Articles from Music Trades (September 1, 2007)

Title	Author	Type	Words
40th anniversary replica model introduced: Jean Larrivee Guitars.			142
A shift towards high-end buyers: Case Brothers Tom Case sees the future in catering to those customers willing to spend for the best. The low end market "has pretty much gone by the wayside.			609
AC/DC goes digital via Verizon wireless.			97
Ace Grafix Series brings new look to practice pads.			122
Affordably priced Roland digital piano.			221
Aim expands "Party Time" line.		Chronology	77
Alesis rack-mountable mixer with iPod playback.			283
Alfano to direct internet strategy: Steinway.			115
Alfred relocates Florida office.			105
American way marketing: new room to grow: expanded Elkhart, Indiana, facility houses JA Musik U.S. distribution and provides superior dealer service.			803
Andrew Herygers named design manager: Sabian.			180
Anti-counterfeiting technologies: Grayson USA.			256
Antipodean Manufacturer leads the way with eco-friendly Reeds.	Leed, David		178
Baldwin ends consignment.			61
Bechstein establishes New York showroom: Bechstein Piano.			156
Behringer taps Mackie veterans Koliha and garside.			182
Community drum circles sponsored at Chazzfest: Musicorp.			291
Consumer confidence rebounds to six-year high.			179
Convention marks 50th anniversary: Piano Technicians Guild.			318
Currier Piano to close.			62
Dankberg to direct marketing, artist relations: U.S. Music Corp.			142
Don't let band directors sell.			99
Down, but definitely not out! There were fewer exhibits in Austin and dealer turnout was well off the pace, but despite the show's smaller size, most of those who attended were glad they did. Next year, NAMM takes the Summer Session back to Nashville.			1438
Drum clinic features expert tips and giveaways: Bill's Music.			97
Drum Days LA marks 50th anniversary: Remo Drums.			238
Drum maker to distribute Pearl flutes: Pearl Corporation.			64
Ethan Farmer joins EMG artist roster.			70
Expanded Guitar Center private label program rattles key industry suppliers.			613
Expanding engineering staff to offer OEM guitar and bass cabinets: Eminence.			362
Family business award honors 124-year run: The Gretsch Company.			276
Fusion 550 bass head now shipping: Gallien-Krueger.			185
G-Track USB condenser mic introduced: Samson.			170
Get'm Get'm "GG" guitar strap line.			71
Giannini Craviola proud legacy continues: Etros Music.			278
Gowern, West, Strayer strengthen sales team: Pearl Corporation.			293
Hailun taps Swenson for technical support post.			153
Home schooling: a great untapped market.	Lagomarsino, Tom; Parker, Drew; Loos, Bill	Letter to the editor	906
Independent book sellers & retailers brothers in arms with common interests?			527
Is a cultural pendulum moving: Joe Onfrio's Denver Store continues solidly in the black, but he wonders "are kids not looking to get involved with music?".			584
JamSpot teams up to promote audio gear: Fishman Transducers.			238
Jeanne McCormick.			185
JHS promo draws strong American contigent: JHS.			180
Kanstul Scholarship: winner named.			856
Kennelly keys acquires American Music of Seattle: Kennelly will provide administrative and financial support, with policies and personnel.			654
Limited-Edition Carmine Appice Ride: Sabian.			214
Lowrey proves home organ market is underserved: nearly 1,000 enthusiasts and profit-minded retailers travel to Chicago for three-day Home Organ Holiday.			369
Mapex recognizes, rewards Five-Star dealers.			500
Martin's new Travis Tritt Limited Edition.			414
Milwaukee bands rock out at Groove Garage: Cascio Interstate Music.			391
NAMM in Austin: exhibitors speak out.			427
NAMM sponsors TV series.			80
NAMM Town Hall: outlining retail best practices.			655
New guitar and neck-thru bass: U.S. Masters Guitar.			261
New pianos complete Ballet Austin renovation: Wyman Piano Company.			323
New XL strings offer vintage warmth: D'Addario.			269
Nioshi Jackson performs on Nashville Star tour: Mapex.			208
PianoVideo HD hits market: PianoDisc.			176
Playing by a new set of rules: Frank Sicari of Frank & Camille's observes that the customer profile has changed to a higher income individual who can ride out higher gas prices.			719
PMC outlines expanded agenda.			448
Publicly traded industry firms.			347
QRS unveils power retailing.			615
Redesigned student trombone introduced: Antigua Winds.			186
Reinprecht to head marketing & products: AKG.			201
Riding out the perfect storm: the housing bust and tapped out consumer credit lines test management skills at Meridian Musiuc.			545
Rock House Method: music instruction for 21st century students: combining fast-paced instructional DVDs with wide-ranging web-based lesson support and a vast, nurturing social network, The Rock House Method is uniquely tailored for today's music students.			1889
Saga and Shubb host gypsy jazz concert.			91
Saving the oboe from extinction.			145
Six new ukuleles introduced: Oscar Schmidt/U.S. Music.			186
Sluggish housing market sinks boat sales.			150
Steigerman's premium piano fills productive new niche: not just another bargain-priced Chinese piano, Steigerman's newest line offers higher quality, value, and profit potential.			963
Strike up the band: a quick check list of ways to increase your market share during the critical back-to-school season.	Luster, Dave		746
Surging piano.			64
Teaching for profit ... is an education department a loss-leading traffic builder, or can it contribute to the bottom line.		Interview	2118
Thoughts on NAMM in Austin: maybe there weren't that many people there, and maybe some were disappointed. But it was a great learning experience for those who went, and a lot of fun as well.	Popyk, Bob		944
Thoughts on why things always get better.	Majeski, Brian T.		660
Top Sherman Clay sales producers celebrate 45th "President's Club" in Hawaii.			381
Top U.K. dealers tour facility: Sabian.			253
Top U.S. school dealers tour Asian manufacturing complex: Jupiter.			367
Treat each customer like they were your last: attentive service allows Cooper Music to sell more pianos to fewer customers.			607
Tune Tech TT-1000 introduced: SHS International.			92
U.K. contingent tours manufacturing plant: Vic Firth Inc.			222
Umemura succeeds Ito as Yamaha's top executive: a former head of Yamaha Corp. Of America, Mitsuru Umemura brings broad global experience to the task of running the world's leading music company.			315
WebOnlyPiano--the only third-party software provider: tapping the abundant talent of L.A.'s music scene, WebOnlyPiano creates high-quality software for the growing base of digital player pianos.			1015
Why have piano sales turned down? Problems associated with rising interest rates and a bursting home bubble help explain some of the industry's current difficulties. But are there larger social trends at work?		Cover story	208
WideLine-8 line array system introduced: QSC.			539
Yamaha's China strategy: massive investment in new production capacity in Hangzhou and Xiaoshan is part of a corporate drive to retain competitive edge and gain a foothold in the fast-growing Chinese music market.		Industry overview	2034