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Market Intelligence June 11, 2024

Dealer Survey: Music Stands

Folding music stands with carrying cases, conductor stands for the maestros, tabletop music stands designed for use at a desk or on the classroom floor -- there are plenty of…

MMR Staff
Jun 11, 2024
Market Intelligence April 28, 2024

MMR Dealer Survey: Drum Microphone Packages

Setting up a mic for a singer in the studio or onstage? Not so terribly complicated. Same applies to guitar, bass, keys, brass & woodwind -- nearly everything except DRUMS.…

MMR Staff
Apr 28, 2024
Market Intelligence March 25, 2024

Dealer Survey: Lighting & Effects

From Fog & Snow effects and Spotlights to Color Changers and Par Cans, today's stages and venues are brought to life with an ever-expanding variety of Lighting & Effects option.…

MMR Staff
Mar 25, 2024
Market Intelligence March 23, 2024

MMR Dealer Survey: Lighting & Stage Effects

Demi Lovato sings of "Neon Lights," Debbie Boone emoted that "You Light Up My Life" in 1977, and the penultimate track on the Rolling Stones' 'Exile On Main Street,' was…

MMR Staff
Mar 23, 2024
Market Intelligence February 13, 2024

MMR Dealer Survey: Guitar & Bass Cases and Bags

Whether gigging and recording professionals, weekend warriors, beginners, or anywhere in between, guitarists and bassists all need the means to store and travel with their instruments! That's one of many…

MMR Staff
Feb 13, 2024
Market Intelligence January 21, 2024

MMR Dealer Survey: Clarinet & Saxophone Reeds

Two of the most prominent and popular reed instruments are the Clarinet and Saxophone. Players of both require frequent replacement of -- you guessed it! -- reeds. In this month's…

MMR Staff
Jan 21, 2024
Market Intelligence January 1, 2024

MI Dealer Survey: Clarinet & Saxophone Reeds

One of the most essential B&O accessories out there, Clarinet & Saxophone Reeds represent repeat sales and serious profits for savvy MI retailers. MMR polls over 400 dealers to learn what…

MMR Staff
Jan 1, 2024
Market Intelligence December 27, 2023

MMR Dealer Survey: Instrument (1/4") Cables

Finely crafted instruments, top-notch amplifiers, a well-curated assortment of FX: none of it means much without cables to connect everything together! If cables are an integral accessory for your MI…

MMR Staff
Dec 27, 2023
Market Intelligence October 13, 2023

MMR Dealer Survey: Headphones

A must-have for home recording enthusiasts, DJs, podcasters, and music fans who enjoy intimate listening experiences, Headphones are essential gear for nearly anyone involved in the creation and appreciation of…

MMR Staff
Oct 13, 2023
Market Intelligence August 16, 2023

MMR Dealer Survey: Guitar & Bass Cases and Gig Bags

How to get your fretted instrument to practice, lessons, or gigs without that precious cargo getting bashed about? Cases and bags to the rescue! If Guitar & Bass Cases and…

MMR Staff
Aug 16, 2023
Market Intelligence July 29, 2023

MMR Dealer Survey: Back to School Season 2023

It's that time of year - young students and their parents are preparing for the Fall Semester. Are you having any "Back to School" sales or promotions? What's your relationship…

MMR Staff
Jul 29, 2023
Market Intelligence June 6, 2023

Dealer Survey: Keyboard Cases

Whether lugging the instrument to practice, a gig, or the recording studio all keyboard players need cases to provide reliable, portable protection for their gear. We poll over 400 MI…

MMR Staff
Jun 6, 2023