‘We Owe it All to You’
I’ve been frequenting local music stores since I was around 10 years old and learned how to navigate the city bus system in my hometown. Armed with $2.00 in my…
Sometimes the Answer is Right Under Your Nose
Successful business owners are always on the hunt for better ways to embellish their business growth. During a time of economic downturn, we often have unsettled feelings about the effects…
Changing of the Guard
John Mlynczak, Joe Lamond, and Larry Linkin In my first year working for MMR, the big buzz at my inaugural NAMM Show trip was still about “the new guy,” Joe…
10 More Students Awarded the D’Addario Foundation College Scholarship
From Left to Right: Lucy Apolinar-Hernandez, Adamari Alvarado Martinez,Emily Huyhua, Jaqueline Marquez Salgado, Ashley Rocha The D’Addario Foundation is proud to announce that in 2023, ten more students will be…
Paul Lamarre Joins Martin Audio U.S. as Brad Stephens Moves Up to Wider Role
Paul Lamerre, South-East Regional Sales Manager, Martin Audio U.S. Ahead of InfoComm, Martin Audio is delighted to welcome the highly experienced Paul Lamarre to its sales team. Joining the company…
’NAMM’s Job is to Serve the Industry’ – NAMM CEO and President John Mlynczak
In February of 2023, after a year-long search, NAMM’s Executive Committee and CEO Search Committee announced music education advocate and MI vet John Mlynczak as the new president and CEO…
Upfront Q&A: Souldier – Good for Your Soul
Since 2004, music educator and gigging musician Jen Tabor began gifting hand-made guitar straps for her fellow bandmates. From those humble beginnings emerged Souldier, now a well-known and respected supplier…
School of Thought – Don’t Underestimate the Purchasing Power of the Educator
Well, as of a few short weeks ago, another NAMM Show is in the books! Although I was not able to attend, everything I saw from social media posts and…
‘The Market is Getting Crowded’ – Woodwind Mouthpiece Brands Jockey for Position in a Dense Segment of MI
Predictably, as live performance and in-person music instruction began to return to normal starting in 2021, sales of many types of musical accessories soared. With nearly 80 percent (79.7%)of this…
Fender Announces Mikey Way Signature Jazz Bass
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the Limited Edition Mikey Way Jazz Bass®, marking the bassist’s second collaboration with the iconic musical instruments brand. This signature Jazz Bass® guitar commemorates…
Introducing the new Epiphone Emily Wolfe ‘White Wolfe’ Sheraton
Emily Wolfe with her Epiphone “White Wolfe” Sheraton For 150 years, Epiphone has been at the forefront of musical instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the…
KRK GoAux Trusted for Concert Series at Royal Albert Hall
KRK GoAux 3 Portable Monitor System at Royal Albert Hall Royal Albert Hall was once again the site for the annual concert series benefiting the Teenage Cancer Trust, an organization…