Rousseau Mouthpieces Appoints St. Louis Music as Exclusive Distributor for USA & Canada
Rousseau Mouthpieces has announced the appointment of St. Louis Music as its exclusive distributor for the USA and Canada.
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2023 Music Products Industry Archive
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Hal Leonard Introduces ChoralMix: Multi-Track, Mixable Audio with Digital Score that Directors Can Share with Their Choir
Imagine a world where choir members can hear their isolated part, customize the mix of voices, and then practice along with professionally-recorded vocal tracks to learn their part with a synchronized digital…
Simmons Expands Titan Series with New Flagship Titan 70 Electronic Drum Kit
Simmons announces the Titan 70 electronic drum kit, the newest addition and flagship product of its Titan range.
Australian Women’s World Cup Fest Lit by dplr with CHAUVET Professional from Showtools Internationa
Tumbalong Park, a beautiful 5-hectare (12-acre) respite of green in the center of Darling Harbour, derives its name from the Dharug language spoken by the Eora people.
Nita Strauss + Levy's: The Call of the Void
Levy’s Music Accessories is proud to announce Nita Strauss’s newest signature guitar strap, designed to commemorate her highly anticipated studio solo album titled “The Call of the Void” (Sumerian Records,…
Leadership Styles
Whether we like it or not, as owners and managers, department heads and/or music teachers, our manner and style of leadership greatly determines its effectiveness.
What Does ‘Back to School’ Mean for MI Retail in 2023?: Music Dealers Sound Off on the Changing Nature of Doing Business With Student Players
Long a crucial time of year that contributes significantly to the annual sales of MI retailers, the nature of “Back to School season” has changed significantly with the ever-increasing reach…
Keeping Time with Denver’s Rupp’s Drums
In late October of last year, Alex Simpson, owner of independent drum retailer Rupp’s Drums, closed on the purchase of 2045 S Holly St. in Denver, the property the MI…
Succeed by Going Above and Beyond
This issue of MMR – much like many August (sometimes July!) editions in my tenure with the magazine – focuses on the relationship between MI retailers and suppliers with area…
The Real ‘Influencers’: Tapping Into the Purchasing Power of Music Educators
Surely all readers of MMR – reps for MI brands, individual retailers, administrators – recognize that young and new music students are a key engine driving our industry.
Juanes Signature Stratocaster & Accessories Collection
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of the Juanes Stratocaster® guitar, a collaboration with multi-Grammy and Latin Grammy® award-winning singer, songwriter, guitarist and philanthropist, Juanes.
Pure Tone Technologies Launches Hi-Fi Mono 1/4” Plug
Pure Tone Technologies and AP International Music Supply, creators of the renowned Pure Tone multi-contact output jack, are pleased to announce their new PTT8 H-Fi male 1/4" mono plug for…
Gibson Miranda Lambert Bluebird
Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world.
EHX Pico Platform Compressor/Limiter
Hot on the heels of the release of the EHX Pico POG, Electro-Harmonix enters the next Pico-sized powerhouse into their pedal lineup with the Pico Platform Compressor / Limiter.
Genelec Monitors Help Create State-of-the-art Recording Space in Downtown Dubai
The latest addition to the glamourous area of Downtown Dubai is Soul Sound Music Art Production, a new recording facility that has been created to be the go-to space for…
Rapier Launches the Saffire Bass
The new 4 string short-scale Rapier™ Saffire Bass is the latest addition to the successful series by legendary UK guitar builder and designer Alan Entwistle, based on the original iconic…
Allen & Heath AHM at Heart of Staring Lake Amphitheatre Upgrade
Staring Lake Amphiteatre is a 400-seat outdoor performance space in Eden Prairie, MN.
Gibson Garage London - The Ultimate Guitar Experience - To Open in Historic London, Early 2024
Gibson has shaped sound across generations and genres of music, becoming one of the most relevant, played, and loved guitar brands around the world.
Fort Bend Music Center Names Brumit General Manager
Fort Bend Music Center, a full-service music products retailer headquartered in Stafford, Texas, announced that Michael Brumit has joined the company as general manager.
