Our Industry’s Trailblazers, and How They’ve Influenced Me
Ever since I was 11 years old, I’ve known what I wanted to do. My dad used to call me his “shadow,” because I’d follow him everywhere and eavesdrop on…
Social Climbing
Social media – Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, et cetera – has drastically reshaped the way that individuals, organizations, and companies interact with one another in a remarkably short span of…
Succeed at That Which You Do Well
In late October of this year, the U.S. government ceased qualitative easing (QE), a program which had involved the Federal Reserve purchasing government bonds to the tune of billions (you…
D'Addario To Implement Dealer Authorization Program
D’Addario has always supported the philosophy that accessories should be accessible,” comments Vice President of Sales, David Via. “However, that does not remove us from our responsibilities of proper channel…
'Step Up to Yamaha' Promotion
Yamaha announced that as part of its Step Up to Yamaha promotion — now in its 11th year — through December 31st, 2014, customers can receive $50 or $100 rebates (via…
Ashly Breathes New Life Into Bourbon Square Casino
Formerly called The Silver Club, Bourbon Square Casino recently reopened in the Reno-Sparks area of Nevada. In addition to a fresh New Orleans theme, Bourbon Square now sports a new…
Davitt & Hanser to Distribute Cort Guitars in the U.S.
Davitt & Hanser has announced that as of December 1, 2014 they will be responsible for distribution of Cort Guitars for the United States market.In commenting on becoming the exclusive…
Westheimer Announces New Strategic Direction, Discontinues Distribution of Cort
Westheimer Corp. has announced a new strategic direction that better fits their business model in an every changing musical instrument market.Laura Gabel, CEO of Westheimer Corp, stated, “As it relates…
Chauvet DJ’s GigBAR IRC
A traveling all-in-one lightshow package, the GigBAR IRC includes four different, very popular effects that all mount together on one convenient bar: a pair of LED pars, a pair of…
22nd Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
The 2014 Dealers’ Choice Awards again brought together hundreds of enthusiastic music products dealers to nominate the lines that made this year a success. This winning slate of instrument, sound,…
GC Pro Appoints Riley Marketing Manager
Guitar Center Professional(GC Pro) has appointed Adam Riley to the newly created position of marketing manager, GC Pro. The announcement was made by GC Pro vice president Rick Plushner and…
San Diego’s Greene Music CEO to Retire After 60 years
Mike Greene, the longtime owner of San Diego’s Greene Music, is effectively retiring in January, having sold the music store that bears his family name—to Music Exchange, a highly-successful, multi-location retailer…