How Do You Orchestrate a Culture of ‘A’ Players? One Moment at a Time
In my most recent MMR column, titled How to Retain, Grow and Recruit Top Performers, I wrote that one of the most important roles of a business owner is recruiting…
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A New Style in Customer Service: The Last Hope for Retail Equality
Whenever the topic of customer service is discussed, I am unabashedly “old school.” I am one to believe that good service improves the way a person perceives your business and…
The New Year is an Opportunity to Take Stock of How Retail is Changing
It’s January, the point in the year where retailers look both forward and back, trying to predict what’s coming while assessing what’s been.
Trade Regrets: SLM's Robert E. Lee
We received the following from St. Louis Music (SLM) on Tuesday, January 22: It is with a heavy heart that we announce that Robert E. Lee, a 30 plus year…
Proamp and IQS Strings Share Artists Scheduled to Perform at their Winter NAMM Booth
Proamp and IQS Strings have shared their schedule for artists performing at their booth at Winter NAMM in Anaheim, California this week.
The Amptweaker SwirlPool Jr Tremolo/Vibe
The Amptweaker SwirlPool Jr Tremolo/Vibe pedal is the latest version of the SwirlPool, and has most of the same features shrunk down into a Jr-sized pedal platform.
Amptweaker Launches Custom Pedal Shop
Amptweaker has launched a custom shop and also announced that pedal lovers can order fully custom Double Jr pedals.
QSC Premieres 'Play Out Loud' At Winter NAMM
QSC, LLC will premiere its global campaign “Play Out Loud” at this year’s Winter NAMM Show, taking place in Anaheim, California.
AmpRx Readies Launch of Eurovolt
AmpRx Power Solutions, the company that designed and manufactures the iconic BrownBox Tube Amplifier power correction unit, is launching the Eurovolt.
JHS Set for Strong NAMM Showing
UK MI and pro audio distributor JHS will be exhibiting on the show floor at this year's NAMM show on stand 6404 with brands including Vintage, Fret-King and Odyssey brasswind.
Gibson Kicking Off New Era at NAMM
Gibson will showcase a new line-up and artist collaborations at NAMM and has promised its best-ever vintage re-issue plus a resurrection of the Epiphone brand.
Adam Hall Pushing US Plans at NAMM
During this year's NAMM Show the Adam Hall Group will be presenting various innovations at its booth in Hall A (11514).
Nord Adds New Piano Monitor System
Nord is launching its compact Nord Piano Monitor system, with speakers that can be mounted to the Nord Piano 4 using the optional Monitor Brackets.
CHAUVET DJ Wins Sixth Straight Dealers’ Choice Award
CHAUVET DJ has again been named Lighting Line of the Year in the 2018 MMR Dealers’ Choice Awards. This marks the sixth consecutive year that the company has received this honor, which is…
Rhythm X Joins the Promark Drumsticks Artist Roster
D’Addario & Co. has announced the addition of WGI Ensemble Rhythm X to the Promark Drumsticks family, in addition to their Evans Drumheads and D’Addario Accessories endorsement.
ADJ Group Names Short Global PR & Communications Manager
The ADJ Group is pleased to announce the immediate appointment of Eddie Short as its new PR and Communications Manager.
Mapex Partners with Jimmy Pemberton Supporting 'Benny Beats' Animated Series
Mapex Drums has announced a new partnership with Boston-based drummer and creator Jimmy Pemberton.
Electro-Harmonix Defeats Chinese Company Pirating their Technology
Shenzhen Mooer Audio Co., Ltd., a Chinese manufacturer and marketer of electronic effects pedals, was infringing on EHX’s copyrighted software.
Music for All Announces Advocacy in Action Award Winners
Nearly 100 winners from schools and school districts across America have been recognized as recipients of the Music for All Advocacy in Action Awards for 2019.
