Sheet Music Direct Offers Over 10,000 Choral Titles
Sheet Music Direct, the Hal Leonard-run digital sheet music website, is making over 10,000 popular Hal Leonard choral titles available for unlimited access via their PASS subscription program.
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Excelcia Music Publishing Adds 14 New Composers to Its Roster for 2020 Releases
Excelcia Music Publishing has announced that 14 composers and arrangers have joined its ranks for its upcoming 2020 new releases of Choral, Concert Band, String Orchestra and Jazz Ensemble music,…
Summer NAMM 2020 Cancelled
On the afternoon of April 7, we received the following: Dear NAMM Family, After speaking with so many of you and closely following the latest news regarding the ongoing global…
Peavey Commercial Audio Announces New UK Sales Strategy
Peavey Commercial Audio® announces that moving forward, the company will handle its own sales and consulting for its commercial audio division in the United Kingdom.
Key Leaves Announces ‘Music Store Stimulus’ Program to Support Music Shops Closed by COVID-19
With so many of its retail partners unable to function normally due to the Covid-19 health crisis, Key Leaves has announced a “Music Store Stimulus” program.
Yap Joins Lectrosonics as Technical Representative for the APAC Region
Lectrosonics, a leading manufacturer of wireless microphone systems and audio processing products for the film, broadcast, theater, music and installed sound markets, is pleased to announce the appointment of Jimmy…
JodyJazz Announces 'Dealer COVID-19 Direct Sales Advocacy Program
With so many of its retail partners unable to function normally due to the current health crisis, JodyJazz has announced its “Dealer COVID-19 Direct Sales Advocacy Program.”
Thalia Retools to Build Intubation Boxes to Fight COVID-19
On April 3, we received the following from Thalia Capos: Hi Christian, Several of my friends & family members are healthcare workers serving on the front lines in the fight…
MDR Sound and Lighting Gets Versatile at Southwards Car Museum Theatre with CHAUVET Professional
Recently, Adrian Dittmer contacted the Southwards Car Museum of New Zealand about having his Bruce Springsteen tribute band play its 474-seat multi-use theatre. The museum agreed, and as a result…
Rock Cellar Productions to present online concert ‘ALL TOGETHER NOW!’
On Saturday, April 25, Rock Cellar Productions, in association with the Get Together Foundation, will present ALL TOGETHER NOW! – an online concert event helping the City of Los Angeles…
PMC Keeps Creating Drum Lesson Students for Retailers Offering Online Lessons with 'Get Your Sticks Together' Promotion
In light of retail store closures due to COVID-19 precautions, the Percussion Marketing Council has revised the “Get Your Sticks Together” free drum lesson program to include online lessons.
Gator Responds to Critical Demand for Masks
Gator Co. is leveraging its sewn goods design and manufacturing abilities to help those in need. The global manufacturing brand is answering the call for more masks with a line of…
Single Danley SM100 Provides Clear Audio for Grace Primitive Church
AV integration firm Sound and Communications (SoundCOM) of Flowood, Mississippi solved Grace Primitive’s intelligibility problems by designing and installing a new sound reinforcement system led by a single, unobtrusive Danley…
L-ISA Delights Audiences’ Ears on Bon Iver Tour
For Bon Iver’s recent tour of North America, Firehouse Productions supplied an L-Acoustics K2 and Kara PA for the special arena trek. The second and latest leg of the tour…
Denon DJ Unveils Clothing Line
Denon DJ today announced the introduction of their new official clothing line, including t-shirts, hoodies, socks and sweatshirts.
Gibson Gives And Sweetwater Team Up To Offer Three-Month Premium Memberships To Amped Guitar
In an effort to share the power of music around the world,Gibson has formed a partnership with Gibson Gives, Sweetwater.com and Amped Guitar Learning--the #1 guitar learning experience tool--to offer…
Alfred Music and Keiser Southern Reach Distribution Deal for Edwin F. Kalmus and LudwigMasters Publications
Alfred Music and Keiser Southern Music are pleased to announce a distribution deal effective immediately for Edwin F. Kalmus, LudwigMasters Publications, and affiliated catalogs.
ChamSys Training Academy Expands Online Learning Opportunities
Touring and live events may be on hold for now, but learning and career development continue to move forward at the ChamSys Training Academy.
