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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…
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…
Focusrite is kicking off a retrospective of its Scarlett range of USB audio interfaces, officially marking their 10th anniversary in fall 2021. This initiative will feature multiple media campaigns,…
2021 Dealers' Choice Awards Online Voting is now live!!! We invite all current MMR subscribers to vote (one ballot per subscriber) for their selections across all 17 categories by clicking…
One of the more common refrains amongst the dealers who participated in this month’s poll on the topic of classical guitar strings was that players don’t seem to be especially…
Nearly 25 U.S. piano dealers, veteran music products professionals and logistics specialists came together in Skokie, Illinois, on August 19 – 21 to participate in the first Pearl River Piano…
Hal Leonard has announced eighteen retailer winners of over $10,000 worth of prizes from their “Colossal Summer NAMM Giveaway.” “We wanted to welcome retailers back to a ‘live’ show with…
The 2020 academic year was challenging in a number of respects (maybe you noticed?) and school music programs – and the MI dealers who serve them – felt the crunch.…
PRS Guitars has announced the appointment of Phil Gates as their new Customer Service Manager. Gates will report directly to Jim Cullen, Director of Sales, in his new role. Effective…
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) continues its 75th anniversary year with new gear personalized for every player to meet their aspirations - from new players and young guitarists starting…
This is the chance for dealers to share what brands and lines were driving sales in 2021 — and now is the time for suppliers to reach out to their…
Music & Arts, one of the nation’s largest musical instrument retailers and lesson providers, announces it has acquired the four Mississippi Music stores, located in Flowood, Biloxi, Hattiesburg and Meridian,…
