MMR Dealer Survey: Instrument (1/4") Cables
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2023 Music Products Industry Archive — Retail
Search and browse MMR’s music products industry reporting timeline, connecting companies, people, products, NAMM coverage and market developments across the digital archive.
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Yorkville Sound Returns To NAMM 2024
Yorkville Sound caps off its year-long 60th Anniversary celebrations with a return to NAMM 2024.
Winmark - the Resale Company Announces Resale Partnership with Roland and BOSS
Winmark Corporation has announced that its Music Go Round retail chain has entered into a partnership with Roland Corporation, creator of iconic and innovative electronic musical instruments, and BOSS, a…
Allen & Heath Products Now Available on D-Tools
Allen & Heath, a leading manufacturer of professional audio mixing consoles and digital signal processors, is pleased to announce that its products are now available on D-Tools - a popular…
Gravity takes the Art of the Guitar Stand to Colorful New Heights with its Glow Stands
Gravity is delighted to announce that its new family of Glow Stands – a pair of uniquely inspiring guitar and bass stands that feature ambient lighting to give any creative…
Trade Regrets: Salvatore J. Intagliata
Salvatore J. Intagliata, owner of Cassell's Music in San Fernando, Ca., passed away peacefully at the age of 97 on October 27, with his family at his side.
31st Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
2023 saw record-breaking numbers in Dealers’ Choice Awards (DCAs) voting, as well as some of the tightest races, per category, in the awards’ 31-year history. In addition to some repeat…
So How Was 2023 for Musical Instrument Dealers, Really?
As is tradition at this point, I gratefully cede this space in our year-end issue to the folks who truly know what’s going on in MI retail – the dealers,…
Adam Jones of TOOL and Epiphone Unveil Mark Ryden's 'Queen Bee,' the Final Guitar in the Adam Jones Art Collection
For 150 years, Epiphone has been a leading innovator in instrument design. By leveraging its iconic past and leaning into the future, Epiphone has set the stage for the next…
New Bourgeois Editions Works for Wind Band Released by Wingert-Jones Publications
Three new arrangements by Colonel John R. Bourgeois, a giant in the wind band genre, are released by Wingert-Jones Publications, just ahead of The Midwest Clinic.
New Wingert Release 'Counts of Silence' by Quincy C. Hilliard for Concert Bands
Wingert-Jones Publications is thrilled to announce the new book release, Counts of Silence: A Sixteen Week Program to Enhance Rhythmic Counting, by the esteemed Quincy C. Hilliard, a powerful new…
Genelec Targets Growth in Mexico with new Distribution Structure
Genelec the world leader in professional loudspeaker solutions, has strengthened its distribution in Mexico by appointing Representaciones de Audio, one of the largest and most established audio distributors in the region, to…
DW Drums Introduces DWe, The World’s First Wireless Acoustic-Electronic Convertible Drum kit
Drum Workshop, Inc. (DW) is proud to announce the launch of DWe®, a first-of-its-kind wireless, acoustic-electronic convertible drum set.
Excelcia Music Publishing Inks Deal for Exclusive Distribution of Michael John Trotta’s Sheet Music
Excelcia Music Publishing is pleased to announce that, starting January 1, 2024, it will be the exclusive distributor of the music of innovative and popular American choral composer, Michael John…
Graph Tech Reaches Settlement with Steel Series Regarding Use of Graph Tech's TUSQ-registered Trademark
Graph Tech Guitar Labs, one of the guitar industry’s leading manufacturers of innovative, performance-based guitar products sold globally, has reached an out-of-court settlement with Steel Series, a Denmark-based manufacturer of…
Analog Cases Expands, Elevating Creative Workflow with Readily Resizable Desktop XTS Stands System Suitable for any Gear Setup
Audio accessories brand Analog Cases, acclaimed for reinventing cases for a new generation of mobile musicians with ultra-lightweight materials and sleek aesthetics, is proud to expand into new territory by…
Fender Begins Celebration of 70 Years of the Iconic Stratocaster with All-New Models
2024 marks the 70th Anniversary of the introduction of Leo Fender’s most iconic and innovative creation: the Fender Stratocaster® guitar.
Hal Leonard Combines with Muse Group, Uniting Two Music-Content Leaders in a Shared Mission to Improve the Lives of Music Makers
Hal Leonard, the legendary sheet music and educational publisher, joins digital leader Muse Group, in a partnership set to revolutionize access to popular music and creator tools for musicians worldwide.
