Music China 2015: International MI Community Gathers in ‘The Pearl of the Orient’
The news out of China this past summer was mostly centered around the nation’s stock market crash – a main source of global economic volatility for many month – but…
Pa Rum Pum Pum Pum – Kraft Music & The E-Drum
If you asked Ben Kraft, president of Kraft Music, to write about the history of Kraft Music, he’d say that he considers the store to have had two chapters. Chapter…
Strings & Things – Gatchell Violins
Under the “about us” section of the Gatchell website you will see a section labeled “Our Mission.” There are a few paragraphs explaining a number of things the company is…
KMC’s Mark Terry Discusses an Eventful Year
To say that the past 12 or so months have seen a lot of changes for KMC Music could be safely qualified an understatement: In January of 2015, the organization…
Learning Music: In Praise of Print
I grew up in a home with a grand piano. Although today a trim electric keyboard or other nifty digital instrument may be the musical centerpiece of a home, when…
Remember the 808
A good chunk of this current issue of MMR turns the spotlight on electronic drums & percussion, with significant attention given to how recent (and ever-continuing) technological strides have benefitted…
Re-Imaginings at Two MI Icons Point Towards a Changing Future
The two most iconic brands in MI, Fender and Gibson, are in the process of remaking themselves. These aren’t cosmetic makeovers – the companies are making moves that will fundamentally…
Add it Up! Steps to Successful Add-On Sales
Some years ago, at my former company, I analyzed a season’s worth of rental and lease contracts, and found that only 27 percent of them had any add-ons at all.…
Gear4Music debut figures show revenue boost
Gear4Music has reported interim results showing a surge in revenue as chief executive Andrew Wass hailed the firm’s progress since its floatation earlier this year. The group floated on AIM in June,…
Leeds dealer hopes to expand with cafe concept
Leeds retailer Northern Guitars has plans to expand its shop with a new ”guitar cafe” concept. The idea is to add a cafe, bar (a drinks licence has been applied…
Full Compass Becomes First U.S. Retailer of Dean Zelinsky Guitars
Dean Zelinsky guitars and has chosen the online retailer Full Compass as its first USA retailer. Starting November 1, Full Compass will sell a number of electric guitar models from…
Music Production Expo back next month
The Music Production Expo returns to the Emirates Stadium in North London on 20th-21st November. For the first time this year it includes Digital DJ – a new feature area…