The Music People’s Founder Jim Hennessey Passes Away
Hennessey founded The Music People in 1979 after identifying a need for better, more practical solutions for musicians and went on to found the On-Stage brand.
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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…
October 29, 2025 I Feature
Bill’s Music Celebrates 60 Years in Business
Bill’s Music in Catonsville, Maryland, is celebrating its 60th year anniversary this year. Since the grand opening by founder William “Bill” and Nancy…
October 29, 2025 I Feature
Yale’s Music Closes Doors Following Crash
After nearly 35 years serving musicians in the Athens, Pennsylvania, community, Yale’s Music Shop is closing its doors following a vehicle accident in May.…
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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…
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