How Rehearsal Studios Can Boost MI Retail
As music recording began moving into the DIY realm 30-some-odd years ago, MI retail responded by establishing its own footprint in that category. What began with a Tascam PortaStudio and…
The New MIDI 2.0 Creates MI Retail Opportunities
When MIDI – Musical Instrument Digital Interface – first came on the scene in 1983, it ushered in a revolution that essentially merged the ideas of musical instruments (certain ones,…
Taylor Guitars Spring Sales Event Europe
This spring Taylor Guitars is rolling out a promotion that will be music to the ears of European players. During the Taylor Days Spring Sales Event, from now through to May…
NAMM U Hosts 'Music Retail in the Time of COVID-19' March 26
A free, online session about how MI retailers can navigate their business amidst COVID-19-related disruptions to normal life on Thursday, March 26 at 11 am PDT. Register today! How do you…
D'Addario Europe to Commence Direct Sales to Italy in June 2020
D'Addario Europe has entered into an agreement with its Italian distributor, Bode S.R.L., to end its business relationship and for D’Addario Europe to commence direct distribution to the Italian dealer…
Guitar Center Celebrates Store Grand Opening in Johnson City, Tennessee
Guitar Center has celebrated the opening of its latest retail location – an 11,000-square-foot facility in Johnson City, Tennessee (3023 Peoples St. Johnson City). The store offers an expansive set…
Conn-Selmer Announces Second Annual CSI Workshop for the Marching Arts
Band directors can take their marching band to the next level by attending the second annual CSI Workshop for the Marching Arts, hosted by the Conn-Selmer Division of Education. The…
Korg USA Expands Into Latin America, Hurtado to Lead Sales Effort
Korg USA, one of the industries longest running and most respected brand owners and distributors in the MI market has expanded its reach beyond the U.S. to now include Mexico…
Yamaha Names Piano ‘Dealer of the Year’ Honorees
Yamaha Corporation of America has announced its 2019 piano “Dealer of the Year” awards, which recognize exceptional retailers nationally and in five U.S. regions, as well as for Major and…
A New Law in California Should be a Topic of Conversation in Your Shop
The music store, in addition to being a sales center and place of education, is also an excellent locus of scuttlebutt, a place where news and rumor can happily overlap,…
DW Announces The PDP 2020 Dealer Awards
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) announced its PDP dealers of the year at NAMM 2020. The awards recognized the best dealers for sales, growth and brand champion. Cymbal Fusion, awarded Top Sales, has been providing…
National Association of School Music Dealers, Inc. Shares GoFundMe Campaign for Walenta
The National Association of School Music Dealers, Inc. has sent out a letter from member Robin Walenta, who has shared a GoFundMe page for her ill sister, Virginia. The note…