The Death of Print Music?
Daily newspapers, magazines, works of literature printed on paper, greeting cards, graphic artists, the corner quick print shop – these are just a few areas being adversely affected by the…
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2015 Music Products Industry Archive
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POLL RESULTS: Can you survive the summer?
The results from our latest poll which asked "How much does summer make your sales dip?" are in.
Headstock adds Schlagwerk
Headstock Distribution has become the exclusive distributor of Schlagwerk percussion products in the UK and Ireland.
Orange adds Fleetwood Mac bassist
Orange Amplification has added Fleetwood Mac bassist, John McVie, as its latest Ambassador.
Timber Tones launches affiliate scheme
Timber Tones luxury guitar picks has set up a UK affiliate programme, offering 10 per cent commission on sales.
FBT adds JTS Professional mics
Audio specialist FBT Audio has added exclusive UK and Ireland distribution of the JTS Professional microphone range to its roster.
2015 NAMM D.C. Fly-In: Largest Advocacy Gathering Yet!
“Overall, the Fly-In was memorable on several levels,” notes NAMM Foundation executive director, Mary Luehrsen, regarding this year’s trip to Washington D.C.
2015 Annual MPA Meeting
The annual meeting of the Music Publishers Association (MPA) took place in New York City on Friday, June 19th.
KMC Now Sole U.S. Distributor for Paiste America
Strengthening a percussion portfolio that already includes Gibraltar, Latin Percussion, Remo, Toca, Vater, and Vic Firth, KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) has announced that it has been appointed to serve as the…
Vigilance All Year Long Is Crucial For Local Music Education
As a music education advocate and strategist, I find the spring school budget season my most worrisome time of the year, because this is when districts lay out budget proposals…
Is Customer Service a Dying Art?
We’ve talked about the return to the notion of craft in this space.
The Secret to Success? Adaptability
“It’s varied over time, but right now our typical customer is, in fact, a music student taking band or orchestra in school and the parents thereof,” explains Bronstein Music’s Rich…
Thunder Road Guitars Takes Seattle By Storm
There’s a famous saying by Alexander Graham Bell – “When one door closes, another opens; but we often look so long and so regretfully upon the closed door that we…
US breakthrough for JHS guitar brands
JHS has made major strides internationally with its Vintage and Fret King brands, appointing a US distributor in the form of RBI Music in Texas.
Rosetti adds another new line
Fast-expanding Rosetti continues to add to its growing distribution line-up, bringing Ritter bags into the fold across the UK and Ireland.
Fishman and Sam Ash Partner For Jennifer Batten TriplePlay Clinic Tour
Beginning on July 20 at the Sam Ash location in Canoga Park, California, guitarist, composer and author Jennifer Batten will embark on a 26-city tour that includes a full demonstration…
MOD102+ tube amp kit
The new MOD102+ kit expands on the same all analog vacuum tube classic American circuit design combined with a British style Class A output section as the Original MOD102 with…
Jensen Nighthawk 12" speaker
Jensen Musical Instrument Speakers has announced a new addition to the Jensen Jet series, the 12” Nighthawk.
Ready for Summer NAMM?
Music City Center will fill with the sweet sounds of live music as Summer NAMM returns to Nashville, July 9-11.
Introducing JazzFestivalsWorldwide.com
JAZZed magazine, the premier magazine for jazz educators, jazz professionals and jazz enthusiasts, is pleased to announce the launch of JazzFestivalsWorldwide.com, an internet database site for jazz festivals around the…
Music technology show tickets on sale
Tickets for this year’s Musical Instruments & Technology Show (MITS) are available now – and to celebrate the launch of the show they will be free for anyone who books…
IN THE HOTSEAT WITH: Michael Clapham, Marshall Amplification
Lead singer (or possibly lead guitar. Or both) of the notional Clash/Johnny Cash covers band Johnny Clash, and possibly even more importantly, one of the custodians of the iconic Marshall amp brand, Michael…
New Beano guitar from JHS
JHS has released the latest in its range of Beano comic licensed guitars featuring the iconic Dennis the Menace character.
RETAIL HACKS: Explore your space
Jon Parkinson from Taunton woodwind and brass specialist John Packer Ltd says making the most of your more valuable display space can be a real sales driver.
Audiobizz adds Cordial range
Dutch company AudioBizz has taken over distribution of Cordial products in the Benelux countries.
New Danelectros available
Quirky guitar brand Danelectro, has a number of new models available this summer.
The story of SKB
The story of SKB is a story of innovation. With every good story most people start at the beginning, and in the story of SKB it all began with two…
POLL: How much does summer make your sales dip?
Our new poll asks dealers how they're coping during the summer lull.
Mackie launches new portable PA globally
Mackie has simultaneously launched its new portable FreePlay Personal PA worldwide.
Secretary of Education Riley Headlines, Teachers Honored at Musical Innovations Grand Opening
Musical Innovations, a South-Carolina based school music retailer nationally recognized for its contributions to music education, hosted a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting for its new Musical Innovations Conservatory (“MIC”)…
New Company Video from DR Strings
DR Strings has released a new video, which details its history, products, and commitment to the highest standards of American made materials and manufacturing.
POLL RESULTS: What next for trade shows?
The results of our week long snapshot poll where we asked whether single territory trade shows were now preferable to big international expos, are in.
Melbourne show returns in August
The Australian Music Association's Melbourne Guitar Show returns on August 8th-9th after a break of ten years.
TC adds another to PolyTune range
Following the release of its PolyTune Clip model last week, TC Electronic has now added the PolyTune 2 BlackLight polyphonic guitar tuner.
Meinl does its bit
German percussion brand Meinl, is handing over the proceeds from the ticket sales of this year's 2015 Meinl Drum Festival to two charities- The Danilo Perez Foundation and the Károly István Orphanage.
Supro amp brand gaining global traction
Revived amp brand Supro, distributed in the UK by JHS, has gained a powerful new distribution ally in the US.
New MMR DJ survey results
A new dealer survey from MMR shows that more than half of US dealers now sell DJ and lighting equipment.
Breedlove celebrates 25 years
If you were to ask Kim Breedlove about his greatest accomplishment at Breedlove, he wouldn’t be able to name just one.
MIA fixes awards and conference dates
UK trade body, the Music Industires Association has announced details of its annual conference and awards.
KMC Music Named Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Supro
KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) has announced that Absara Audio LLC has appointed the company to serve as the exclusive United States distributor of Supro amplifiers (www.suprousa.com), the iconic line of guitar…