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In the Trenches May 25, 2015

Dealers out in force for UK play day

UK trade body, the Music Industries Association declared its annual Learn to Play Day its most successful to date, with more venues involved than ever. This year, 129 venues, up more…

Ronnie Dungan
May 25, 2015
In the Trenches May 8, 2015

U.S. Piano & Keyboard Dealers in 2015 – A Snapshot

To get a more detailed view of the state of the piano and keyboard market in America in 2015, MMR spent time with three distinct retailers from across the country:…

Christian Wissmuller
May 8, 2015
In the Trenches March 16, 2015

2015 NAMM Top 100 Dealer Awards

NAMM invites music product retailers worldwide to stand up and take a bow as the fifth annual Top 100 Dealer Awards nominations open. Retailers can now enter in seven “Best…

Christian Wissmuller
Mar 16, 2015
In the Trenches March 9, 2015

Zildjian Presents 2014 Dealer Awards

Avedis Zildjian Company presented their 2014 “Outstanding Dealer Award” to three top Zildjian dealers at the recent 2015 Winter NAMM show. American Musical Supply, Cascio Interstate Music, and Sweetwater Sound…

Christian Wissmuller
Mar 9, 2015
In the Trenches February 19, 2015

On-Stage Honors the Outstanding Dealers of 2014

On-Stage announced its Outstanding AIMM Dealers of 2014 during a reception held at Winter NAMM. This year’s recipients included Robert M. Sides Family Music Centers, West Music, Dietze Music, Paige’s…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 19, 2015
In the Trenches February 4, 2015

Full Compass Systems Receives Top Dealer Awards

Full Compass Systems, a national leader in professional audio, video, lighting and musical instrument sales, received Top Dealer awards from ADJ and Elation Professional Lighting at the 2015 NAMM show.ADJ…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 4, 2015
In the Trenches February 4, 2015

European Beat: Dealers set for LTPD

UK retailers are gearing up for National Learn to Play Day, which will take place on Saturday, March 21st in what is set to be its biggest outing to date.Similar…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 4, 2015