D'Addario Expands Ukulele Strap Line with Vibrant New Jacquard Designs
D'Addario has announced the addition of three new jacquard patterns to its popular line of ukulele straps.
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Roland Announces RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX Stage Pianos
Roland announces the RD-2000 EX and RD-88 EX, the latest members of the historic RD family of stage pianos for professional performers.
Four Star Wire & Cable Inc. Announces New Facility in Nashville, Strengthening Longstanding Partnership with Neutrik Americas
Four Star Wire & Cable Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality cables and connectivity, is proud to announce the opening of its new state-of-the-art facility in the vibrant Nashville area.
Furch Guitars Launches Exclusive 'Furch Fashion' Apparel Line
Furch Guitars (Furch), one of the world's leading manufacturers of premium-quality, all-solid-wood acoustic guitars, announces the launch of Furch Fashion, an exclusive apparel collection designed to complement their instruments.
MMR Dealers' Choice Awards Nominations are Now Live!
The 2024 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards (DCA) nomination form is now live!
Allen & Heath and BASSBOSS to Power Honda Center Stage at 2024 Guitar Fest
BASSBOSS, a leading innovator in professional speaker systems, is thrilled to once again announce their participation in the second annual OCVIBE Guitar Festival at the Honda Center, Anaheim, CA along…
Session Plus Tambourines from Black Swamp
Black Swamp Percussion has launched a new line headless tambourines featuring the same components and materials used in their World Class orchestral tambourine models.
Woodroffe Basset Accents Massive AC/DC Power Up Tour Production with CHAUVET Professional
On September 20, 2016, AC/DC wrapped up the final show of their iconic Rock or Bust tour at Philadelphia’s Wells Fargo Center.
D’Addario Foundation Awards $165.7k in Monetary Grants and $41.8k in in-kind Product Donations for Community Music Education in Second Half of 2024
The D’Addario Foundation is delighted to announce its grantees for the second half of 2024.
SJC Drums Assigns U.S. Retail Distribution to Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard is thrilled to announce a new exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with SJC Drums.
Lynx Hilo 2 Audio Converter/Interface is Now Shipping
Lynx Studio Technology is now shipping their highly-anticipated Hilo 2, the next-generation update to the company’s award-winning, independently-coupled 2-in, 6-out, AD/DA audio converter/interface.
Poppy Hanton Joins Celestion as Marketing Executive
Celestion, the premier manufacturer of loudspeakers for sound reinforcement and guitar and bass applications, proudly announces the appointment of Poppy Hanton as Marketing Executive.
PRS Guitars and Ted McCarty Family Drop 'Theodore' Trademark Dispute with Gibson Guitar Corp
PRS Guitars has announced that it has withdrawn its objection to Gibson’s registration of the “Theodore” trademark.
Aguilar Amplification Unveils Limited Edition NYC Gold Skyline Tone Hammer Preamp
Aguilar Amplification announces the release of the Limited Edition NYC Gold Skyline Tone Hammer Preamp pedal.
Bajo Quinto Artists Sparkle and Shine with New Galaxy Collection by H. Jimenez
Bajo quinto players who want a uniquely stunning instrument, without the delay and expense of a fully custom bajo, can now choose from a new series of dazzling options from…
American Music & Sound Appoints Kaitlyn Trahan to the Internship Program in Partnership with WAVIT
American Music & Sound (AM&S) is pleased to announce the appointment of Kaitlyn Trahan to their Music Industry Internship Program in partnership with Women in AV/IT (WAVIT).
IsoAcoustics Takes North America Distribution In-House
IsoAcoustics, a global leader in acoustic isolation solutions for the professional and consumer audio industry, is pleased to announce its strategic decision to move its North American distribution operations in-house, driven…
New Euro CST Basses from Spector
Spector is proud to announce its new Euro CST bass range.
Legendary Recording Engineer Jimmy Douglass Pushes the Limit With KRK
Five-time GRAMMY® Award-winning Recording Engineer and Producer Jimmy Douglass has a prolific career spanning over four decades.
