Excelcia Music Publishing Expands Two Popular Music Series
New releases from Excelcia Music Publishing bring additions to two favorite series from the publisher, Flexcel Concert Works, for flexible ensemble, and Accessible Solo Repertoire, new solo works for grades…
Korg USA Announces Retirement of Senior Key Account Manager John Hamer
Korg USA Inc. announces the retirement of Senior Key Account Manager John Hamer after 10 years of service to the Korg USA family of products. Respected by colleagues as both…
Key Digital Appoints MotherDuck Marketing and Sales as Manufacturer’s Rep for U.S. Upper Midwest
Key Digital, an award-winning developer and manufacturer of leading-edge digital video processing and video signal distribution solutions, has appointed White Bear Lake, Minnesota-based firm MotherDuck Marketing and Sales as its…
Take Part in this Month’s MMR Dealer Survey!
How are drum stick sales for your MI retail operation this year? What brands and types of sticks are really connecting with players in 2021? Share your insight with your…
User Friendly: Audio Interface Sales During the Pandemic and Beyond
As with a handful of other fiefdoms within the world of MI, the pandemic has actually been good for sales of pro audio equipment – in particular entry- and mid-level…
‘We’re Here to Help:’ MIRC Offers Creative Solutions Benefitting Both Dealers and Vendors
Unfamiliar with MIRC, or only vaguely aware of what it does or how? That’s both not necessarily “your fault,” nor surprising. “For a long time, the previous owner of MIRC…
A Tradition of Excellence: E.&O. Mari, Inc.’s Lorenza Cocco
E.& O. Mari, Inc. is the world’s oldest continually family-owned and operated music string manufacturer, fielding the celebrated La Bella brand. We recently checked in with COO Lorenza Cocco to…
Percussion Marketing Council Opens Search to Expand Executive Board
David Jewell, partnerships and alliances manager at Yamaha Corporation of America The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) announces the expansion of the organization’s Board of Directors, as long-term PMC board member…
‘Music & Sound Retailer’ to Cease Publication
On October 4 2021, The Hazan Media Group announced in an email that it would be halting publication of The Music & Sound Retailer, Sound & Communications, and DJ Times. “We are not alone…
UA Announces Volt Audio Interfaces
Universal Audio has introduced Volt audio interfaces. Featuring best-in-class sound quality, a Vintage Mic Preamp mode, built-in 76 Compressor in the 76 models, and suite of included audio software, these…
Trade Regrets: Holger Siems
Holger Seims passed away on September 18 2021. Holger had a prolific career in music publishing. Beginning in his native Germany, Holger worked for several top publishing firms in key positions.…
Focusrite Celebrates 10 Years of Scarlett Interfaces with New Marketing Initiatives to Help Support MI/Pro Audio Retailers
Focusrite is kicking off a retrospective of its Scarlett range of USB audio interfaces, officially marking their 10th anniversary in fall 2021 Focusrite is kicking off a retrospective of…