Fishman Expands Sales Force
Because of growth spurred by products such as the new Fluence™ pickups and TriplePlay® Wireless Guitar Controller, Fishman has added John Polino and Gary Lopez to its sales force.A guitarist…
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2014 Music Products Industry Archive
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24th Annual Profile of the American Dealer
The 2014 edition of our annual summer dealer count and breakdown represents a major milestone in how MMR collects and verifies this type of information. The numbers presented reflect a…
New York City Market Profile
There’s no place on Earth like New York City. A stacked mash-up of countless cultures and massive economic forces crammed into a dense corner of the coast, the City That…
Nashville NAMM Redux
It’s July, it’s insanely hot, Lower Broadway in Nashville is teeming with crowds in town for the Summer NAMM Show, and all is (reasonably) right with the world. At least,…
Studiomaster in 2014
[caption id="attachment_49887" align="alignleft" width="2600"]CEO Joey Wolpert[/caption]Studiomaster was founded in the mid ‘70s and first came to prominence later in that decade and in the early 1980s as the company’s power…
The Elephant in the Guitar Shop
The number of guitars made annually in the United States today is the highest in the history of the market. Companies such as Martin, Gibson, Fender, and Taylor are making…
The Drum Shop North Shore
The Drum Shop North Shore | Owner Nate Morrison | Beverly, MA | Founded in 2012 | thedrumshopns.comSecret to survival as a small, independent store: Work your ass off. I…
At 40 Years, Shubb Capos Keeps Firm Grip on the Market
Back in 1974, banjo player Rick Shubb and Dave Coontz, a student of Rick’s and an auto mechanic comfortable with metalworking and design, decided to make Shubb’s unique concept for…
How Do You Promote Your MI Store?
Hiring knowledgeable staff, designing an inviting interior retail space, carrying in-demand instruments and products, developing a streamlined business model – these are all essential steps towards creating and maintaining a…
Uke Suppliers Discuss State of the Market
MMR: In a survey of retailers that appeared in our March 2014 issue, many retailers expressed a belief that the “uke craze” had leveled off somewhat. Nonetheless, over 50 percent…
Courting Customer Reviews Online
Marketing and promotions could be a tricky game even in the old days of one-way mass communication. When all you had to worry about was commissioning a jingle to be…
Brian Ball
Approaching another big Summer NAMM Show this month in Nashville, this spring seemed like the perfect opportunity to check in with one of the industry’s most recognizable companies – Ernie…
The Proposed Ivory Ban
The Federal government and individual state governments have been cracking down on the commercial ivory trade of late. In June, the New York State Legislature passed a landmark ruling amending…
Galaxy Audio Welcomes Pennington
Matthew Pennington brings more than 20 years of marketing and business experience to the Galaxy Audio team. For the last 13 years Matthew served as an advisor, sales and marketing…
Summer NAMM Events, Concerts, Other Attractions
Summer NAMM packs three days and nights of can’t-miss events, live music, and networking opportunities into the days in Music City. Held July 17-19 at Nashville’s Music City Center, Summer…
Yamaha Dealers Piano Pros Training Tour
Yamaha Corporation of America’s Keyboard Division recently completed a six-city Piano Pros Training Tour, which offered Yamaha dealers enhanced marketing and sales strategies, in-depth product demonstrations, technology training and education,…
Trade Regrets: Alfredo Flores, Sr.
