Dealer news, store openings, sales trends, and business strategies for music retailers.
Guitar amplifiers represent a market segment uniquely impacted by COVID-19: Sure, many individuals are finding solace in playing, writing, and recording music, but who needs a half-stack if you’re quarantining…
Gig Gear LLC — manufacturer of accessories designed for musicians, roadies, AV techs, and live event and entertainment production professionals — has partnered with Indiesigns, a New York-based firm offering…
[caption id="attachment_72010" align="alignleft" width="460"] Crew Nation[/caption] Fender has unveiled five one-of-a-kind Fender Custom Shop Master Built guitars, as well as a select number of exclusive signed guitars by Fender Signature Artists, that…
Jeff Bauer, manager for Keyboard Concepts in Santa Monica, has been appointed Vice President of Sales by Dennis Hagerty, Founder and President. Bauer will augment current Vice President Jeff Falgien’s…
Scott Johnson, Blue Devils percussion arranger and caption head, has joined the Conn-Selmer Marching Band Workshop faculty. Conn-Selmer’s Marching Band Workshop will take place next week on June 10 and 11.…
Gold Tone Music Group announces a new hire in the company’s Sales Team; Michael McGregor joins the organization as Sales Manager for the Northern Territories of the USA. "I'm excited…
If a salesperson approached you at NAMM and told you that you could increase your sales by 20 percent, you’d probably say thanks but no thanks – there’s no way…
With physical contact limited due to COVID-19, smart retailers are looking for new ways they can keep their lesson programs going strong and stay connected with their customers. Live streaming…
As COVID-19 restrictions continue to impact the music retail industry, Peavey Electronics is leveraging their social media presence to “share the love” with music merchants. During these challenging times, thousands…
Solid State Logic (SSL) announced that it has appointed Marc DeGeorge to National Sales Manager, Audio Creation Products. DeGeorge, who was previously U.S. Sales and Marketing Manager, Music Products, will…
On Thursday, May 21, MMR received a letter from GAMA regarding the status of Teaching Guitar Workshops 2020. The letter, written by Glen McCarthy, states: “After a GAMA board meeting…
QSC announces Mainline Marketing, an independent manufacturer rep firm, will represent the QSC Systems and Live Sound business in Florida and Puerto Rico, effective May 25, 2020. Mainline Marketing will…
