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News February 1, 2021

Manus Receives NAMM’s 2021 Believe in Music Award

Alfred Music has announced that Ron Manus was a recipient of NAMM’s annual Believe in Music Award. This prestigious award recognizes the dedication of individuals and businesses that demonstrate a…

MMR Staff
Feb 1, 2021
News February 1, 2021

Selling Flutes in the Time of COVID-19

The Flute Pro Shop porch arranged for a trial setting As for so many in the Music Retail Industry, the past many months have been a severe challenge and game-changer…

MMR Staff
Feb 1, 2021
News February 1, 2021

Trust: The Holy Grail of Sales

Photo by Savvas Stavrinos from Pexels In an Instant, Trust is Won or Lost More fickle than a Gemini, trust is the unknown, illusive component that can create a customer…

MMR Staff
Feb 1, 2021
News February 1, 2021

Weeping and Gnashing of Frets

Randall Smith, founder of Mesa/BoogieRandy Smith, founder of Mesa Boogie (one of my favorite amp companies), announced he was selling the company to Gibson Brands. Randy is 75, he has…

MMR Staff
Feb 1, 2021
News January 31, 2021

First Pentecostal Church keeps faith with Martin Audio

When the First Pentecostal Church in North Little Rock, Arkansas (FPCNLR), decided to upgrade its sound system three years ago it became the world’s first adopter of Martin Audio‘s then-new…

MMR Staff
Jan 31, 2021
News January 30, 2021

Bauer Becomes Part Owner at Keyboard Concepts

Dennis Hagerty, founder and president of Keyboard Concepts, has announced that Jeff Bauer, who was named vice president of sales last June, has become part owner. Bauer will now have…

MMR Staff
Jan 30, 2021
News January 29, 2021

Trade Regrets: Lloyd McCausland

On January 29 we received the following sad news from NAMM‘s Dan Del Fiorentino: Lloyd McCausland, Former Vice President of Remo, passed away yesterday from COVID-19.  He was 89. Lloyd…

MMR Staff
Jan 29, 2021