Antic Studios and CHAUVET Professional Go All Out For Adventure Club Tour
The current North American Death or Glory tour by EDM stars Adventure Club runs through May. Backing them is a light and video show by Ryan Warffuel and Max Koehler of Antic…
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Peavey Celebrates 2019 Academy of Country Music Awards-Nominated Artists
As the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards approaches, Peavey is recognizing its nominated artists.
Guitar Center Appoints Gottlieb as President of Music & Arts
Guitar Center has announced the appointment of Jeff Gottlieb as president of its Music & Arts brand, specializing in band and orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving parents, teachers,…
All the World’s a Stage: The Digital Stage Piano Market
Stage digital pianos differ from home digital consoles or portable digital keyboards – as you’d likely expect. Aside from differences in construction and appearance, these instruments need to provide the…
Key Leaves Wins Award for 'Best Instrument Care Tool'
Only 13 months after launching, Key Leaves won an award for “Best Instrument Care Tool” from School Band & Orchestra Magazine at the 2019 National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM)…
Healing Rooms Restore the Spirit with Allen & Heath
Founded by Rick and Lori Taylor in 2000, the Healing Rooms Apostolic Center (HRAC) in Santa Maria, California recently added an Allen & Heath S7000 Digital Mixing System to its…
Marriott Budapest Gala Gets Nightclub Flavor With CHAUVET Professional
Last fall, the Marriott Budapest provided some sparkling sights inside its walls as it hosted a gala for Russian chemical giant Garant Optima in its main ballroom. Lending an extra…
'Drumming Outside the Box' by Joel Rothman
'Drumming Outside the Box' by Joel Rothman represents a sea change in the way jazz and rock time is usually played.
Meredith Music’s 'The Pursuit of Perfection: Creative Strategies for Today’s Music Directors'
Meredith Music’s 'The Pursuit of Perfection: Creative Strategies' for Today’s Music Directors by Sally Wagner is a nuts-and-bolts collection of essential concepts for successful ensemble directors.
'Sound Leadership, Leadership Training Curriculum for Music Students' from Alfred Music
Alfred Music has announced the newest member to the Sound Innovations family, 'Sound Leadership, Leadership Training Curriculum for Music Students.'
'The Excelcia Ensemble Series' from Excelcia Publishing
'The Excelcia Ensemble Series' gives music educators pieces for new brass quintets, clarinet and saxophone quartets, and woodwind quintets.
Remo’s New Colortone Drumhead Styles
Remo has expanded their line of Colortone Drumheads to include Pink and Purple, featuring proprietary Skyndeep Imaging Technology for a stunning visual appeal with powerful projection, tone and durability.
Powell Sonaré PS-905 Professional Flute
Buffet Crampon USA and Verne Q. Powell flutes’ new Powell Sonaré PS-905 professional flute represents the first instrument in the Powell Sonaré line to be classified as a professional-level flute.
Whirlwind’s Catdusa CT-F and CT-M
The Catdusa CT-F and CT-M from Whirlwind are the latest additions to the Catdusa family.
Thunderdrive Deluxe LTD From MOD Kits DIY
The Thunderdrive Deluxe LTD from MOD Kits DIY is an overdrive pedal kit that provides a strong clean signal boost in the early gain settings and smooth distortion at maximum…
Music Nomad’s GRIP Puller
The GRIP Puller from Music Nomad allows you to easily pull bridge pins.
Canadian Flag Capos From Kyser
Kyser has partnered with B&J Music, launching the Kyser Canadian Flag Quick-Change Capo for 6 string acoustic guitars.
IK Multimedia’s iRig Micro Amp
IK Multimedia’s iRig Micro Amp is a battery-powered, ultra-compact combo amplifier with three on-board analog channels, plus a high-quality digital interface for direct connection to iPhone, iPad, Mac and PC.
The Gig Cube From Pearl
Pearl’s Gig Cube is a kit in a box solution for unplugged percussion performances. The black body of the Gig Cube is constructed from Asiatic Pine and features a padded…
Coffin's Agony Series Cases
Coffin’s Agony series gig bags for electric guitar and bass deliver convenient lightweight protection in a dark, sleek profile that will keep your instruments safe.
