Tom Ostrander of Mt. Vernon Ohio , who founded Colonial Music of Ohio in 1964, passed away on January 2 at the age of 84.
Jack Sonni has joined D’Addario & Company, Inc. as its new vice president of marketing.
Music & Arts has promoted David Fuhr to vice president of retail and educational sales.
The sound engineers, editors, producers and other audio professionals behind Robert Plant’s Band of Joy, Adele’s 21, Roger Water’s “The Wall Live” Tour, Inception and NBC’s Saturday Night Live were among the many winners at the 27th Annual Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards.
Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc. announced on Friday (January 20) that it has reached an agreement in principle to sell its band division to an investor group led by two current directors of the Company: Dana Messina, former CEO, and John Stoner, Conn-Selmer president.
Berklee College of Music and its online extension school, Berkleemusic, have launched the Berklee Music Network, an online music community open to students, alumni and faculty of the school, as well as a select group of music insiders.
At Avedis Zildjian headquarters in Norwell, Massachusetts, MMR was recently treated to a sneak preview of products and updates that will be on display at the 2012 Winter NAMM Show.
On Wednesday morning, The Guitar and Accessories Marketing Association (GAMA) held their annual membership meeting at the Anaheim Marriott Hotel.
National Educational Music Co (NEMC) has announced the introduction of a new and expansive technology presence and a set of community building services designed to provide engaging resources for music retailers, educators, parents and students across the country.
Harman’s Studer has appointed Roger Heiniger to the position of product manager.
The Music Industries Association of Canada recently launched its brand new, industry focused website.
It’s being reported that Future Publishing has sold off its loss-making New York operation – home to magazines including Guitar World, Revolver and Guitar Aficionado – in a deal worth $3 million.
Music & Arts has hired Anjan Shah as director of marketing.
NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond spoke to the press on Thursday, January 12, as the industry continues to gear up for 2012 Winter NAMM in Anaheim.
Tama has officially climbed into the marching percussion ring. Along with unveiling at PASIC 2012, the division has also launched its full-featured website, tamamarching.com.
Harman’s Studer has appointed Ingo Hahn to the position of product manager.
Alfred Music Publishing recently announced the promotion of Doug Fraser to vice president, Digital Sales. In his new role, Fraser is responsible for implementing and overseeing Alfred’s digital initiatives.
Eddie Van Halen recently donated 75 of his own electric guitars to music programs at public schools in and around Los Angeles.
On January 4, Gibson Guitar Corp. announced a strategic partnership with Onkyo Corporation, a worldwide leader in consumer audio.
This weekend, Insalaco’s Music and Upholstery of Apache Junction, Arizona will close its doors for the last time.
On Dec. 16, Guitar Center sent a letter to vendors indicating that it may begin advertising products below minimum advertised price (MAP) policies.
St. Louis Music is extending an offer to dealers who make an appointment to visit booth #4000 prior to the first day of the NAMM show…
After a long battle with Parkinson’s, Jack Linton passed away on December 29, 2011.
US Music Corp recently announced that they have sold their Eden Bass Amplification business to Marshall Amplification plc. The transaction was concluded on December 22, 2011.
The Riverfront Times recently reported on the proposed razing of two Kirkwood (Mo.) properties owned by Mel Bay Enterprises, including the old Mel Bay Music Center building.
In an interview with Barbara Walters which ran on ABC’s “20/20” last Friday, President Barack Obama noted that, in addition to regretting having never learnt to speak Spanish fluently, he also “deeply regret(s) not having learned a musical instrument.”
Full Compass Systems has been selected by Ibanez to become a dealer of their guitars, basses, amplifiers, and effects pedals.
American Way Marketing of Elkhart, Indiana has announced that Steve Rorie has joined their B&S USA instrument division to lead all sales and marketing activities for B&S Soprano Brass, Hans Hoyer French Horns, Meinl Weston Tubas and Euphoniums, and the Johannes Scherzer Rotary Trumpets.
A private arbitrator has ordered Viacom Inc. to pay $383 million to Harmonix, the manufacturers of the ‘Rock Band’ video game series.
What started out as a one-man operation selling custom-made strings out of a humble electric guitar store has grown into a global brand and MI staple,
The Steward of Hal Leonard is also a Caretaker of his Hometown.
We sit down with Alberto Kreimerman to discuss his hopes for the new chain and his passion for music and serving musicians.
Rock star violinist Mark Wood carved out a career through heavy metal heroics. Now he paves the way for a new generation of string players…
At Avedis Zildjian headquarters in Norwell, Massachusetts, MMR was recently treated to a sneak preview of products and updates that will be on display at the 2012 Winter NAMM Show.
…margins, terms, quality drive trend toward guitar alternatives What a difference a year makes. When MMR ran an article on guitar trends last year, everything seemed to point to sticking with the “tried and true.” Now, as revealed in this month’s dealer e-survey [page 50] and in speaking with a half-dozen dealers on the topic here, there is clearly a movement to take on a develop new guitar lines.
Twenty-five years ago, Audix USA got its start in Redmond City California. “We were set up initially as a distributor for Audix Japan,” says Cliff Castle, co-founder of Audix Microphones.
In only a few short years, California’s Morgan Hill Music has made quite the impact with its innovative and popular Boulder Creek guitars and, more recently, Wedgie Picks and Accessories and Riptide Ukuleles. MMR recently sat down with vice president of product development, Mike Shellhammer, to discuss recent developments and future plans at the company.
Publishers weigh in on what it means, and how to profit from it
Here we are again – at the end of another 12-month cycle, able to look back and reflect on the year that was, and to make educated guesses at what the New Year will bring..
