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Moog & inMusic: A New Chapter of Innovation and Collaboration Begins

A Personal Letter from Moog Music President, Joe Richardson To our friends, artists, partners, collaborators, and community: It is my pleasure and privilege to bring you the exciting news that…

VSU Partners with Pearl/Adams

Pearl Corporation announces a new partnership with the Virginia State University Trojan Explosion Marching Band and VSU Percussion Studio.

Gibson Brands Announces Beth Rasnick as Chief of Staff to the CEO; Rasnick Joins Gibson Leadership Team

Gibson is proud to announce the promotion of Beth Rasnick to the role of Chief of Staff to the CEO, Gibson Brands, reporting to Cesar Gueikian. 

Hohner and Country Music Hall of Fame Join Forces with Make Music Nashville for Make Music Day

Hohner and the Country Music Hall of Fame proudly announce their partnership with Make Music Nashville for this year's Make Music Day celebration in Nashville, Tennessee.

Pearl River Brand Ambassador David Syme Continues Smash North American Tour

Renowned pianist David Syme, Pearl River Brand Ambassador and Classical Artist in Residence at University College Cork, in Ireland, added more dates to his North American Tour, sponsored by Pearl…

Fender x Saint Laurent Limited Edition Collection

Saint Laurent Rive Droite and Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) have released a co-branded collection including a Limited EditionFender® x Saint Laurent Stratocaster® guitar, Limited Edition '65 Deluxe Reverb® Fender®…

NAMM What's Next Webinar: June 27

NAMM is the pre-eminent musical products association in the world and in addition to the annual Trade Show, offers a wealth of educational programs and services for its members.

SABIAN Announces $100,000 Donation in Support of Sistema NB

SABIAN and leading Canadian orchestral music program the New Brunswick Youth Orchestra, Inc. (NBYO) have announced a $100,000 commitment designed to help transform the musical landscape in New Brunswick through…

Join the Worldwide Celebration of Music Making on June 21: Make Music Day

Innovative Jazz Ensemble Music Released by Excelcia Music Publishing

Over 20 engaging new works from returning popular, veteran composers as well as new-to-the-roster voices are part of Excelcia Music Publishing’s new Jazz Ensemble Music Catalog, released for 2023-2024.

Godin Guitars Launches the Session T-Pro

The Godin Session T-Pro starts with the versatility of the Session HT, and adds boutique-quality features, elevating this guitar to the next level!

Jazz Ensemble New Music Release from Kendor Music Publishing Continues Tradition of Excellence

Kendor Music Publishing, long-known for its educationally-focused Jazz Ensemble music, has released its 2023-2024 Jazz Ensemble Music Catalog, including 13 new charts from Doug Beach Music. 

'Bassist's Fake Book' Now Available from Hal Leonard

Hal Leonard, the world's largest music print publisher, just released The Bassist's Fake Book, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive collection of over 200 popular bass songs in easy-to-read lead sheets.

‘We Owe it All to You’

Sometimes the Answer is Right Under Your Nose

Successful business owners are always on the hunt for better ways to embellish their business growth.

Changing of the Guard

In my first year working for MMR, the big buzz at my inaugural NAMM Show trip was still about “the new guy,” Joe Lamond, who had stepped into the role…

10 More Students Awarded the D’Addario Foundation College Scholarship

The D’Addario Foundation is proud to announce that in 2023, ten more students will be receiving a college scholarship through The D’Addario Foundation College Scholarship Program.

Paul Lamarre Joins Martin Audio U.S. as Brad Stephens Moves Up to Wider Role

Ahead of InfoComm, Martin Audio is delighted to welcome the highly experienced Paul Lamarre to its sales team.

