A Show of Hands: Hand Percussion Sales in 2019
Hand percussion instruments: they’re relatively compact (usually), entry-level models are some of the most accessible instruments out there, the learning curve and gentle and forgiving, and whenever Santana has a…
One-Way Street to Success: Mantova’s Two Street Music
At Mantova’s Two-Street Music, order takers aren’t allowed: only salespeople. It’s an important distinction to the Eureka, California-based music business, currently run by brothers Anthony and Nick Mantova, but that…
Hate Meetings? Try Facilitating
Photo by mentatdgt from Pexels Hypothetical: Repair believes that Sales is making promises to customers that are impossible to keep – like the time it takes to repair an instrument.…
‘People Don’t Seem to be Shopping or Buying:’ The Cymbal Market Struggles (for Many)
“Drums and cymbals are dead, and have been for a while,” declares Jason Struble of Muncie, Indiana’s Sight & Sound Music Center. “I often ask myself why I still carry…
Christmas is Coming and We Should Have Some Toys in the Attic
Photo by Tim Mossholder from Pexels What does every guitar player want for Christmas? Another guitar, of course. The formula works for any instrument, year after year. But there are…
Looking Forward Through the Rearview Mirror: Ken Burns and ‘Abbey Road’
Photo by Mike from Pexels The buzz on the streets right now is about the Ken Burns documentary “Country Music.” Also, any interest or excitement around the release of the…
Local Music on Life Support… Still
Photo by daniel dinu from Pexels “Across the pond,” Insure4Music recently reported that, over the past two years, on average one small music venue has closed each month in the…
Manhasset Stands Acquires Monarch Specialties
Gregory Spretnjak and Dan Roberts Manhasset Stands of Yakima, Washgington announces the acquisition of the assets of Monarch Specialties, manufacturer of injection molded pencil clip holders. “Monarch Pencil Clip Holders…
GC Appoints Balwada as Sr. VP, CTO
Guitar Center (GC) announces the appointment of Ravi Balwada to the position Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer. In his new position, Balwada will be responsible for technology resources across…
PMC Launches 25th Anniversary Year at Annual January Meeting
The PMC (Percussion Marketing Council) welcomes all industry professionals to attend the annual percussion industry’s meeting as it launches its 25th anniversary celebration year and three new market development growth initiatives.…
Yorkville Sound to Distribute Aston Microphones in U.S.
Award-winning microphone and accessories manufacturer, Aston Microphones, will now be distributed for all of North America by Yorkville Sound. Canadian and U.S. dealers can now gain access to Aston’s full…
ADJ Lighting Helps Transform Historic Church Into ‘Clementine’, Nashville’s Newest Event Hall
Following a year-long renovation project, the former West Nashville United Methodist Church re-opened last year as Clementine, a unique space for weddings as well as corporate, fundraising and music events.…