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Yorkville Sound Welcomes Miner to Sales & Marketing Team

Canadian Pro Audio Manufacturer, Yorkville Sound, welcomes David Miner to the Sales & Marketing Team.

Market Profile: Greater Los Angeles - MI in the City of Angels

The second largest metropolitan area in the United States, Greater Los Angeles is also home to some of the world’s most significant suppliers of musical instruments and gear.

DPA Showcases Live Performance Benefits of 2017 Shotgun Microphone at NAMM 2024

DPA Microphones, a leading manufacturer of high-quality miking solutions, will highlight its new 2017 Shotgun Microphone at the 2024 NAMM Show (Booth 17911).

Yamaha Introduces New, Reimagined HS Series Compact Studio Monitors

Yamaha, the world's largest manufacturer of musical instruments and audio solutions, has announced the next generation of its legendary HS Series: the HS3 and HS4 speakers.

NAMM Delegation Advocates for Equity and Access to Music and Arts Education

NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, and 85 music business leaders and professionals from 41 states will arrive on Capitol…

The NAMM Foundation Announces 25th Year of Best Communities for Music Education Program

For the past 25 years, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation has celebrated communities throughout the country by honoring schools and their districts with The NAMM…

Yamaha Unveils Next Generation MONTAGE M Synthesizer

Yamaha has announced the new MONTAGE M synthesizer, combining next-level amazing sound, new control dimensions for dynamic expression and seamless workflow integration between stage and studio.

NAMM Goodwill Tour

NAMM president & CEO John Mlynczak continues his international goodwill tour with several crucial global music organizations and leaders who have a vision for the future as they…

Riversong Guitars – A Dedication to Innovation and Quality

Innovative Canadian guitar manufacturer Riversong Guitars has been hitting well above its weight since launching in the early 2000s, earning a number of awards and accolades (including the…

Yamaha Designs Children's Interactive Musical Station for New 81st Street Studio at The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Yamaha has announced its first-ever Interactive Musical Station that will be displayed at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's new 81st Street Studio, an interactive learning space for children…

Keeping Time with Denver’s Rupp’s Drums

In late October of last year, Alex Simpson, owner of independent drum retailer Rupp’s Drums, closed on the purchase of 2045 S Holly St. in Denver, the property…

Fort Bend Music Center Names Brumit General Manager

Fort Bend Music Center, a full-service music products retailer headquartered in Stafford, Texas, announced that Michael Brumit has joined the company as general manager.

NAMM Young Professionals and Women of NAMM Announce New Leadership

NAMM Young Professionals (NAMM YP) and Women of NAMM (WON) recently elected new leaders to continue serving NAMM members on behalf of the music products, sound and entertainment…

‘Gimme Shelter’: Keyboard Cases, Gig Bags, & Covers

We recently surveyed over 400 MI dealers to learn more about trends impacting sales of keyboard cases and bags in 2023, what types of these products are favored…

The Keys to the Kingdom: Home Digital Keyboard Sales in 2023

Home Digital Keyboards have been having a moment of late. Features such as the ability to play and practice in close quarters quietly, which had already been significant…

Trade Regrets: Jerry Ash

The MI world lost a true giant recently, when Jerry Ash, former president and chairman of Sam Ash Music, passed away on July 6.

Ryle Joins Bob Moog Foundation Board of Directors

The nonprofit Bob Moog Foundation welcomes keyboardist, inventor, and music/audio technology entrepreneur Marcus Ryle to its Board of Directors. 

NAMM Announces New Leadership for Executive Committee

The NAMM board of directors has elected a new executive committee to continue the organization’s legacy of service to NAMM members and the industry at large.

Peavey Partners with Riversong Guitars to Expand U.S. Distribution

Peavey® announces a U.S. distribution partnership with Canadian guitar manufacturer Riversong Guitars.

Yamaha DM7 Series Wins Best of Show Awards at InfoComm 2023

InfoComm is the world’s largest professional audiovisual trade show in North America, showcasing the latest in audio solutions and innovative technologies.

‘The Market is Getting Crowded’ - Woodwind Mouthpiece Brands Jockey for Position in a Dense Segment of MI

IBC-Music Wins The King’s Award for Enterprise

IBC-Music is honored to have been named among the recipients of the very first King’s Award for Enterprise, the UK’s most prestigious business award.

Driving a Wedge: Stage Monitor Sales in 2023

With over 40 percent of participants (41%) in this issue’s dealer survey on the topic of stage monitors reporting sales trending downwards – the largest response by percentage…

2023 NAMM Show: The Evolution of the Annual Industry Gathering

“This event, more than any we’ve done before, highlighted the evolution of what the NAMM Show of the future might look like,” observes NAMM president and CEO Joe…

In the Mix: Sales of Digital Mixers for Live Performance Bounce Back

A segment of MI hit particularly hard during the pandemic and COVID-related restrictions on large, in-person gatherings, digital mixing consoles have been gaining momentum as venues of all…

Percussion Marketing Council Celebrates Leaders in the Drum Community at 2023 NAMM Show

The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC)/PlayDrums.com Open House, held at the Anaheim Hilton on Friday, April 14 celebrated the many positive impacts of PlayDrums.com programs.

The NAMM Foundation Celebrates the Best in Music Education with Honors for 830 School Districts and 78 Schools

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation is pleased to celebrate this year’s Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) list.

DPA Microphones Unveils New Drum Miking Kit at the 2023 NAMM Show

DPA Microphones (NAMM Show Booth 14504) launches the DDK4000, the company’s first ever Drum Microphone Kit, to help deliver a clear and natural reproduction of the low-frequency, high…

2022 MMR Dealers' Choice Award Winners at the 2023 NAMM Show

A number of 2022 MMR Dealers' Choice Award Recipients are on-hand in Anaheim to receive their trophies at the 2023 NAMM Show.

Yamaha Guitar Group and Córdoba Music Group Partner to Support the Music Will Education Program

Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. has announced a first collaboration with its recently acquired subsidiary, Córdoba Music Group, to donate more than 100 musical instruments to Music Will (formerly…