East Cambridge Piano at 40: Adapt, Evolve, Succeed
First things first: Massachusetts’ East Cambridge Piano – one of the oldest piano dealers in the Boston area – is not located in the city of Cambridge, but rather in…
The Ideal in Service: 4 Keys to Success
In business we often think of “service” as the interaction between the customer and a retailer during a sales transaction, and today most businesses approach it just that way. But,…
Exiting? A Buyer’s Perspective
While Paul Simon wrote and sang the hit song, “50 Ways to Leave Your Lover,” there are only three ways to leave your business. Option # 1: Inside sale to…
Fort Pitt Piano Company: A Family Tradition of Encouraging Family Tradition
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania’s newest and most luxurious piano retailer, Fort Pitt Piano Company, celebrated their grand opening on November 1, 2017. Local business owners, musicians, music teachers, and residents celebrated the…
You’ve Gotta Be In It To Win It
In early January it was confirmed that Gibson Brands would not be attending the 2018 Winter NAMM Show in Anaheim. Rather, the organization is focusing on the Consumer Electronics (CES)…
Positions Available at D’Addario
D’Addario & Company, Inc. is the largest manufacturer and distributor of musical instrument accessories in the world. We are currently looking to hire a Percussion Artist Marketing Manager. This position…
New French Operation for Chauvet
Lighting specialist Chauvet has opened a wholly-owned subsidiary located in Paris. The new facility is responsible for directly distributing and supporting the company’s brands: Chauvet Professional, Chauvet DJ and Iluminarc in…
JHS Ties up Latin American Distribution Deal
JHS and Import Music have joined forces to distribute Vintage, Encore and Santos Martinez fretted instruments and Odyssey brasswind in the extended region of Mexico, Central America, Caribbean Islands and South America. Import Music has developed a…
New Owner for Radial Engineering
Mike Belitz, president and CEO of Ultimate Support Systems, has acquired Radial Engineering. Established in 1991, Radial was originally developed as a range of cable products by outgoing president and CEO,…
Yamaha Recognizes Music Exchange and Classic Pianos with 'Dealer of the Year' Awards
Yamaha Corporation of America has recognized Music Exchange and Classic Pianos with the company's annual "Dealer of the Year" awards. The awards were presented to the piano retailers at the 2018 NAMM…
Reverb.com Announces Open Beta Launch for Reverb LP
Reverb.com recently announced that its new record marketplace Reverb LP is now in open beta. The website will offer record stores, collectors, and music fans an easier and more cost-efficient…
NAMM Welcomes Eight New Board Members to The Board of Directors
On January 27th at the Annual Meeting of Members at The 2018 NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) welcomed eight new board members to the organization's Board of…