Coming Back from the Edge
The COVID-19 virus is going to be around for a while, varying only in its intensity. That means there are some new realities that have to be integrated…
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Is This Thing On? The Stage Microphone Market
Performance microphones and recording studio mics have quite a few characteristics in common, of course. The ability to capture and amplify – and perhaps record – human vocals…
The Future of Education Just Arrived
Americans are staying home so they don’t get sick. What they are getting, though, are guitar lessons from Kiko Loureiro of Megadeth or some time on the drum…
Anniversary Offer on Sennheiser's HD 25
A very special anniversary deal is waiting for customers in June, Sennheiser’s birthday month: The HD 25, Sennheiser’s legendary monitoring and DJ headphones, will be available for only…
Rovner Products Seeks To Relieve PPE Shortage In Maryland With Donation
Although Rovner Products’ production department has been idle since the end of March due to Governor Larry Hogan’s COVID-19 state mandate closing all non-essential businesses, in late April some of…
NEW NAMM U Webinar - COVID Retail Recovery: How to Reopen for Business
Following up on his popular NAMM U webinar, Bob Phibbs (a.k.a., "The Retail Doctor") returns on Thursday, May 7 for an online session about reopening a music retail business in…
Bedell Guitars Holds the World’s Largest Brazilian Rosewood Library
Along with key Co-Hippies, he established the Tonewood Certification Project, which promises no clear-cut woods will be used in Bedell instruments and that any living trees will be…
What Lessons Have We Learned from COVID-19?
Growing up, my father was a high-standards jazz musician, a saxophonist, and most definitely a jazz purist. He was the first to teach me the love of music…
Taylor Guitars Launches Historic Urban Wood Initiative with its New Builder's Edition 324CE Made with Urban Ash
Taylor Guitars is proud to announce the launch of an exciting new Urban Wood guitar initiative. Developed in partnership with West Coast Arborists, Inc., the initiative gives select…
COVID-19 Update: U.S. Senate Approves Additional Funding for Small Business Relief
After the depletion of the $350 billion initially allocated for the SBA Small Business Relief programs, on April 21, the Senate passed a new aid package, which includes an…
Shure Works With Artists To Support Independent Music Venues in Chicago Area
As the effects of COVID-19 continue to impact businesses and communities, Shure is working with musical artists to help support local independent music venues in the Chicago area.
MusicPro Insurance Presents The MusicPro Café Sponsored by PreSonus, Discmakers and Merchly
MusicPro Insurance, PreSonus, Discmakers and Merchly will create an online show where selected musicians are paid for their performances and can receive tip revenue. Artist will each receive…
Fender Announces Free Fender Play for 1 Million Users
To support the community during social distancing, Fender continues to offer new users three months of complimentary lessons on Fender Play, the complete online learning app for guitar,…
D’Addario Engineers Discover Way to Turn Drumheads into Face Shields
Even before D’Addario was forced to close its D’Addario string and Evans drumhead factories in New York, they immediately began devising a way to use its engineering and…
NAMM Presents Four New Webinars Featuring Master Marketer Marcus Sheridan, Business Relief Resources and Music Making How-to’s to Inspire New Insights
Beginning Wednesday, April 8, NAMM members will have access to four new webinars designed to provide timely insights and resources for navigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
OMG Music Launches Free Mask Initiative for Music Retailers
In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep MI retailers healthy, OMG Music has launched a free mask initiative. MI stores can email info@henryhellermusic.com…
Summer NAMM 2020 Cancelled
On the afternoon of April 7, we received the following: Dear NAMM Family, After speaking with so many of you and closely following the latest news regarding the…
JodyJazz Announces 'Dealer COVID-19 Direct Sales Advocacy Program
With so many of its retail partners unable to function normally due to the current health crisis, JodyJazz has announced its “Dealer COVID-19 Direct Sales Advocacy Program.”
Thalia Retools to Build Intubation Boxes to Fight COVID-19
On April 3, we received the following from Thalia Capos: Hi Christian, Several of my friends & family members are healthcare workers serving on the front lines in…
Surviving COVID-19: Healthy Workplaces, Reduced Staffs, Informed Customers
Businesses – including MI retailers and suppliers – face daunting operational challenges as the rapid spread of COVID-19 causes employees to call in sick and customer counts to…
Vision: You Must See Clearly First What Others Will Understand Later
Vision is the one idea that’s uniquely yours. As the retail world continually changes, you would be well-served to remember one important constant – the word “vision” –…
Free Access to SmartMusic Offered to Schools Affected by COVID-19 Closures
Alfred Music and MakeMusic, both part of Peaksware Holdings, LLC portfolio of companies, announces the offering of free Premium access to SmartMusic through June 30, 2020 to schools impacted…
MediaMatrix Announces EN54-16 Certification for nCIE PILOT control PC and NION Series DSPs
MediaMatrix has announced that its NION Series of digital signal and control processors (DSPs) and nCIE PILOT control PC are now certified by the EN54-16 European Standard.
JHS to Distribute On-Stage in France
The UK based company JHS is pleased to announce they are now the exclusive distributor for On-Stage stands and accessories in France.
QSC GX Amplifiers Power the American Legacy of Rock-Ola Jukeboxes
When Alexander Walder-Smith bought jukebox company Rock-Ola just over a year ago, he was as passionate about Rock-Ola’s history of American ingenuity as he was about sound quality.…
Gig Gear Expands European Distribution in Germany, Austria with Pro Audio-Technik
Gig Gear LLC — manufacturer of accessories designed for audio, live event and entertainment production professionals — has named Pro Audio-Technik its exclusive distributor in Germany and Austria,…
‘Silent is the New Loud’: Hearsafe Technologies and Other Partners Bring Silent Stage Solutions to Musikmesse
Clean sound on the stage, less stress on the ear – and, at the end of the day, a better performance by the band. In a new special…
Adam Hall Group Cancels Participation in Prolight + Sound 2020 in Light of COVID-19
In light of recent developments in the COVID-19 virus, the Adam Hall Group has decided not to participate in this year's Prolight + Sound (31 March – 3…
Gibson Brands Withdraws Appeal to Own the Firebird and Thunderbird Body Shape Trademarks in the EU
Gibson Brands has given up its fight to own the Firebird and Thunderbird body shape trademarks in the EU by withdrawing their appeal in the EUIPO.