Guitar Center Relaunches Orange County Drum & Percussion

Originally acquired by GC in 2009, CEO Gabe Dalporto speaks exclusively with Music Inc. about the relaunch and how the retailer has reunited with the original founder to honor OCDP’s SoCal punk rock roots.

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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…