The 2020 NAMM Show to Present Retail Innovations and Best-in-Class Financial Trainings at Pre-Show Summits
At the 2020 NAMM Show, NAMM retail members seeking the latest in future-focused retail and financial strategies are invited to attend one of two day-long, interactive Summits that will explore…
Stitcher Equips New Podcast Studios with Allen & Heath
Podcast creator and distributor Stitcher recently moved into new studios in New York City with acoustics designed by Walters-Storyk Design Group (WSDG) and audio systems that include Allen & Heath…
KORG Takes Over City of Angels for Brand’s Tenth Brew Music Event
KORG celebrated its tenth Brew Music event in Los Angeles, California, partnering with popular music shop, Perfect Circuit, and high-end music tech brand, ROLI. Both brands hosted the growing synthesizer…
Mapex Celebrates 30th Anniversary
MAPEX, one of the leading drum brands in the world and well renowned for its innovation and artistic craftsmanship, is celebrating 30 years of bucking trends and shaking up conventions…
‘There is Truly No End in Sight:’ Ukulele Market Holding Strong in 2019
When the “ukulele craze” began about a decade ago, plenty of theories were floated: In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, people were drawn to the ukulele due to…
Master of All Things Stringed: Michael Schear of Amati’s Fine Instruments and Amahi Ukuleles
As president and head honcho of Amati’s Fine Instruments and Amahi Ukuleles, it’s safe to say Michael Schear is the master of all things stringed. In the early ‘80s, however,…
The Art of Music Retail
Photo by 200 Degrees Andy Warhol, a leading figure in pop art, was fascinated with, and excelled at, business. He believed that business was the highest form of art. All…
MSFQ: More to Start, Fewer to Quit
Photo Credit: Gerd Altmann It’s Back to School Season, and What Better Time to Consider Joe Lamond’s Mantra, MSFQ? NAMM has a big push behind this buzz phrase, and they…
CITES Adopts Exemption for Musical Instruments from Rosewood Restrictions
On August 28, in Geneva, Switzerland, the CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP18) voted to approve an exemption that will allow finished musical instruments as well as parts and accessories containing…
Farida Parlor Guitars Now Available in North America
Farida Guitar & Ukulele has expanded its popular Old Town Series of acoustic guitars with the 10 Series, a line of parlor size instruments. The 10 Series, which was unveiled…
Trade Regrets: Jack Martin
On August 20, we received the following from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino: Our friend Dave Fletcher informed us today that Jack Martin passed away. Jack was 96 years old. Jack was…
Music China Provides Multifunctional Platform for Chinese and International Brands
Music China is drawing closer and as the exhibition space fills up, the show looks forward to welcoming both exhibitors and visitors to the fairground at the Shanghai New International…