Understanding the Power of Simplicity and the Empowerment of ‘No!’
It took a 9 lb. puppy to finally sober me into accepting and employing the tactic that every business book, self-help book, and dog training book puts as their first…
NAMM Musikmesse Russia 2017
NAMM Musikmesse Russia (September 14 – 17), the international musical exhibition, concluded last week, welcoming over 12,000 music industry professionals and music lovers to the show’s thematic pavilions. Now in its…
NAMM-Musikmesse Russia numbers down
Last month’s NAMM Musikmesse Russia attracted more than 12,000 music industry professionals and music fans to this year’s show according to the organiser. Now in its sixth year, the show attracted…
Expansive Fringe Events at Music China Nurture Business Strategies and Support Music Culture
Dedicated to providing the musical instrument industry with invaluable opportunities for business networking, music education, and appreciation, Music China 2017 will take place from October 11 – 14. Held at the…
Trade Regrets: Ed Murphy
On September 14th, we received the following from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino: Music publishing pioneer Ed Murphy passed away on September 1. Ed Murphy clearly enjoyed his career in the…
Signature Style: Artist Signature Series Guitars Connecting with Players in 2017
We catch up with representatives from seven major suppliers to learn about what’s hot in Signature Series guitars… What are some of the unique benefits that signature series instruments provide…
Happenings in Nazareth: C.F. Martin & Company in 2017
MMR recently chatted with senior officers of C.F. Martin & Co. to learn about developments of note the storied guitar manufacturer, what instrument introductions have been making waves of late, how recent import…
The Rise of the Electric Guitar
On a recent return flight from a trip visiting dealers and a couple of dealer sales events, I came across the Washington Post article by Geoff Edger’s titled “The slow, secret death of the electric…
FEATURE: The unique benefits of disaster
Owner and director of education at Contemporary Music Center in Virginia, Menzie Pittman, ponders how a recent flooding bought unexpectedly profound benefits for him…. It was just before 7 PM on Friday night:…
Disaster and the Unique Benefits it Can Bring
It was just before 7 PM on Friday night: the countdown to the summer Rock Camp Concert had begun.I was so excited, as I finally had a two-hour window for my first…
ADG launches new Darkglass Alpha-Omicron
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Music China 2017 Schedule and Program of Events
Music China, to be held on October 11-14, 2017 in Shanghai has completed its new-look show schedule and program of events. This year’s show is expected to attract nearly 2,000 domestic and foreign exhibitors…