Godin Guitars Launches the Session T-Pro
The Godin Session T-Pro starts with the versatility of the Session HT, and adds boutique-quality features, elevating this guitar to the next level! This guitar excites with an H-S-S pickup…
Jazz Ensemble New Music Release from Kendor Music Publishing Continues Tradition of Excellence
Kendor Music Publishing, long-known for its educationally-focused Jazz Ensemble music, has released its 2023-2024 Jazz Ensemble Music Catalog, including 13 new charts from Doug Beach Music. With an interactive online…
'Bassist's Fake Book' Now Available from Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard, the world's largest music print publisher, just released The Bassist's Fake Book, a first-of-its-kind comprehensive collection of over 200 popular bass songs in easy-to-read lead sheets. The book…
‘We Owe it All to You’
I’ve been frequenting local music stores since I was around 10 years old and learned how to navigate the city bus system in my hometown. Armed with $2.00 in my…
Sometimes the Answer is Right Under Your Nose
Successful business owners are always on the hunt for better ways to embellish their business growth. During a time of economic downturn, we often have unsettled feelings about the effects…
Changing of the Guard
[caption id="attachment_84622" align="alignleft" width="460"] John Mlynczak, Joe Lamond, and Larry Linkin[/caption] In my first year working for MMR, the big buzz at my inaugural NAMM Show trip was still about…
10 More Students Awarded the D’Addario Foundation College Scholarship
[caption id="attachment_84615" align="alignleft" width="460"] From Left to Right: Lucy Apolinar-Hernandez, Adamari Alvarado Martinez,Emily Huyhua, Jaqueline Marquez Salgado, Ashley Rocha[/caption] The D’Addario Foundation is proud to announce that in 2023, ten…
Paul Lamarre Joins Martin Audio U.S. as Brad Stephens Moves Up to Wider Role
[caption id="attachment_84611" align="alignleft" width="436"] Paul Lamerre, South-East Regional Sales Manager, Martin Audio U.S.[/caption] Ahead of InfoComm, Martin Audio is delighted to welcome the highly experienced Paul Lamarre to its sales…
’NAMM’s Job is to Serve the Industry’ - NAMM CEO and President John Mlynczak
In February of 2023, after a year-long search, NAMM’s Executive Committee and CEO Search Committee announced music education advocate and MI vet John Mlynczak as the new president and CEO…
Upfront Q&A: Souldier - Good for Your Soul
Since 2004, music educator and gigging musician Jen Tabor began gifting hand-made guitar straps for her fellow bandmates. From those humble beginnings emerged Souldier, now a well-known and respected supplier…
School of Thought - Don’t Underestimate the Purchasing Power of the Educator
Well, as of a few short weeks ago, another NAMM Show is in the books! Although I was not able to attend, everything I saw from social media posts and…
‘The Market is Getting Crowded’ - Woodwind Mouthpiece Brands Jockey for Position in a Dense Segment of MI
Predictably, as live performance and in-person music instruction began to return to normal starting in 2021, sales of many types of musical accessories soared. With nearly 80 percent (79.7%)of this…