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Gibson Gives, the philanthropic arm of Gibson–the iconic American instrument brand–donated 52 guitars, gear, and equipment to benefit students attending the National School of Arts in Cuba.
The Roy H. Park School of Communications at Ithaca College, which is located in central New York state, has been ranked over the years as a top school for journalism,…
From humble beginnings to worldwide recognition, MESA/Boogie® has remained the original boutique Home of Tone, hand-crafting amplifiers of uncompromising quality from the world’s finest materials in California, USA
Roland introduces the S-1 Tweak Synth, the latest addition to the AIRA Compact family of pocket-sized instruments for modern music creators, which also includes the T-8 Beat Machine, J-6 Chord…
Godin Guitars is proud to add the Session HT Aztek Red & Arctik Blue to its line of electric guitars.
Maidstone's MuMu nightclub, known for its vibrant and energetic atmosphere, recently underwent a major refurbishment after a significant fire in 2021.
Front of house engineer and Tour Manager Rhys Welchman was doing sound at some local venues in the Washington, DC and Baltimore area when he was approached by Trey Williams…
The Electro-Harmonix Hell Melter takes distortion to its extremes in their take on the cult classic chainsaw distortion pedal with expanded controls and tonal capabilities.
A robust array of music debuts in Kendor Music Publishing’s 2023-2024 String Orchestra Music release.
Seagull Guitars' M6 ruby Red LTD aims to please.
NAMM Foundation Vice Chair, CFO of the Gretsch Company, and founder of Mrs. G’s Music Foundation Dinah Gretsch has announced a donation to The NAMM Foundation of $300,000.
Casio America and Notes for Notes (N4N) are celebrating a decade-long partnership to provide youth nationwide with opportunities to explore, create and record music—all for free and under the guidance…
\Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of the Steve Lacy “People Pleaser” Stratocaster®, a collaboration with California born-and-raised Grammy-winning artist, guitarist, songwriter, and producer Steve Lacy.
Music, You, Creativity, and Community is a professional development course offered by the University of South Carolina School of Music in collaboration with Music for People, their Art of Improvisation…
BASSBOSS is taking its professional speaker products to the next level with the announcement of the MK3 line update, adding performance gains and user experience enhancements across the brand’s entire…
Leveling your frets and fingerboard has never been easier with MusicNomad's Fret Leveler L-Beam.
We invite you to participate in this month's MI retailer survey on the subject of Woodwind Mouthpieces.
IBC-Music is honored to have been named among the recipients of the very first King’s Award for Enterprise, the UK’s most prestigious business award.
The massive Los Angeles-area post-production industry has seen a vast amount of business consolidation in recent years, but that’s also created opportunities for independent organizations to thrive.
The Tsukuba Capio complex in Japan’s Tsukuba city, Ibaragi, incorporates indoor sports halls, theatres and meeting rooms, while Tsukuba itself is renowned for being a scientific city of the future…
Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new, used, and vintage musical instruments, has announced that sales of like-new gear, which includes b-stock, open box, and mint-with-inventory…
The official grand opening of the Strawberry Field Forever Bandstand took place in Liverpool on 2nd May 2023.
Imagine dreaming the rock ’n’ roll dream since childhood, then living it by the time you were 17 years old.
Endorphin.es [Superbooth 23; booth 0117], the innovative Barcelona-based company specializing in breaking-age music tech for sound creators, announces that it will showcase its new Ghost and Golden Master effect pedals…
“Seldom is asymmetry merely the absence of symmetry,” wrote the German mathematician Herman Weyl.
Charvel is revealing its newest addition to its legendary Pro Mod So-Cal Style 1® Series, the Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1 HSS FR M, Maple Fingerboard and Pro-Mod So-Cal Style 1…
Royer Labs opened in 1998, creating an immediate industry classic with the R-121 ribbon mic.
In our June issue, Rick Ghinelli, director of music administration outreach and the educational support manager - Southwest for Conn-Selmer examines the Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Funds and…
It’s the component of single-reed woodwind instruments that connects - literally - with the player. In the June issue of MMR, we reach out to MI retailers to learn what…
In the June 20223 issue, MMR profiles longtime music eduation advocate and MI industry vet John Mlynczak as he begins his new role as incoming NAMM president and CEO.
Gibson Brands, Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Cesar Gueikian, Gibson’s brand president, as president and interim chief executive officer, effective immediately.
For the second year in a row, Mapex Drums, in partnership with retailers across the USA, is rolling out the month long “May is for Mapex” promotion with brand-wide discounts…
Fender Custom Shop is pleased to announce Levi Perry will be joining the Master Builders team.
In 1963, in the repair room of the original Long & McQuade Music Store in downtown Toronto, Peter Traynor designed and built the Dyna-Bass amplifier, a relatively affordable unit specifically…
With over 40 percent of participants (41%) in this issue’s dealer survey on the topic of stage monitors reporting sales trending downwards – the largest response by percentage – one…
“This event, more than any we’ve done before, highlighted the evolution of what the NAMM Show of the future might look like,” observes NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond.
A segment of MI hit particularly hard during the pandemic and COVID-related restrictions on large, in-person gatherings, digital mixing consoles have been gaining momentum as venues of all sizes continue…
Excelcia Music Publishing and its related companies and brands are thrilled to announce exclusive publishing agreements with eleven prominent composers: Carol Brittin Chambers, Sean O’Loughlin, Yukiko NIshimura, Larry Clark, Laura…
Introducing the Mule Resonator Custom Baritone Set by S.I.T. Strings
