Hal Leonard Adds More Major Brands for Distribution
Hal Leonard has nnounced the distribution of three more legacy lines starting in 2022. They include Chauvet Lighting, Gator Cases, and Carl Martin guitar effects pedals. All deals started January 1…
Excelcia Music Publishing’s 2022 Choral Release Features Message of Hope & Derric Johnson Choral Series Debut
Excelcia Music Publishing has published 35 new choral pieces for 2022, from new composers and arrangers to returning popular favorites, with many songs falling under a theme of hope, empowerment…
Eris E5 BT Active Media Reference Monitors from PreSonus
PreSonus Audio Electronics, Inc. has announced the launch of the new Eris E5 BT Active Media Reference Monitors with Bluetooth. Equipped with 50 watts of Class D power for each…
KMC Music Named Exclusive United States Distributor of Antigua Winds Brass and Woodwinds
KMC Music, the industry-leading distributor of Guitars, Pro Audio, Percussion, Band & Orchestra, Accessories, and more, has announced that it has been appointed the exclusive United States distributor of the…
Berklee Press Announces Multiple New Releases for NAMM 2022
Berklee Press, the publishing arm of the renowned Berklee College of Music, has announced a variety of new titles just in time for NAMM: Jazz Is Elementary by Darla S.…
‘Pedalmania’ Celebrates & Explains Everything You Need to Know about Stompboxes & Pedalboards
Hal Leonard is releasing a book sure to excite much of the crowd attending the NAMM show: Pedalmania: The Complete Guide to Stompboxes and Pedalboards. Ever since the first effect…
Two New Hal Leonard Methods for NAMM 2022
Hal Leonard has long been a leader in music instruction methods, starting with the bestselling Hal Leonard Guitar Method which as taught millions of guitarists over the years, to dozens…
‘Play like Joe Bonamassa’ Is the Ultimate Guitar Lesson for Fans of Blues Juggernaut
Singer, songwriter, and guitarist Joe Bonamassa has had 24 #1 Billboard Blues Albums, more than anyone else in history. He has been featured on the cover of virtually every guitar…
Hal Leonard’s ‘Total Drummer’ Book/Video Takes Players to the Next Level
Hal Leonard has published The Total Drummer, by Dimitri Fantini. This unique book/video combo is put together for any drummer who is looking to take their playing to the next…
MMR Dealer Survey: Guitar & Bass Straps
We invite you to participate in the next MMR survey – this time on the topic of Guitar & Bass straps (results to appear in our May 2022 issue). If the subject…
Trade Regrets: Al Jensen
On April 10, NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news: Music retailer and long-time music advocate, Al Jensen, passed away on Friday. He was 94 years old. Al…
Pioneer DJ Partners with Hal Leonard
To continue to meet the high-demand needs of DJs, musicians, and production professionals in their quest for industry-leading tools and creative inspiration, AlphaTheta Music Americas’ Pioneer DJ brand has partnered…