Musikmesse 2017 Drum Camp Lineup Announced
The lineup for Drum Camp at Musikmesse 2017 (April 5 to 8) is complete. Eight stars of the international drum scene will give daily performances on their original touring sets…
2017 NAMM Show Attracts Global Music Products Industry
The world’s music products industry gathered in Anaheim, California last week for the annual NAMM Show, and with it, the symphonic harmonies of the industry could be heard echoing across…
YCA and YMUS Join to Present ‘One Yamaha’ Revstar Display
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) and Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (YMUS) came together for the second year in a row to showcase the company’s “Revstar garage” concept at the 2017 NAMM…
Roland’s Eaddy Honored at She Rocks Awards
Roland Corporation U.S.‘s marketing communications manager Rebecca Eaddy was an honoree at the fifth annual She Rocks Awards. Presented by the Women’s International Music Network (the WiMN), the fifth annual She…
G7th adds new UltraLight capo
G7th, The Capo Company, has launched what it says is its lightest capo to date. Weighing in at only ¼ OZ (8 g) the new UltraLight model packs next generation composite…
Peddling Dreams
Paul Heumiller of Dream Guitars has found success in a high-end niche. You might say that Paul Heumiller of Dream Guitars is, well, living the dream. Following youthful visions of…
McPherson Guitars Perfecting the Art of ‘State of the Art’
Long known for the employment of cutting edge techniques in the design and production of their acclaimed acoustic guitars, McPherson Guitars – easily and instantly recognizable thanks to the brand’s…
Face-to-Face
“Email, conference calls, and Skype are all great, but there’s nothing like running into someone on a show floor for a little conversation about what’s really going on behind the…
In A Time of Industry Realignment, You Can Expect the Best from a NAMM Show
Repetition is the Mother of Skill: As I reflect back on 2016, it was quite a year for Contemporary Music Center. You may or may not know, but CMC was…
Philly’s Vintage Instruments – A Lifelong Career Sparked by an Interest in ‘Old-Timey’ Instruments
For more than 40 years, Vintage Instruments, Inc. in Philadelphia has occupied a unique space in the area’s MI market. Currently located in a historic building on Broad Street in…
Mouradian Guitars Co – The Store Boston-based Guitarists Trust
If you’re an electric guitarist in the Boston area and you need your go-to instrument repaired or modified, you take it to Mouradian Guitars. It’s just that simple. Sure, there…
Susan and Jonathan Lipp – A Partnership of Generosity
After spending most of 2016 barraged by polarizing politics and the sad news of music legend losses, you may find yourself hard-pressed to hear stories of inspiration. Look no further.…