Monitoring the Situation: Reference Monitor Sales in 2017
The results of this month’s dealer survey – sent out to over 200 MI retailers – suggest that studio monitors represent a fairly steady slice of the overall musical gear…
Area Sam Ash Stores Rebounding from Recent Storms
On September 15th, Sammy Ash of Sam Ash Music Corp. updated MMR with the information that six of the seven Sam Ash stores affected by the recent hurricanes had opened at…
Music & Arts Acquires Hot Licks Guitar Shop in Maryland
Music & Arts has announced that they have acquired Hot Licks Guitar Shop in Waldorf, Maryland as the 155th Music & Arts retail store location. For over 30 years, Hot Licks…
The Piano Store Gets Equipped With PreSonus Technology
The Piano Store in Rocklin, California has equipped its facilities with a control room built around a PreSonus StudioLive 32 Series III digital console/recorder and Studio One Professional DAW. “It’s…
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…
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…
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…
March ‘Em Off to Class: Back to School Season and Marching Band Instrument Sales
With nearly 40 percent of participants in this survey claiming that “Back to School” business accounts for between 50 to 100 percent of their total annual sales of marching band…
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…
Audix Now Hiring Sales Representatives
Audix is currently seeking experienced inside sales representatives for its headquarters in Wilsonville, Oregon. The company is looking for individuals who have sales experience and a history of achieving or…
Cordoba makes European sales signing
Cordoba Music Group has appointed Ralf Benninghaus-Fliedner as Europe sales manager. He joins with 46 years of experience running retail and distribution in the musical instrument industry, representing brands such as…
NEMC Hosts Annual Summer Workshop for Music Teachers
On June 27, the National Educational Music Company (NEMC) hosted the 2017 Summer Workshop for Music Teachers, which was co-sponsored by Alfred Publishing and KHS Alliance for Music Education. At…