MIC Announces 2023 Masterbuilt and Custom Shop Collections from Fender, Jackson, Charvel, and Gretsch
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) – alongside the Fender Custom Shop, the Jackson Custom Shop, the Charvel Custom Shop and the Gretsch Custom Shop – announces the launch of their…
Coming in the September 2023 issue of MMR!
The September issue of MMR shines the spotlight on Fretted Instruments and how to best prepare for the vitally important Holiday Sales Season!
New Pro Series Mic Stands and Adaptive Multi-Mount from Hercules
Hercules Stands, a leading provider of high-quality musical accessories, is thrilled to announce the launch of its Pro Series Microphone Stands and Adaptive Series Multi-Mount.
Roland Lifestyle to Auction One-of-One 808 Day 2023 Custom BMX Bike
To celebrate 808 Day 2023, Roland is partnering with Roland Lifestyle and 1500 Sound Academy to auction off a one-of-one 808 BMX Bike.
Reverb Sellers See Continued Demand for Competitively-priced Music Gear
Reverb, the largest online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling musical instruments, recently announced that sellers saw continued demand in Q2 from Reverb’s global community of millions of music makers.
Gator Storms the Cable Market with Launch of Cableworks Brand
Gator, a leading manufacturer of cases, bags, and stands for the music and pro audio industries, is proud to announce the official launch of its new Cableworks brand.
Trade Regrets: Ivor Drawmer
Ivor Drawmer, a pioneer of electronic design and founder of British pro audio supplier Drawmer Electronics Ltd., passed away in late July 2023 at the age of 80.
TASCAM’s Portacapture X8 Streamlines Engineer/Producer/Musician Rony Feliz’ Production
With much of his work being focused on capturing live performances, the need for a compact studio setup that travels easily cannot be underestimated. Welcome to Rony Feliz’ world.
Audio-Technica Releases Limited-edition ATH-M50x Wired and Wireless Headphones in Ice Blue
Audio-Technica unveils the ATH-M50xIB Professional Monitor Headphones, a limited-edition “Ice Blue” color version of A-T’s popular ATH-M50x.
Martin President & CEO Thomas Ripsam Joins Martin’s Board of Directors
C.F. Martin & Co. has announced that Thomas Ripsam has joined the company’s Board of Directors effective July 25, 2023.
Senseney Music Announces Sale to Prominent Missouri Music Dealer
Senseney Music, a leader in supporting music education for over 45 years, will continue to serve the greater Wichita community and beyond under a new name and ownership.
Crest Audio Unveils Enhanced ClimateGuard Series Speakers for Exceptional Performance in Extreme Weather Conditions
Crest Audio®, a subsidiary of Peavey Electronics®, launches the new ClimateGuard™ series speakers.
ESP Guitars Expands Into New US Headquarters
ESP Guitars, the respected global manufacturer of guitar and bass instruments and U.S. distributor for acclaimed brands that include Takamine Guitars and ENGL Amplification, has moved into their new U.S.…
Slipknot’s Mick Thomson Joins Fishman Fluence Artist Roster
Fishman is thrilled to welcome Mick Thomson to its family of Fluence artists.
KRK Launches Scott Storch CLASSIC 8ss Studio Monitors
Building off the esteemed CLASSIC line of studio monitors, KRK delivers an industry first in pro audio with the new limited-edition signature artist release, the KRK Scott Storch CLASSIC 8ss.
Winners of UPnXt DJ Contest Announced
The 2023 DJX Show UpnXt DJ Contest for aspiring youth DJs has come to an exciting conclusion.
Peavey Debuts New HP 2 Poplar Burl RM Electric Guitar
Peavey Electronics® has expanded the iconic HP 2® electric guitar product line with the new HP 2 Poplar Burl RM.
Sunn Amplifiers Returns
Mission Engineering, in collaboration with Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC), announces the return of the iconic Sunn® amplifier brand as an officially licensed product.
Cort Guitars and Digitech/DOD Parent Company Cor-Tek Marks 50th Anniversary
Cor-Tek Corporation, the parent company of Cort Guitars and Digitech/DOD, kicks off the year 2023 with its 50th anniversary celebration.