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If you ever try to explain the Washington state music scene, make sure to include Ted Brown Music in the mix. Amongst all the churches, youth groups, schools, bands –…
If a salesperson approached you at NAMM and told you that you could increase your sales by 20 percent, you’d probably say thanks but no thanks – there’s no way…
With physical contact limited due to COVID-19, smart retailers are looking for new ways they can keep their lesson programs going strong and stay connected with their customers. Live streaming…
While many of these workers are furloughed at home, major pro audio companies are stepping up to help them make the most of their time in isolation. Almost as soon…
I live in New York City. I suspect as you read this June column, some social distancing may be relaxed in different parts of the country, but as of the…
“Pick up the Pieces…” – let me guess, you liked that song better in 1974 because you never thought it would pertain to your business, right?
Americans are staying home so they don’t get sick. What they are getting, though, are guitar lessons from Kiko Loureiro of Megadeth or some time on the drum kit with…
Generation AV, the company that represents Martin Audio in the APAC countries, has appointed a pair of new distributors to target key markets in Asia.
Renkus-Heinz, manufacturer of premium professional loudspeakers, have appointed Graham Hendry to the position of Vice President of Strategic Development.
A very special anniversary deal is waiting for customers in June, Sennheiser’s birthday month: The HD 25, Sennheiser’s legendary monitoring and DJ headphones, will be available for only EUR 99…
Join "The Sound of Money" columnist Jaimie Blackman for a special "Unconventional Wisdom" conversation with guest Chip Averwater, past chairman of Amro Music, author, and former NAMM chairman on June…
As COVID-19 restrictions continue to impact the music retail industry, Peavey Electronics is leveraging their social media presence to “share the love” with music merchants.
Solid State Logic (SSL) announced that it has appointed Marc DeGeorge to National Sales Manager, Audio Creation Products.
Studio D4 launched Autokino Apolda, a pop culture throwback to the 1960s-style American drive-in, but with a decidedly high-tech touch provided by a bright 10-meter by 6-meter LED video screen…
NAMM's Museum of Making Music (MoMM) has announced that after several years of planning, the beloved institution will undergo a complete renovation as it continues to serve and grow its…
As policymakers plan for school reopening in the fall, the NAMM Foundation has joined over 50 national music and arts organizations in a statement that supports an arts education for…
inMusic has announced the acquisition of Stanton from US-based music company, Gibson Brands, Inc.
Pioneer DJ has announced an expanded offering of creative possibilities for its professional DJ application, rekordbox, by adding vocal position analysis, support for the Beatsource LINK streaming service for open format…
DP Design of Milwaukee recently designed a sound system based on a Martin Audio Wavefront Precision Mini (WPM) line array system for the Celebration Church in Lakeville, Minnesota.
Founded by Courtney and Paul Klimson, the newly formed roadie advocacy group The Clinic carries out the stated mission “to empower and heal roadies and their families by providing resources…
Klarna has announced that it has partnered with Fender in the U.S. Customers shopping for the American brand’s musical instruments, gear, and digital products on Fender.com can now take advantage…
Noteflight has announced an integration with MatchMySound technology to add SoundCheck performance assessment to their online music notation software.
Providing the breathtaking display were 24 CHAUVET Professional battery-operated WELL Fit fixtures taken from ASG’s inventory.
On Thursday, May 21, MMR received a letter GAMA regarding the status of Teaching Guitar Workshops 2020.
Audio-Technica has been offering a series of resources for people recording in isolation. The company’s online YouTube series “Drum Mic Basics” features 10 videos covering all aspects of recording a drum…
NAMM members, arts and music education advocates are encouraged to join together on Tuesday, June 16, for the organization’s Advocacy Summit.
Not content with the anemic sound reinforcement that is typical at the high school level, the district worked with local Springdale AV integration firm, All AV Services, to design a…
Just 24 hours after launching their new flagship automatic tuner Roadie 3 on Kickstarter, Band Industries has announced some impressive results: in under 10 minutes, the guitar tuner successfully reached…
Eventide Audio’s Quarantide welcomes a stellar lineup of pioneering musicians to its daily series of captivating discussions at 4 p.m. EDT on Friday, May 22, 2020.
These considerations led them to pack two ChamSys PC Wings for their globe-trotting “MiQ Ignite” tour, which concluded shortly before the COVID-19 lockdown.
QSC announces Mainline Marketing, an independent manufacturer rep firm, will represent the QSC Systems and Live Sound business in Florida and Puerto Rico, effective May 25, 2020.
On May 20, NAMM issued a public comment in response to Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) proposed implementation of Phase VI of the Lacey Act enforcement schedule.
BandLab has announced a 50 percent increase in registered users in the first five months of 2020, totaling 18 million users in 180 countries worldwide.
Tomorrow, May 21, Buffet Crampon USA will host a #TogetherAtHome webcast Q&A with special guest and Antoine Courtois artist, Denson Paul Pollard.
Located on the bustling boulevard of the Avenida de República in the Saldanha district of the Portuguese capital, Mercantina Bistro 37 is the third Mercantina restaurant to open in Lisbon.
Gibson has shared that their series “My First Gibson” is now streaming online via Gibson TV. “My First Gibson” is where the artists tell the story of how they acquired…
Spearheaded by project leader Ricky Ricken of LSM, working closely with the Fondation de ma Vie, the display covers the entire width of the hospital’s entrance side in brilliant blues,…
When high-fidelity audio equipment company PS Audio relocated to larger premises a couple of years ago, CEO Paul McGowan set aside space for a recording studio and mastering facility, which…
The Safe Spacer from IK Multimedia is a new, lightweight wearable device that helps workers and visitors maintain safe social distancing, enabling MI and other industries to safely re-open and operate…
When PAUL Azerbaijan embarked on their latest restaurant projects in the Azerbaijan capital, they again approached PROAV, the Martin Audio distributors for their audio requirements.