Korg USA Adds Two Key Members to Sales and Marketing Team
Korg USA announces that, following an extensive search, experienced MI industry veterans Kate Moyer and Anoush Saboktakin have joined the company’s sales and marketing team to help shape and achieve…
Casio CT-S1-76 Brings 76 Keys, Premium Speaker System, Remote App Control to Popular Casiotone Portable Keyboard Series
Introducing the CT-S1-76 to the Casiotone lineup, building on the widespread success of the acclaimed CT-S1 61-key portable keyboard.
When the Price is Right, Differentiation is the Closer
Inflation continues to wreak havoc on every faction of our industry, including educational services.
Standing Tall! - Trends in Music Stand Sales
Seemingly amongst the least “sexy” of musical accessories (based on the… less than “effusive” responses to this month’s poll), music stands are nonetheless essential for many players – particularly of…
Pittsburgh Guitars – A Love Story: Iconic MI Retailer Celebrates 45 Years
Pittsburgh Guitars is celebrating 45 years of “Rocking the ‘Burgh” in 2024 and we decided to sit down with former devoted customer and now owner John Bechtold to learn more…
‘We Are the Dreamers of Dreams’: Applied Research and Technology – ART – Celebrates 40 Years
Applied Research and Technology, a division of Yorkville Sound, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024. The company originally focused on the recording market, and the first ART products were digital…
A Mighty Wind: Student Flute Sales Surge in 2024
The fall semester is just around the corner. While you’re planning for “Back to School” sales and promotions, you’ll want to be sure to have plenty of one of the…
Off to the Races!
Oh, boy – here we go… the 2024 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCA) nomination form is now live! I give you: https://rb.gy/1qdpjg
ADK Releases the David Bock Z² Designs
ADK Microphones announces its collaboration with legendary microphone designer David Bock.
After Nearly 14 Years of Service, Mark Amentt Set To Retire from Casio America
Casio America has announced that Mark Amentt will retire effective August 1, following his nearly 14-year distinguished career with the company.
ADJ’s Updated Vizi Beam RX2 Takes Best-Selling Fixture to the Next Level
Building on the success of ADJ’s extremely popular Vizi Beam RXONE, the new Vizi Beam RX2 features the same high output and small form factor but combined with an enhanced…
On-Stage ASMS3000 Isolation Shield Improves the Sound of Recordings
On-Stage, a leading supplier of music instruments and accessories, and brand of The Music People, has released the ASMS3000 Isolation Shield, which surrounds the back and sides of a microphone…
Dean Guitars Claims Win in Its Appeal Against Gibson; Gibson Offers its Own Take on the Situation
On June 9, Dean Guitars issued a press release claiming a "Sweeping Win" in its appeal against Gibson Brands. Later that same day, Gibson posted its own release with a…
'The Plain & Simple Guide to Music Publishing - 5th Edition' from Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard has released the fifth edition of veteran music publisher and industry expert Randall Wixen's widely praised book The Plain & Simple Guide to Music Publishing.
CHAUVET Professional Lights Glastonbury Pyramid Stage For Headliners Coldplay and Dua Lipa
The CHAUVET Professional Color STRIKE M got to make over 100,000 pairs of eyeballs dance at Glastonbury this year. Playing a role in what Rolling Stone called “a stunning lightshow”…
Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. Promotes Bill Ludwig to Sales Strategist – Strategic Accounts / TAMA Drums & B&O Manager
Hoshino U.S.A. Inc., brand holder of Ibanez Guitars and TAMA drums, has announced the promotion of Bill Ludwig to Sales Strategist – Strategic Accounts / TAMA Drums & B&O Manager.
Pearl River Names Ed Bazel as Kayserburg Worldwide Brand Ambassador
Ed Bazel, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning pianist, composer, and founder of The River of Calm—Music to Soothe Your Soul online radio station, has been appointed the Worldwide Brand Ambassador for…
Guitar Center Appoints Adolfo Rodriguez as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology & Information Officer
Guitar Center, the world’s largest omni-channel musical instrument retailer, announces the appointment of Adolfo Rodriguez as Executive Vice President, Chief Technology & Information Officer, effective immediately.
Player II Series from Fender
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the arrival of the Player II Series – an update to Fender’s long-standing best-selling electric series, the Player Series - designed for musicians ready…