Added Colors From Reverend Guitars
Reverend Guitars has released new colors on three signature models for 2019: The Reverend Reeves Gabrels Signature Dirtbike, the Reverend Mike Watt Signature Wattplower, and the Reverend Billy Corgan Signature.
Warwick's Newest RockBass
The Idolmaker Bass is now available as a RockBass (right-handed instrument) in both 4 and 5 string.
EarthQuaker Devices Awarded Exporter of the Year by U.S. SBA
EarthQuaker Devices, LLC has been awarded the 2019 Exporter of the Year by the U.S. Small Business Administration.
AES Dublin 2019
The Audio Engineering Society’s 146th International Pro Audio Convention in Dublin, Ireland drew to a close on March 23, wrapping up four days of audio science and education that drew…
Registration Now Open for RPMDA 2019: May 1-4 in San Diego
RPMDA San Diego 2019 will be held from May 1 - 4 at the Hyatt Regency Mission Bay.
Austrian Audio Makes Debut at Musikmesse 2019
Austrian Audio made its formal introduction at this year's Musikmesse gathering with eight products including microphones and headphones, as well as digital control systems, software, and proecessing.
KORG's April Fool's Joke Goes Viral
In an attempt to have a little fun with their fan base on April Fool’s Day, KORG creatively tricked unsuspecting social media followers with a fake announcement post launching a…
Pioneer DJ Americas Promotes Powell to President
Pioneer DJ Americas, Inc. recently announced that it has appointed industry veteran andCalifornia native, John Powell, to the position of president effective April 1, 2019.
Endorsements Will be Getting Harder to Get and Vet
When celebrities, athletes, and CEOs cross the line into bad behavior, they risk losing a lot of things, not the least of which are product and brand endorsements.
Gibson’s Cesar Gueikian Sheds Light on Changes Afoot at the Iconic Company
In late October of last year, after a long period of what appeared to be dark days for Gibson Brands (culminating with the company filing for bankruptcy in the Spring…
Digital Piano Accessories on an Even Keel
With 75 percent of participants in this month’s dealer poll (sent out to over 200 retailers) reporting that sales of digital piano accessories are either up or level when compared…
Book ‘Em! The Bookracks in MI Retail are the Face of a Powerful Engine for Wider Sales
The death of print, like that famous premature obituary that Mark Twain once joked about, has been greatly exaggerated. The collapse of iconic marquee brands, like Borders Books and Books-A-Million,…
DANSR’s Michael Skinner Celebrates 15 Years
You could call DANSR the gateway to good wind instrument playing. Between the four business partners, the Illinois-based company has ties to Jones Double Reeds, Denis Wick, and Vandoren, working…
Bending the Curve Upwards
“Once a fixture in the American home, pianos are easy to find for cheap these days and those who own them are having trouble finding people take them off their…
Refining Your Vision to Fit Today’s Marketplace
This year my business, Contemporary Music Center, has achieved a milestone. We turned 30 years old. It seems like yesterday that I opened the doors to CMC. Looking back, I…
Innovation! Eight Steps to Better Understanding and Addressing Customers’ Needs
Innovation is important, for it can help a business remain relevant in changing markets by creating new products and services.
iZOTOPE Acquires Exponential Audio Product Line
iZOTOPE has announced the acquisition of the Exponential Audio product line.
D'Addario Woodwinds Artists Appointed to Distinguished Institutions
D’Addario Woodwinds Artists Mark Nuccio and Steven Banks have both been appointed faculty positions for the upcoming Fall 2019 semester at two reputable universities.
George Strait Sets New NRG Stadium Record with dLive
George Strait recently bested his record-setting 2013 RodeoHouston NRG Stadium attendance with his March 2019 show, treating over 80,100 fans to a 32-song set spanning decades of chart-topping hits. An…
TransAudio Adds Mojave Audio Mics to its Roster
TransAudio Group will represent Mojave Audio starting April 1, 2019.