Trade Regrets: Rick Cochran
Rick Cochran, founder and president of Fort Bend Music Center, passed away unexpectedly on December 4, 2024, at 64. Born on February 19, 1960, Rick dedicated his life to sharing…
NAMM Announces A-List Artist Lineup for 2025 Show
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced a robust lineup of artists and bands scheduled to perform at The NAMM Show,…
JodyJazz Expands Popular New DV HR Series with Baritone Model
JodyJazz® has announced the expansion of its popular new DV HR series saxophone mouthpieces with the introduction of the new DV HR Baritone model. The DV HR series models are…
Pick of the Litter
With over 90 percent(!!!) of participants in this month’s MI survey sent out to over 300 MI retailers reporting sales of guitar & bass picks as being either up or…
Every Obstacle is an Opportunity for Growth
When you analyze things, running a small business is remarkably similar to having a gymnasium membership. In a gym the machines provide lots of resistance which eventually helps you build…
A New Year – and Potentially Plenty of Change – Awaits
Within this issue we share the results of the 32nd annual MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards. Many congratulations to the winning suppliers who have designed and manufactured instruments that help creative…
NAMM Show Buyer's Guide: Part I
Accessories New Fluence Signature Series Single Width Pickup Set from Greg Koch Delivers More Gristle with No Fizzle Fishman and Gristle-Master Greg Koch have collaborated once again with a new Fluence…
32nd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
2024’s Dealer’s Choice Awards (DCA) voting broke even last year’s record-setting numbers, with thousands of industry professionals chiming in to select the standout musical instruments and related gear of the…
2024 Top Print Titles
As the calendar year draws to a close, we reached out to some of the biggest name in print music publishing to learn what specific titles were most embraced by…
Daishichi Sake Lounge Debuts in Vietnam, Showcasing the Kayserburg GH188A Grand Piano
The Daishichi Sake Lounge, a stunning new venue blending the worlds of sake, music, and art, recently celebrated its soft opening with an unforgettable evening of culture and performance. At…
LD Systems MAILA goes USA – Adam Hall Group has its US premiere at the 2025 NAMM Show
The Adam Hall Group is coming to the 2025 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California. From 21 to 25 January, the leading German manufacturer of event technology and music equipment will…
AMG International Lights Up Afterlife With Over 400 CHAUVET Professional Fixtures
The organizers of Afterlife invited fans to embark on “a captivating sensory journey and unique immersive experience,” when promoting their show at the Snai Hippodrome in San Siro, Milan. An…