MMR Dealers' Choice Awards Nominations are Now Live!
The 2024 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards (DCA) nomination form is now live! Anyone in MI is eligible to suggest products, companies, and instruments for nomination in the 2024 DCA ballot — you can…
SJC Drums Assigns U.S. Retail Distribution to Hal Leonard
[caption id="attachment_87730" align="alignleft" width="460"] SJC Drums are now distributed by Hal Leonard[/caption] Hal Leonard is thrilled to announce a new exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with SJC Drums. This exciting…
NAMM NeXT 2024: Nashville Attracts Manufacturers and Dealers
MMR attended the opening day of NAMM NeXT 2024, held July 17-18 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Nashville. Unlike a traditional Summer NAMM Show, this event took a unique…
Korg USA Adds Two Key Members to Sales and Marketing Team
[caption id="attachment_87696" align="alignleft" width="460"] Kate Moyer[/caption] Korg USA announces that, following an extensive search, experienced MI industry veterans Kate Moyer and Anoush Saboktakin have joined the company’s sales and marketing…
Pittsburgh Guitars – A Love Story: Iconic MI Retailer Celebrates 45 Years
Pittsburgh Guitars is celebrating 45 years of “Rocking the ‘Burgh” in 2024 and we decided to sit down with former devoted customer and now owner John Bechtold to learn more…
A Mighty Wind: Student Flute Sales Surge in 2024
The fall semester is just around the corner. While you’re planning for “Back to School” sales and promotions, you’ll want to be sure to have plenty of one of the…
Hoshino U.S.A. Inc. Promotes Bill Ludwig to Sales Strategist – Strategic Accounts / TAMA Drums & B&O Manager
Hoshino U.S.A. Inc., brand holder of Ibanez Guitars and TAMA drums, has announced the promotion of Bill Ludwig to Sales Strategist – Strategic Accounts / TAMA Drums & B&O Manager.…
Over 500 Guests Celebrate Light, Learning, and Good Times at LTT Workshop
The numbers speak for themselves. Over 5,700 kilometers traveled, 14 cities visited, 500 visitors participating, and 222 very large mouthwatering pizzas ordered. They paint an impressive picture of the 2024…
Vintage ProShop Wrexham AFC Guitar to be Auctioned for Wrexham Miners Project
Supporters can get their hands on a unique Vintage® Custom ProShop® electric guitar, created to celebrate Wrexham AFC’s promotion, which is being brought to auction to raise money for the…
Ibanez Launches New Online Apparel Store for U.S. Market
Ibanez and TAMA Drums have launched new online apparel stores offering a selection of branded clothing. The store features a variety of items, including t-shirts, hoodies, and button-down work shirts.…
Dealer Survey: Music Stands
Folding music stands with carrying cases, conductor stands for the maestros, tabletop music stands designed for use at a desk or on the classroom floor -- there are plenty of…