’NAMM’s Job is to Serve the Industry’ - NAMM CEO and President John Mlynczak

In February of 2023, after a year-long search, NAMM’s Executive Committee and CEO Search Committee announced music education advocate and MI vet John Mlynczak as the new president and CEO…

Upfront Q&A: Souldier - Good for Your Soul

School of Thought - Don’t Underestimate the Purchasing Power of the Educator

Well, as of a few short weeks ago, another NAMM Show is in the books!  Although I was not able to attend, everything I saw from social media posts and…

‘The Market is Getting Crowded’ - Woodwind Mouthpiece Brands Jockey for Position in a Dense Segment of MI

Fender Announces Mikey Way Signature Jazz Bass

Introducing the new Epiphone Emily Wolfe 'White Wolfe' Sheraton

For 150 years, Epiphone has been at the forefront of musical instrument design.

KRK GoAux Trusted for Concert Series at Royal Albert Hall

Royal Albert Hall was once again the site for the annual concert series benefiting the Teenage Cancer Trust, an organization providing unique care and support for young people living with…

New Ownership at Avlex

Dealer Survey: Keyboard Cases

Whether lugging the instrument to practice, a gig, or the recording studio all keyboard players need cases to provide reliable, portable protection for their gear.

Roundtable: Home Digital Keyboards

What used to be mere "practice tools" with limited functionality, hone digital keyboards have evolved over the years to exist in the present-day as extremely sophisticated, powerful musical instruments that…

Stringjoy: Great Tone Starts with Great Strings

Since 2014, Stringjoy has been engineering and producing instrument strings of the highest quality and available in enough configurations that every player can have access to a "custom set" ideally…

YXL10SP - Yorkville's Most Affordable 10-inch Subwoofer

Canadian pro audio manufacturer, Yorkville Sound, has created the YXL10SP powered subwoofer for the working DJ & Musician.

Audio-Technica ATND1061DAN Ceiling Array Microphone Integrates With AVer PTZ Cameras For Advanced Video Conferencing

Syncing audio and video is at the core of creating an impactful and engaging video conference experience.

L.A.’s Pricetone Studios Expands Arsenal of Genelec Monitors

Since first entering the recording and pro audio space several years ago, Sean Price has built ever-more sophisticated iterations of Pricetone Studios, from a (literal) home base in the Bay…

FlexPoint and TORUS Series Spearhead Martin Audio’s InfoComm Product Showcase

Martin Audio will arrive at InfoComm 23 (June 13-16, Orlando, FL)at the strongest point in its 50-year-plus history.

Wingert-Jones Publications Releases New Concert Band Music for 2023-24

With a diverse range of levels and styles, the 2023-2024 Concert Band Music release from Wingert-Jones Publications contains new music for a variety of levels and concert programs.

Martin Audio Strengthens South American Distribution by Appointing Avcom Colombia

Continuing to strengthen its market position in Central and South America, Martin Audio has announced the appointment of Avcom Colombia as its new distributor for that territory.

Kramer Unveils First-Ever Dave Mustaine Vanguard

Kramer, the original Made To Rock Hard guitar brand has been setting trends with premium, performance-focused instruments since 1976.

Hoshino (U.S.A.) Inc. Welcomes Paul Holdgate as Vice President of Sales

Hoshino (U.S.A.) Inc. (“Hoshino”) is delighted to announce the hire of Paul Holdgate to the newly-created role of Vice President of Sales.

Custom Painted MA301fet Microphone to Raise Funds for Turkish Recovery Fund

Mojave Audio, a leading manufacturer of high-quality microphones for the recording industry, has partnered with the Help In Harmony movement in a fundraising event aimed at supporting Turkish earthquake survivor…

AES Europe 2023 Delivers Immersive Experience to Sold-Out Audience in Finland

The Audio Engineering Society, celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023, maxed out the capacity of the venue for the recent 154th AES International Convention, held at Aalto University, Espoo, Helsinki,…

Volume.com Streams BeachLife Festival with Avantis

The BeachLife festival in Redondo Beach, CA celebrates California beach culture with multiple days of music performances across four stages.