Blue Mics Expands Hal Leonard Distribution Coverage
Blue Mics and Hal Leonard at a MasterClass clinic at Blackbird Studios in Nashville. (from L-R) Tim Wright (HL sales), Peter Carlson (HL Sales Manager – Tech division), Mark…
MIRC Announces New Ownership
After 27 successful years M.I.R.C. (Musical Instrument Reclamation Corporation) owner Monte Richards has decided to retire. Accompanying the news of Monte’s retirement came the announcement of the formation of a…
Guruz Media Rebrands as Amplify 11
Guruz Media is rebranding as Amplify 11, a new name to better capture what they do — amplifying their clients’ businesses and products. The “11” of course refers to making…
Magnatone Hires Washburn as General Manager
Magnatone Amplifiers, manufacturer and distributer of high-end, vintage boutique guitar amplifiers is pleased to announce that Rod Washburn has been hired as General Manager effective January 2020. Reporting to Ted…
Tsaptsinos Promoted to VP Global Sales at JAM U.S. Group
Strengthening its worldwide sales organization for a new decade of growth and expansion across all product categories, JAM U.S. Music Group today announced the promotion of industry veteran James Tsaptsinos…
Richardson Named SLM National Sales Manager
St. Louis Music has announced that John Richardson has joined the SLM team as its National Sales Manager. “I am excited for this opportunity to be a part of the…
PMC Creates New Drum Students for Retailers with ‘Get Your Sticks Together’ Free Drum Lesson Promotion
Kicking off the 25th Anniversary year of 2020 for the Percussion Marketing Council, the drum industry’s trade association is launching a new monthly free drum lesson consumer giveaway to bring new…
2020 RPMDA Registration Open as of December 11
The 2020 Retail Print Music Dealers Association Convention will take place from April 30 to May 3 in New Orleans. Registration opened on December 11 at rpmda.com. “Two years ago,…
Kyser Celebrates 40 Years of Texas Craftsmanship
Kyser Musical Products, Inc., is kicking off its 40th anniversary, commemorating the brand’s 1980 incorporation and a storied history of growth from humble East Texas roots into one of the…
Levy’s Partners with Hal Leonard as New U.S. Distributor
Jen Tabor, Levy’s Brand Director, Peter Carlson, Hal Leonard’s Sales Manager – MI Division, Brad Smith, Hal Leonard’s VP of MI Division, Kent Davis, Gator Co./Levy’s US Key Accounts Manager,…
36th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
2019 Shows Promise for the Coming Years of MI Sales, Boosted by Gibson, Tagima Guitars, and Repairs, Among Other Factors ALABAMA T Shepard’s Discount Music Huntsville Tom Shepard, Owner…
Warm Audio Partners with Hal Leonard for U.S. Distribution
President Bryce Young (standing far right) and Head of Sales Ben Thompkins (standing second from left) lead a Warm Audio training session for the Hal Leonard Sales Tech Team at…