NAMM Announces Eight New Board Members Joining in 2025
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, announced today at the 2025 Show during its annual meeting of members, that eight newly elected…
AVANTE Audio Appoints Ray Varela as National Sales Manager
To coincide with the NAMM Show taking place in Anaheim, CA, AVANTE Audio is pleased to announce the appointment of Ray Varela as National Sales Manager for the USA. With…
NAMM 2025: Hartke Introduces New TX7500 Lightweight Bass Head
Hartke, an industry leader in bass amplification, announces the new TX7500 lightweight bass head at NAMM 2025. An expansion to Hartke’s lightweight and portable TX bass amplifier series, the TX7500…
NAMM 2025: Samson Launches New RX Series with RX112A and RX115A Powered Loudspeakers with Bluetooth
Samson, an industry pioneer in professional audio products, announces the new RX112A and RX115A powered loudspeakers with Bluetooth at NAMM 2025. An expansion to Samson’s best-in-class active loudspeaker collection, the…
Gator Takes Mini Amp Modelers to New Heights
Gator Cases has introduced the Frequent Flyer Series GTSA-GTR-MINIAMPMOD, a flight-ready case engineered for small-format amp modelers. This case is tailored to fit popular devices such as the Neural Nano…
Hal Leonard Announces Updated Editions of Essential Elements Band and String Methods
For over 25 years, Hal Leonard’s Essential Elements Band and Strings methods have helped thousands of directors and millions of students grow and improve their band and orchestra programs. Hal…
Chedeville Expands Affordably Priced SAV Series with new Eb Clarinet Mouthpiece
The new Chedeville SAV Eb Clarinet model is the latest addition to Chedeville’s SAV range of affordably priced clarinet mouthpieces. The Chedeville Eb Clarinet Mouthpiece delivers a warm, full sound…
European Giants Algam Establish Algam USA Distribution, Expanding Global Reach
Algam SAS (Nantes, France), the leading European distributor of musical instruments, professional audio equipment, and lighting, is proud to announce its new subsidiary, Algam USA. This strategic expansion marks Algam’s…
RBC Publications Releases Popular ‘Texas Prep’ Sight-Reading Series for Choral and Concert Band II
RBC Publications is thrilled to release the much anticipated second volume of Texas Prep Series: Daily Exercises Based on the State Sight-Reading Criteria series for Concert Bands and the inaugural…
Is Your Store an ‘Experience Destination’?
As the iconic Sam Ash Music mega-chain shuttered its 42 stores in May of last year (Sam Ash’s 100th anniversary year), the company noted in court documents that it had…
If You Were a Betting Man, Would You Guess 1964 or 1929?
As I observe the slug-fest that is today’s evolving retail environment, I am encouraged by the willingness of independent music dealers to engage in exchanging creative ideas. The tones of…
‘You Need to Authentically Connect with Musicians and Support Them’
In the fall of 2023, Gabe Dalporto assumed the position of CEO at the nation’s largest musical instrument retailer. In the ensuing months, he has brought his unique pairing of…