MoneyCapsules Launches Sharing Groups for Music Retailers
MoneyCapsules® today announced the Q2 launch of MoneyCapsules Groups, which preserves sharing group features; building trustful relationships with other non-competitor retailers, learning from each other’s success and failures, and realizing that…
The 2017 NAMM Show Professional Development Sessions
At The 2017 NAMM Show, inspiration and innovation, transformative business know-how, and leading strategies and tips for music industry professionals and businesses of all sizes will be offered through more…
HW Products Celebrates 40 Years At NAMM
HW Products is celebrating its 40th year at NAMM. The company has seen many changes since that first show so many years ago, and 2017 is no different. In addition…
The NAMM Foundation Announces The 2017 President’s Innovation Award Recipients
The NAMM Foundation is pleased to announce that it has recognized 60 college music students with the organization’s prestigious President’s Innovation Award. The annual award provides outstanding college music students…
Jackson Announces the Return of Marty Friedman to Artist Roster
Jackson announced the return of Marty Friedman back to the Jackson artist fold. Friedman’s playing with Jason Becker in Cacophony, was a key element in the success of thrash pioneers…
Martin lines up trio of NAMM launches
Martin will add three new models to its popular 16 Series at the 2017 Winter NAMM Show. The new guitars include the D-16E, DC-16E and OMC-16E and all models will include Fishman Matrix VT Enhance acoustic amplification system. D-16E – The D-16E is a Dreadnought, with…
Trade Regrets: Milt Okun
Milt Okun, founder of Cherry Lane Music Publishing, passed away on November 15th, at the age of 92. Prior to entering music publishing, Okun found success in the 1950s and ‘60s…
NAMM Show underlines educational offering
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GC’s 28th Annual Drum-Off Nears the Grand Finals
Excitement has been building around Guitar Center’s 28th Annual Drum-Off, the retailer’s annual search for the top undiscovered drummer. Drummers across the country began competing over three months ago at…
KMC to Distribute Ashly Audio, Audix, and Ultimate Acoustics
KMC Music has been appointed by Ashly Audio, Audix, and Ultimate Acoustics to serve as their United States distribution partner. According to KMC Music vice president of Merchandising Roger Hart,…
Bittree Names Baron GM
Bittree has appointed longtime industry veteran Ari Baron as general manager (GM). The news was announced by Glenn Garrard, CEO. With over two decades of experience in the pro audio,…
Peavey adds Piranha cab to Micro Head
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