As It Should Be: A Teacher’s Job is to Serve
It’s been a while since I’ve discussed the topic of music lessons, and many readers have lesson programs, so let’s jump in and have a look under the hood at…
MI Goes to Church
Photo by Brett Sayles The house-of-worship market has traditionally been a significant one for MI retail. The contemporary worship style in particular has been a boon, driving demand for everything…
The Perks of Departing the Comfort Zone
The mission statement over here at Musical Merchandise Review is to serve all members of the musical instrument retail industry and to report upon all developments of note across all…
Fleming Named President of Bourgeois Guitars
Bourgeois Guitars has announced the promotion of Christopher Fleming to the position of president and C.O.O. Fleming joined Bourgeois Guitars after serving over 20 years as a Captain in both the…
Fishman, Arturia, and MIND Music Labs Create a State of the ArtSynth Guitar in 30 Days
British mega band MUSE is currently on tour promoting their latest album Simulation Theory performing in sold out stadiums all over the world. Each night frontman and guitarist Matt Bellamy brings out…
Nichols Tours Retailers with Signature Blackstar Series
With the release of his limited-edition Jared James Nichols JJN-20RH MkII signature valve amplifier with matching JJN-212VOC MkII cabinet, the guitarist has taken his new customized HT20R MkII out on…
NAMM Congratulates the 2019 Top 100 Dealers
NAMM is pleased to announce the list of enterprising music product retailers to be honored at the organization’s Top 100 Dealer Awards. Now in its ninth year and held during the Summer…
The Melbourne Guitar Show 2019
The Australian Music Association has announced the 2019 return of the Melbourne Guitar Show, set to rock Caulfield Racecourse on August 3 and 4. Proudly presented by Triple M…
Guitar Center Celebrates Store Grand Opening in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina
Guitar Center has opened its latest retail location, a 10,000-square-foot facility in North Myrtle Beach, South Carolina (1240 Hwy 17 N, North Myrtle Beach). The grand opening took place on…
YCA Names Macias as Brand Director
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Greg Macias has joined the company as brand director. He reports directly to Matt Searfus, corporate vice president of integrated marketing. “Greg…
Augustine Strings Partners with Hal Leonard for U.S. Distribution
Augustine Strings Brad Smith, Vice President of MI Products for Hal Leonard, Stephen Greisgraber, President of Augustine, Elias Blumm, Marketing Director of Augustine, and Peter Carlson, Sales Manager – MI…
Earthquaker Receives Exporter of the Year Honors
Associate Administrator of the U.S. Office of International Trade David Glaccum, EarthQuaker Devices President Jamie Stillman, EarthQuaker Devices Chief Executive Officer Julie Robbins, and U.S. Small Business Administration Administrator (Acting)…