NAMM Coverage · Nov 6, 2016
Trade Regrets: Ziggy Kanstul
Founder of Kanstul Music Instrument Co., Ziggy Kanstul, passed away on October 31.
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NAMM Coverage · Nov 4, 2016
76 Trombones Led The Big... Wait, Make That 39 Trombones
Music’s age of glorious excess, the one epitomized in the hard-rock parody “This Is Spinal Tap”, or in the less-celebrated and already-cancelled HBO series “Vinyl,” has been over…
NAMM Coverage · Nov 4, 2016
The Benefits of Conversation & Cooperation Versus Old School Competition
What if you stopped and talked to a stranger sporting a music logo?
NAMM Coverage · Nov 4, 2016
The Last Dinosaur
I began my career delivering Lowrey organs in the summer of 1984. From the day I started I was told, “You missed it.”
NAMM Coverage · Nov 4, 2016
Go East, Young Man! (Well, Not Necessarily Physically)
I’m writing this issue’s editorial from the Music China show in Shanghai and, just as in previous years, what I’m struck by – not just at the Expo…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 31, 2016
Trade Regrets: Stanley Schireson
On October 29th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Gary [Schireson] provided the sad news that his father passed away today. Stanley was a month shy…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 28, 2016
Perry to receive Les Paul gong at NAMM
The NAMM Foundation has announced that Aerosmith guitarist Joe Perry will receive the prestigious Les Paul Award at its annual NAMM TEC awards.
NAMM Coverage · Oct 27, 2016
Joe Perry to Receive Les Paul Award at NAMM TEC Awards
As part of its 32nd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), The NAMM Foundation has announced that rocker Joe Perry will receive the prestigious…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 20, 2016
Bechstein opens US division
German piano giant Bechstein has opened a new US division and will be out in force at the forthcoming NAMM show.
NAMM Coverage · Oct 19, 2016
Bechstein USA Established
Bechstein USA, a newly formed U.S. distribution company, will be presenting a full selection of the C. Bechstein piano line at the 2017 NAMM convention.
NAMM Coverage · Oct 12, 2016
Trade Regrets: Tony Capalbo
We received the following from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino, about Tony Capalbo passing on October 4th:
NAMM Coverage · Oct 11, 2016
NAMM Foundation Seeks Best Communities for Music Education
School districts and schools with an exemplary commitment to music education curriculum are encouraged to apply for a national distinction as a Best Communities for Music Education.
NAMM Coverage · Oct 10, 2016
Manhasset Acquires Noteworthy Music Stands
Manhasset Stands recently announced its acquisition of Noteworthy Music Stands of Portland, Oregon.
NAMM Coverage · Oct 5, 2016
The Coming Millennial Moment
There has been much fretting published about what the world will look like when it’s run – as it inevitably will be – by members of the Millennial…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 5, 2016
Three Strategies For Dealing With The Aftermath And Benefits Of Unexpected Events
This year I celebrate my 27th year as a music retailer, and I believe it’s fair to say a lot of unexpected events have happened in that time…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 5, 2016
Home Sweet Some: Home Digital Keyboards Driving the Market in 2016
Time was, nearly every family had – or aimed to have – a piano in the living-room. Upright, baby grand, or grand – it didn’t matter, so long…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 4, 2016
KMC Music Debuts Two New Pro Audio Bundles To Help Create In-Store Pro Audio Departments
Accelerating its commitment to help retailers quickly build their in-store Pro Audio business, KMC Music introduced two exciting new ways for dealers to create a more engaging in-store…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 4, 2016
NAMM’S Museum of Making Music Partners with Martin Guitar to Celebrate 100th Anniversary of the Dreadnought
Beginning October 8, the Museum of Making Music will present a special exhibition celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Martin Dreadnought guitar, perhaps the most iconic and influential…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 4, 2016
SJC Custom Drums Welcomes Frank Zummo of Sum 41, Krewella, and Street Drum Corps
SJC Custom Drums announced the addition of Frank Zummo to the SJC family. “I’ve been a huge fan of Frank’s drumming career for a long time,” said Mike…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 30, 2016
5th NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia (September 14-17) concluded after four days of events, demonstrations, meetings, professional development opportunities, and exhibitions.
NAMM Coverage · Sep 30, 2016
Music China 2016 Fringe Program Confirmed
Following the show’s theme of business networking, music education and culture appreciation, Music China’s fringe program is set to engage show participants with content-rich forums, workshops, master classes,…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 30, 2016
Trade Regrets: Richie Pidanick
On Septemer 28th, we received the following sad news from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino about longtime GC vet, Richie Pidanick:Sad news is swirling around the industry with the…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 30, 2016
Russian show continues growth
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia continues to grow steadily, with an 11 per cent increase in visitor numbers this year, according to the organiser.