NAMM Prep: The Experts’ Guide to Anaheim Dining and Entertainment
Grab memorable drinks at Ralph Brennan’s Jazz KitchenThe annual industry gathering in Anaheim has plenty to recommend it: groundbreaking, game-changing instruments get introduced (we hope); plenty of orders are placed,…
Internet Sales Tax: Leveling the Playing Field
Leveling the playing field with an Internet sales tax. In December 3rd, the Supreme Court let stand a lower court’s ruling that states can tax online retailers even if they…
Why Retailers Should Be Planning for Retirement, Now
Why Retailers Should be Planning for Retirement Right NowAt this year’s RPMDA convention, I ran into a familiar face in an unfamiliar setting: Doing a double take, there was indeed…
Indispensible Tips for Interior Retail Display
Special guest column by Shane Kinney (Drum Center of Portsmouth): Perhaps you are a new store, or a generations-old operation looking to enhance your look with minimal investment. The five…
Ken Stanton Music Celebrates 65th Anniversary
Zack and Kenny Stanton of Ken Stanton’s Music. In the mid 1990s, the MARS superstores were opening at a fast and frantic pace, causing some independent dealers to close up…
PASIC 2013 In Review
In November of 2013, more than 5,000 drummers and percussionists converged on Indianapolis for over 120 clinics and performances during the 2013 Percussive Arts Society’s International Convention. The exhibit hall…
Hal Leonard and Tycoon Expand Distribution Deal
Starting at the 2014 NAMM show, Hal Leonard will be the exclusive US distributor for the entire Tycoon line – hundreds of products from this highly regarded manufacturer of hand…
Phaeton PHT FX-1100 Trumpet
Phaeton PHT FX-1100 TrumpetThe PHT FX-1100 was designed to achieve excellent balance, brilliance, articulation, tonal focus, and control. Phaeton’s patented multiple bracing system adds a dynamic dimension for personal fine…
Guitar Effects Pedals: The Practical Handbook from BackBeat Books
Author Dave Hunter explores the complexities of the booming pedal market here, starting with the earliest guitar effects – tube amp overdrive, spring reverb, manual vibrato, and tremolo – and…
Conn-Selmer Names Schreiber VP of Sales
Jay Schreiber has accepted the position vice president of sales for Conn-Selmer. He will be responsible for all facets of sales in these regions. Schreiber joins Conn-Selmer with over 30…
Ableton Grooves, Rock Band Camp, Ukulele Decade, Keyboard Lesson Goldmine from Hal Leonard
Ableton Grooves, Rock Band Camp, Ukulele Decade, Keyboard Lesson Goldmine from Hal LeonardAbleton Grooves trains readers to create realistic-sounding drum grooves using Ableton Live and the Ableton Grooves Drum Racks…
Yamaha Tyros5 Arranger Workstation
Yamaha Tyros5 Arranger WorkstationWith its fifth generation flagship keyboard, Yamaha offers musicians a complete tool for composing, arranging, and performing music with +Audio Styles, vivid instrument Voices, and for the…