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Harman Professional’s Scott Robbins
2015 has been a busy year for Soundcraft and Studer. Most significantly, in April of this year the former introduced the Si Impact Digital Console line, which offers professional level…
Music Education Curriculum in Schools: ‘It’ is Something Worth Fighting For
You know it when you see “it,” and when you don’t. A school that has “it” is different than one that doesn’t.
Black & White and Zeros & Ones
Ongoing technological innovations continue to allow digital pianos & keyboards to create more “realistic” sounds and provide greater ease of use for the player.
Pro Audio’s Next Destination is Networking and Your Store is on the Way
This October 31st may just be another Halloween to you, but to a substantial slice of musicians out there it’s also the third day of the AES Show, the professional…
Keys to Profit in 2015: Technological Innovations and Accessible Price Points Drive the Digital Keyboard Market
The results to this issue’s poll – sent out to over 300 MI dealers – fell mostly within expectations, though a few key (ha!) points stuck out as being notable.
A Welcome Counterpoint
With the start of each new school year comes the inevitable bubbling-up of calls for donations of instruments or funding to local school music programs.
Tom Bedell Speaks Out About Conservation and Forestry Issues
In September, Tom Bedell participated in the World Forestry Congress in Durban, South Africa.
Sam Ash Hosts Homecoming Clinic for Ministry Guitarist
Sam Ash Music recently brought Texas native Cesar Soto, guitarist from “Ministry”, home to their San Antonio and Dallas, Texas, stores to host two up-close clinics.
MIA Conference looms
The MIA’s annual industry day in London takes place next week, and there are still places available.
The slow death of Denmark Street and how you can save it
Despite much nostalgic affection and an ongoing campaign to save it, London's famous Tin Pan Alley - Denmark Street - looks like it may slowly be being laid to rest.…
Orange adds to mini-amp range with Micro Dark
Orange has added to its popular and growing range of micro-amps with the launch of the Orange Micro Dark.
Learn to Play Day date confirmed
The MIA has revealed the date for next year's annual Learn To Play Day, which aims to help new and lapsed musicians take up an instrument.
Audio-Technica launching new low-end wireless mic solution
Audio-Technica has announced the launch of a new user-friendly affordable UHF Wireless System, the AT-One.
New insight into musicians' brains
There's an interesting piece in the New Scientist that gives an insight into how musicians' brains react when they hear music.
London Drum Show launch for British Drum Co.
Drum manufacturing start-up The British Drum Company, will be launching its new venture at next month's London Drum Show.
New jazzer backs Vandoren reed brand
Jazz saxophonist Dave O’Higgins is lending his name to Barnes & Mullins’ Vandoren reed range, becoming an official artist.
Trent Reznor and the Last Days of An Iconic Synthesizer
After 13 years & 14,000 instruments, production of the Minimoog Voyager is coming to an end.
SLM Appoints Dumstorff as Vice President of SLM Marketplace
St. Louis Music (SLM) has announced that Rich Dumstorff has been appointed to the newly created position of vice Ppresident of the SLM Marketplace, St Louis Music's extensive catalog of…
Willcox Guitars Adds Anthony Terrezza to Team of Advisory Artists
Willcox Guitars is pleased to announce the addition of acclaimed instrumentalist Anthony Terrezza to its team of Advisory Artists.
Fred W. Gretsch Celebrates 50 Years in MI with Chicago In-Store
WHAT: Fred W. Gretsch invites the public to celebrate his 50th anniversary in the music business with a free in-store event at Chicago Music Exchange.
Prolight + Sound Shanghai 2015
With Prolight + Sound Shanghai just around the corner, 500 brands and companies from 17 countries and regions are set to reveal their most signature and latest pro audio and…
D'Addario launches new Promark grip technology in UK
D'addario is launching new Promark sticks in the UK, with new heat sensitive grip technology and backed by acclaimed drummer from Wilco, Glenn Kotche.
Porter & Davies expands US backline business
Porter & Davies has expanded the use of its BC drum monitor range to leading US backline companies and retailers.
TC launches TonePrint noise gate
TC Electronic has added another to its TonePrint line up, in the form of the Sentry Noise Gate.
Paiste adds Apocalyptica drummer
Paiste has added a number of artists to its roster, including Apocalyptica's Mikko Siren.
Tanglewood reshuffles Benelux distribution
Tanglewood has appointed BMI Groothandel BV as its exclusive distribution partner for the Benelux territory.
Scottish mini-chain expands with new store
Scottish indie, Kenny's Music is adding a fourth store to its mini-chain, opening in Aberdeen this week.
Grimsby shop moves on up
Gallaghers Music in Grimsby has moved to the town’s regenerated Freeman Street area, taking advantage of bigger premises, lower rent and greater footfall.
Air Canada now officially loves musicians
Air Canada has announced several improvements to its carry-on baggage policy for musical instruments.
CAD Audio Ships High Performance GXL2600USB Microphone
CAD Audio is shipping the GXL2600USB as part of its expanded line of USB microphones.
Batten Wraps Successful Ash Clinic Tour With TriplePlay
It’s been a busy summer for guitarist Jennifer Batten. Best known for her work with Michael Jackson and Jeff Beck, Jennifer has just wrapped up a 26-city Sam Ash clinic…
Broad-range of Activities at Music China Converging Business, Music, and Culture
From October 14 – 17, Music China will be jam-packed with more than a thousand of concurrent forums, conferences, indoor and outdoor shows and live performances to jazz up the…
Korg USA Welcomes Fall after Successful Summer Wellness Initiative
Korg USA Inc. promoted wellness in the workplace this summer through a strategic wellness initiative aimed at improving the health of all employees.
Roland Launches Online Lifestyle Merchandise Store
Roland Corporation U.S. has launched the Roland Merchandise Store:merch.rolandus.com, its first official online store for apparel and accessories.
Yamaha Adds Sax Sensation Grace Kelly to Artist Roster
Yamaha announced that saxophonist Grace Kelly has joined the Yamaha Artist roster. She currently plays a YAS-82ZII model and plans to present Yamaha-sponsored clinics and workshops.
TOP TEN: Lessons the German car industry can learn from MI
Seems our friends in the German car industry have run into a spot of schwierigkeiten (that's trouble to you and me) with that pesky emissions malarky. Maybe they could do with…
Music China reveals show programme
Music China has revealed more about the various elements of its upcoming show in Shanghai in October.
We Are the Ocean bolsters Faith artist roster
Liam Cromby, guitarist, vocalist and frontman of British rock band, We Are the Ocean has picked Faith Guitars as his acoustic guitar of choice.
Another UK music shop closes down
Another UK music shop has closed down, with the Purple Ukulele in Tiverton, Devon shutting its doors, after the owner decided to call it a day just three years since opening up.