Alliance Entertainment Named U.S. Distributors for Floyd Rose Audio
Seca Group LLC has announced that Alliance Entertainment has been appointed Exclusive USA distributors of Floyd Rose branded Audio products.
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2016 Music Products Industry Archive — NAMM
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2017 Don Johnson Industry Service Award Winners: Susan and Jonathan Lipp
Every year since 2009, MMR has recognized significant figures in the world of MI who have contributed in meaningful ways to the advocacy of music education at the community and…
Tagima Guitars Arrives in the USA
Tagima Guitars, based in Sao Paulo, Brazil, announced their arrival in the North American musical instrument market, with the official brand launch at the January 2017 NAMM show in Anaheim,…
Vintage adds new Giltrap signature
Designed by celebrated UK luthier Roger Williams, who has been building and repairing fretted instruments in Lichfield, England for over 15 years, Vintage is launching the VE9000RW ‘Roger Williams’ Nylon Electro-Acoustic Crossover guitar at NAMM.
Lowden produces UK's 'most expensive' ever guitar
Lowden Guitars has turned out its 20,000th guitar - thought to be the most expensive ever produced in the UK - and is continuing to expand thanks in the main…
PageFlip intros new pedals at NAMM
Two new wireless foot pedals will be launched by PageFlip at the NAMM 2017 trade show.
New partner Down Under for Washburn
Extending its global sales and marketing reach in preparation for its 2017 new model debut at Winter NAMM 2017, Washburn Guitars has appointed Musical Merchandisers as its new Australian distribution partner.
Finalists Announced for 2017 Music Educator Award Presented by The Recording Academy and The Grammy Foundation
A total of 10 music teachers from 10 cities across 7 states have been announced as finalists for the Music Educator Award™ presented by The Recording Academy® and the GRAMMY…
NAMM inducting eight TECnology hall of famers
The NAMM Foundation is inducting eight culturally significant musical inventions ranging from 1954 through 1998 to its TECnology Hall of Fame, on Saturday, 21st January at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California.
The NAMM Foundation Announces Eight TECnology Hall of Fame Inductees
The NAMM Foundation has announced that eight culturally significant musical inventions ranging from 1954 through 1998 will be inducted to its TECnology Hall of Fame, Saturday, January 21 at The…
New UDH wireless systems from VocoPro
VocoPro (NAMM SHOW BOOTH 6010) has added to its UDH line of wireless systems with the UDH-4-ULTRA and UDH-8-ULTRA, which come with 4 or 8 handheld, lapel and headset mics, body-pack transmitters…
Gordon Goodwin’s Little Phat Band to Appear at VandoJam at NAMM
DANSR, inc. and Vandoren, Paris announced the scheduled appearance of Gordon Goodwin’s Little Phat Band at this year’s VandoJam at NAMM, Wednesday, January 18 at the Hilton.
Support Music Education at the 2017 NAMM Show
There is no better time to connect with fellow advocates, resources, and opportunities than at The 2017 NAMM Show. Each day of the show will present a multitude of events…
Three Keys to Understanding ‘OVO’ and its Important Role in Today’s Business Environment
I first heard reference to the term OVO from Brendon Burchard, a high performance strategist and well respected business coach. I had been using the strategy for years, but I…
Music China And Prolight + Sound Shanghai
Asia’s Largest MI Trade Show Continues to Grow – in Size and Significance
The NAMM Foundation and The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus Announce Winners of Lennon Bus Recording Residency
The NAMM Foundation and The John Lennon Educational Tour Bus are pleased to announce three exceptional schools and their music programs as the winners of a recording residency on the…
50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
Nationwide survey of MI retailers suggests generally ‘mixed’ outlook, although many remain concerned about effects of the recent election (Note: some of the stores contacted responded just prior to the…
Ernie Ball Adds KMC Music to Serve as a United States Distribution Partner
KMC Music has been appointed to serve as a United States distribution partner by Ernie Ball, Inc. According to KMC Music vice president of Merchandising Roger Hart, the appointment is…
StompLight adds DMX compatible pedal
StompLight International has added the StompLight DMX Pro to its growing product line-up of portable stage lighting effects.
