Trade Regrets: Ellen June Cavanaugh
Super-Sensitive Musical String Co.'s Ellen June Cavanaugh, a 50-plus year Music Industry veteran, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2019 after a three-year hard-fought battle with ovarian cancer. She was…
Best & Worst in Show at Summer NAMM 2019
Best Trip Back in Time The “shredding T-rex” at the Empirical Labs booth put smiles on the faces of all attendees who happened by the area. …
The MI Industry Descends Upon 'Smashville' for a Triumphant Summer NAMM 2019
“It seemed to me that this year’s Summer NAMM Show was particularly important for the industry,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “One thing that really struck me was…
They Will be Heard! Clarinet Suppliers Embrace Innovation While Honoring Tradition
[caption id="attachment_67695" align="alignleft" width="300"] Photo by Bob McEvoy[/caption] The saying (joke) when I was in school band was that, “Clarinets are like ninjas. You can’t hear them, but they’re there!”…
Anton Krutz – The Journey of a Passionate Craftsman
In 1976, eight-year-old Anton Krutz left St. Petersburg, Russia with his parents to begin a new life in the United States – in Kansas City, Missouri, to be exact. His…
Ring the Bell: Back to School Sales
For some MI retailers, the weeks leading up to the new school year represent amongst the most robust sales in the calendar year. To capitalize further on the profit potential…
The Best of Both the Past and the Present: Fender’s Justin Norvell Dishes on the New Vintera Series
In June of this year, Fender introduced the world to its new Vintera Series of electric guitars. This vintage-inspired lineup features specs from classic models of years gone by: colors…
Wham, Bam – Thank You, NAMM
[caption id="attachment_67681" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by Garrett Hill[/caption] Unpacking from NAMM Ahhh… you are back in the office and now the real work begins – reviewing your take-aways from Summer…
Confessions of a Succession Planner
[caption id="attachment_67678" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by Startup Stock Photos[/caption] After almost two decades as a financial advisor, there is one lesson I have learned that I can reveal with completely…
Fighting the Good Fight and Connecting with Kids
[caption id="attachment_67675" align="alignleft" width="460"] Photo by Stanley Morales[/caption] We report often on the valiant efforts of the likes of NAMM’s annual D.C. Fly-In and other organizations (VH1’s Save the Music,…
What’s in Store for Store Rents
Depending on where you live, you may have noticed that a rather large number of retail storefronts have been sitting empty for a rather long time. Long, as in years,…
Casio at Summer NAMM 2019
Casio's Mike Martin discusses the reboot of the company's Casiotone line. Watch more clips from Summer NAMM 2019 at MMR TV!