September 2007 – The New Indie
The New Indie; Summer NAMM 2007 review; drum and percussion merchandising ideas; the new Ludwig; Resurrection Drums; Alan Friedman on tightened vendor credit; Hal Leonard turns 60; Pete Gamber’s lessons from the DCI model; the retail store as a live music venue; and more.

August 2007 – Fall Product Preview
Fall Product Preview; Guitar Center bought by private-equity firm; the 29 reasons why no retailer ever went out of business; Pete Gamber on evaluating a lesson program’s visibility (part two); the many faces of retail events; Grandma’s Music & Sound; Seymour Duncan’s influence on after-market accessories; Cannonball’s dealer-centric strategy; and more.

July 2007 – Lust For Luxury
Lust For Luxury; Summer NAMM Planning Guide; Alan Friedman discusses sales staff compensation; Pete Gamber on evaluating a lesson program’s visibility; 2007 RPMDA convention report; The Drum Pad’s formula for perfect clinics; Dean celebrates 30th anniversary; and more.

June 2007 – Fix Your Business Now
Music Inc. looks at the five essentials to safeguard your dealership for the future.

Also in this issue: 2007 Supplier Excellence Awards; Rick’s Music Store; Greg Billings on the benefits of philanthropy to the bottom line; Pete Gamber on nabbing the “unknown beginner”; navigating the complex B&O market; 2007 NASMD convention report; Gary Kramer Guitar; and more.

May 2007 – The Art of Adapting
Gand Music & Sound of Northfield, Ill., is Chicago’s most venerable indie combo dealer. But nowadays, its owners, Gary and Joan Gand, are most excited about selling band instruments. Find out why this longtime rock ’n’ roll retailer is, as Gary put it, “investing in precious metals.”

Also in this issue: The Source 2007, a music product retailer’s ultimate buying resource; print music merchandising strategies; Alan Friedman on why retailers must participate in the NAMM Cost of Doing Business Survey; Mountain Music Shoppe; and more.