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March 09, 2026 I Feature

Inside New York’s Last Dedicated Brass Store

J. Landress Brass is proving to be a true destination for musicians all over the world while continuing to earn its trust as a go-to source for players in New…

February 25, 2026 I Feature

Make’n Music Celebrates Four Decades

For 40 years, Make’n Music has been a staple of Frederick, Maryland’s music community, evolving from a mom-and-pop shop into one the city’s largest…

December 29, 2025 I Feature

Guitar Czar Reopens as Repair-Only Shop

After closing its doors earlier this year, Guitar Czar originally based in Murray, Utah, has reopened with a scaled-down operation focused solely on instrument…

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February 02, 2026 I by Rande Vick

The Grammy Effect: How Artist Gear Choices Drive Retail Traffic

It’s easy to be a curmudgeon these days. It’s easy to think modern music isn’t what it used to be, or that award shows, like the Grammys, aren’t your…

It’s easy to be a curmudgeon these days. It’s easy to think modern music isn’t what it used to be, or that award shows, like the Grammys, aren’t your…

January 19, 2026 I by Angelica Primachenko

Creator Tips for The NAMM Floor

Every year, I come to The NAMM Show ready to learn, create and be inspired. There’s so much creativity happening all around you, from music spilling out of…

Every year, I come to The NAMM Show ready to learn, create and be inspired. There’s so much creativity happening all around you, from music spilling out of…

December 04, 2025 I by Steve France

The Need for Instrument Repair Apprenticeships

The shortage of music educators has been widely reported, but there's also a serious shortage of instrument repair technicians. From what I've observed, any…

The shortage of music educators has been widely reported, but there's also a serious shortage of instrument repair technicians. From what I've observed, any…