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Guitar Center Celebrates Grand Opening of New Location in Hialeah, Florida

Guitar Center, the world’s largest musical instrument retailer, celebrates the opening of its latest retail location, a 17,995-square-foot facility in Hialeah, Florida (3886 W. 18th Ave., Hialeah, FL 33012, in…

Trade Regrets: Rick Walters

Hal Leonard has announced the loss of their esteemed friend and colleague, Rick Walters. 

Row-Loff Productions Welcomes Keegan as Executive Assistant

Row-Loff Productions recently welcomed Matthew (Vinny) Keegan to the family as Executive Assistant of the company's Southeastern branch.

Martin Audio WP Rigged in Just 12 Minutes for UB40 Show at St. Andrews Stadium

Within 15 minutes of completing victory over Preston North End on Easter Monday, Birmingham City’s St. Andrews stadium had been transformed into a rock concert venue.

Earth Day 2024: Focusrite Group’s continued commitment to decarbonization

This Earth Day, Focusrite Group is proud to announce that it has achieved the prestigious Ecologi “For Our Planet” Gold Award and has committed to setting science-based emission reduction targets…

Eventide Appoints Mahtab Neptune as Chief Marketing Officer

Eventide Audio, at the forefront of audio technology for more than 50 years with award-winning studio processors, effects pedals, plug-ins, and broadcast products, is proud to welcome Mahtab Neptune as…

Gibson Gives and FirstBank Amphitheater Music Education Program

Gibson Gives the non-profit division of the legendary music brand Gibson, is honored to partner once again with FirstBank Amphitheater in Franklin, TN to raise funds to support Williamson County…

Fender 70th Strat Giveaway: 'Show Us Your Strat'

Fender is thrilled to announce the "Show Us Your Strat®" 70th Anniversary Strat Giveaway—a celebration of seven decades of the iconic Stratocaster®!

PK Sound Welcomes Calgary’s UVS to Growing Partner Network

PK Sound, the robotic line array company, has welcomed Calgary, Canada-based live production powerhouse Unlimited Video Staging (UVS) to its growing partner network following the company’s investment in a T8…

C. F. Martin & Co. Celebrates Earth Day 2024

As the world celebrates Earth Day, C. F. Martin & Co.® proudly reaffirms its commitment to environmental stewardship with a trio of initiatives aimed at promoting sustainability across its operations.

Guitar Center Celebrates Grand Re-Opening of Newly Expanded Westlake Village Location

Guitar Center celebrates the re-opening of its Westlake Village, CA retail location, situated at 30730 Russell Ranch Rd., Westlake Village, CA 91362 (at the Shoppes at Westlake Village).

Vintage Series Chic with SONOR Semi-Gloss Teak

The New Teak Semi-Gloss veneer finish brings simple elegance to the popular Vintage series.

String Orchestra Releases from Wingert-Jones Publications Achieve New Heights

A range of new string ensemble music, Wingert-Jones Publications’ 2024-2025 String Orchestra Music release comprises original and newly arranged works that explore fresh ground and varying styles.

KHS America Welcomes John Richardson as New Artist and Educator Relations Manager

KHS America is pleased to announce that John Richardson has joined their team as Artist & Educator Relations Manager.

Woodwind & Brasswind to Join Music & Arts

Music & Arts (M&A) announces that, after four decades of serving pro players and beginners alike, sister brand Woodwind & Brasswind (WWBW) is joining M&A.

Shure Achieves Sustainable Packaging Goals In 2023, On Track For 90% Recyclable And/Or Renewable Packaging For New Products By 2025

Two years ago, Shure announced aggressive goals to increase recyclable and/or renewable packaging for new products.

Gibson Dual Falcon 20 2x10 Combo Amplifier

The Guitar Center Music Foundation Hosts a Who’s-who of L.A.’s Music Industry at Third-annual Benefit Concert

The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF), a nonprofit organization that advances the healing, transformative power of music by granting instruments to music education and music therapy programs in need, held its Third…

ChamSys Reaches for New Worlds at PLASA Focus Leeds

The comfortable hall at 5 Armouries Drive is familiar to anyone who’s attended shows and conferences in this site off the River Aire.

Bert Murdock Music Names Behrens New General Manager

Bert Murdock Music, a cornerstone of the Orem, Utah community, proudly announces the appointment of Cris Behrens as its new general manager.

