MMR Reveals Dealers' Choice Awards
The 2016 Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCA) process represents “year two” of a far more comprehensive approach, resulting in enhanced participation and verifiability.
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Yamaha
Yamaha company profile, products, leadership and news coverage from MMR, the music products industry publication founded in 1879.
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50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
Nationwide survey of MI retailers suggests generally ‘mixed’ outlook, although many remain concerned about effects of the recent election (Note: some of the stores contacted responded just prior…
24th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
The 2016 Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCA) process represents “year two” of a far more comprehensive approach, resulting in enhanced participation and verifiability.
MoneyCapsules Launches Sharing Groups for Music Retailers
MoneyCapsules® today announced the Q2 launch of MoneyCapsules Groups, which preserves sharing group features; building trustful relationships with other non-competitor retailers, learning from each other’s success and failures, and…
"One Yamaha" on Display at Los Angeles Auto Show
Yamaha Motor Corp., USA, (YMUS) and Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) brought together one of the most diverse displays of Yamaha products ever seen in one location for…
Yamaha Legacy in Education Awards
Yamaha presented the company’s Legacy in Education Awards to Steve Houghton and Bret Kuhn during this week’s annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC16) being held in Indianapolis.Photo:…
GC’s 28th Annual Drum-Off Nears the Grand Finals
Excitement has been building around Guitar Center’s 28th Annual Drum-Off, the retailer’s annual search for the top undiscovered drummer. Drummers across the country began competing over three months…
Yamaha half-time results show music income rise
Yamaha has released its second quarter results for the period ending March 31st 2017, showing the impact of exchange rate fluctuations on sales.
Yamaha Partners with DonorsChoose.org to Supply Music Essentials for Classrooms
Yamaha Band and Orchestral division announced it will be partnering with DonorsChoose.org, an online nonprofit platform where teachers seek the resources their music students need most, to fund music education…
Drumming Up Profits
‘Start-up’ Drum Kits in 2016
Audient backs new ICMP degree course
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance (ICMP) has launched a BA in Creative Music Production, backed by studio tech specialist Audient.
Yamaha TF-Rack
Yamaha introduced TF-RACK, a compact rack-mount version of the company’s TF Series digital mixing consoles.
Trade Regrets: Stanley Schireson
On October 29th, we received the following message from NAMM’s Dan Del Fiorentino:Gary [Schireson] provided the sad news that his father passed away today. Stanley was a month shy…
McDougall joins Celestion
Speaker manufacturer Celestion, has appointed former AVSL and Chord Distribution sales chief Neil McDougall, as distribution sales manager for the UK, Europe, Africa, Middle East, India and Asia…
Bonners expands with new piano centre
Bonners has expanded its operation with the addition of a new specialist piano centre just off the M25 in Surrey.
D&A Guitar Gear given Yamaha welcome
Accessories manufacturer D&A Guitar Gear has been officially welcomed into the Japanese market at a special event held by new distributor Yamaha Music Japan.
NAMM Foundation Seeks Best Communities for Music Education
School districts and schools with an exemplary commitment to music education curriculum are encouraged to apply for a national distinction as a Best Communities for Music Education.
SPOTLIGHT: Piano and keyboard market
MMR has taken a temperature reading of the US piano and keyboard market, producing a wide range of results among dealers.
Reimagining The Keyboard: Alternative MIDI Controllers for Expressive Performance
The 12-note musical keyboard has remained largely unchanged since the 14th century. Arguably this is because they got it right the first time. Even today it fits the…
Yamaha Disklavier ENSPIRE
Yamaha Disklavier ENSPIRE is the seventh generation of Disklavier pianos. Replacing the E3 series, Disklavier ENSPIRE is designed as a high-resolution reproducing piano system with a new streamlined design…
Yahama Music London holds Drum Fest
Today sees the launch of a new, free four-day music festival, devoted entirely to drumming at Yamaha's flagship UK store, Yamaha Music London.
Home Sweet Some: Home Digital Keyboards Driving the Market in 2016
Time was, nearly every family had – or aimed to have – a piano in the living-room. Upright, baby grand, or grand – it didn’t matter, so long…
5th NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia (September 14-17) concluded after four days of events, demonstrations, meetings, professional development opportunities, and exhibitions.
Music China 2016 Fringe Program Confirmed
Following the show’s theme of business networking, music education and culture appreciation, Music China’s fringe program is set to engage show participants with content-rich forums, workshops, master classes,…
Russian show continues growth
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia continues to grow steadily, with an 11 per cent increase in visitor numbers this year, according to the organiser.
PMT readies Nottingham store opening
PMT will be opening its14th store on Huntingdon Street, Nottingham, this weekend (Saturday 1st October).
New look Music Production Expo looms
The Music Production Expo moves to a new home when it returns on 18th-19th November 2016.
NAMM announces TEC award nominations
The NAMM Foundation has announced nominees for its 32nd Annual NAMM TEC awards for outstanding technical and creative achievement.
Trade Regrets: Tom Wilson
On September 19th, industry veteran Tom Wilson passed away after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Tom was 83 years old.
Yamaha Disklavier ENSPIRE
Yamaha Disklavier ENSPIRE™ is the seventh generation of Disklavier pianos. Replacing the popular E3 series, Disklavier ENSPIRE is designed as a high-resolution reproducing piano system with a new…