Shure Opens Office in Berlin’s House of Music
Shure Incorporated has announced it has opened a new sales and marketing office in Berlin. The House of Music is the city’s creative hub for musicians, content creators, companies, and organizations in…
Music & Arts Opens New Musical Instrument Lessons Studio and Retail Location in Greenville
Music & Arts has expanded its services in South Carolina with the opening of a new location in Greenville. In addition to a robust lessons program, the new store offers…
Mapex Celebrates 30th Anniversary
MAPEX, one of the leading drum brands in the world and well renowned for its innovation and artistic craftsmanship, is celebrating 30 years of bucking trends and shaking up conventions…
Kyser Expands Leadership Team
Hilary Brown Joy Anderson Kyser Musical Products, Inc. has announced the expansion of its leadership team, appointing Joy Anderson as Director of Human Resources and Hilary Brown as Director of Marketing.…
‘There is Truly No End in Sight:’ Ukulele Market Holding Strong in 2019
When the “ukulele craze” began about a decade ago, plenty of theories were floated: In the wake of the 2008 financial crisis, people were drawn to the ukulele due to…
Master of All Things Stringed: Michael Schear of Amati’s Fine Instruments and Amahi Ukuleles
As president and head honcho of Amati’s Fine Instruments and Amahi Ukuleles, it’s safe to say Michael Schear is the master of all things stringed. In the early ‘80s, however,…
You’re Hired! (If You Can Find Them)
Fifty years ago, Neil Armstrong placed the first human footsteps on the moon and Woodstock established the notion of the rock music festival. But there’s another reason to remember 1969:…
The Art of Music Retail
Photo by 200 Degrees Andy Warhol, a leading figure in pop art, was fascinated with, and excelled at, business. He believed that business was the highest form of art. All…
Capitalize on Delays
Photo by Gerd Altmann “We expect that the 2019 holiday season will see healthy U.S. retail spending growth of 3.7 [percent] to $1.035 trillion,” offered eMarketer in a late February,…
Taylor Guitars Makes Powers a Partner
Bob Taylor, Andy Powers, Kurt Listug Taylor Guitars is pleased to announce that Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers is joining Taylor co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug as the third…
Trade Regrets: Mark Fullerton
We received the following on August 29: Ted Brown Music is sad to announce the loss our long-time friend and employee. Mark Fullerton, passed away unexpectedly and suddenly in his…
Blackman Santana Welcomes PMC’s International Drum Month ‘Roadie for a Day’ Grand Prize Winner
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) celebrated the 2019 International Drum Month (IDM) “Roadie for a Day” grand prize winner Anthony Lowe. This year’s winner received a backstage tour and visit…