School of Thought: ESSR Funding
In our June issue, Rick Ghinelli, director of music administration outreach and the educational support manager - Southwest for Conn-Selmer examines the Elementary and Secondary Schools Emergency Relief Funds and…
Dealer Survey: Woodwind Mouthpieces
It’s the component of single-reed woodwind instruments that connects - literally - with the player. In the June issue of MMR, we reach out to MI retailers to learn what…
NAMM President & CEO John Mlynczak
NAMM President & CEO John Mlynczak In the June 20223 issue, MMR profiles longtime music eduation advocate and MI industry vet John Mlynczak as he begins his new role as incoming NAMM president…
Gibson Brands Announces CEO Transition
[caption id="attachment_84397" align="alignleft" width="460"] Cesar Gueikian[/caption] Gibson Brands, Inc. has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Cesar Gueikian, Gibson’s brand president, as president and interim chief executive officer,…
Mapex Declares 'May is for Mapex' with Month-Long Gear Promotion
For the second year in a row, Mapex Drums, in partnership with retailers across the USA, is rolling out the month long “May is for Mapex” promotion with brand-wide discounts…
Fender Promotes Levi Perry to Master Builder
Fender Custom Shop is pleased to announce Levi Perry will be joining the Master Builders team. Levi Perry began his journey with Fender in 2012, straight out of high school.…
‘Make Good Products, Treat the Employees Well, Treat the Customers Well’ - Yorkville Sound at 60
[caption id="attachment_84388" align="alignleft" width="460"] Steve Long[/caption] In 1963, in the repair room of the original Long & McQuade Music Store in downtown Toronto, Peter Traynor designed and built the Dyna-Bass…
Driving a Wedge: Stage Monitor Sales in 2023
With over 40 percent of participants (41%) in this issue’s dealer survey on the topic of stage monitors reporting sales trending downwards – the largest response by percentage – one…
2023 NAMM Show: The Evolution of the Annual Industry Gathering
“This event, more than any we’ve done before, highlighted the evolution of what the NAMM Show of the future might look like,” observes NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “Yes,…
In the Mix: Sales of Digital Mixers for Live Performance Bounce Back
A segment of MI hit particularly hard during the pandemic and COVID-related restrictions on large, in-person gatherings, digital mixing consoles have been gaining momentum as venues of all sizes continue…
Eleven Popular Composers Sign Exclusive Agreements with Excelcia Music Publishing
Excelcia Music Publishing and its related companies and brands are thrilled to announce exclusive publishing agreements with eleven prominent composers: Carol Brittin Chambers, Sean O’Loughlin, Yukiko NIshimura, Larry Clark, Laura…
S.I.T Strings Mule Resonator Signature Strings
Introducing the Mule Resonator Custom Baritone Set by S.I.T. Strings S.I.T. Strings, a leading manufacturer of high-quality musical instrument strings, is proud to announce the release of the Mule Custom…