Locked Down: MI Retail Response to COVID-19
For those problems without an immediate solution, what does one do? You try your best and evolve as developments unfold. For those in MI – as in virtually every industry…
Yamaha Names Larrimore Senior Director of Combo Channel Sales
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Reed Larrimore has been promoted to senior director of Combo Channel Sales. He continues to report directly to Garth Gilman, corporate vice…
Drum Workshop Commits to Giving Away 1,000 Drum Channel memberships
Drum Workshop Inc. (DW) have ideas to help locked-down drummers practice at home, improve technique, and stay motivated and inspired. For those honing their craft while at home, Drum Channel (DC) is…
Hal Leonard Digital Books Offer Retailers a Way to Sell e-Books
Hal Leonard has announced the release of Hal Leonard Digital Books, a new streaming platform designed to provide musicians of all instruments and skill levels with a fully-interactive, multimedia experience…
Griffith Sales Associates Partners with Renkus-Heinz to Bring Premium Loudspeaker Solutions to Florida and Puerto Rico
Renkus-Heinz has announced that Griffith Sales Associates of Duluth, Georgia, now represents Renkus-Heinz solutions in Florida and Puerto Rico. Griffith Sales Associates currently represents Renkus-Heinz in the Southeast U.S. The…
OMG Music Launches Free Mask Initiative for Music Retailers
In an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 and keep MI retailers healthy, OMG Music has launched a free mask initiative. MI stores can email info@henryhellermusic.com to put…
Peavey Commercial Audio Announces New UK Sales Strategy
James Kennedy (Operations Manager PCA EMA), James Cleary (Managing Director B&M), Courtland Gray (COO Peavey Electronics) Peavey Commercial Audio® announces that moving forward, the company will handle its own sales…
Key Leaves Announces ‘Music Store Stimulus’ Program to Support Music Shops Closed by COVID-19
Rulon Brown assembling Key Leaves GapCap at home during COVID-19 With so many of its retail partners unable to function normally due to the Covid-19 health crisis, Key Leaves has…
JodyJazz Announces ‘Dealer COVID-19 Direct Sales Advocacy Program
Jody Espina announces the JodyJazz “Dealer COVID-19 Direct Sales Advocacy Program” With so many of its retail partners unable to function normally due to the current health crisis, JodyJazz has announced…
PMC Keeps Creating Drum Lesson Students for Retailers Offering Online Lessons with ‘Get Your Sticks Together’ Promotion
In light of retail store closures due to COVID-19 precautions, the Percussion Marketing Council has revised the “Get Your Sticks Together” free drum lesson program to include online lessons. Currently,…
How Rehearsal Studios Can Boost MI Retail
As music recording began moving into the DIY realm 30-some-odd years ago, MI retail responded by establishing its own footprint in that category. What began with a Tascam PortaStudio and…
The New MIDI 2.0 Creates MI Retail Opportunities
Megan Rexazin from Pixabay When MIDI – Musical Instrument Digital Interface – first came on the scene in 1983, it ushered in a revolution that essentially merged the ideas of…