Trade Regrets: John Connolly, Jr.
John Connolly, Jr., founder of Connolly Music Company, passed away on August 26, at the age of 87. John was a beloved husband, father, and grandfather who was…
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Nightclubbing
While in Nashville for the Summer NAMM Show, I was able to carve out 20 minutes and meet up with a buddy – a Nashville local – for…
Trade Regrets: Brian Jemelian
Brian Jemelian provided two decades of distinguished service to Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) and leadership as the company's senior vice president, finance and administration. He died on July…
NAMM Foundation Announces $675,000 in Grants to Music Ed Programs
The NAMM Foundation has announced that the organization will benefit 24 different music education programs with $675,000 in grants, an increase made possible by NAMM Foundation donors.
Taking on Internet Competition for Small-Ticket Items: Band & Orchestra Accessory Sales in 2017
Reeds, drum sticks, clip-on tuners, stands, strings – these items and many more are essential to all active players of every ability level.
Jordan Kitt's Pianos: The Legend and Legacy
Chris Syllaba’s 30-plus year career with Jordan Kitt’s Music essentially started by accident.
Lowden rolls out the barrels with Bushmills guitar run
Lowden Guitars has teamed up with Irish whiskey brand Bushmills, to create eight limited edition guitars made from whiskey barrels and ancient bog oak.
Mixed bag for Yamaha results
Yamaha has released its full year financials with group sales down but income up and music net sales down but ahead of forecasts.
NAMM Top 100 Dealers to be Honored in Nashville
NAMM has announced the list of music product retailers to be recognized at The Top 100 Dealer Awards.
Millers backs local music with piano giveaway
Millers Music in Cambridge marked its 160th anniversary this year by donating 21 pianos – worth £50,000 in all – to community groups across the region.
Audio-Technica prepares PL+S unveilings
Audio-Technica has announced a new addition to its flagship 50 Series studio microphone range – the AT5047 cardioid condenser model – to be unveiled at Prolight+Sound 2017. The…
Normans links up for apprentice scheme
Burton-based Normans Musical Instruments has struck an apprenticeship partnership with Burton and South Derbyshire College.
The UnUsual Suspects
CustomShop Guitars Continue to Offer Dealers and Consumers Unique Opportunities
Musikmesse outlines Business Academy schedule
Musikmesse is once again running the Business Academy inspired by German trade body SOMM, which will include speakers on issues including CITES, brexit and digitisation.
Musikmesse 2017: Business Academy Inspired by SOMM
The Business Academy inspired by SOMM will once again be a great source of expert knowledge for trade visitors to Musikmesse (April 5 to 8, 2017).
Latin Hand Percussion
From Santana to Shakira to Marc Anthony, Prince Royce, Nicky Jam, and beyond, Latin pop music has been – and remains – a powerful and consistent (powerfully consistent?…
Ultimate Ears’ Mike Dias
In-ear monitors have been the standard for many top touring acts for decades now, but Ultimate Ears (UE) is looking to expand that user base by making superior…
2017 NAMM Show
"Each year is different isn’t it? I believe every show is a reflection of the industry at that moment,” observes NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “My impressions…
Trends and Observations: Four Takeaways from the 2017 NAMM Show
At the NAMM Show there is always more information than you can ever wrap your head around. So I thought I would try to recap some moments of…
'Musikmesse Insider' to Continue at 2017 Gathering
Once again in 2017, Messe Frankfurt is inviting qualified musical-instrument retailers to register for the “Musikmesse Insider” customer programme.
Musikmesse Insider programme returns
This year's Musikmesse will again be running the Musikmesse Insider customer programme for qualified musical-instrument retailers.
Shure Promotes Skof to VP and CFO
Shure Incorporated has promoted Bruce Skof to vice president and chief financial officer.
On-Stage Donates NAMM Booth Products to Harmony Project
On-Stage donated an array of music products and accessories to Harmony Project of Los Angeles, California. On-Stage is a Connecticut-based, family-owned business with a long history of supporting charities,…
Tanglewood freezes Crossroads price
Tanglewood has announced a total price freeze on its Crossroads guitar series.
D’Addario Foundation Awards 107 Music Education Grants
The D’Addario Foundation, a 503(c) nonprofit that is a global leader in finding, funding, and partnering with transformative music education organizations, has announced the results of its first…
Danley UK and Neuron Pro Audio at UK Winter Gathering
Local A/V integration and live sound company Neuron Pro Audio delivered sound at Manchester, UK’s Winter Gathering by using a collection ofDanley Sound Labsloudspeakers and subwoofers.
Musikmesse 2017 Drum Camp Lineup Announced
The lineup for Drum Camp at Musikmesse 2017 (April 5 to 8) is complete. Eight stars of the international drum scene will give daily performances on their original…
Clark Promoted to CFO at Sweetwater
Sweetwater announces that senior vice president of finance Greg Clark has been promoted to senior vice president of finance and chief financial officer. He succeeds CFO Marc Leveridge,…
Bonners expands with new piano centre
Bonners has expanded its operation with the addition of a new specialist piano centre just off the M25 in Surrey.
Buffet Crampon Partners with Kibo Commerce Online Sales Platform
Buffet Crampon USA, North American distributor of Buffet Crampon student, intermediate, and professional woodwinds, announced a new partnership with Kibo Commerce, the Cloud-based online order commerce platform.