No Brand Loyalty? MI Retailers Weigh in on Nylon Guitar Strings
One of the more common refrains amongst the dealers who participated in this month’s poll on the topic of classical guitar strings was that players don’t seem to be especially…
Pearl River Hosts Piano Dealers at First Conference Held in the United States
Nearly 25 U.S. piano dealers, veteran music products professionals and logistics specialists came together in Skokie, Illinois, on August 19 – 21 to participate in the first Pearl River Piano…
Hal Leonard Announces Retailer Winners from Summer NAMM Colossal Giveaway
Hal Leonard has announced eighteen retailer winners of over $10,000 worth of prizes from their “Colossal Summer NAMM Giveaway.” “We wanted to welcome retailers back to a ‘live’ show with…
‘Has to be Better than Last Year’ - MI Retailers Look to Capitalize on a Return to In-Person, Classroom Schooling
The 2020 academic year was challenging in a number of respects (maybe you noticed?) and school music programs – and the MI dealers who serve them – felt the crunch.…
PRS Guitars Welcomes Phil Gates as New Customer Service Manager
PRS Guitars has announced the appointment of Phil Gates as their new Customer Service Manager. Gates will report directly to Jim Cullen, Director of Sales, in his new role. Effective…
Fender Announces Newest 2021 Products for Summer Online Dealer Experience
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) continues its 75th anniversary year with new gear personalized for every player to meet their aspirations - from new players and young guitarists starting…
Nominations are Now Open for the 2021 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs)!
This is the chance for dealers to share what brands and lines were driving sales in 2021 — and now is the time for suppliers to reach out to their…
Music & Arts Welcomes Legendary Music Retailer Mississippi Music to its Retail Family
Music & Arts, one of the nation’s largest musical instrument retailers and lesson providers, announces it has acquired the four Mississippi Music stores, located in Flowood, Biloxi, Hattiesburg and Meridian,…
NAMM Celebrates the 2021 Top 100 Dealers, Announces Dealer of the Year and Best of Category Winners
On the evening of July 15, at Summer NAMM in a special celebration of the spirit of the independent retailer, the industry gathered at the Top 100 Dealer Awards. Now in…
Fender Announces Newest 2021 Products for Summer Online Dealer Experience
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) continues its 75th anniversary year with new gear personalized for every player to meet their aspirations - from new players and young guitarists starting their…
Kendor Music Complete Catalog Now Available Via Hal Leonard Digital Retailer Program
Kendor Music is well-known in the jazz education community and has gained prominence in all areas of school music publishing. Since 2012, Hal Leonard has partnered with Kendor Music as their…
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Savvy Salespeople Drive Purchases of Drums & Percussion Cases It stands to reason that products geared towards the gigging musician – such as protective cases and bags – took a…