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Musical Instrument Retail News March 1, 2017

Submissions for 2017 Top 100 Dealer Awards Now Open

NAMM welcomes its global retail members to be recognized for their contributions to retail excellence as part of the annual Top 100 Dealer Awards. Now in its seventh year and…

Christian Wissmuller
Mar 1, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News February 28, 2017

Fishman Launches New Online Product Sales Training

Fishman has launched Up To Speed, a new product sales training program for authorized Fishman dealers. Up To Speed provides the necessary information needed to effectively understand, discuss, and sell…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 28, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News February 23, 2017

On-Stage Awards Dealer of the Year Award to American Musical Supply

On-Stage/TMP announced their 2016 On-Stage Dealer of the Year is American Musical Supply of Oakland, NJ.  AMS is the first two-time winner of this award. On-Stage sends a special thank…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 23, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News February 21, 2017

Alfred Music Announces 2016 Premier Dealer Awards

Alfred Music recently announced the 2016 winners of the Alfred Music Premier Dealer Awards. The recipients of the awards are AMC Music, Popplers Music Store, Stanton’s Sheet Music, and Twigg Musique.…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 21, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News February 16, 2017

TKL Cases Establishes Retailer Support Network

The TKL Products Corp. announced its newly established, “Retailer Support Network” (RSN) sales program of authorized musical instrument retailers. In addition to the availability of its LTD™, Concept™, Vectra® and…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 16, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News February 16, 2017

The Music Alliance launches new dealer-friendly site

Dutch music distribution giant, The Music Alliance has revamped its UK dealer website, giving easy access to its full range of instruments and accessories which totals more than 17,000 products.…

Ronnie Dungan
Feb 16, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News February 14, 2017

No Matter How You Spell It, Lutherie and MI Retail are a Good Fit

Singularity isn’t just a term used to describe the coming robot apocalypse (although we’re closer to that than you might suspect). The value of individuality in a musical instrument has…

Christian Wissmuller
Feb 14, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News January 26, 2017

KPODJ: The Gold Standard In Pro Audio Retail

The California Gold Rush of 1848 seduced nearly a half million people to seek their fame and fortune. A handful of “49ers” did strike it rich, however, mining merchants like…

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 26, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News January 26, 2017

Mouradian Guitars Co - The Store Boston-based Guitarists Trust

If you’re an electric guitarist in the Boston area and you need your go-to instrument repaired or modified, you take it to Mouradian Guitars. It’s just that simple.Sure, there are…

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 26, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News January 24, 2017

MusicFirst Expands Sales & Marketing Team

MusicFirst has announced the expansion of its sales and marketing team with several new positions that will offer additional support and services to music educators. Experienced educator and sales professional, Roger…

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 24, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News January 22, 2017

Two New Store Openings for GC

Guitar Center has been expanding its presence nationwide with recent store grand openings in Alexandria, Virginia (January 12), and Goodlettsville, Tennessee (January 19). These grand openings further underscore Guitar Center’s…

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 22, 2017
Musical Instrument Retail News January 16, 2017

Roland Names Price VP of Sales

Roland Corporation U.S. is pleased to announce the appointment of Tony Price to vice president of sales. The announcement was made by Jay Wanamaker, president and CEO of Roland Corporation…

Christian Wissmuller
Jan 16, 2017