34th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 15.0px Helvetica} A Nationwide Survey of MI Retailers Suggests Things Are Looking Up, While Internet Sales Remain a Threat ALABAMA Homewood Music Homewood…
The Real Value in Telling a True Story
Anyone who reads MMR’s “Small Business Matters” already knows that I believe a special and unique character trait about the music industry is that our industry produces the best storytellers.…
Demetri Martin Named as Host of the 33rd Annual NAMM TEC Awards
The NAMM Foundation has announced stand-up comedian and entertainer extraordinaire Demetri Martin as the host of the prestigious 33rd Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), Saturday,…
The New ‘Unlocking the Wealth’ Newsletter
Check out MMR columnist (“The Sound of Money”) Jaimie Blackman’s current newsletter here. Also, be sure to drop by Jaimie’s session, “5 Ways to Add Value to Your Business – Fast!,” at the…
Giannini Guitars Donates to IMS Technologies
Flavio Giannini, Riccardo Recchi, and Robert Landis of Giannini Guitars have donated two Craviolas to IMS Technologies in order to help IMS’ efforts with its cancer fundraiser “Giving Shelter.” “We’ve known…
Joe Lovano To Visit Dakota Saxophone Booth at NAMM
Saxophonist Joe Lovano will be appearing at the Dakota Saxophone booth (8933) during Winter NAMM on Saturday and Sunday (January 27 and 28) from 12 p.m. to 5.pm. to meet visitors.…
Vandoren Announces VandoJam Lineup for NAMM
Vandoren has announced that they will be bringing back the same format for the 2018 NAMM VandoJam, featuring mainstays Jerry Vivino and Eric Marienthal, as well as Chicago saxophonist Chris Madsen,…
Registration Open for AES@NAMM Pro Sound Symposium
Registration is now open for the inaugural AES@NAMM Pro Sound Symposium: Live & Studio, a unique education and training program from the Audio Engineering Society targeted at working professionals in the…
The Sound of Money: Hello!
My wife and I enjoy cruising. During meals, we are usually seated with new acquaintances. As so often is the case, the “What do you do?” question will eventually surface.…
Rewriting History: WFLIII Drums Carries on the Real Family Legacy of Ludwig
In 1964, Ludwig Drums and Ringo Starr changed the drum industry forever when Starr appeared on “The Ed Sullivan Show,” performing with his Ludwig Black Oyster Pearl drum set. Over…
Optimist, Pessimist, or Realist? The Way You Think Daily Decides Your Fate in Business
We have a choice to make every day. Are you an optimist, pessimist, or realist about the changes that affect your businesses? And what effects can you have on an…
The NAMM Foundation Announces 2018 President’s Innovation Award Winners
The NAMM Foundation is presenting 94 exceptional college music students with the President’s Innovation Award. The annual award provides students exploring a career in music education, business and/or music products with a…