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New Mouthpieces from JodyJazz – Summer 2018

The JodyJazz GIANT Tenor mouthpiece combines the outside shape and look of a hard rubber mouthpiece with the precision of hard anodized aluminum. The SUPER JET Alto and…

Hal Leonard's 'George Benson – The Art of Jazz Guitar'

The George Benson – The Art of Jazz Guitar book includes guitar tab and new, accurate transcriptions, along with 10 chapters and over 30 examples for students to…

Fishman Expands Dealer Opportunities for SA Performance Audio System

Fishman has initiated a special dealer program to stimulate sales for its popular SA330x SA Performance Audio system.

NAMM Fly-In Continues to Bring Music Education Support to D.C.

This year, 100 music industry leaders, notable artists and arts education activists visited Washington, D.C. between May 21 and 24 as part of the annual event advocating for…

The 2018 SBO Scholarship Essay Contest Winners

Hot-Rodding: Aftermarket Electric Guitar & Bass Products are Burning Up

We recently spoke with representatives from eight major players in this market segment, all of whom noted that guitar modification – hot-rodding – is definitely on the rise.

Considering a New Building or Buying Out Your Partner? Explore SBA Loans

Often MI owners don’t have a barrel of spare cash hanging around – their wealth is locked up in the business. So, when there is a need to…

Yamaha Launches #ParentsChooseYamaha Initiative

Yamaha Corporation of America has just launched #ParentsChooseYamaha, a free online program to help parents choose the ideal string instruments for their children. When students are given their…

MMR Launches New and Updated Website

After months of preparation, MMR has debuted its new, easier-to-navigate website, www.mmrmagazine.com. The new layout of the site offers all the same MI industry updates, news, and interviews in a format…

New Look for MMR Global site

The more sharply-equipped among you will have noticed that MMR Global and indeed, the entire Musical Merchandise Review site has had a bit of a makeover.

Supro Launches Black Magick Reverb Amplifier

Supro's latest launch, the Black Magick Reverb amplifier, adds artist-requested features to the recreation of the vintage Supro amp loaned by Jimmy Page to the Rock and Roll Hall…

Porter and Davies Introduces Super Mini BC-X

Porter & Davies, specialist in tactile monitoring systems has launched the BC-X, a super-mini version of its BC2 and BC Gigster.

Barnes and Mullins Adds Rovner Woodwind Exclusive

Barnes & Mullins has added exclusive UK & Ireland distribution of American woodwind accessory manufacturer, Rovner Products.

Yamaha Promotes Doug Steinmetz to National Sales Manager for the Band & Orchestral Division

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Doug Steinmetz has been promoted to national sales manager for the company’s Band & Orchestral (B&O) division.

Sugarland Uses CHAUVET Professional Fixtures on Tour

Sugarland’s recent 2018 summer tour used fixtures from CHAUVET Professional. Lighting designer Chris and his team at CLLD, which includes associate designer and programmer Erik Parker, designed a…

New Accessories from Vater

Vater’s Stick & Finger Tape helps improve grip and prevent hand fatigue, while still allowing a sense of feel.

Promark's Maple Drumsticks

Promark Drumsticks' new maple drumsticks are a part of their Select Balance line.

New Accessories from D’Addario – Summer 2018

D’Addario Accessories' Alchemy Gothic Strap Line now features four new straps featuring Planet Lock.

New Cables from Coffin

Coffin's new Blood Splatter Instrument Cables are available in patch cable 3-packs, 10 feet, 20 feet, and 25 feet lengths, with either straight or right-angle options sure to…

Kyser’s New Accessories

Kyser's three new Hawaiian-themed Quick-Change capos for ukuleles include Red Hibiscus, Pastel Hibiscus, and Hawaiian Lei.

Hardware and Stands from Gretsch Drums  

Gretsch G3 hardware offers an assortment of newly designed stands for drummers and percussionists to comfortably use throughout their kit or percussion rig.

Reverend Guitars’ New Models

Reverend Guitars has rebooted the classic Six Gun model by swapping out the regular single coil at the bridge for their own T-style Talnico pickup.

The Goodtime Six Banjo from Deering

Deering Banjo Company’s Goodtime Six banjo is a six-string steel string banjo that tunes like a guitar and features a fast, sleek, and comfortable guitar style neck.

Oscar Schmidt’s New Ukuleles

The new Oscar Schmidt Trans-Color Ukuleles are available in concert and tenor-size models an in either a blue or red translucent front body.

New Releases from Hal Leonard – Summer 2018

Hal Leonard's The Songs of Andrew Lloyd Webber features 40 memorable songs composed by Andrew Lloyd Webber over the course of his 50-year career.

Lunastone Launches New Rocket

Danish guitar pedal company Lunastone has significantly upgraded its popular Three Stage Rocket pedal. The original Three Stage Rocket was developed in cooperation with guitarist Søren Andersen and…

Drum Channel Launches New Podcasts

Launching August 13, 2018 with a special edition featuring JR Robinson, drum education website Drum Channel will introduce a new series of informative and entertaining podcasts.

RATstands Tempo Series Music Stands Now Available Through Ace Products Group

Ace Products Group has officially announced their new partnership with RATstands, creators of the uniquely innovative music stands preferred by opera houses, theatres and concert halls worldwide.

Beyond the Books: Alfred Music’s Initiatives in 2018

It feels like just yesterday when Alfred Music’s Ron Manus was onstage at RPMDA in 2017 accepting the Dorothy Award.

The NAMM Fly-In: It’s all about the T-shirt

On my tenth anniversary of attending the NAMM Fly-In, I thought it was the perfect opportunity to reflect on the experience and the importance of this yearly NAMM…