Magnatone Hires Washburn as General Manager
Magnatone Amplifiers, manufacturer and distributer of high-end, vintage boutique guitar amplifiers is pleased to announce that Rod Washburn has been hired as General Manager effective January 2020.
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2019 Music Products Industry Archive — Retail
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Kevents and CHAUVET DJ Bridge Eras At Summer Art Expositie 2019
When contemporary art dealer Van Loon Galleries hosted its annual summer 2019 art fair at the impressive gothic Mariakerk church in Vught in Holland, two epochs of art were united…
Tsaptsinos Promoted to VP Global Sales at JAM U.S. Group
Strengthening its worldwide sales organization for a new decade of growth and expansion across all product categories, JAM U.S. Music Group today announced the promotion of industry veteran James Tsaptsinos…
Richardson Named SLM National Sales Manager
St. Louis Music has announced that John Richardson has joined the SLM team as its National Sales Manager.
PMC Creates New Drum Students for Retailers with 'Get Your Sticks Together' Free Drum Lesson Promotion
Kicking off the 25th Anniversary year of 2020 for the Percussion Marketing Council, the drum industry’s trade association is launching a new monthly free drum lesson consumer giveaway to bring new…
John D'Addario III Elevated to CEO. Jim D'Addario Steps Down as CEO, Continuing as Chairman of the Board and CIO
The D’Addario Company has announced that effective January 1, 2020, John D’Addario III, son of John D’Addario, Jr. and nephew of the current CEO, will take on the title of…
dLive S5000 Keeps the Pace with Onstage Performances at Redeemer, an Interfaith Celebration
With audio for the charitable concert provided by Salt Lake City, Utah-based Poll Sound, monitoring onstage relied upon an Allen & Heath dLive S5000 Surface and DM64 MixRack.
SR Production Services Give Martin Audio WPC Line Array a Foothold in Wales
When Cardiff-based SR Production Services invested in a new Martin Audio Wavefront Precision Compact (WPC) line array, they knew not only that they would be the first PA company in…
Maple Leaf Strings Names Voorhees as Western Regional Sales Manager
Maple Leaf Strings is proud to announce Hayley Voorhees as their Western Regional Sales Manager.
2020 RPMDA Registration Open as of December 11
The 2020 Retail Print Music Dealers Association Convention will take place from April 30 to May 3 in New Orleans. Registration opened on December 11 at rpmda.com.
KMC Music Named Exclusive Distributor of sE Electronics Throughout the Americas
Starting a new chapter in the history of its North American sales and marketing initiatives,sE Electronics, the family-owned, vertically integrated manufacturer of hand-built microphones, accessories, and the inventor of the…
Kyser Celebrates 40 Years of Texas Craftsmanship
Kyser Musical Products, Inc., is kicking off its 40th anniversary, commemorating the brand’s 1980 incorporation and a storied history of growth from humble East Texas roots into one of the…
Levy's Partners with Hal Leonard as New U.S. Distributor
Levy’s, a leading manufacturer of guitar straps, gig bags and music accessories, has added Hal Leonard as a distribution partner in the U.S.
36th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
2019 Shows Promise for the Coming Years of MI Sales, Boosted by Gibson, Tagima Guitars, and Repairs, Among Other Factors
Warm Audio Partners with Hal Leonard for U.S. Distribution
Warm Audio, a popular manufacturer of classic analog recording gear, has granted Hal Leonard distribution of their various products throughout the United States.
27th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
MMR’s Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs) are singular amongst the many end-of-year accolades bestowed upon MI suppliers by both consumer magazines and websites and trade organizations.
38th Annual America’s Top Music Chains
As the dealers represented in this report are privately held, the data being presented in “America’s Top Chains” was supplied by the companies, themselves. In other instances, MMR made estimates…
See Ya, ’19!
As with every December, I happily cede this space to those who actually know exactly how good (or bad) the past calendar year was – the dealers! Best wishes for…
‘The Book of Dreams:’ The Ad that Made Everyone Start Talking
I’m assuming that by now everyone in the music business has seen the Argos Ad: “The Book of Dreams.”