Trade Regrets: Victor Tibaldeo Sr.
On Deceber 2, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del FiorentnoI'm sorry to report that Victor Tibaldeo Sr. passed away on Thursday at the age of 93. He started…
HW Products Names Klingler Manager of Direct Sales
HW Products is celebrating its 40th year at NAMM and has welcomed Jim Klingler to their team as manager of direct sales.
MoneyCapsules Launches Sharing Groups for Music Retailers
MoneyCapsules® today announced the Q2 launch of MoneyCapsules Groups, which preserves sharing group features; building trustful relationships with other non-competitor retailers, learning from each other’s success and failures, and realizing that…
The 2017 NAMM Show Professional Development Sessions
At The 2017 NAMM Show, inspiration and innovation, transformative business know-how, and leading strategies and tips for music industry professionals and businesses of all sizes will be offered through more…
HW Products Celebrates 40 Years At NAMM
HW Products is celebrating its 40th year at NAMM.
The NAMM Foundation Announces The 2017 President’s Innovation Award Recipients
The NAMM Foundation is pleased to announce that it has recognized 60 college music students with the organization’s prestigious President’s Innovation Award. The annual award provides outstanding college music students…
Jackson Announces the Return of Marty Friedman to Artist Roster
Jackson announced the return of Marty Friedman back to the Jackson artist fold.
Martin lines up trio of NAMM launches
Martin will add three new models to its popular 16 Series at the 2017 Winter NAMM Show.
Trade Regrets: Milt Okun
Milt Okun, founder of Cherry Lane Music Publishing, passed away on November 15th, at the age of 92.
NAMM Show underlines educational offering
The 2017 NAMM Show will be offering over 120 free sessions including business know-how strategies and tips to technical training presentations.
GC’s 28th Annual Drum-Off Nears the Grand Finals
Excitement has been building around Guitar Center’s 28th Annual Drum-Off, the retailer’s annual search for the top undiscovered drummer. Drummers across the country began competing over three months ago at…
KMC to Distribute Ashly Audio, Audix, and Ultimate Acoustics
KMC Music has been appointed by Ashly Audio, Audix, and Ultimate Acoustics to serve as their United States distribution partner.According to KMC Music vice president of Merchandising Roger Hart, all…
Bittree Names Baron GM
Bittree has appointed longtime industry veteran Ari Baron as general manager (GM). The news was announced by Glenn Garrard, CEO.
Peavey adds Piranha cab to Micro Head
Peavey UK has launched the new 6505 Piranha 1x8 cabinet in the UK to accompany its recently launched Micro Head.
Trade Regrets: Ziggy Kanstul
Founder of Kanstul Music Instrument Co., Ziggy Kanstul, passed away on October 31.
76 Trombones Led The Big... Wait, Make That 39 Trombones
Music’s age of glorious excess, the one epitomized in the hard-rock parody “This Is Spinal Tap”, or in the less-celebrated and already-cancelled HBO series “Vinyl,” has been over for some…
The Benefits of Conversation & Cooperation Versus Old School Competition
What if you stopped and talked to a stranger sporting a music logo?
The Last Dinosaur
I began my career delivering Lowrey organs in the summer of 1984. From the day I started I was told, “You missed it.”
Go East, Young Man! (Well, Not Necessarily Physically)
I’m writing this issue’s editorial from the Music China show in Shanghai and, just as in previous years, what I’m struck by – not just at the Expo Centre, where…
Drumming Up Profits
‘Start-up’ Drum Kits in 2016
Trade Regrets: Stanley Schireson
On October 29th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Gary [Schireson] provided the sad news that his father passed away today. Stanley was a month shy of his…