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A Show of Hands: Hand Percussion Sales in 2019

Hand percussion instruments: they’re relatively compact (usually), entry-level models are some of the most accessible instruments out there, the learning curve and gentle and forgiving, and whenever Santana…

What’s Your Business Worth?

In my January 2018 MMR column, I did my own reality check on the subject of valuation during an interview with Steve Zapf, the past-president of Music &…

Hal Leonard’s Larry Morton

In late June of this year, it was officially announced that longtime Hal Leonard CEO Keith Mardak would be stepping down, with Larry Morton assuming the titles of…

L-Acoustics Caps Off BottleRock’s Main Stage

Napa Valley Expo’s annual BottleRock music festival marked its seventh anniversary this summer with a new L-Acoustics K1/K2 loudspeaker system deployed at its main stage.

Identity Theft, Part II

In part II, I will be sharing best practices for identity theft prevention, monitoring, and recovery. Just in time for your summer travel season: a gold mine for…

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…

Technology is the Engine

Are you familiar with Billie Eilish? If not, don’t feel too bad. While millions of high-schoolers consider the singer/songwriter to be amongst the most significant artists of their…

KORG's April Fool's Joke Goes Viral

In an attempt to have a little fun with their fan base on April Fool’s Day, KORG creatively tricked unsuspecting social media followers with a fake announcement post…

Musikmesse Readies Joint Show Offering

The world of entertainment technology and music business is coming together at Prolight + Sound and Musikmesse in Frankfurt am Main from 2 to 5 April 2019.

Trade Regrets: William Boyce, Jr.

William Clifton “Bill” Boyce, Jr., who distinguished himself as a highly successful piano retailer throughout his remarkable 60-year career in the music products industry, passed away peacefully in…

American Music & Sound’s Jeff Hawley

Before we dig in, I just want to touch upon some of the events in Thousand Oaks, California, where American Music & Sound is headquartered, that took place…

UK Poverty Hitting Music Education

A recent report from the UK's Musician's Union says poorer families in the UK are at risk of under-representation in the music industry as children are being priced out of…

NAMM Reveals 2019 Show Development Programme Details

NAMM has announced details on its professional development offering for the 2019 show, featuring business know-how and hands-on training for working and emerging professionals involved in all aspects…