NAMM Foundation Awards NSPC $40,000 Grant
The work of the National String Project Consortium (NSPC) has been recognized with a $40,000 grant from The NAMM Foundation. The grant will allow the National String Project Consortium (NSPC)…
Players Music Named Distributor for Lizard Spit
Players Music LLC has been appointed exclusive distributor for Lizard Spit™ products. The exclusive territory will cover the U.S., Canada, EU countries and Australia. The company’s highly acclaimed flagship product,…
Trade Regrets: Hugo Schreiber
On June 15th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino: Hugo Schreiber passed away peacefully yesterday at home with his two daughters by his side. He was 88…
HAMMOND ORGAN’s Sound Soul Summit V to Rock Nashville
HAMMOND ORGAN USA announces the lineup for the fifth Sound Soul Summit, to be held during the Summer NAMM Show on June 23, 2016. The Summit is co-sponsored by Keyboard…
On-Stage Band & Orchestra Care Accessories
On-Stage a new line of band & orchestra care accessories assortment includes everything from brass/woodwind swabs, brushes and cleaning kits; to cork grease and valve oil. The accessory line adds…
4 Ways to be Working on Your Business and Not in It
We are entering the summer season, nearing the mid-point of the year and turning the corner into fall. What better time to rejuvenate and refresh the way we are approaching…
Chuck Surack: The Founder of Sweetwater Sound Gives Back to the Community that Nurtured Him
If, at 14 years old, Chuck Surack hadn’t met his first girlfriend, he probably would have made Eagle Scout. He was one pesky badge shy from achieving the rank. But…
Electric Guitars: Plugged In – Part II
Electric guitar suppliers discuss the 2016 market. We pick up our conversation with electric guitars suppliers that began in the May 2016 issue of MMR… Have you…
Guitar Accessories: All the Small Things
Guitar and bass accessory suppliers chime in on market trends. Accessory sales tend to do well even when other product is moving slowly — largely because of price. Can’t pull…
Roland: All Access(ories)
2016 has seen the Roland Corporation dive into the accessories market with new lines being fielded by both the Roland and BOSS brands. MMR recently spoke with the company’s general…
Giving Shelter: An MI Fundraiser Housing Cancer Patients and Their Families
If you were to ask Jeff Millar-Sax, what makes him the happiest, he would tell you, “Helping others and making music.” Through the creation of his album Giving Shelter and…
In Memoriam: Remo D. Belli, 1927-2016
The passing of Remo Belli, founder and CEO of Remo, Inc., on April 25th of this year was met with reactions befitting his stature and character. Tributes and fond remembrances…