Further research confirms musical brain benefits
It may come as a surprise to some, yet researchers have found that running affects the brain in pretty much the same way as playing a musical instrument.
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Music China And Prolight + Sound Shanghai
Asia’s Largest MI Trade Show Continues to Grow – in Size and Significance
50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
Nationwide survey of MI retailers suggests generally ‘mixed’ outlook, although many remain concerned about effects of the recent election (Note: some of the stores contacted responded just prior…
Musical Innovations’ Leenman wins Duke Energy Service and Citizenship Award
Tracy E. Leenman, owner of Musical Innovations of Greenville, South Carolina, has been named winner of the 2016 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award.
Yamaha Legacy in Education Awards
Yamaha presented the company’s Legacy in Education Awards to Steve Houghton and Bret Kuhn during this week’s annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC16) being held in Indianapolis.Photo:…
First Artists Confirmed for Musikmesse 2017 Drum Camp, Guitar Camp
Visitors to Musikmesse 2017 can look forward to getting closer to music stars than at any concert. The Drum Camp and the Guitar Camp present exclusive performances by…
Roli launches 'groundbreaking' recording system
Bendy keyboard designer, Roli has launched a new product called Blocks, an ambitious attempt to create a new style of music creation and recording system.
Another signing for growing ADG
Busy Audio Distribution Group has added yet another line to its growing range of MI and audio products, now distributing Emma Electronic exclusively across Europe.
Two more new signings for ADG
Following the recent signing of LunaStone effects pedals, Audio Distribution Group/Filling Distribution has now added Two Notes and Caroline Guitar Company to its distribution line-up.
ROLI signs Bang & Olufsen exec
Henrik Lorensen, a senior executive at Bang & Olufsen, has joined ROLI as Chief Operating Officer, further strengthening the London-based music creation start-up’s leadership.
New US distribution centre for Audio-Technica
Audio-Technica has opened a new distribution centre in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.
Audio-Technica Opens New Warehouse and Distribution Center
Audio-Technica has announced it has opened the Audio-Technica SEDC (Southeast Distribution Center) in Moncks Corner, South Carolina.
Reimagining The Keyboard: Alternative MIDI Controllers for Expressive Performance
The 12-note musical keyboard has remained largely unchanged since the 14th century. Arguably this is because they got it right the first time. Even today it fits the…
5th NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia (September 14-17) concluded after four days of events, demonstrations, meetings, professional development opportunities, and exhibitions.
Russian show continues growth
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia continues to grow steadily, with an 11 per cent increase in visitor numbers this year, according to the organiser.
Holiday Buying Season
With over 80 percent of respondents in this month’s dealer survey reporting that between 16-50 percent of their annual sales take place during the holiday season, you’d be…
Make Each Customer’s Experience Amazing – Part II
In Part II of Tracy Leenman’s guide to achieving higher levels of customer satisfaction, we pick up with “point 2” of her outline...
In Praise of Conn-Selmer
There's no substitute for dedicated customer service.
Roli Acquires FXpansion
Roli, maker of Seaboard Rise, announced the purchased of fellow London-based plugin company FXpansion on September 1.
Keyboard benders make acquisition
Bendy keyboard manufacturer ROLI has acquired music software specialist FXpansion.
Musikmesse buoyed by Meinl return
Next year’s Frankfurt Musikmesse has been boosted by the news that Meinl is returning to the show.
Russian show reveals line-up
NAMM/Musikmesse Russia returns to Moscow’s Sokolniki Exhibition and Convention Centre, 15th-18th September, 2016.
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight+Sound NAMM Russia Announce Music-Filled Forums, Professional Development, and Business Events
NAMM Musikmesse Russia, an international fair for musical instruments, sheet music, music production and music business connections, and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia, an international fair of technologies…
Make Each Customer’s Experience Amazing – Part I
Retailers often say they want their customers to be “100 percent satisfied.” But, really, that’s not enough to make customers loyal – loyal to the point of exclusivity,…
GC Expands National Presence with Three Recent Openings
Guitar Center (GC) has been expanding its presence nationwide with recent store grand openings in Orem, Utah (June 30); Cary, North Carolina (July 14); and Norman, Oklahoma…
Wölfel moves up in latest Musikmesse team change
Yet more management changes at Musikmesse, with Mira Wölfel appointed as head of the new Sales and Planning department.
Minimoog makes a comeback
Moog Music has resumed production of the Minimoog Model D synthesizer after more than 30 years.
The story of Gretsch
MMR’s May issue “Century Club” story highlighted several venerable MI companies on the basis of their unbroken history of family ownership. But there’s another manufacturer that holds the…
The Once and Future Story of The Gretsch Company
MMR’s May issue “Century Club” story highlighted several venerable MI companies on the basis of their unbroken history of family ownership. But there’s another manufacturer that holds the…
Musikmesse reorganises team again
Messe Frankfurt has shuffled its pack again, with a reorganisation of its Muskmesse and Prolight and Sound team.