Roland Establishes Partnership with the Featured Artists Coalition
Roland Corporation has announced their partnership with the Featured Artists Coalition (FAC), a UK-based non-profit artist advocacy group that provides support, advice and education in order to empower artist entrepreneurs…
Peavey UNITY DR16 Digital Mixer lands in the UK
Peavey UK has confirmed the immediate availability of the new UNITY DR16 16 Channel Digital Mixer in the UK.
Warwick Lines Up NAMM Bass Launches
Warwick will be presenting a number of bass launches at booth 4636 in Hall D at this year’s NAMM Show 2019.
Taylor makes Four High Level Promotions
Taylor Guitars has announced four executive promotions in Sales and Finance on the heels of a record year at the company.
Gibson Launching Chris Cornell Signature Guitar
Gibson is launching a limited-edition Chris Cornell Tribute ES-335 guitar based on the former Soundgarden singer's instrument.
Orange Ambassadors Pack NAMM Booth
Orange Amplification is hosting ambassadors Orianthi, Glenn Hughes and Andreas Kisser on its booth #4644, Hall D signing autographs during NAMM 2019.
JHS Adds New Finishes to Vintage Historic Series
JHS has added a new colour finish to its Vintage Historic Series of acoustic guitars.
ADJ Group Acquires Eliminator Lighting
ADJ Products LLC has announced that it has acquired Eliminator Lighting in order to broaded even further its product range.
GC Acquires TVTI
Guitar Center has announced the acquisition of Chicago and Bannockburn, Illinois-based audio & video integration firm Tunnel Vision Technology Inc., (TVTI).
Aguilar Amplification Adds Lee to Their Artist Roster
Aguilar Amplification has added bassist Will Lee to their family of endorsing artists.
Ernie Ball Shares New Episode of ‘String Theory’ Featuring Adam Granduciel
Ernie Ball has shared their latest episode of String Theory featuring Ernie Ball artist, Adam Granduciel of The War on Drugs.
Weber Celebrates New String Partnership with D’Addario with NAMM Giveaway
Weber Fine Acoustic Instruments will be celebrating a new mandolin string partnership with D'Addario by giving away one of the newly redesigned Yellowstone F14-F mandolins on the final day of…
Loudbox Mini Amplifier from Fishman
Fishman’s Loudbox Mini portable amplifier with Bluetooth wireless connectivity enables users to easily and neatly add backing tracks and a variety of vocal or recorded accompaniments.
KORG USA, Inc. Acquires Spector Bass Company
In anticipation of Winter NAMM19, KORG USA Inc. has announced the acquisition of the Spector Bass Company.
Taylor Guitars Announces Four High-Level Promotions
Taylor® Guitars has announced four executive promotions in Sales and Finance on the heels of a record year at the company.
Yamaha Shares Plans for 2019 Winter NAMM Show
Yamaha will showcase more than 50 new products and sponsor three headline concert events, including the premier event of the weekend, at the 2019 NAMM Show, to be held from…
John Packer Musical Instruments To Receive the 2019 Believe in Music Award
John Packer Musical Instruments will be presented with the 2019 Believe in Music Award in recognition of our dedication to the Music Industry and encouraging music making at Winter NAMM…
D’Addario Foundation Partners with Over 200 Community-Based Music Instruction Programs in 2018
In 2018, the D’Addario Foundation was able to partner with a number of music industry companies to fulfill needs of some of the 200-plus community-based music instruction programs the foundation…
Trade Regrets: Dr. Georgia Carrington-Prentice, Founder of Prentice Practice Pads
On Thursday, January 10, MMR received the following obituary for Dr. Georgia Carrington-Prentice, the founder Prentice Practice Pads, who passed away on January 2, 2019.
Florida Bandmasters Association Selects Excelcia Music Publishing
Excelcia Music Publishing was chosen to provide new musical pieces for the revamped sight-reading portion of the Florida Bandmasters Association’s (FBA) annual Music Performance Assessment (MPA).
NAMM Young Professionals Event features Joel Menchey of Menchey Music Service, Inc.
The NAMM Young Professionals will host a two-hour event during The NAMM Show featuring Joel Menchey, president and CEO of Menchey Music Service.