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While some of our MI retailer surveys can provide a somewhat mixed-bag in terms of results, this month’s poll points to a generally clear direction for the Artist Series drumstick…
Progressive Music, a 25-year and million-plus lessons operation, started in a broom closet.
On February 22 and 23, there’s going to be a party in Titusville, Florida: Warb-a-palooza!
It finally happened.I actually met someone who has the exact formula needed for making any customer trust that the sales person has the customer’s best interest in mind.
As a 13-year-old guitarist in the ‘60s, I would often visit my local MI dealer. The policy of the store was: “You can look at the guitars, but no touching…
Many MMR readers recently returned from the annual NAMM Show in Anaheim (see our Show Report on page 26).
Retailers are watching how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act bills that worked their way though the Senate and the House of Representatives late last year will ultimately turn out.
Each year, KHS America awards a college scholarship to a member of the United States Army All American Marching Band (USAAAMB).
Swing House proudly announces the first Platinum Award for their new location inn Atwater Village for the hit single, "In the Name of Love" by Martin Garrix & Bebe Rexha.
Publicly-listed retailer Gear4music has moved into the distribution business, striking a partnership with Dean Guitars and Luna Guitars in the UK.
G&L Musical Instruments has launched a new L-2000 bass.
2018 marks the 135th Anniversary of iconic American drum manufacturer, Gretsch Drums and to mark the occasion, the firm has launched an exclusive, 135th Anniversary snare drum.
Quest Marketing, RCF USA manufacturer representative for the Southeast region of the United States, was recently presented with the Arturo Vicari Award of Excellence as Rep of the Year.
At the 2018 Winter NAMM Show, Spector Basses welcomed a slew of prominent artists to perform and hang out at their new booth.
As part of Neutrik USA’s 30th anniversary activities during the recent Winter NAMM show, the company encouraged its customers to stop by, strike a pose, and share their photos with…
Music & Arts has announced the acquisition of Clark Baker Music in El Centro, California.
Graph Tech Guitar Labs has announced the promotion of current business development representative Shaun Verreault to business development team leader.
PLASA, the professional lighting and sound association, has announced a new programme of professional development and networking events to support members and non-members working within the industry.
To mark its golden anniversary, Orange is celebrating throughout the year, with new product launches and commemorative merchandise, along with videos covering rare amplifiers, interviews with key staff (past and present)…
Selectron has become the exclusive UK distributor of Phil Jones Bass products.
Shure has announced its new podcast series, "Shure Signal Path."
Roland’s exhibit at Winter NAMM 2018 featured a lighting design by Justin Preston that used a collection of over 90 CHAUVET Professional fixtures, including 32 Maverick MK2 Wash units.
Music & Arts has announced the acquisition of Great Southern Music in Gainesville, Florida.
Crunch Fitness recently opened its first Arizona location, located in Gilbert and equipped with Ashly NE Series multi-channel amplifiers with onboard Ashly Protea DSP from Ashly Audio.
At the 60th Annual GRAMMY Awards, many of the nominated and performing artists used Shure microphones for their sets during the awards ceremony.
Orange Amplification will celebrate its golden anniversary in 2018 by launching new innovative products and commemorative merchandise, along with videos covering rare amplifiers, interviews with key staff (past and present), and…
Japanese recording artist Kitaro stopped by the Korg USA booth at the 2018 NAMM show and was greeted by Kato Seiki, president of Korg Inc., and Joe Castronovo, president of…
The 2018 VandoJam at NAMM showcased the breadth of Vandoren’s artist roster by featuring artists from all across the United States.
Korg USA’s growing sales team has just hired John Page, the new district sales manager for the South Central Territory.
Longtime employee Bill McGloine, who has dedicated over twenty years at Korg USA has recently been promoted to the new position of VP of Operations.
D’Addario Percussion artist Anderson .Paak and his bassist Kelsey Gonzalez have introduced their post-retro-modern “edutainment” video series .Paak 2 Basics.
Music & Arts has announced their newest location in Waldorf, Maryland.
Korg USA unveiled their new 7,000 Sq. foot, two-story booth at Winter NAMM this year in Anaheim, California.
Music & Arts has announced the unveiling of their newest musical instrument store and lessons facility, located in Ft. Collins, Colorado, which will serve the residents of Ft. Collins and…
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Sennheiser’s Evolution microphone series and in celebration of the anniversary and as a thank you to all the musicians, singers and content creators…
After four years, D’Addario UK and Meinl have mutually agreed that D'Addario will no longer represent Meinl cymbals and percussion in the UK from April 1st, 2018.
Audio-Technica's Netherlands-based distributor, Lemke Roos Audio, has rebranded as Audio-Technica Benelux.
Teenage Engineering and UK distributor Sound Technology have launched new PO-33 K.O! and PO-35 speak Pocket Operators samplers.
Spector UK has announced the immediate availability of new short-scale Bantam series bass guitars in the UK.
Peavey's range of carbon fibre guitars designed by Composite Acoustics, has been added to and now features an onboard preamp designed by acoustic amplification specialist Trace Elliot.
