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In the Trenches November 8, 2017

MI Retailers Hosting Live Performance Spaces, Beware

Creating a performance venue in your music store is a great way to connect with the community and increase customer traffic. A performance space can also provide an additional source…

Christian Wissmuller
Nov 8, 2017
In the Trenches October 26, 2017

DEADLINE EXTENDED - Vote for the 2017 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards NOW!

Now's the time to submit your choices for the best of the best of our industry in the 25th annual MMR Dealers' Choice Awards!  Ballots officially close on November 15th. Nominations are open to everyone,…

Christian Wissmuller
Oct 26, 2017
In the Trenches October 26, 2017

DEADLINE EXTENDED - Vote for the 2017 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards NOW!

Now's the time to submit your choices for the best of the best of our industry in the 25th annual MMR Dealers' Choice Awards!  Ballots officially close on November 15th.Only Subscribers to MMR are eligible to participate.

Christian Wissmuller
Oct 26, 2017
In the Trenches October 7, 2017

Vote for the 2017 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards NOW!

Now's the time to submit your choices for the best of the best of our industry in the 25th annual MMR Dealers' Choice Awards!  Only Subscribers to MMR are eligible to participate.

Christian Wissmuller
Oct 7, 2017
In the Trenches October 7, 2017

Vote for the 2017 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards NOW!

Now's the time to submit your choices for the best of the best of our industry in the 25th annual MMR Dealers' Choice Awards!  Only Subscribers to MMR are eligible to participate.

Christian Wissmuller
Oct 7, 2017
In the Trenches August 23, 2017

Hal Leonard Launches 'Let's Chat' for Dealers

Hal Leonard has added a "Let's Chat" feature to their Dealer Access website providing their accounts with quick, easy access to a sales rep. Let’s Chat permits retailers to type a question…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 23, 2017
In the Trenches August 19, 2017

Nominations open for MMR's 25th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards

MMR is inviting readers to participate in the selection of our 25th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards. Click here to submit your nominations for this year.    Nominations are open to everyone, but only subscribers to MMR will be able to…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 19, 2017
In the Trenches August 19, 2017

Nominations Open for MMR's 25th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards

MMR invites readers to participate in the selection of our 25th Annual Dealers' Choice Awards. Click here to submit your nominations for this year.    Nominations are open to everyone, but only subscribers to MMR will be able to…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 19, 2017
In the Trenches August 8, 2017

Smarter PA Systems Will Offer MI Retailers a New Opportunity

Historically, one of the hardest things for performing musicians has been getting the PA sound right. Two things have been happening to make that less of a problem, and they…

Christian Wissmuller
Aug 8, 2017