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Flavio Giannini, Riccardo Recchi, and Robert Landis of Giannini Guitars have donated two Craviolas to IMS Technologies in order to help IMS’ efforts with its cancer fundraiser “Giving Shelter.”
Saxophonist Joe Lovano will be appearing at the Dakota Saxophone booth (8933) during Winter NAMM on Saturday and Sunday (January 27 and 28) from 12 p.m. to 5.pm. to…
Vandoren has announced that they will be bringing back the same format for the 2018 NAMM VandoJam, featuring mainstays Jerry Vivino and Eric Marienthal, as well as Chicago saxophonist…
Registration is now open for the inaugural AES@NAMM Pro Sound Symposium: Live & Studio, a unique education and training program from the Audio Engineering Society targeted at working professionals…
My wife and I enjoy cruising. During meals, we are usually seated with new acquaintances. As so often is the case, the “What do you do?” question will…
In 1964, Ludwig Drums and Ringo Starr changed the drum industry forever when Starr appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” performing with his Ludwig Black Oyster Pearl drum…
We have a choice to make every day. Are you an optimist, pessimist, or realist about the changes that affect your businesses?
The NAMM Foundation is presenting 94 exceptional college music students with the President's Innovation Award.
The AES New York 2017 Convention once again hosted the year's largest annual contingent of pro audio professionals, students, and enthusiasts at the Jacob Javits Center, October 18 - 21.
Music China opened today offering a new-look show schedule and programme of events.
MMR sits down with Daisy Rock Guitars’ Tish Ciravolo to discuss why she started the brand, how the company has evolved, her recent partnership with KMC Music, and…
MMR sits down with Daisy Rock Guitars’ Tish Ciravolo to discuss why she started the brand, how the company has evolved, her recent partnership with KMC Music, and…
It took a 9 lb. puppy to finally sober me into accepting and employing the tactic that every business book, self-help book, and dog training book puts as…
NAMM Musikmesse Russia (September 14 - 17), the international musical exhibition, concluded last week, welcoming over 12,000 music industry professionals and music lovers to the show's thematic pavilions.
Last month's NAMM Musikmesse Russia attracted more than 12,000 music industry professionals and music fans to this year's show according to the organiser.
Dedicated to providing the musical instrument industry with invaluable opportunities for business networking, music education, and appreciation, Music China 2017 will take place from October 11 - 14.
On September 14th, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino:Music publishing pioneer Ed Murphy passed away on September 1.
We catch up with representatives from seven major suppliers to learn about what’s hot in Signature Series guitars...
MMR recently chatted with senior officers of C.F. Martin & Co. to learn about developments of note the storied guitar manufacturer, what instrument introductions have been making waves of late, how…
On a recent return flight from a trip visiting dealers and a couple of dealer sales events, I came across the Washington Post article by Geoff Edger’s titled “The slow, secret death of…
Owner and director of education at Contemporary Music Center in Virginia, Menzie Pittman, ponders how a recent flooding bought unexpectedly profound benefits for him....
It was just before 7 PM on Friday night: the countdown to the summer Rock Camp Concert had begun.I was so excited, as I finally had a two-hour window for…
Audio Distribution Group has launched a new Dual-Voiced Distortion Pedal from Darkglass Electronics - the Alpha•Omicron.
Music China, to be held on October 11-14, 2017 in Shanghai has completed its new-look show schedule and program of events.
