Passing the Torch: NLFX Professional steps up as the MI dealer of Bemidji
Not all music retail stores can last forever, but they can pass the torch to the next shop suited to carry on the MI duties in their community. That’s exactly…
Sign Here: Artist-signature guitars have their own narrative – one that can be helpful to retail
The role of the signature artist-model guitar in MI retail has changed along with the culture of the guitar. For years, the artist’s name was the main or even the…
John Packer Musical Instruments’ Rob Hanson: ‘Making the Choice that Much Easier for Music Retailers’
Born out of a retail and repair shop founded by John Packer in England in 1974, John Packer Ltd. is now a worldwide-force in the design and manufacture of brass…
Music & Arts Stores Offer Free Guitars to New Lessons Students During 'Open House' in June
Music & Arts has invited all students, parents, and educators to attend their Open House weekend (June 22 to 24) for complimentary guitar lessons and live music, and a free guitar…
Percussion Marketing Council and Retailers Host Free Drum Lessons at Vans Warped Tour
Since 2011, the Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) has offered retailers the chance to partner with Vans Warped Tour to promote the excitement and benefits of drums and drumming to the…
Music & Arts Unveils New Store in Pasadena
Music & Arts has announced the unveiling of their newest musical instrument store and lessons facility, located in Pasadena, Texas. The new store serves the residents of Pasadena and the…
Yamaha Helps Dayton Public Schools Restore Instrumental Music Program
From April 17 through 19, Dayton Public Schools (DPS) celebrated the rebirth of its long-dormant instrumental music program, with Yamaha Corporation of America on hand to help make it happen.…
Mike Street Assumes Sales Position at MMR, SBO, & JAZZed
Effective April 23, longtime Timeless Communications production manager Mike Street has assumed responsibilities as a member of the magazine company's sales team. While his primary focus will be taking care…
Music & Arts Opens Store in Greenwich, Connecticut
Music & Arts has announced the unveiling of their newest musical instrument store, located in Greenwich, Connecticut. The new store serves the residents of Greenwich and the surrounding Fairfield County towns…
Morley adds Fenech as Sales & Marketing Associate
Morley has announced the addition of Pete Fenech as our new sales & marketing associate to better serve our dealers, distributors, and media contacts. Fenech comes to the company with…
Musica Exotica: MI Retailers Find Success with Unusual instruments
It’s not easy to get musicians to try new types of instruments. Axes like the Chapman Stick remain the purview of a small cohort of intensely left-brain esthetes, while true…
Funny Stuff – Comedy Can be Serious for MI Retail
How many people in your band? Five – four musicians and a drummer. How do you get a drummer off of your porch? Pay him 10 bucks for the pizza.…