Sticking the Landing: MI Retailers Enjoy Robust Drum Sticks Sales in 2021
It’s always a pleasure to be in the position to pass along good news and the results of this month’s dealer survey – sent out to over 400 businesses –…
Classic Pianos Earns First Ever ‘Global Bösendorfer Dealer of the Year’ Distinction
[caption id="attachment_80313" align="alignleft" width="460"] From Left: Drew Unis, Maurice Unis, owner, Classic Pianos; Brian Unis, owner, Classic Pianos; Chris Gilbert, key account manager, Yamaha Corporation of America; Aaron Unis, accounts…
Take Part in this Month's MMR Dealer Survey!
How are drum stick sales for your MI retail operation this year? What brands and types of sticks are really connecting with players in 2021? Share your insight with your…
‘We’re Here to Help:' MIRC Offers Creative Solutions Benefitting Both Dealers and Vendors
Unfamiliar with MIRC, or only vaguely aware of what it does or how? That’s both not necessarily “your fault,” nor surprising. “For a long time, the previous owner of MIRC…
'Music & Sound Retailer' to Cease Publication
On October 4 2021, The Hazan Media Group announced in an email that it would be halting publication of The Music & Sound Retailer, Sound & Communications, and DJ Times. "We are not alone…
Focusrite Celebrates 10 Years of Scarlett Interfaces with New Marketing Initiatives to Help Support MI/Pro Audio Retailers
[caption id="attachment_79214" align="alignleft" width="460"] Focusrite is kicking off a retrospective of its Scarlett range of USB audio interfaces, officially marking their 10th anniversary in fall 2021[/caption] Focusrite is kicking…
Vote Now to Determine the Winners of MMR's 2021 Dealers' Choice Awards
2021 Dealers' Choice Awards Online Voting is now live!!! We invite all current MMR subscribers to vote (one ballot per subscriber) for their selections across all 17 categories by clicking…
No Brand Loyalty? MI Retailers Weigh in on Nylon Guitar Strings
One of the more common refrains amongst the dealers who participated in this month’s poll on the topic of classical guitar strings was that players don’t seem to be especially…
Pearl River Hosts Piano Dealers at First Conference Held in the United States
[caption id="attachment_78748" align="alignleft" width="460"] Jeff Tasch explores Kayserburg piano with dealers at Grand Piano Haus[/caption] Nearly 25 U.S. piano dealers, veteran music products professionals and logistics specialists came together in…
Hal Leonard Announces Retailer Winners from Summer NAMM Colossal Giveaway
Hal Leonard has announced eighteen retailer winners of over $10,000 worth of prizes from their “Colossal Summer NAMM Giveaway.” “We wanted to welcome retailers back to a ‘live’ show with…
‘Has to be Better than Last Year’ - MI Retailers Look to Capitalize on a Return to In-Person, Classroom Schooling
The 2020 academic year was challenging in a number of respects (maybe you noticed?) and school music programs – and the MI dealers who serve them – felt the crunch.…
PRS Guitars Welcomes Phil Gates as New Customer Service Manager
PRS Guitars has announced the appointment of Phil Gates as their new Customer Service Manager. Gates will report directly to Jim Cullen, Director of Sales, in his new role. Effective…