Trade Regrets: Bill Tarpley
On August 9th we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:It's with a heavy heart that I report Bill Tarpley passed away Saturday morning surrounded by his loving…
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Trade Regrets: Joe Hume
Joe Hume, founder of Hume Music in Kansas, passed away on August 6th.
Peavey Enlists Plek for Production of Composite Acoustics
Composite Acoustics®, a division of Peavey Electronics Corporation®, has announced the acquisition of a Plek® Pro machine to aid in the production of its premium carbon fiber acoustic guitars manufactured…
Cheltenham store closes doors
Millennium Music in Cheltenham has become the latest UK music retailer to close its doors, shutting down after two decades in business.
Imamura Named President of Lowrey
Lowrey Organ Company has announced that executive vice president Seijiro Imamura has been named president.
Ace To Distribute Yamaha B&O Accessories
Ace Products Group officially announces the addition of Yamaha® Band and Orchestra accessories to their rapidly growing product lines and expanding distribution channels.
Aria commits to UK operation
Following the departure of UK MD Matt Joule, and subsequent speculation about the future of the UK operation, Aria has released a statement reiterating its commitment to the business.
TOP TEN: Least popular guitar colours
Yes, yes, we all love a nice vintage sunburst or a cherry red, but sometimes those design department meetings don't go so well...
NEW POLL: How effective is your social media strategy?
Everyone is doing it, mostly because you're told your business is incomplete and outmoded unless you do, but do you actually know what you're doing with social media?
Dawsons invests in virtual in-store browser
Dawsons Music has teamed up with technology provider GoInStore, to provide a new smart glasses virtual browsing service to online shoppers.
Peavey division invests in carbon fibre future
Composite Acoustics, a division of Peavey has invested in a Plek Pro machine to aid in the production of its premium carbon fibre acoustic guitars manufactured in Meridian, Miss.
Scottish audio inventor secures £310K investment
A Scottish audio technology start-up that has just secured funding for an innovative new wi-fi audio device.
Yamaha adds new Mondesir clinic dates
Following a successful UK clinic tour in June, Yamaha Music Europe (UK) have added two more drum events with long standing artist Mark Mondesir featuring his special guest Michael Mondesir…
POLL RESULT: When did you last refurb the shop?
We asked our dealers when they were last able to invest in improving the look and feel of their shop.
International expansion for Gremlin
Gremlin Music has added a number of new distributors for Europe and the US.
Record summer sales for Studiomaster
Studiomaster claims to have had its best consecutive sales months in more than three years, during June and July.
COMMENT: What now for Aria UK?
Does the departure of the key man in what is a very small operation, signal a change of direction for Aria in the UK?
Tanglewood launches Facebook window competition
Tanglewood has launched a new consumer competition through its Facebook page, encouraging customers to vote for their favourite Tanglwood dealer window display.
Hal Leonard Joins W3C Music Notation Community Group as Founding Member
Hal Leonard Corporation and its subsidiary Noteflight LLC are pleased to join in the founding of a new industry group focused on digital music notation.
DWV Entertainment Sells Aphex to RØDE
DWV Entertainment, parent company of audio brand Aphex for the last several years, has announced the sale of Aphex to Australian pro-audio company RØDE Microphones.
Making the most of your Millennials
NAMM board member and Contemporary Music Center director, Menzie Pittman (left), has some sage words of advice on how to understand and get the best out of those digital natives or…
Retailer Mansons' guitar show returns
The Manson’s Guitar Show will return to the Corn Exchange Exeter on Saturday 3rd October 2015.
Aria UK MD departs
Aria's UK MD Matt Joule, is moving on from the company after three years in charge.
The Golden Ticket: Contest Winners Tour Pearl River Factory
Thirty Pearl River, Kayserburg, and Ritmüller dealers from the United States and Canada recently returned from four days visiting Guangzhou, Southern China’s largest port city where they were able to…
Millennials in the Workplace
Growing up being a drummer, nothing was cooler than being fast.
Coloring Inside the Lines: Honoring the Past, Living in the Present, and Looking to the Future
The opportunity for this guest editorial presents itself in the receding shadow of the 60th anniversary of the Stratocaster, which Fender celebrated throughout 2014.
Instrument & Gear Rentals: Rental Programs Ramp Up for ‘Back to School’ Season
In anticipation of the coming fall semester MMR recently reached out to over 500 MI dealers across the country to discuss instrument rental programs.
Summer NAMM 2015
“There was a lot of value for both exhibitors and retailers alike in Nashville – the NAMM Member companies came ready to do business,” notes NAMM president and CEO Joe…
Lee Oskar Harmonicas in 2015 – Breaking Barriers
Harmonica players within pop and rock music are often a somewhat anonymous bunch, so far as “name recognition” by the general public goes.
Moog Takes a Stand on Income Inequality
Income inequality has emerged as the main debate in the wake of the Great Recession.
‘Back in My Day…’
A couple weeks ago, one of the bands I play in opened for The Mighty Mighty Bosstones – a real treat for me and my buddies, having grown up listening…
Hal Leonard & Willis Music Celebrate a Decade
Hal Leonard Corporation and Willis Music have spent a decade making beautiful music together.
Trade Regrets: Ralph Zumpano
On August 1, NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino got in touch with the following news:Ralph Zumpano passed away on July 22 at the age of 92.
SABIAN Announces Partnership with SLM
SABIAN has appointed St. Louis Music (SLM) as a partner in distribution in the United States, effective September 1st, 2015.
Hal Leonard Announces Partnership with PraiseCharts
Hal Leonard Corporation is partnering with PraiseCharts, a leading online resource for contemporary praise & worship sheet music for churches, to make PraiseCharts content available to music dealers worldwide in…
TOP TEN: Signs your store isn't family friendly enough
Every store needs new customers, right? But, let's face it, you would much rather be selling a proper bass rig to your mate from Sonic Vomit than a violin to…
NEW POLL: When was the last time you refurbished?
With sales low and overheads creeping up, it can be tricky to find money to invest in the business, so when was the last time you had a refurb of…
IN THE HOTSEAT: Jason How, Rotosound
Chairman of iconic British string brand Rotosound, all-round good egg, and venturer on the psychedelic sea of cosmic vibration (or something), Jason How is this week's Hotseat visitor...
Porter and Davies extends product warranties
Drum monitor specialist Porter and Davies, has extended the warranty across its range to two years.
Free K&K Upgrade on any new Weber Order in August
Have you been looking for an excuse to buy that Weber instrument you’ve been eyeing?