D’Addario & Company’s Brian Vance
This June, D’Addario & Company, Inc. launched the XT line of strings with high carbon steel cores and advanced corrosion treatment, offering unparalleled durability, break resistance, and pitch stability
It’s a Jungle Out There, and Amazon Owns it
Competition from online sales is arguably the single greatest challenge that MI retail (hell, all retail) has faced this century. Music stores have battled back, mainly by adding shopping options…
The NAMM Foundation Recognizes 103 College Students with The President’s Innovation Award
The NAMM Foundation has recognized 103 college music students with the organization’s President’s Innovation Award.
The SWIM Fund Announces The 2020 NAMM Show Awardees
The Smart Women in Music fund (SWIM) is pleased to announce six recipients of the fund's 2020 NAMM Show awards program.
S.E. Shires Company Announces New Partnership with Alessi
The S.E. Shires Company, a division of Eastman Music Company, has announced that they have formed a new partnership with Joseph Alessi, world-class soloist, pedagogue, and principal trombone of the…
Guitar Center Celebrates Store Grand Opening in Augusta, Georgia
Guitar Center recently celebrated the opening of its latest retail location – a 10,000-square-foot facility in Augusta, Georgia (808 Cabela Drive).
RPMDA 2020 – It’s A Different Kind of Convention
The Board of Directors of RPMDA is working hard, planning the 2020 Convention, to be held April 30th – May 3rd at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Steinberg Announces the Availability of Cubase 10.5
Steinberg today announced the immediate availability of Cubase 10.5, providing new features and enhancements to its Pro and Artist editions. Cubase Elements 10.5 will follow soon after.
Morley Partners with Mogar Music as Master Distributor for France
Sound Enhancement LLC, manufacturer of world-famous Morley® brand products, is pleased to announce their recent agreement with Mogar Music to serve as Master Distributor for France.
KMC to Distribute Mahalo
KMC Music has announced that it has been tapped to distribute Mahalo Ukuleles throughout the United States.
The 2020 NAMM Show Announces Professional Development Sessions
The 2020 NAMM Show has announced more than 300 professional development sessions for emerging and established professionals from all sectors of music products, pro audio and entertainment technology.
Trade Regrets: Bob Birmingham
On Monday, November 4 we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Sadly, Bob Birmingham passed away unexpectedly yesterday. He was 74 years old.
‘We Must Be Doing Something Right!’Dale Krevens of Tech 21 Discusses the Company’s First 30 Years
Vice president Dale Krevens has worked alongside lead designer and company president Andrew Barta since the very beginning. She recently sat down with MMR to discuss the genesis and evolution…
A Show of Hands: Hand Percussion Sales in 2019
Hand percussion instruments: they’re relatively compact (usually), entry-level models are some of the most accessible instruments out there, the learning curve and gentle and forgiving, and whenever Santana has a…
One-Way Street to Success: Mantova’s Two Street Music
At Mantova’s Two-Street Music, order takers aren’t allowed: only salespeople. It’s an important distinction to the Eureka, California-based music business, currently run by brothers Anthony and Nick Mantova, but that…
Hate Meetings? Try Facilitating
Hypothetical: Repair believes that Sales is making promises to customers that are impossible to keep – like the time it takes to repair an instrument. Sales believes that repair is…
‘People Don’t Seem to be Shopping or Buying:’ The Cymbal Market Struggles (for Many)
A gloomy take on this market segment, but with nearly 60 percent (56.1%) of participants in this month’s dealer survey reporting a downwards trend for sales, Struble’s assessment – while…
Christmas is Coming and We Should Have Some Toys in the Attic
What does every guitar player want for Christmas? Another guitar, of course. The formula works for any instrument, year after year. But there are some more whimsical representations of what…
Looking Forward Through the Rearview Mirror: Ken Burns and 'Abbey Road'
The buzz on the streets right now is about the Ken Burns documentary “Country Music.” Also, any interest or excitement around the release of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’…
Local Music on Life Support… Still
“Across the pond,” Insure4Music recently reported that, over the past two years, on average one small music venue has closed each month in the United Kingdom. Further, it is believed…
Manhasset Stands Acquires Monarch Specialties
Manhasset Stands of Yakima, Washgington announces the acquisition of the assets of Monarch Specialties, manufacturer of injection molded pencil clip holders.