Mapex Drives Drumming Tradition with 'May is for Mapex' Celebration

For the third year in a row, Mapex Drums is partnering with retailers across the USA to roll out the month long “May is for Mapex” promotion with brand-wide discounts…

Cort Guitars Solencanto Classical Guitar Truly Shines

Cort® Guitars invites you to soak in the warmth and allure of the new Solencanto classical guitar.

The Martin Custom M/0000 Satin Black Limited arrives on The Official Martin Reverb Shop

The Martin Custom M/0000 Satin Black Limited and the Reverb Selects Instruments series from Martin became available on Tuesday, April 16th, at 10:00 a.m. U.S. Central Time at The Official Martin Guitar Reverb…

Furch Guitars Launches Exclusive Appointment Sale Program with Personalized Assistance

Furch Guitars is pleased to announce the launch of an exclusive appointment sale program, offering customers a premium guitar shopping experience  with personalized assistance directly at the Furch factory.

EarthQuaker Devices Announces a Limited Edition Avalanche Run to Support the Lottery League

The Lottery League and EarthQuaker Devices have joined forces to produce a limited edition version of the famed Avalanche Run pedal to help fund and support the 2024 Lottery League Season.

Hal Leonard's 'Chart Hits of 2023-2024'

Hal Leonard has released a collection guaranteed to excite today's pop fans!

New Nexus Series Acoustics from Faith Guitars

Faith Guitars are delighted to announce the launch of new additions to their popular Nexus acoustic guitar series.

Stephen Kehner Joins Majestic Percussion as New Artist Endorser

Oregon Symphony Assistant Principal Percussionist Stephen Kehner has joined the Majestic Percussion artist roster, adding his skill as a performer and his passion as an educator to the esteemed lineup. 

TikTok Artist LO LA Joins Lanikai Ukuleles' Roster of Talented Artists

Lanikai Ukuleles is thrilled to announce its partnership with recording artist and TikTok sensation, LO LA.

New York's Imperial Guitar & Soundworks to Close Brick-and-Mortar Location

New Palz, New York's Imperial Guitar & Soundworks will soon be shuttering its doors for good.

Gibson Gives and 1500 Sound Academy Partner for Music Scholarships Across Los Angeles, CA, Beijing, China, and Taipei, Taiwan

Gibson, and its charitable arm Gibson Gives believe in the power of music, and that getting instruments into the hands of those with a desire to make music is a…

EAW Introduces Raymond Tee as APAC Technical Sales Manager

Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®) welcomes Raymond Tee as APAC Technical Sales Manager.

ADJ LED-Powered Luminaires Chosen To Provide Versatile Lighting System For Detroit’s Diamondback Music Hall

Anniversary: BASSBOSS at 25 - 'We Expect People Are Going to Be Ready to Party!'

BASSBOSS marked the company's 25th anniversary at the NAMM Show with the brand’s “Demolition Experience” -- something which anyone who attended won't soon forget!

Roundtable: PA Speakers

Live sound doesn't happen without powerful PA speakers. These units make speech and music audible across a large area and help animate sports stadiums, concert halls, and facilities. 

'The Store that Ate Your Brain' - Rochester, NY's House of Guitars

MMR publisher Mike Lawson profiles Rochester, New York's legendary House of Guitars - aka "The Great, Great House of Guitars" and "the store that ate my brain."

Proel North America Announces Fred Dinkins, Renowned Drummer and Educator, as Tamburo Drums Artist

Proel North America is thrilled to announce Fred Dinkins as an official artist-endorser of Tamburo drums.

JHS Announce New Sales Team

Whilst on the front lines and acting as the bridge between the company and potential buyers, all members of the new 2024 JHS Sales Team are highly experienced individuals, specialising…

Gibson Slash 'Jessica' Les Paul Standard

With a partnership that has lasted over three decades, the iconic, GRAMMY®-winning guitarist and songwriter Slash, and Gibson luthiers have teamed up to create one of his favorite stage guitars…

Spector Launches Woodstock Custom Collection Volume II

d Woodstock Custom Collection with the Volume II series – a breathtaking series of 12 handcrafted, one-of-a-kind bass guitars, each one masterfully designed by members of the Spector team.