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News March 9, 2015

Deering Day Proclaimed In San Diego

March 3rd, 2015 has officially been declared Deering Banjo Company Day throughout San Diego County. Bill Horn, Chairman of the Board of Supervisors, and all of the County Board of…

MMR Staff
Mar 9, 2015
News March 9, 2015

Zildjian Presents 2014 Dealer Awards

Avedis Zildjian Company presented their 2014 “Outstanding Dealer Award” to three top Zildjian dealers at the recent 2015 Winter NAMM show. American Musical Supply, Cascio Interstate Music, and Sweetwater Sound…

MMR Staff
Mar 9, 2015
News March 9, 2015

Legator Music Inc. Appoints Ferro as Vice President

Legator Musical Inc. has announced the appointment of Mr. Jose Ferro as the company's new vice president.“Mr. Ferro has an extensive well-known background in the wholesale, retail, and global market sales…

MMR Staff
Mar 9, 2015
News March 9, 2015

Trade Regrets: Lennie DiMuzio

On Sunday, March 8, MMR received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino:Our dear friend, Lennie DiMuzio, passed away yesterday.  Already our industry seems a bit different. Lennie showcased what is most…

MMR Staff
Mar 9, 2015
News March 7, 2015

The IP Academy is Back and Free!

NAMM members have the unique opportunity to participate in a free two-day Intellectual Property (IP) Academy on April 8 and 9, 2015, at the Global Intellectual Property Academy (GIPA) of…

MMR Staff
Mar 7, 2015
News March 5, 2015

AM&S Names Fryrear Social Media & Promotions Manager

American Music and Sound (AM&S), has announced the new hire of Kristyn Fryrear as the social media & promotions manager, effective immediately.Fryrear comes to AM&S with seven years experience, multiple…

MMR Staff
Mar 5, 2015
News March 4, 2015

Korg Launches Dance Training App: Step Master

Korg is releasing Step Master, a dance training iPhone app aimed at improving the users’ sense of rhythm in a game like manner. Dancers from beginner to expert level will…

MMR Staff
Mar 4, 2015
News March 1, 2015

GC Opens New Store in Illinois

Guitar Center opened its 264th location in Champaign, Illinois, on February 26.  Guitar Center’s latest store, a state-of-the-art musical instrument and technology center covering over 8,000 square feet, is the…

MMR Staff
Mar 1, 2015
News February 28, 2015

Casio Celebrates 'Music in Our Schools Month'

Music offers inspiration, creativity, and expression for students of every level. In celebration of the 30th anniversary of ‘Music in Our Schools Month,’ which was designated by The National Association…

MMR Staff
Feb 28, 2015
News February 28, 2015

CHAUVET DJ Works Magic with Penn Jillette

As the taller half of the superstar Las Vegas magic team of Penn & Teller, Penn Jillette is a master of illusion, but there was nothing chimerical about the magical…

MMR Staff
Feb 28, 2015
News February 28, 2015

Blackburn College Revamps Auditorium with Danley

Located in the rural Illinois town of Carlinville, Blackburn College serves six hundred undergraduates. Its unique work program keeps costs low and campus community involvement high by employing students in…

MMR Staff
Feb 28, 2015