Buffet Crampon Introduces 'Prodige' Pocket Clarinet
Buffet Crampon USA, North American distributor for Buffet Crampon Group Wind Instruments, announces the launch of the Buffet Crampon Prodige pocket clarinet to the United States and Canada markets.
MMR's 42nd Annual 'America's Top Chains' Report
We're collecting the most up-to-date, accurate data from the largest MI retail chains in the U.S. for our annual "America's Top Chains" report and request your assistance!
Premier Elite Drums & Hardware available through EMD Music
Premier’s Elite series of drums is now available for purchase by dealers through EMD Music.
Hal Leonard Announces Expansion of First 50 Series
Hal Leonard started its First 50 series in 2015 with a couple of piano and guitar titles.
Hal Leonard Publishes Disney’s 'Wish' Songbooks
Just in time for the holidays, Hal Leonard is publishing the matching songbooks to Disney’s latest blockbuster musical Wish.
Hal Leonard Publishes Wolf Marshall’s Jazz Guitar Course: Mastering the Jazz Language
The world of jazz guitar is one that can be challenging, featuring a deep well of information and ideas that can take years to learn.
Unique New Title from Hal Leonard Explains 'Music Theory for Kids'
Although most kids love singing and dancing to music, very few know why it seems to have nearly magical effects on them.
Top Drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. Shares His Secrets in 'Jazz Big Band for the Modern Drummer'
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. (Christian McBride, Gregory Porter, Ted Nash, Wynton Marsalis, and many others) is a performer, producer, author, and educator.
Hal Leonard Releases New Play-Along Series of Pop Hits for Instrumentalists
The best way to keep kids engaged with taking instrument lessons and putting in their practicing time is to make sure they get to play music they know and love.
New Morley Volume Commander Pedal
Morley®, makers of pedals, switchers and audio solutions, is proud to announce the release of the Volume Commander.
Gibson Custom Shop and Adam Jones of TOOL Unveil Flying V Collector’s Edition
Gibson Custom Shop has announced its latest collaboration with one of rock’s most talented, and sonically innovative guitarists, Adam Jones, from the multi-platinum-selling and multiple Grammy Award® winning band Tool.
Guitar Center Celebrates Grand Opening of New Puente Hills Location in City of Industry, California
Guitar Center celebrates the opening of its latest retail location, a 13,000+-square-foot facility in City of Industry, California, (1480 S. Azusa Avenue, City of Industry, CA 91748).
Nuendo 13: The Future of Post- Production Starts Now
Steinberg has announced the immediate availability of Nuendo 13, which introduces a completely integrated workflow for authoring and mixing content for the MPEG-H Audio format, innovative new features for dialogue…
Taylor Guitars Introduces Innovative New Beacon Digital 5-Way Accessory For Working Musicians
Taylor Guitars, the leading global builder of premium acoustic guitars, is excited to announce the launch of the BeaconTM Clip-on Digital 5-Way Accessory, a new all-in-one solution that caters to…
Gibson Custom Color Series Now Features Gibson SGs and Les Paul Standards in Striking Finishes
Gibson has a legacy of making world-class instruments.
It's Time! World's Largest Gathering of Music Industry Leaders Opens its Doors for the 2024 Show
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, will kick-off its 2024 platform of events beginning with The NAMM Show, January 25-28 in Anaheim,…
Hal Leonard 'Start to DJ' Program Brings More Students into Music
Hal Leonard, the legacy publisher of instrument methods and gear distributor, has produced the first cohesive DJ learning program that includes brand-name gear, proven instruction, and complete support for teachers.
2023 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards Ballot - Last Chance to Vote!!!
Voting is now open for the 2023 MMR Dealers' Choice Awards! Share your selections for what specific MI brands and models stood out from the pack in 2023, across all…
Michael Kelly Guitars Expands Patriot Series with New Slim Body Models
Michael Kelly Guitars announces an expansion to its flagship Patriot Series with two new slim body models that include the Patriot Instinct SB Mod Shop Duncan and Patriot SB Open…
Michael Kelly Guitars Expands to China with New DIGIME Distribution Partnership
Michael Kelly Guitar Co., the American brand renowned for its boutique inspired guitars, basses, and mandolins, is pleased to announce a distribution partnership with DIGIME, the Guangzhou Digital Music Element…
BOSS Introduces RV-200 Reverb
BOSS announces the RV-200 Reverb, the latest addition to the popular 200 series of advanced effect pedals.
Légère Reeds Launch ‘French Cut’ for Saxophone and Clarinet
Barnes & Mullins are pleased to announce the launch of French Cut reeds from Légère Reeds in the UK and Ireland.