NAMM NeXT Europe 2026 Elevates Leadership Collaboration, Strategic Vision for the Global MI
The executive summit united top companies and leaders from musical instruments, pro-audio and live event communities in Europe.
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March 09, 2026 I Feature
Inside New York’s Last Dedicated Brass Store
J. Landress Brass is proving to be a true destination for musicians all over the world while continuing to earn its trust as a go-to source for players in New…
February 25, 2026 I Feature
Make’n Music Celebrates Four Decades
For 40 years, Make’n Music has been a staple of Frederick, Maryland’s music community, evolving from a mom-and-pop shop into one the city’s largest…
December 29, 2025 I Feature
Guitar Czar Reopens as Repair-Only Shop
After closing its doors earlier this year, Guitar Czar originally based in Murray, Utah, has reopened with a scaled-down operation focused solely on instrument…
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June 08, 2026 I by Steve France
5 Tips for Summertime Production
Repair shops are bursting with instruments this time of year, and they were all due yesterday. To have all your rentals ready, and to make customers happy come…
Repair shops are bursting with instruments this time of year, and they were all due yesterday. To have all your rentals ready, and to make customers happy come…
June 08, 2026 I The Experts I by Peter Dods
Confessions of a Music Retail AI Addict
In a recent column, I tackled “contextual inertia,” or the trap of letting AI polish your bad ideas rather than helping you build better ones. As promised,…
In a recent column, I tackled “contextual inertia,” or the trap of letting AI polish your bad ideas rather than helping you build better ones. As promised,…
June 08, 2026 I by Steve France
4 KPIs to Drive Repair Output
You need a highly productive staff to manage the flood of rental returns and school repairs that pile up over the summer. As I've mentioned in previous…
You need a highly productive staff to manage the flood of rental returns and school repairs that pile up over the summer. As I've mentioned in previous…
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