Lessons Learned

Brian BerkOctober 9, 2019

For our 14th annual Independent Roundtable, we present the Retailer's NAMM University Session at Summer NAMM.

Nine Decades on the Alamo

Michelle LoebOctober 8, 2019

Ninety years is a long time for any retailer to be in business. Alamo Music reveals its secret sauce.

Rob Hanson, Sales and Marketing Director, John Packer Ltd.

Brian BerkOctober 8, 2019

Rob Hanson, sales and marketing director, John Packer Ltd., discusses the band and orchestra market, the differences between the U.S. and British markets, and more.

MI for the Holidays

Brian BerkOctober 1, 2019

Need a list of products that can fill the stockings at your store (OK, several of them can’t actually fit) this holiday season?

Joe Castronovo, President, KORG USA Inc.

Brian BerkSeptember 30, 2019

Growing up for Joe Castronovo, president of KORG USA Inc., featured family car trips set to the soundtrack of Don McLean's "American Pie."

Amahi Ukuleles’ Classic and Exotic Wood Series

Brian BerkSeptember 27, 2019

Ukulele sales continue to ascend. We take a lengthy look at Amahi Ukuleles' Classic and Exotic Wood Series.

Gibson CEO’s Journey

Brian BerkSeptember 18, 2019

'JC' Curleigh's speech was a Summer NAMM highlight.

Dealing With MI Uncertainties

Allen McBroomSeptember 9, 2019

Allen McBroom discusses plenty of changes, but takes a different approach, discussing Greek philosophers, tariffs and more.

John Powell, President, Pioneer DJ Americas Inc.

Brian BerkAugust 21, 2019

John Powell, president of Pioneer DJ Americas Inc., took on this role on April 1. Covering three pages, he offers tons of info about his new job and career.

David Marsh, Director of Sales, Audix

Brian BerkAugust 16, 2019

David Marsh, director of sales at Audix, has always been focused on this quote from Benjamin Disraeli: "One secret of success in life is for a man to be ready for his opportunity when it comes."