At 40 Years, Shubb Capos Keeps Firm Grip on the Market
Back in 1974, banjo player Rick Shubb and Dave Coontz, a student of Rick’s and an auto mechanic comfortable with metalworking and design, decided to make Shubb’s unique concept for…
How Do You Promote Your MI Store?
Hiring knowledgeable staff, designing an inviting interior retail space, carrying in-demand instruments and products, developing a streamlined business model – these are all essential steps towards creating and maintaining a…
Uke Suppliers Discuss State of the Market
MMR: In a survey of retailers that appeared in our March 2014 issue, many retailers expressed a belief that the “uke craze” had leveled off somewhat. Nonetheless, over 50 percent…
Brian Ball
Approaching another big Summer NAMM Show this month in Nashville, this spring seemed like the perfect opportunity to check in with one of the industry’s most recognizable companies – Ernie…
The Proposed Ivory Ban
The Federal government and individual state governments have been cracking down on the commercial ivory trade of late. In June, the New York State Legislature passed a landmark ruling amending…
Summer NAMM Events, Concerts, Other Attractions
Summer NAMM packs three days and nights of can’t-miss events, live music, and networking opportunities into the days in Music City. Held July 17-19 at Nashville’s Music City Center, Summer…
Yorkville Sound’s Jack Long Appointed to the Order of Canada
On June 30th, his Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced the 2014 appointments to the Order of Canada. Included on this list of recipients is…
‘Women’s Road to Rock Guitar’ from Alfred Music
Alfred Music encourages women to express themselves by learning how to play lead and rhythm guitar with the new method Women’s Road to Rock Guitar, written by successful rock guitar…
‘Serious Blues’ from Alfred Music
Alfred Music's Serious Blues series features book and DVD packs for aspiring blues guitarists in search of an authentic sound. Each title features lessons from bona fide blues masters and includes licks…
‘The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug’ for Piano
Alfred Music Releases New Titles from Alfred Music has released companion folios to the iconic film franchise The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. These songbooks, arranged for Piano/Vocal/Guitar, Easy Piano,…
Alfred Received Paul Revere Award for ‘Joni Mitchell: Complete So Far’
Alfred Music received the Paul Revere Award for Graphic Excellence in the category of “Book Design in Popular Folios” for the recently released songbook, Joni Mitchell: Complete So Far. This ceremony…
Rev. Jimmie Smith to Perform at Hammond Event at Summer NAMM
It must be difficult to possess (almost) the same name as the acknowledged master of your chosen instrument, in this case, the Hammond Organ; but those who hear the Rev.…