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How Rehearsal Studios Can Boost MI Retail

As music recording began moving into the DIY realm 30-some-odd years ago, MI retail responded by establishing its own footprint in that category.

Taylor Guitars Spring Sales Event Europe

Samsystems UK appoint RBI Music as USA Distributor

Samsystems UK is delighted to announce the appointment of Texas based RBI Music, as USA distributor for its ‘Integral’ close cab miking system. 

On the Road Again: Acoustic Travel Guitars Take Off

Small-scale acoustic travel guitars are physically smaller and lighter instruments, but still generally with a full – or nearly full – scale length. The appeal of these guitars…

Waves Audio Announces New Plugin Subscription Plan

Waves Audio has announced Waves Music Maker Access, its new and affordable plugin subscription plan.  

The 2020 NAMM Show

Over 2,000 exhibitors representing 7,000 brands were visited by 115,888 attendees (roughly in keeping with 2019’s tally of 115,301).

MusicMedic Names Dawkes Music Sole UK Distributor

MusicMedic, an online resource for Woodwind repair tools and supplies, is excited to announce an exclusive UK distribution deal with Dawkes Music. 

PreSonus Announces River City Sessions

In celebration of their 25th anniversary, PreSonus has announced the new River City Sessions performance series.

Smart Women in Music

S.W.I.M. is made up of Robin Walenta, the president of West Music (and the first chairwoman of NAMM); Crystal Morris, president & CEO of Gator Co.; and DeDe…

Music's Biggest Stars Rely On Shure During The American Music Awards

The American Music Awards (AMAs) relied heavily on Shure products for its worldwide broadcast this year.

Gibson Appoints Villanueva as Head of Custom Shop, Launches the Murphy Lab, Assigns Murphy Master Artisan

Gibson Brands is taking Gibson Custom Shop to new highs with a renewed focused on paying tribute to its iconic past while leading the path into the future.

Jamie Deering Appointed CEO of Deering Banjos

Deering Banjo Company has announced the appointment of Jamie Deering to the position of CEO. 

36th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast

2019 Shows Promise for the Coming Years of MI Sales, Boosted by Gibson, Tagima Guitars, and Repairs, Among Other Factors

27th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards

MMR’s Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs) are singular amongst the many end-of-year accolades bestowed upon MI suppliers by both consumer magazines and websites and trade organizations.

38th Annual America’s Top Music Chains

As the dealers represented in this report are privately held, the data being presented in “America’s Top Chains” was supplied by the companies, themselves. In other instances, MMR…

The NAMM Foundation Recognizes 103 College Students with The President’s Innovation Award

The NAMM Foundation has recognized 103 college music students with the organization’s President’s Innovation Award.

The 2020 NAMM Show Announces Professional Development Sessions

The 2020 NAMM Show has announced more than 300 professional development sessions for emerging and established professionals from all sectors of music products, pro audio and entertainment technology.

18th Annual Music China Largest Yet

The 2019 Music China gathering was the biggest event of its kind yet. 2,414 MI vendors occupied 13 exhibition halls on the fairground in the Shanghai New International…

Andy's Guitars and Reverend Guitar Join Forces to Fight Childhood Cancer

Andy Patalan from Sponge had an idea: select a Reverend Manta Ray HB, have his friends and associates from the rock world sign it, and use it to…

Wilson, founder of Sound Technology and first UK director of NAMM, Announces Retirement

Robert Wilson – the founder of Sound Technology, the first UK director of NAMM, and a member of the Board of the MIA since 1975 – has officially…

CITES Issues Official Notification for Dalbergia Annotation Change

On October 3, CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) issued an official notification stating that the effective date for the musical instrument…

Music & Arts Opens New Musical Instrument Lessons Studio and Retail Location in Greenville

Music & Arts has expanded its services in South Carolina with the opening of a new location in Greenville.

Capitalize on Delays

“We expect that the 2019 holiday season will see healthy U.S. retail spending growth of 3.7 [percent] to $1.035 trillion,” offered eMarketer in a late February, 2019 forecast.…

Taylor Guitars Makes Powers a Partner

Taylor Guitars is pleased to announce that Master Guitar Designer Andy Powers is joining Taylor co-founders Bob Taylor and Kurt Listug as the third partner of the company.

CITES Adopts Exemption for Musical Instruments from Rosewood Restrictions

On August 28, in Geneva, Switzerland, the CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP18) voted to approve an exemption that will allow finished musical instruments as well as parts and accessories…

The MI Industry Descends Upon 'Smashville' for a Triumphant Summer NAMM 2019

“It seemed to me that this year’s Summer NAMM Show was particularly important for the industry,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond.

NAMM to Host CITES CoP18 Industry Luncheon

On Saturday, August 17, at the CITES (Conference on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) Conference of the Parties (CoP18) in Geneva, Switzerland, NAMM will…

Taylor Launches Stella Falone Kitchen Woodcrafts Line

Bob Taylor, co-founder and president of Taylor Guitars, has launched Stella Falone Kitchen Woodcrafts.

Taylor Guitars at Summer NAMM 2019

We checked in with Andy Powers a few weeks ago in Nashville to learn what's new over at Taylor Guitars.

D’Addario and Taylor Guitars Host Pre-NAMM Party

D’Addario and Taylor Guitars tag-teamed a pre-NAMM party on July 17 in Nashville, hosting an evening of live music and BBQ eats before the convention officially kicked off…