Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
Results from this month’s retailer survey were something of a mixed bag, though there were some takeaways. While complaints regarding online competition are pretty standard, regardless of the topic being…
The Yamaha Venova, a casual wind instrument, received the grand prize at this year’s Good Design Awards, one of the most prestigious product recognition programs of its kind. The Yamaha…
Shure has announced limited-time offers on a variety of products for the holiday season, effective from November 1 through December 31, 2017 and available at time of purchase at select…
Dean Zelinsky Guitars has announced the new line of Baritone guitars with the giveaway of a custom Baritone Dellatera. The giveaway begins today (November 8), and the grand-prize drawing will…
Alteros president and CTO Jackie Green has been recognized with one of TV Technology’s inaugural Industry Innovator Awards. The Industry Innovator Awards recognize innovation and excellence in the broadcast and media technology…
Creating a performance venue in your music store is a great way to connect with the community and increase customer traffic. A performance space can also provide an additional source…
My wife and I enjoy cruising. During meals, we are usually seated with new acquaintances. As so often is the case, the “What do you do?” question will eventually surface.…
In 1964, Ludwig Drums and Ringo Starr changed the drum industry forever when Starr appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” performing with his Ludwig Black Oyster Pearl drum set. Over…
As Mauro Di Gioia picks up the phone to chat with MMR this past October, he’s fresh off the plane for a trip to China, and awake a short seven…
James Rea has been holding intimate one-in-one interview events, known as “The Producer’s Chair,” with Nashville’s leading music Producer’s for 11 years, almost all of them from the stage of…
We have a choice to make every day. Are you an optimist, pessimist, or realist about the changes that affect your businesses? And what effects can you have on an…
Since the music industry is still recovering from the recession, Wells Fargo Distribution Finance (CDF) understands the unique challenges facing music retailers. Common disruptors include low-cost imports, shifts in consumer…
