S.I.T. Strings’ Tim Pfouts
Just because a company has a classic bread-and-butter item doesn’t mean they can’t keep exploring new technology, and for S.I.T. Strings, innovation never gets put on hold. Perhaps best-known for…
Willis Music at 120
On April 1 of this year, one of our industry’s oldest and most respected retailers turned 120 years old. Since 1899, Willis Music Company has remained family owned and operated…
Identity Theft, Part I
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, in 2016 a whopping 26 million Americans 16 or older reported they had been victims of identity theft during the prior 12 months.…
As It Should Be: A Teacher’s Job is to Serve
It’s been a while since I’ve discussed the topic of music lessons, and many readers have lesson programs, so let’s jump in and have a look under the hood at…
Fishman, Arturia, and MIND Music Labs Create a State of the ArtSynth Guitar in 30 Days
British mega band MUSE is currently on tour promoting their latest album Simulation Theory performing in sold out stadiums all over the world. Each night frontman and guitarist Matt Bellamy brings out…
NAMM Congratulates the 2019 Top 100 Dealers
NAMM is pleased to announce the list of enterprising music product retailers to be honored at the organization’s Top 100 Dealer Awards. Now in its ninth year and held during the Summer…
Trade Regrets: Parham Werlein
On May 26, NAMM’s historian Dan Del Fiorentino sent us the following about Parham Werlein: Parham Werlein passed away earlier this month at the age of 97. Parham followed in the…
Heil Sound Expands International Distribution
Kevin Kim and Jesse Park from CAPSTONE PRO Heil Sound has announced the appointment of four new distributors for its line of professional microphones and headphones. South Korea’s CAPSTONE…
Quality Music Education Access Contributes to Overall Improvements in School Climate, Research Finds
A new study from the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts reveals that even a modest investment in music education, paired with a commitment from the school to…
KORG Hosts First Ever Volca Happy Hour
KORG has taken the heart of their Brew Music campaign and created a new Happy Hour series – an intimate gear event that provides musicians with the opportunity to test-drive…
Trade Regrets: Charles R. Walter
On May 20, we received the following from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: Charles R. Walter, a pillar in the piano business for nearly 60 years, passed away on Friday. He was 92. …
Summer NAMM to Present More Than 60 Education Sessions
At Summer NAMM, a plethora of professional development, networking, and business opportunities will take place over the course of three days at Nashville’s Music City Center (July 18–20). Each morning,…