Alfredo Flores Sr. was born in Mexico on August 10, 1908 and moved to San Antonio, Texas with his mother and grandmother when he was a small boy. Flores would…
Fender Does Away with MSRP
As of July 7, FMIC will cease the use of “Manufacturer Suggested Retail Prices” (MSRP) on any Fender-branded products in North America.A representative for the company stated, “In an effort…
Yorkville Sound’s Jack Long Appointed to the Order of Canada
On June 30th, his Excellency the Right Honourable David Johnston, Governor General of Canada, announced the 2014 appointments to the Order of Canada. Included on this list of recipients is…
'Women's Road to Rock Guitar' from Alfred Music
Alfred Music encourages women to express themselves by learning how to play lead and rhythm guitar with the new method Women’s Road to Rock Guitar, written by successful rock guitar…
'Serious Blues' from Alfred Music
Alfred Music's Serious Blues series features book and DVD packs for aspiring blues guitarists in search of an authentic sound. Each title features lessons from bona fide blues masters and includes licks…
'The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug' for Piano
Alfred Music Releases New Titles fromAlfred Music has released companion folios to the iconic film franchise The Hobbit: The Desolation of Smaug. These songbooks, arranged for Piano/Vocal/Guitar, Easy Piano, and…
Alfred Music 'Play-Along' Series Expansion
Alfred has added Gordon Goodwin’s Big Phat Band Play-Along Series, Volume 2 to the popular Play-Along series. Each product features a book and DVD, with actual charts from Gordon Goodwin’s recent…
'Giant Book' Series from Alfred Expanded
Alfred Music announces seven new compilations arranged for easy piano with the release of The Giant Book of Christian Sheet Music, The Giant Book of Classic Rock Sheet Music, The…
Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand
Alfred Music is now distributing the new Garritan Abbey Road Studios CFX Concert Grand, featuring the Yamaha CFX Concert Grand piano recorded in Abbey Road Studios’ historic Studio One. Garritan Abbey…
Alfred Received Paul Revere Award for 'Joni Mitchell: Complete So Far'
Alfred Music received the Paul Revere Award for Graphic Excellence in the category of “Book Design in Popular Folios” for the recently released songbook, Joni Mitchell: Complete So Far. This ceremony…
Hal Leonard Inks Distribution Deal with QSC
Hal Leonard Corporation has reached an agreement with QSC Audio Products, LLC to distribute all of their mixers, power amplifiers and speakers throughout the United States. Hal Leonard’s Brad Smith…
Hal Leonard and Barbershop Harmony Society Expand Distribution Deal
Hal Leonard Corporation has reached an agreement with the Nashville-based Barbershop Harmony Society to expand the scope of products in its global distribution deal.Hal Leonard has had a relationship with…
Hal Leonard Names Nix New Shawnee Church Choral Consulting Editor
Hal Leonard Corporation and Shawnee Press have announced that Brad Nix will become the consulting editor for Shawnee church choral publications. He will facilitate the editorial process for new sacred…
Rev. Jimmie Smith to Perform at Hammond Event at Summer NAMM
It must be difficult to possess (almost) the same name as the acknowledged master of your chosen instrument, in this case, the Hammond Organ; but those who hear the Rev.…
Sabian Celebrates 20 Years of AAX Cymbals
When AAX burst upon the scene in 1993, it launched the modern era of cymbal-making. Innovative SABIAN design and technology propelled AAX cymbals to new levels of brightness, cut and…
Berklee Teams with Avid for Groundbreaking Studio Complex
[caption id="attachment_49831" align="alignleft" width="800"]Berklee's new Boston building.[/caption]The Berklee College of Music, the world’s largest independent contemporary music college, has deployed Avid professional audio production solutions to enable real-time, high-definition collaborative workflows…
NAMM Members Get Behind Make Music Day
Banding together the music industry placed the power of making music into the hands of people worldwide on Make Music Day, June 21. Gathering in communities across the country, musicians…
Hal Leonard to Announce 'M4' Campaign at Summer NAMM
At both NAMM Shows last year, Hal Leonard was lauded as a Best in Show “Company to Watch” for its pioneering work in expanding the availability of software and technology…
2014-15 NAMM Foundation Music Ed Grants Total Half a Million Dollars
The NAMM Foundation allocates a half million dollars in grants to fund music programs around the world. This year’s list includes 16 grantees from community, national and industry-based organizations that…
Buffet Group Announces ‘Juno’ Select Student Reed Partnership with Vandoren
Buffet Group USA has entered into a partnership with Vandoren reeds to include a JUNO select reed in all student clarinet and saxophone products during the “Back to School” season…
MONO Enters Into Distribution Deal with KMC
MONO® and KMC Music, Inc. have entered into an agreement for joint U.S. distribution of MONO’s line of accessories. As of June 1, 2014, KMC Music began offering MONO’s full…
Trade Regrets: Donald Ravitch
Don Ravitch and his brother-in-law Bern Schwartz purchased the Sherman Clay piano chain in 1959. For the next five decades, Ravitch guided the San Francisco-based organization and was a pioneer…
Drumerica Competition Opens to Video Entries July 1
Beginning July 1, 2014, 13 to 18 year old, U.S.-based drummers can enter Drumerica, the National Competition for Young Drummers, by recording a drum video, uploading it to YouTube and…
GC Names Hinz VP of Brand Experience and Entertainment Marketing
Guitar Center, Inc. (GCI) has promoted Dustin Hinz to vice president of brand experience and entertainment marketing.