At Larry’s Music Center, we’ve just finished what we refer to as “band rental season,” which is September and part of October. It’s the time of year when fifth-...
Matt and Nikki Ray might be accountants by trade, but their business acumen, love of music and keen eye for hiring staff have helped to make EatMyBeats a one-st...
One of the best parts of working in a music store is dealing with all the cool, great people who cross the threshold daily. Our customers tend to be friendly, h...
Tish Ciravolo founded Daisy Rock Girl Guitars in 2000 with a mission of introducing girls, and women of all ages, to the guitar. She seeks to give them the oppo...
Although a music retailer’s brick-and-mortar storefront will always be its bread and butter, it’s crucial to understand the importance of a robust online presen...
I’d been enjoying an extended stay in N’awlins after my last assignment when The Chief called in with my next mission. His harsh bark and frenzied demeanor were...
There are a lot of incredibly smart, talented and accomplished individuals in the MI and pro-audio industries…people who will be remembered long after they’ve t...
Although we cover the accessories category every year in our November issue, our look at the segment feels particularly timely this year, as more and more retai...
Several years ago, when we started to publish our annual “Salute to Lesser-Publicized Music Products,” the piece tended to focus on esoteric instruments that, i...
When I attended college, everyone remarked about how odd it was that a native Floridian would choose to attend school in the New York ’burbs. To this day, I sti...
