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News April 10, 2022

Trade Regrets: Al Jensen

On April 10, NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news: Music retailer and long-time music advocate, Al Jensen, passed away on Friday. He was 94 years old. Al…

MMR Staff
Apr 10, 2022
News April 8, 2022

Kanileʻa ʻUkulele Acquires Ukulele Underground

Kanileʻa ʻUkulele, one of the most recognizable Hawaiʻi-based ʻukulele brands, has acquired Ukulele Underground, the groundbreaking platform for ʻukulele learning online. With this new collaboration, both Hawaiʻi based companies have…

MMR Staff
Apr 8, 2022
News April 7, 2022

Pioneer DJ Partners with Hal Leonard

To continue to meet the high-demand needs of DJs, musicians, and production professionals in their quest for industry-leading tools and creative inspiration, AlphaTheta Music Americas’ Pioneer DJ brand has partnered…

MMR Staff
Apr 7, 2022
News April 6, 2022

PRS Guitars Awards the Top Dealers of 2021

Every year, PRS Guitars recognizes the top retailers in America, and the world, for outstanding sales of PRS Guitars products. Awards are given to independent, chain, and online retailers who…

MMR Staff
Apr 6, 2022
News April 6, 2022

2022 RPMDA Convention Cancelled

The RPMDA sent out the following on April 6: Dear RPMDA Friends, I wanted to let you know that we have made the difficult decision to cancel our in-person convention…

MMR Staff
Apr 6, 2022
News April 5, 2022

The Music People Announce Retirement of Co-Chairs

John and Sharon Hennessey The Music People — manufacturer of the On-Stage brand of musical-instrument accessories and distributor of over 200 pro-audio, video, and lighting brands through TMP-Pro — have…

MMR Staff
Apr 5, 2022