We’re Monitoring the Situation: Studio Monitor Sales in 2021
The surge in home recording that began in the very early days of the pandemic continues unabated. Naturally, independent music creators – of all experience levels and budgets – need…
29th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards
Product of the Year: Allen & Heath Avantis With a fourth consecutive lap around the winner’s circle for Allen & Heath’s wildly popular mixers, it’s looking more and more like a…
Guitar Center Expands with Store Grand Openings in Savannah, Georgia, and Mayfield Heights, Ohio
[caption id="attachment_80765" align="alignleft" width="460"] Storefront of the new Guitar Center location in Savannah, Georgia[/caption] Guitar Center announces a re-engagement of its expansion itinerary, which was put on hold during the height…
Let Your Voice be Heard! MMR Retailer Survey: Studio Monitors
The December 2021 issue of MMR will feature a Dealer Survey on the subject of Studio Monitors. If that market segment is relevant to your MI retail business, please click here to share your…
Sticking the Landing: MI Retailers Enjoy Robust Drum Sticks Sales in 2021
It’s always a pleasure to be in the position to pass along good news and the results of this month’s dealer survey – sent out to over 400 businesses –…
‘We’ve Not Slowed Down for a Minute’ - Snare Drum Sales in 2021
When considering the pandemic-related spike in sales of musical instruments and gear throughout the past 19-plus months, it makes intuitive sense why certain items have thrived. Ukuleles, acoustic guitars, any…
Olivier Roure Joins QSC as Director, Live Sound Sales U.S. - East
QSC, LLC. is very pleased to announce that Olivier Roure has joined QSC as U.S. Sales Director for the Eastern Region for the company’s Live Sound business. In his new…
Sweetwater Launches Online Band and Orchestra Store
Sweetwater has announced the launch of Sweetwater Band & Orchestra online. Featuring the industry’s best equipment in every category from brands like Conn-Selmer, Yamaha, P. Mauriat, Buffet, Keilwerth, The Growling Sax…
Classic Pianos Earns First Ever ‘Global Bösendorfer Dealer of the Year’ Distinction
[caption id="attachment_80313" align="alignleft" width="460"] From Left: Drew Unis, Maurice Unis, owner, Classic Pianos; Brian Unis, owner, Classic Pianos; Chris Gilbert, key account manager, Yamaha Corporation of America; Aaron Unis, accounts…
Eric Battin Appointed Vice President of Sales and Planning, Zoom North America
[caption id="attachment_79490" align="alignleft" width="460"] Zoom North America, Eric Battin, Vice President of Sales and Planning[/caption] Zoom North America is pleased to announce the promotion of Eric Battin to Vice President…
Fender Custom Shop Violinmaster Tele
Fender’s Custom Shop is announcing the launch of the limited edition Violinmaster Telecaster® Relic® guitar, the newest custom-built creation from Principal Master Builder, Yuriy Shishkov. Inspired by the world renowned…
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…