NAMM Foundation Seeks Best Communities for Music Education
School districts and schools with an exemplary commitment to music education curriculum are encouraged to apply for a national distinction as a Best Communities for Music Education. Presented by The…
Manhasset Acquires Noteworthy Music Stands
Manhasset Stands recently announced its acquisition of Noteworthy Music Stands of Portland, Oregon. Noteworthy Music Stands is a manufacturer of decorative music stands and are known for creating “Elegant Images…
The Coming Millennial Moment
There has been much fretting published about what the world will look like when it’s run – as it inevitably will be – by members of the Millennial generation. The…
Three Strategies For Dealing With The Aftermath And Benefits Of Unexpected Events
This year I celebrate my 27th year as a music retailer, and I believe it’s fair to say a lot of unexpected events have happened in that time period. The…
Home Sweet Some: Home Digital Keyboards Driving the Market in 2016
Time was, nearly every family had – or aimed to have – a piano in the living-room. Upright, baby grand, or grand – it didn’t matter, so long as there…
KMC Music Debuts Two New Pro Audio Bundles To Help Create In-Store Pro Audio Departments
Accelerating its commitment to help retailers quickly build their in-store Pro Audio business, KMC Music introduced two exciting new ways for dealers to create a more engaging in-store Pro Audio…
NAMM’S Museum of Making Music Partners with Martin Guitar to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of the Dreadnought
Beginning October 8, the Museum of Making Music will present a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Martin Dreadnought guitar, perhaps the most iconic and influential American acoustic…
SJC Custom Drums Welcomes Frank Zummo of Sum 41, Krewella, and Street Drum Corps
SJC Custom Drums announced the addition of Frank Zummo to the SJC family. “I’ve been a huge fan of Frank’s drumming career for a long time,” said Mike Ciprari co-founder…
5th NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia (September 14-17) concluded after four days of events, demonstrations, meetings, professional development opportunities, and exhibitions. Now in its fifth year, the…
Music China 2016 Fringe Program Confirmed
Following the show’s theme of business networking, music education and culture appreciation, Music China’s fringe program is set to engage show participants with content-rich forums, workshops, master classes, stage performances,…
Trade Regrets: Richie Pidanick
On Septemer 28th, we received the following sad news from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino about longtime GC vet, Richie Pidanick: Sad news is swirling around the industry with the loss…
Russian show continues growth
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia continues to grow steadily, with an 11 per cent increase in visitor numbers this year, according to the organiser. Now in…