‘The Big One:’ 2018 NAMM Show Expands in More Ways than One
“Our members deserve all the credit for creating such an incredible show,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “It’s their innovative products and displays, the lifelong friendships and business…
Music & Arts Opens 160th Location
Music & Arts has announced the opening of their 160th location in the U.S. with the acquisition of Ponier Music in West Cobb, Georgia. Ponier Music has served the community as…
New Products from D’Addario Accessories
The Screeching Halt Humidifier from D’Addario Accessories is a hybrid feedback reducer and humidifier that allows you to humidify your guitar’s body and neck joint, even in the driest conditions – while…
The Short End of the Stick? In an Increasingly Crowded Field, Artist Signature Series Drumsticks are Less Impactful In Today’s Market for MI Dealers
While some of our MI retailer surveys can provide a somewhat mixed-bag in terms of results, this month’s poll points to a generally clear direction for the Artist Series drumstick…
Over 1.2 Million Served: Celebrating 25 Years of North Carolina’s Progressive Music
Progressive Music, a 25-year and million-plus lessons operation, started in a broom closet. Actually, to be more accurate, the North Carolina lesson and retail center started out of the trunk…
The Sound of Money: Got Value?
As a 13-year-old guitarist in the ‘60s, I would often visit my local MI dealer. The policy of the store was: “You can look at the guitars, but no touching…
There’s Nothing Neutral About the Internet When it Comes to Retail
Retailers are watching how the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act bills that worked their way though the Senate and the House of Representatives late last year will ultimately turn out.…
Gear4Music Strikes Distribution Deal
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Music & Arts Acquires Clark Baker Music
Music & Arts has announced the acquisition of Clark Baker Music in El Centro, California. Clark Baker Music has served the community as a respected music retailer and a Music &…
Korg USA Sales Dept. Welcomes New District Sales Manager
Korg USA’s growing sales team has just hired John Page, the new district sales manager for the South Central Territory. Page, who has had worked in the Texas and Oklahoma…
Sennheiser Marks 20 Years of Evolution
This year marks the 20th anniversary of Sennheiser’s Evolution microphone series and in celebration of the anniversary and as a thank you to all the musicians, singers and content creators…
Rebrand for Audio-Technica’s Dutch Distributor
Audio-Technica’s Netherlands-based distributor, Lemke Roos Audio, has rebranded as Audio-Technica Benelux. While the name changes, the team will remain unchanged, headed up by long-serving managing director, Gineke van Urk. Lemke Roos has…