YCA Promotes Dolson to Regional Sales Manager, School Service Sales
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Chris Dolson has been promoted to Regional Sales Manager, School Service Sales, effective July 1. He reports to Doug Steinmetz, director, Yamaha…
Bringing ‘Saxy’ Back: Saxophone Dealers and Vendors Aim to Maximize Sales During Troubled Times
No segment of MI hasn’t been hit – and hit hard – by the current and ongoing economic and health hardships and the saxophone market is no different. However, in…
‘More Than Just a Flute Shop:’ A Chat with Flute Center of New York’s Phil Unger
“My start came through the repair end,” explains Flute Center of New York’s (FCNY) president and owner/master repair technician Phil Unger. “Never in a million years did I expect to…
Navigating Uncharted Waters: Back to School Sales and B&O Rentals During COVID-19
“Back to School” has traditionally been one of the strongest sales seasons of the year for many MI retailers and rentals of band and orchestra instruments typically ramp up in…
At-Home with ILIO: During Quarantine, ILIO’s Offerings for Music Industry Workers are More Important than Ever
When the COVID-19 pandemic began to wreak havoc on the entertainment industry in America, many companies found themselves scrambling to adapt to new, more isolated ways of music-making, all in…
MI Business Centennials Share Stories
Artem Beliaikin from Pexels The Lennon & McCartney song, “When I’m 64” is apropos to the current COVID environment. We are all trying to determine if our customers still need…
Reverb’s David Mandelbrot
On January 28 of this year, Reverb – the largest online marketplace for purchasing and selling musical instruments and related gear – welcomed David Mandelbrot as the company’s new CEO.…
Selling Dreams from Home Base
Elina Sazonova from Pexels I am a musician. I wear many hats, from editor to journalist, book publisher to performer, non-profit music technology executive director, songwriter to column writer. Everything…
PMC Adapts to COVID-19, Virtually Connecting with New Drummers
Daniel Jimenez, from Milbank, SD, one of the PMC’s International Drum Month winners, gives the thumbs up to Rick Latham, internationally recognized celebrity drummer instructor, after virtual “Lesson with a…
Walden Guitars Now Distributed in U.S. by KHS America
After several years of absence from the market, Walden Guitars were re-introduced at the 2020 NAMM show this past January, and will be distributed in the United States by KHS…
Yorkville Sound Launches Podcast for MI & Pro Audio Enthusiasts
Yorkville Sound has introduced the “Yorkville Sound Podcast,” a monthly discussion format podcast geared toward the music and pro audio enthusiast. The audio podcast is available now on Apple Podcasts and…
Roland Announces Executive Changes
Tony Price On July 14, Roland Corp. announced changes to its U.S. and global executive management teams, effective immediately. Jay Wanamaker, formerly president and CEO, Roland Americas, now assumes the responsibility…