pleased to announce an exclusive guitar giveaway. Between now and December 31st, 2013, participants may enter for a chance to win a Peavey Iron Man™ guitar signed…
Cort Guitars Works With Guitar Sensation Hedras Ramos Jr.
[caption id="attachment_48593" align="alignleft" width="800"]Cort Guitars Works With Guitar Sensation Hedras Ramos Jr.[/caption]To help promote their product line, Cort Guitars has been searching the world over for the next guitar sensation.…
PRS Guitarists Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy Shine on New Alter Bridge Album
[caption id="attachment_48591" align="alignleft" width="800"]PRS Guitarists Mark Tremonti and Myles Kennedy Shine on New Alter Bridge Album[/caption]It has been three years since Alter Bridge’s last studio album, ABIII, was released in…
Bose Equipment In Use at Arena Shows by Rock Supergroup Yukon Kornelius
[caption id="attachment_48589" align="alignleft" width="800"]Yukon Cornelius[/caption]Earlier this year, rock supergroup Yukon Kornelius (Featuring bassist Stefan Lessard from the Dave Matthews Band, singer/guitarist Ed Robertson from the Barenaked Ladies, singer/guitarist Adam Gardner…
Scratch DJ Academy Uses Stanton Tables at Major Resorts and Cruise Lines
[caption id="attachment_48587" align="alignleft" width="800"]Stanton DJ Scratch Academy[/caption]Stanton®, a Gibson Pro Audio brand and an industry leader in the design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJs, joined forces with…
GC Pro Supports Recording Academy Producers & Engineers Events
[caption id="attachment_48585" align="alignleft" width="800"]Recording engineers gathered for “In Studio: 500 Series Module Shootout,” held at Morrisound Recording in Tampa, Florida, presented by The Recording Academy® Florida Chapter and the Producers…
Harman Enhances Coke Studio for MTV
[caption id="attachment_48583" align="alignleft" width="800"]Harman has helped upgrade MTV's Coke Studio in India[/caption]The Coke Studio at MTV India is a premier platform for showcasing a fusion of India’s best musical talent.…