Music China 2015: International MI Community Gathers in ‘The Pearl of the Orient’
The news out of China this past summer was mostly centered around the nation’s stock market crash – a main source of global economic volatility for many month – but…
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Pa Rum Pum Pum Pum – Kraft Music & The E-Drum
If you asked Ben Kraft, president of Kraft Music, to write about the history of Kraft Music, he’d say that he considers the store to have had two chapters. Chapter…
Strings & Things – Gatchell Violins
Under the “about us” section of the Gatchell website you will see a section labeled “Our Mission.”
KMC’s Mark Terry Discusses an Eventful Year
To say that the past 12 or so months have seen a lot of changes for KMC Music could be safely qualified an understatement: In January of 2015, the organization…
Boulder Creek Guitars – Worth Fighting For
The Boulder Creek Guitars warehouse and office space sits amongst pastoral fields of garlic, tomatoes, and corn in Gilroy, California, at the southernmost tip of the Santa Clara Valley.
Learning Music: In Praise of Print
I grew up in a home with a grand piano.
Remember the 808
A good chunk of this current issue of MMR turns the spotlight on electronic drums & percussion, with significant attention given to how recent (and ever-continuing) technological strides have benefitted…
Re-Imaginings at Two MI Icons Point Towards a Changing Future
The two most iconic brands in MI, Fender and Gibson, are in the process of remaking themselves.
Add it Up! Steps to Successful Add-On Sales
Some years ago, at my former company, I analyzed a season’s worth of rental and lease contracts, and found that only 27 percent of them had any add-ons at all.
Saint Louis Music Acquires Hamilton Stands
Saint Louis Music (SLM) recently completed the acquisition of Hamilton Stands.
Littlite Adds Mikeska to Sales Team
Littlite has announced new sales team member Nic Mikeska. He is going to take on the role of outside sales representative for the company.
Longhorns return for Danelectro
Danelectro has re-released its classic Longhorn model, with new six string guitar and bass versions.
Adam Hall opens Barcelona showroom
Audio and lighting distributor, Adam Hall has opened a showroom in Barcelona showcasing its range of brands including LD Systems, Cameo, Palmer and Defender.
Hanser inks BC Rich deal
Gary Hanser, president of Hanser Music Group (HMG), has announced a worldwide licensing agreement with Praxis Musical Instruments for the BC Rich brand of guitars and basses.
CHAUVET DJ Sets Elegant Tone At Chic NY Event Venue
Commanding incredible views of the city’s harbor from Brooklyn’s trendy Red Hook neighborhood, Liberty Warehouse has been the scene of parties for big name celebrities from every field.
Hanser Music Group Announces Licensing Agreement of BC Rich Brand
Gary Hanser, president of Hanser Music Group (HMG), has announced the worldwide licensing agreement with Praxis Musical Instruments for the B.C. Rich brand of guitars and basses.
Gear4Music debut figures show revenue boost
Gear4Music has reported interim results showing a surge in revenue as chief executive Andrew Wass hailed the firm's progress since its floatation earlier this year.
Gravesend dealer back in business
Gravesend music dealer Elephant Music has reopened under new management.
Ashton moves into cajon market
Ashton and UK distributor Sound Technology have released a number of new percussion products, including its debut into the cajon market.
Marshall film attracts all-star line-up
A new documentary about the story of Marshall Amps and its founder Jim Marshall, has attracted a host of well-known players including Billy Gibbons, Slash (naturally), and Lemmy, among many…
Leeds dealer hopes to expand with cafe concept
Leeds retailer Northern Guitars has plans to expand its shop with a new ”guitar cafe” concept.
Tascam launches two home recording starter packs
Tascam has launched two new entry-level home recording bundles - the Trackpack 4x4 and Trackpack 2x2.
New face for Musikmesse marketing
Christopher Sparkes has been appointed director of marketing communication for the Musikmesse and Prolight + Sound trade shows.
Yamaha Unveils Website to Strengthen Relationships with Academic Institutions
Yamaha Corporation of America today announced the launch of a website designed to provide valuable online resources for academic institutions nationwide.
Full Compass Becomes First U.S. Retailer of Dean Zelinsky Guitars
Dean Zelinsky guitars and has chosen the online retailer Full Compass as its first USA retailer.
HD signs up Klang range
HD Pro Audio has been appointed as the UK distributor for German headphone and in-ear monitor firm, Klang Technologies.
Music Production Expo back next month
The Music Production Expo returns to the Emirates Stadium in North London on 20th-21st November.
Distributor backs Tanglewood down under
Tanglewood is making further progress in the Australian market, with its long-term distributor National Music Australia, launching a nationwide window marketing campaign.
ROUNDTABLE: Digital Pianos and Keyboards
MMR recently spoke with representatives from nine key players in the digital pianos and keyboards product category – including suppliers of digital pianos, digital organs, hybrids, synthesizers, and controllers – to find…
Yamaha Appoints Winston as Guitar Product Specialist
Yamaha Corporation of America has announced that Andrew Winston has been appointed to the position of product specialist for Yamaha Guitars.
Now Access adds Scooby Doo range
Following its recent licensing deal with Cartoon Network, distributor Access All Areas has followed up with a range of Scooby Doo instruments.
Shaw adds thrones to growing drum range
Shaw has expanded its range of UK-designed accessories to its British-made drum kits with a new line of drum seats.
FBT launches new JTS wireless system
FBT UK has launched the new JTS UF-20 true diversity, dual channel wide band UHF professional wireless system.
D.A.S opens Brazil office
D.A.S. Audio is growing its international business, opening a new subsidiary in Brazil.
Olympia Strings
Olympia Strings released a brand new CTS Coated string series.
NAMM’s New Solar Installation
Pulling up to NAMM’s Carlsbad, California headquarters, members will notice a major new addition, as state-of-the-art solar panels now cover NAMM’s parking lot.
KMC Music Named U.S. Distributor for Monster’s Prolink Line
KMC Music (www.kmcmusic.com) has announced that it has been appointed to serve as the United States distributor for Monster Cable’s Prolink® Line of instrument (guitar, bass and acoustic) and Pro…
ROLI acquires Blend, opens US office
ROLI, the London-based music creation startup, today announced the acquisition of Blend , a music collaboration platform founded at New York startup studio betaworks.
Washburn boosts Parallaxe range with Ola Englund signature
Washburn Guitars has added yet more to its new Parallaxe Solar V Series - a new line of Ola Englund signature guitars.