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. The award is given on behalf of the…
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 Les Paul…
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. Bechstein USA, the newly formed US distribution company, will…
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. C. Bechstein Pianofabrik AG is Europe’s…
Trade Regrets: Tony Capalbo
We received the following from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino, about Tony Capalbo passing on October 4th: I’m very sorry to report the passing of our friend Toby Capalbo. He passed…
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. Presented by The…
Manhasset Acquires Noteworthy Music Stands
Manhasset Stands recently announced its acquisition of Noteworthy Music Stands of Portland, Oregon. Noteworthy Music Stands is a manufacturer of decorative music stands and are known for creating “Elegant Images…
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 generation. The…
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 period. The…
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 as there…
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 Pro Audio…
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 American acoustic…