Wall Panels from Gator Frameworks
The 2”-thick pyramid style acoustic foam wall panels by Gator Frameworks improve the acoustics of a room by absorbing and controlling unwanted reflected noise for an enhanced recording and listening…
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2021 Music Products Industry Archive
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Trade Regrets: Carma Lou Beck
On January 5, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Beloved Iowa music retailer Carma Lou Beck passed away yesterday, January 4, 2021.
Following a Trying Year, Flute Suppliers Look to a Brighter 2021
Representatives from Powell Flutes, Yamaha, and KHS America reflect on their current top-selling models, trends in the flute market, and their expectations moving forward following the COVID-19 pandemic.
GAMA’s Skip Beltz and Glen McCarthy
We recently touched base with two key officers of the organization to learn more about Teaching Guitar Workshops (TGW), the 2020 recipient of the Guitar Ambassador Award, as well as…
‘Easier to Run a Fancy Steak House in Somalia…’: Sales of Mouthpieces for Brass Instruments During the Pandemic
MI retailers comment on lower B&O mouthpiece sales caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as which type of instrument mouthpieces remain the most lucrative.
Kanile’a ‘Ukulele’s New Showroom Shines in Dark Times
After hoping to create a showroom for years, 2020 created a unique need for a safe, relaxed place where guests could select the instruments that would get them through the…
One Last Goodbye
There have been encouraging developments in the past weeks, as it pertains to the ongoing pandemic – vaccines getting approved and distributed, therapeutics advancing and strategies evolving to help those…
GLX Productions Reflects Eden Project in Christmas Display With CHAUVET Professional
Helping the design team achieve this palette, in addition to creating an array of captivating looks throughout Eden Project was a collection of CHAUVET Professional fixtures, including the new Rogue…
‘Christmas Under The Stars’ Is A Success With L-Acoustics
Enjoyed by an estimated 50,000 people, each campus had fantastic sound thanks to the deployment of 210 L-Acoustics loudspeaker enclosures and components provided by the Phoenix office of Clearwing Productions.
Deering Banjo Announces Masterclass with Kruger
The Deering Banjo Masterclass Series will begin with a session featuring Jens Kruger on January 5, 2021.
Trade Regrets: Mototsugu Shimamura
On January 4 we received the following message from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: One of the true icons of music retailing has passed away. Mr. Mototsugu Shimamura passed away on December 26.…
Casio America, Inc. Names Ori as New President and CEO
Casio America, Inc. is proud to announce Makoto Ori as its new president and CEO.
2021 NASMD Convention Postponed
On January 2, the National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD) sent out the following message: We've heard you and your concerns about gathering as a group and traveling in…
NS Design Announces CONNECT2021 - A Virtual Gathering
NS Design and Ned Steinberger invite music retailers, distributors, musicians and music educators of every stripe to a special event, CONNECT2021, an online series of informative and entertaining events, January…