Sticking the Landing: MI Retailers Enjoy Robust Drum Sticks Sales in 2021
It’s always a pleasure to be in the position to pass along good news and the results of this month’s dealer survey – sent out to over 400 businesses –…
‘We’ve Not Slowed Down for a Minute’ - Snare Drum Sales in 2021
When considering the pandemic-related spike in sales of musical instruments and gear throughout the past 19-plus months, it makes intuitive sense why certain items have thrived. Ukuleles, acoustic guitars, any…
Sweetwater Launches Online Band and Orchestra Store
Sweetwater has announced the launch of Sweetwater Band & Orchestra online. Featuring the industry’s best equipment in every category from brands like Conn-Selmer, Yamaha, P. Mauriat, Buffet, Keilwerth, The Growling Sax…
Classic Pianos Earns First Ever ‘Global Bösendorfer Dealer of the Year’ Distinction
Classic Pianos has been recognized as “Global Bösendorfer Dealer of the Year” during a special ceremony held at the company’s headquarters in Portland. While Bösendorfer, the world’s oldest premium piano…
Fender Custom Shop Violinmaster Tele
Fender’s Custom Shop is announcing the launch of the limited edition Violinmaster Telecaster® Relic® guitar, the newest custom-built creation from Principal Master Builder, Yuriy Shishkov. Inspired by the world renowned…
Take Part in this Month's MMR Dealer Survey!
How are drum stick sales for your MI retail operation this year? What brands and types of sticks are really connecting with players in 2021? Share your insight with your…
Audio-Technica Partners with Hungry for Music to Celebrate AT2020 Microphone Sales Milestone
Audio-Technica is celebrating one million sales of its iconic AT2020 cardioid condenser microphone by donating one million yen to Hungry for Music, a nonprofit organization dedicated to expanding opportunities in music…
User Friendly: Audio Interface Sales During the Pandemic and Beyond
As with a handful of other fiefdoms within the world of MI, the pandemic has actually been good for sales of pro audio equipment – in particular entry- and mid-level…
‘We’re Here to Help:' MIRC Offers Creative Solutions Benefitting Both Dealers and Vendors
Unfamiliar with MIRC, or only vaguely aware of what it does or how? That’s both not necessarily “your fault,” nor surprising. “For a long time, the previous owner of MIRC…
Shine a Light: Lighting & Stage Effects Sales Still Struggling
As goes the fate of live music performance, so too goes the fortunes of related income and purchases. While perhaps not connected in quite so obvious a manner to a…
Tales from the Unknown Sales Rep: You Need to Hire and Train SALES People
Well – here we are in part two of the Tales From the Unknown MI Sales Rep. What wonderful words of wisdom, advice, or tom-foolery shall we discuss today? I…
'Music & Sound Retailer' to Cease Publication
On October 4 2021, The Hazan Media Group announced in an email that it would be halting publication of The Music & Sound Retailer, Sound & Communications, and DJ Times. "We are not alone…