82 Percent of Parents Want Their Kids to Learn to Play a Musical Instrument, According to New Survey Spearheaded by Guitar Center
Guitar Center has shared the results of a survey on music education conducted in coordination with World Music Day.
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Eventide Audio Appoints Joe Cozzi and Bohan Xie to New Sales Leadership Roles
Eventide Audio has announced that Joe Cozzi and Bohan Xie have been promoted to new sales leadership roles.
Neutrik Americas Announces Team Expansion
Neutrik Americas, part of the Neutrik Group is pleased to announce an expansion to its staff.
Hundreds Reportedly Laid Off at Fender
A number of sources are reporting that California-based Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) recently laid off nearly 300 employees.
JHS Appoints Zentralmedia as Exclusive Distributors for Fret-King, Vintage, Encore and Santos Martinez Guitars, and Laka Ukuleles Throughout Spain
NAMM 2022 was indeed, extremely positive for JHS, with the UK’s largest independent distribution company adding exciting new brands to its ever-expanding product catalogue, whilst increasing their global market by…
BASSBOSS 'Demolitions' at DJX 2022
BASSBOSS® Loudspeakers will reignite their legendary "Demolition Experience" demonstration room at the new and improved DJX Show 2022 (formerly DJ Expo) August 8th-11th at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino…
PYTCH and CHAUVET Professional Rock World Procurement Awards
Rock N’ Roll is an attitude, as much as a musical genre, according to many social historians.
The NAMM Foundation Welcomes Dinah Gretsch to The Board of Directors
The NAMM Foundation is honored to welcome Dinah Gretsch to the organization’s board of directors in the role of Vice Chair.
Fender Introduces American Acoustasonic All-Mahogany Series
When Fender launched the American Acoustasonic® Telecaster® in 2019, the guitar entered a brand new market segment without making any functional or sonic compromises.
D'Addario XS 80/20 Bronze Now Available
By popular demand, XS Acoustic is now available in 80/20 Bronze, D'Addario's brightest string offering now infused with maximum life.
TASCAM’s Mixcast 4 Brings a Rich Feature Set to Comedian / Podcaster Dean Delray’s Podcast Activities
Dean Delray is a case study of turning passion into a labor of love, merging his affinity with music and comedy into a thriving career on stage and a growing…
Von Frankenstein Monster Gear Unveils Jeff Loomis Signature String Sets for Electric Guitar
Von Frankenstein Monster Gear™ introduces the Jeff Loomis Signature String Sets of nickel plated electric guitar strings, adding sheer force to an increasingly monstrous product catalog.
Hal Leonard to Distribute DrumnBase Rugs to U.S. and Canada
North American musicians no longer need to suffer through using drab rugs bought at hardware stores. Hal Leonard is pleased to announce that effective immediately, it is the U.S. and…
Eventide Releases Misha Instrument & Sequencer for Eurorack
Eventide Audio has announced immediate availability of Misha, a new type of instrument and sequencer that utilizes a unique, interval-based approach to playing and creating melodies.
Noteflight’s Community Serves Over 7 Million Members
Noteflight, a Hal Leonard company and the world’s first and largest online music notation software community, now serves over 7 million users!
Introducing Meraki Flutes
After 12 years as a flute specialist business, Flute Pro Shop (FPS) has recognized three major issues for flute players looking for a new flute, and has developed solutions for…
Mojave Audio Announces MA-D Cardioid Dynamic Microphone
Boutique microphone manufacturer Mojave Audio have announced the MA-D, the company’s first hand-held dynamic microphone.
Guitar Center Business Solutions Continues to Expand with the Acquisition of Cutting Edge Systems
Guitar Center, Inc., is pleased to announce that its Business Solutions division has acquired Cutting Edge Systems Corporation, a premier technology installation firm in New England as a part of…
Angress to Lead QSC Pro Audio Division
QSC is pleased to announce that David Angress has joined the organization as Senior Vice President and General Manager of the company’s new Pro Audio division.
So, Who Do YOU Think are the ‘Best of the Best?’
