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In the Trenches June 21, 2017

Dealers and Yamaha Managers Tour Bösendorfer Vienna Factory

A select group of Bö​sendorfer dealers joined members of the Yamaha management team for a tour of the Bösendorfer factory in Wiener Neustadt, just south of Vienna, where they experienced…

MMR Staff
Jun 21, 2017
In the Trenches June 12, 2017

StompLight Fulfills Kickstarter Promises, Adds Dealers and Sales Reps

Models from StompLight® are now being sold directly to customers online after a successful Kickstarter campaign. Using the familiar and easy-to-use form of an effect pedal, the Stomplight allows users to change lighting…

MMR Staff
Jun 12, 2017
In the Trenches May 11, 2017

Hat’s Off to Our ‘Century Club’ MI Retailers!

Just as last May found us recognizing suppliers of musical instruments who have weathered changes in the market and popular culture, as well as personal challenges, in order to make…

MMR Staff
May 11, 2017
In the Trenches May 4, 2017

NAMM Top 100 Dealers to be Honored in Nashville

 NAMM has announced the list of music product retailers to be recognized at The Top 100 Dealer Awards. The annual awards show recognizes the industry’s outstanding music retailers who demonstrate exceptional commitment…

MMR Staff
May 4, 2017
In the Trenches May 4, 2017

NAMM reveals Top 100 dealers

MIA favourites Andertons and Millers Music have made this year's NAMM Top 100 dealers list. The two are the only UK representatives on the list, which only features stores from…

MMR Staff
May 4, 2017
In the Trenches April 6, 2017

Galaxy Audio Names Nisewonger AV Dealer of 2016

Galaxy Audio has named Nisewonger AV of Lawrenceville, Georgia their dealer of 2016. Nisewonger AV has used many Galaxy products when installing sound systems in elementary, middle, and high schools,…

MMR Staff
Apr 6, 2017
In the Trenches March 31, 2017

SOMM readies for dealer awards

The Society Of Music Merchants (SOMM), is hosting the European Musical Instrument Dealer Awards (EMIDA) on the opening day of Musikmesse on Wednesday, April 5th. The EMIDA will honour of…

MMR Staff
Mar 31, 2017
In the Trenches March 30, 2017

Schimmel Awards Top North American Dealers

Schimmel recently honored their top North American dealers at a special event in Anaheim, California. The piano company awarded Robert Lowrey Piano Experts of Toronto with the #1 Single-Store Dealer…

MMR Staff
Mar 30, 2017
In the Trenches March 30, 2017

FEATURE: How dealers can adapt to change

US dealer Menzie Pittman, owner of Contemporary Music Center in Virginia, provides some observations on how to adapt to change. This year my business, Contemporary Music Center, enters its 28th year and, while…

MMR Staff
Mar 30, 2017
In the Trenches March 27, 2017

MONO Launches Direct Dealer Program in U.S.

 MONO has announced that it will distribute its full line of cases and accessories directly to music dealers across the United States. Approved dealers will have access to the company’s…

MMR Staff
Mar 27, 2017
In the Trenches March 10, 2017

Thomas Blug launching dealer tour

German guitar supremo, and vintage amp expert Thomas Blug is once again touring the UK showing off his range of BlugGuitar products such as the AMP1 and the recently released BLUBOX.  Taking in an number of dealers UK wide, the…

MMR Staff
Mar 10, 2017