Drum Guru Releases Hit Like A Girl Lesson Pack
Hit Like A Girl is proud to announce that all seven videos— along with transcriptions of excerpts of the drum parts— from the winners in the upper and lower age…
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2015 Music Products Industry Archive
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Korg USA Supports Long Island Cares’ 2015 Initiative
Executives, management, and staff at the Korg USA Inc. Melville, NY headquarters participated in Long Island’s largest Casual Friday to help Long Island Cares (LI Cares) raise $50,000 to assist neighbors in…
Musicians' Union seeks UK venue backing
The Musicians’ Union (MU) is continuing to lobby the UK Government to introduce an ‘Agent of Change Principle’ law to protect live music and entertainment venues.
Shure expands Euro office network
Microphone specialist Shure, has opened three new offices across Europe, including a new Russian offshoot and added a new Norwegian audio distributor.
Barnes and Mullins site backs trad offering
UK distributor and manufacturer Barnes & Mullins has created a new website specifically for its still burgeoning traditional instrument offering.
JodyJazz Completes Major Factory & Office Expansion
JodyJazz Inc announced the completion of a major expansion of its premises in Savannah, GA including additional factory space and new offices. Owing to significant growth over the past few…
NAMM Foundation Grants $600,000 to Global Nonprofit Music Making and Music Education Programs
In 2015, the NAMM Foundation will invest $600,000 in grant funding into 17 global music making programs. This year’s list of grant recipients includes community, national and industry-based organizations that…
Trade Regrets: Gunther Schuller
Over the weekend, MMR received the following from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino regarding the passing of musician and author Guhther Schuller, who passed away on June 21:
KMC Music Rolls Out 'Back to School Sales Bonanza' Promotion Through July 31st
Underscoring its commitment to offer MI retailers the largest array of seasonally themed promotion programs, KMC Music announced the launch of its “Back-to-School Sales Bonanza,” featuring dozens of brands and…
Neon Trees Use Allen & Heath's iLive T-112 On Tour
“An Intimate Night Out with Neon Trees” is taking the U.S. by storm as they tour this summer using the Allen & Heath iLive T-112. Branden Campbell, bass guitarist for Neon…
PRS summer promo boost
PRS has announced the return of its value-adding Summer Promo.
RETAIL HACKS: Label with love
In the first of a new series (that very much depends on your response by the way) retailers send us their everyday shortcuts that help their shops function better and…
IN THE HOTSEAT WITH: Darren Power, Yamaha Europe
Our series of in-depth profiles continues with director of Yamaha's European Professional Music division, Darren Power. A man who is no stranger to forklifts and Texan Calypso...
High Tech adds Canadian acoustics
High Tech Distribution has become the exclusive distributor of Norman guitars in the UK.
Hattendorf's brief encounter with Musikmesse ends
Kai Hattendorf, recently appointed to head up a reshaped Musikmesse is leaving the show organiser after only two months in charge.
Luthier show back in Berlin
Luthier extravaganza, The Holy Grail Guitar show is returning to Berlin later this year.
Trade Regrets: Peter Paul Prier
In mid-June the Violin Society of America announced the passing of Peter Paul Prier on June 14th.
Trade Regrets: Lloyd Fillio
On June 9th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Lloyd Fillio, a witness to some very important history within the band instrument companies of Elkhart, passed away…
Trade Regrets: Dr. Alfio Leone
Dr. Alfio Leone, a well respected luthier of traditional Italian musical instruments, passed away on June 3.
Ernie Ball Presents: Capturing The White Buffalo
Ernie Ball has announced a new original docuseries featuring acclaimed American singer-songwriter and Ernie Ball acoustic string endorsee The White Buffalo.
TC Electronic unveils PolyTune
TC Electronic is about to launch PolyTune Clip, positioning it as the world's first polyphonic clip-on tuner.
D'Addario strings up Cole Clark
Australian brand Cole Clark Guitars has announced that from this month all its acoustic guitars will be factory fitted with D’Addario’s new NY Steel Coated guitar strings.
NAMM Foundation gives out international grants
The NAMM Foundation has announced it will invest $600,000 in funding to 17 music-making programs this year, including four international grants.
Faith Guitars brand reaches Spain
The Faith acoustic guitar brand is continuing its international expansion, with Barnes & Mullins having secured its first Spanish distribution deal.
Rosetti adds audio lines
Rosetti has added two new audio lines, in the form of Dawn Pro Audio Systems and CAD.
Sweetwater Expands and Enhances Music Store
Sweetwater has completed a total redesign and expansion of its Music Store, which opened on June 1st in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Cymatic Audio Goes Direct for Sales to U.S. Retailers
Cymatic Audio, effective immediately, has created its own North American distribution channel. Industry veteran Tom Sailor has been appointed as their head of operations and sales and marketing for North…
Yamaha Helps Commemorate University of Kentucky Percussion Department’s 30th Anniversary
Yamaha helped celebrate the 30th anniversary of the University of Kentucky percussion program by presenting a new 9300 Series marching snare drum to James Campbell, director of percussion studies at…
Dream Cymbals lines up Pellegrom clinics
US drummer and clinician Scott Pellegrom heads over to the UK later in June for a nationwide clinic tour, in association with Dream Cymbals, DW Drum Workshop and SVM Percussion.
KMC Opens New HQ in Connecticut, Relocates Warehousing and Distribution to Mississippi
Calling it the start of the next great chapter in its proud history of serving the MI and Pro Audio industries, KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) has announced that it has completed…
GC Pro Makes Appointments to Management Team
Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro), the outside sales division of Guitar Center that focuses on the needs of professional users, announces two personnel appointments: Susan Starnes has been named senior vice…
Moog Music Now Employee-Owned
On June 10, Mike Adams, Moog Music Inc. president/CEO, stopped production in the factory and gathered the employees for an impromptu meeting. Adams began by saying, "I called you all…
IN THE HOTSEAT WITH: Lee Anderton, Andertons
Guildford-based retailer, Andertons is one of the UK's most highly-regarded MI stores, indeed it is the current holder of the MIA's best large retailer award. We put eponymous boss, Mongolian…
New report shows extent of UK retail hurt
A rare report on the UK musical instrument market from Ibisworld predicts growth of 6.2 per cent over the next year, but outlines the extent of the damage caused to…
Fender Announces American Standard Test Drive Promotion
Fender announces the Fender American Standard Test Drive promotion, which takes place between June 8 – July 5 at participating Fender authorized dealers in America and Canada. Consumers who test-drive…
MI Brands Provide Experience For Grand Prize Winner Of “Win Greg Koch” Sweepstakes
Sponsored by Fishman, Premier Guitar, and Hal Leonard, the “Win Greg Koch” Sweepstakes received over 15,000 entries in eleven weeks. Grand Prize-winner Mark Mizhrai from Los Angeles was visited at home…
Fred W. Gretsch Celebrates 50 Years in the Music Business
Fred W. Gretsch was recognized for his 50th anniversary with an in-store event at StreetSounds NYC on May 30th.
COMMENT: We're looking good
Like someone who has come out the other side of a messy divorce, I get the sense that UK MI retail is starting to feel good about itself again and…
Huge expansion for UK retailer
Long-established Newcastle retailer JG Windows is currently undergoing a huge expansion which it says will make it one of the UK’s destination music stores and possibly the country’s largest.