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JHS Launches New Wireless Mic System
JHS has launched a new wireless mic system - The Xvive XU3 Microphone Wireless System (RRP £249) - has been specially developed to offer a high performance alternative to…
Less Tax, Employee Retention. Retirement Nest Egg. Get a 401(k)
Let’s begin with the “Why?” Why are 401ks and other retirement plans more important now than ever? Here’s three reasons.
Embracing the 'Folkternative:' ‘Non-guitar’ Fretted Instruments Making Waves in 2018
MMR recently chatted with representatives from five key suppliers of these types of instruments to get their take on the state of this market segment and expectations for…
Breedlove Frontier Concertina E (All-Mahogany)
I like electric guitars plugged into loud, distorted amps. So it says something that I am genuinely reluctant to return this gorgeous little Breedlove Frontier Concertina E. And,…
Decibullz Custom Molded High-Fidelity Earplugs
When I was very young – after it already become painfully, regrettably, frustratingly clear to my folks that I was going to spend all my days and nights…
Yamaha Hosts Piano Pros Best Practices Training Session
Yamaha Corporation of America recently hosted a Piano Pros Best Practices training session as part of the company’s ongoing commitment to support its dealers.
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.
Music Industry Competitors Team up to Help Stop Modern Slavery
After meeting together at Summer NAMM 2018 in Music City- Nashville, Kyser Musical Products, Inc. and G7th, The Capo Company - direct competitors in the capo market -…
The D’Addario Foundation Plans Additional Instrument Drive
Following the successful instrument drives at Ace Hotel properties in Chicago and Pittsburgh, the D’Addario Foundation and Hungry for Music have partnered with the Ace Hotel in DTLA for a west coast instrument collection…
Blues Brothers Benefit Uses CHAUVET DJ Fixtures
Jeff Hinton, the owner of 815 Productions, recently lit a benefit show by Late Nite Blues Brothers and 10 of Soul with high-octane lightshow, created with a collection…
Selling Your Business? Stay in Control
Making financial decisions has never been easy for business owners. When given a choice, the tyranny of the urgent usually wins over the severity of the important.
Hopkins Rebuilds Brighter Shade Studios with Fixtures from Radial
John Driskell Hopkins, a founding member of the Zac Brown Band, recently included a Radial Powerhouse 500 series chassis in his updated version of Brighter Shade Studios.
YCA Promotes Madsen and Harrison
The Keyboard division of Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has promoted two executives to further strengthen the company's keyboard brands, dealer service and to enhance overall customer experience.
Alexandr Misko Shares Thoughts on Framus and Warwick Factory
Percussion-style guitarist Alexandr Misko has released a new video detailing his experiences in the Framus and Warwick factory and his impressions of the Framus Legacy acoustic models he tested.
Grisha Goryachev to Hold Master Class with Internal Creations
On Tuesday, March 20, D’Addario Performance Series artist and flamenco-style guitarist, Grisha Goryachev, will be preceding his New York debut at the Sheen Center with a visit to Internal…
'Kid's Ukulele Course' from Alfred Music
Alfred's Kid's Ukulele Course is for kids ages 5 and up and available in two levels.
Thinking Outside of the (Stomp)Box: Smaller, ‘Boutique’ FX Pedal Brands are Leading the Way in 2018
In recent years, demand for compact FX stompboxes has skyrocketed and the number of players in that market, itself, has grown substantially.
Piano Adventures Receives 2018 MTNA Frances Clark Keyboard Pedagogy Award
Piano Adventures® by Nancy and Randall Faber, has been selected as the recipient of the MTNA Frances Clark Keyboard Pedagogy Award for 2018.
‘The Big One:’ 2018 NAMM Show Expands in More Ways than One
“Our members deserve all the credit for creating such an incredible show,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “It’s their innovative products and displays, the lifelong friendships…
The New Stomping Ground: StompLight Brings Top-Notch Lighting Effects to Performances of All Types with Ease and Versatility
It seems like such an obvious idea – the upsides are clear for all to see – you’d assume that folks must have developed this sort of thing…
Exiting? A Buyer’s Perspective
While Paul Simon wrote and sang the hit song, “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” there are only three ways to leave your business.
Yamaha Recognizes Music Exchange and Classic Pianos with 'Dealer of the Year' Awards
Yamaha Corporation of America has recognized Music Exchange and Classic Pianos with the company's annual "Dealer of the Year" awards.
YCA Names Scott Corporate VP of Finance and Administration
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced this week that Jeff Scott has been appointed as the company's corporate vice president of Finance and Administration.
Musiukmesse to Cooperate with European Music-Export Initiatives
For the first time, Musikmesse will present showcases in cooperation with international music-promotion initiatives.
Muisk Produktiv Sells Controlling Stake to PartnerFonds
PartnerFonds has made further investment in German retailer and distributor Musik Produktiv, taking a majority 60 per cent stake in the company.
D'Addario Foundation Hosts Second Instrument Drive
On December 1, the D'Addario Foundation partnered with Hungry for Music, Todd Rundgren's Spirit of Harmony, Instruments in the Cloud, and the Chicago Federation of Musicians to hold…
MI Retailers Hosting Live Performance Spaces, Beware
Creating a performance venue in your music store is a great way to connect with the community and increase customer traffic.
Optimist, Pessimist, or Realist? The Way You Think Daily Decides Your Fate in Business
We have a choice to make every day. Are you an optimist, pessimist, or realist about the changes that affect your businesses?
Performing Arts Lab at Tiffin University Acquires New Yamaha Instruments
The newly-constructed Performing Arts Lab (PAL) at Tiffin University has acquired a fleet of 32 Yamaha instruments to equip its professional quality recording studio and student-run record label,…