Epiphone and GibsonTV Launch New Giveaways
GibsonTV has announced the launch of a brand new #HomeMadeMusic show titled the “Epiphone Guitar Giveaway Of The Day.”
ADJ Mirror Balls Fill New Chicago Nightclub's Ceiling
Dance Studio Vol. 1, the latest addition to the nightlife scene in Chicago’s River North neighborhood, has filled the ceiling above its dancefloor completely with ADJ mirror balls of various…
Martin Guitars Presents Live Facebook Series ‘Jam in Place’
Martin Guitars will present a new Facebook live series called “Jam In Place,” where viewers will get to hang with their favorite artists for an intimate acoustic performance as these…
RANE Announces Spring 2020 Promotion
RANE today announced a deal for global participating dealers to offer DJs a half price TWELVE when they purchase a TWELVE at full price between April 1, 2020 and May…
Partnered for Success: In Indiana, Maxwell’s House of Music embraces a more modern business approach
Adaptation – it’s that word that gets tossed around almost incessantly in the business world when decades-old companies dish on their keys to longevity. And when the going got tough,…
Black Friday Came Early to Schmidt’s Music
Best practices – whenever they’re enacted – are worth examining and learning from, whatever time of year. With that in mind, we’re turning back the clock and taking a close…
EHX Hot Lynx
As someone who long ago abandoned wired headphones for Bluetooth or otherwise wireless models, I wasn’t initially all that excited about the EHX Hot Lynx. Cue to few weeks later,…
No Nuts Cymbal Sleeves
This is one of those products that’s equivalent to an onomatopoeia – it does exactly what the name suggests. These cymbal sleeves eliminate the need for traditional nuts in order…
Spector Legend 5 Standard Bass
Spector has upgraded its Legend 5 series with a new instrument that packs a lot of bass into a very affordable package. Right off the bat, you immediately notice the…
Have a Seat: Benches and Stools for Keyboards
Accessories may not be as “sexy” or immediately compelling as instruments or other music-related products out there, but they’re essential – for both players and MI retailers. In the case…
Old School: Analog Synthesizers’ Enduring Appeal
Whether it’s the resurgence in interest regarding stompbox guitar effects pedals, the overall uptick in the vintage instruments and musical gear market, or – beyond the realm of MI –…
How Rehearsal Studios Can Boost MI Retail
As music recording began moving into the DIY realm 30-some-odd years ago, MI retail responded by establishing its own footprint in that category.
Surviving COVID-19: Healthy Workplaces, Reduced Staffs, Informed Customers
Businesses – including MI retailers and suppliers – face daunting operational challenges as the rapid spread of COVID-19 causes employees to call in sick and customer counts to dwindle.
‘Battle of the Bands’ a Winning Formula for Martin Audio and Focusrite
The two High Wycombe-based manufacturers concerned were Martin Audio, and Focusrite Pro, both now under the umbrella of parent company, Focusrite plc.
Ashly Audio Adds Additional Online Support and Services in Response to COVID-19
In accordance with the New York State mandate, Ashly Audio has temporarily closed the Ashly Audio Factory in Webster, New York as of March 23, 2020. However, the Ashly system…
Massive Productions 'Lights The Sky' Over Curaçao With CHAUVET Professional
Glittering as it did in light, with beams from a collection of CHAUVET Professional Maverick and Rogue fixtures cutting through the dark sky, the bridge fulfilled this role brilliantly, serving…
Audient Sponsors New British Recording Podcast
Audient will support producer and mixer Kevin Paul’s new podcast MixBus, a series of in-depth conversations with recording industry luminaries, including award-winning producers Alan Moulder, Catherine Marks and Gareth Jones.
ADJ To Host ‘Stay Connected’ Series Of Educational Live Videos
Over the next few weeks, ADJ will host a series of live video broadcasts that will provide educational content and in-depth product overviews.
QSC Strengthens its Presence in the Netherlands
QSC announces the opening of QSC Netherlands BV, effective April 1, 2020.
AES Vienna Convention Cancelled
We received the following on March 30: With the health and safety of our attendees, membership, exhibitors, and staff being of utmost concern during the global COVID-19 pandemic, and following…
NAMM U Webinar: Financial and Tax Response to COVID-19
On Wednesday, April 1, industry experts Alan Friedman, CPA, and Daniel Jobe, EA, of Friedman, Kannenberg & Co. will host a live online session about music business finance in the time…