Features
September 20, 2021 I Feature
When Suppliers Sell Direct
In recent years, MI retailers have grappled with a few major brands shifting to direct-to-consumer sales. In the following pages, we look at how both suppliers and retailers are handling this shift and how retailers can combat the new competition.
September 20, 2021 I Feature
Music Retail 2.0
Dealers share the top web tools and online practices they’ve adopted since the start of the pandemic and how they’re using them now.
July 30, 2021 I Cover Story
Sports Guitars
How Bill Warmoth found the transition from selling Ferrari to Fender Custom Shop a logical one in starting Artisan Guitars, and why he’s shifted gears since.
July 30, 2021 I From the Top
Focus On Fretted
Learn how BandLab CEO Kuok Meng Ru is touching all corners of MI and sees the guitar like chess.
June 26, 2021 I
Taking the Next Step
Eventide’s Richard Factor and Tony Agnello on riding technologies’ advancements and beyond.
June 14, 2021 I Cover Story
Drum Market Hits Back
Drum retailers shifted their attention online during the pandemic, while both retailers and suppliers saw a rise in interest when it came to electronic and compact kits.
June 02, 2021 I From the Top
Keeping Everything Straight
Roland Corp. U.S. CEO Tony Price on keeping a wide product portfolio in line.
June 01, 2021 I Cover Story
Reopening the School Music Business
As the vaccine rollout continues and schools re-transition to in-person learning, school music dealers prepare for a fall 2021 season.