For the past many, many autumns – certainly going back well before my tenure with MMR – we have reached out to MI retailers to learn their thoughts on what…
UpFront Q&A: John Hopkins -- Sweetwater’s President and CEO Discusses the Company’s New Fulfillment Center
Earlier this summer, Indiana-based MI retail powerhouse Sweetwater Sound announced they would be opening a new fulfillment center in Glendale, Arizona to meet growing demands represented by customers on the west…
‘Tis the Season: Back to School Sales Post-Pandemic
Nearly 80 percent of participants (79.1%) in this month’s MI dealer survey report that things have either fully or mostly returned to “business as usual” in area school districts post-pandemic.
Maverick Storm From CHAUVET Professional Takes IP65 Moving Heads to Next Level
There are “more storms on the horizon” at CHAUVET Professional, and that’s good news for anyone interested in lighting shows and events.
Gibson Wins Another Definitive Ruling on Iconic Guitar Shapes and Trademarks
On May 27, 2022, the court decided by jury, to uphold Gibson’s long-established and well-recognized trademarks for Gibson’s innovative and iconic guitar shapes, finding that the Gibson Trademarks are valid, the…
Aclam Launches its Latest Pedal: The Woman Tone
Following its lineage of effect pedals recreating specific tones of the 60’s bands, Aclam has developed the ultimate overdrive pedal for those fans of Cream and Eric Clapton’s fabulous sound…
Phil Jones X4 Nanobass, A Multi Instrumental Mini Marvel
Nanotechnology breaks the sound barrier with the X4 Nanobass, which is the most compact and portable combo amplifier ever designed by Phil Jones Bass for practice and desktop applications.
Sting Performs in Eisenstadt with Austrian Audio Mics
British superstar Sting visited Eisenstadt during his My Songs Tour and performed on July 15, 2022 on the beautiful grounds of the Esterházy Palace Park in Vienna, Austria.
Excelcia Music Publishing Announces Acquisition of Kendor Music
Excelcia Music Publishing announces its acquisition of prominent music publisher, Kendor Music.
Shure Supports Exceptional Sound At The 2022 ESPY Awards
Celebrating the best players, teams, and moments in the world of sports, this year’s ESPY Awards benefitted from clear and natural audio that elevated the voices of the show.
AP International Music Supply Announces Distribution of The Tremolo Buddy Maintenance Tool for Floyd Rose Tremolos
AP International Music Supply, manufacturer and distributor of Floyd Rose® Tremolo Systems, is proud to announce the distribution of The Tremolo Buddy, a convenient new tool for working on tremolo-equipped…
Renkus-Heinz Delivers Unstoppable Audio Announcement Clarity for Europe’s Busiest International Train Station
Located at the intersection of France, Germany, and Switzerland, the Basel Train Station (Basel SBB) in Basel, Switzerland is a primary hub for travel throughout Europe and is often regarded…
ddrum Upgrades D1 Junior Drum Set for Beginner Players
ddrum introduces the newly updated D1 Junior Drum Set for beginners.
Pearl 'Musicians Making A Difference' 2022 College Scholarship Recipients Announced
In May of 2021, Pearl Corporation announced the opening of a new college scholarship, “Musicians Making A Difference,” awarding $10,000 annually in the amount of two $5,000 scholarships to high…
Epiphone Power Players: Your First Forever Guitar
Epiphone presents the all-new Epiphone Power Players™ collection.
Sheptone Teams Up with Jazz Virtuoso David Becker on New Signature String Set
Sheptone introduces the David Becker Signature Set of premium nickel wound electric guitar strings, designed for a jazz great with feel and functionality that’s suitable for multiple styles of playing.
Luna Guitars Unveils Gypsy Exotic Caidie Acoustic-Electric Guitar
Luna Guitars unveils the Gypsy Exotic Caidie Acoustic-Electric guitar, a beautifully bohemian instrument that takes basic guitar design to the next level.
DPA Microphones Hits the Road With Music Industry Stars for Summer Tours
Summer tours are back in full swing, and artists are looking to make a statement with accurate, reliable audio. From Lorde and Bon Iver, to Tindersticks, H.E.R. and Lewis Capaldi,…