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June 21, 2022 I From the Top

From the Top: Larry Morton, Hal Leonard CEO

How do you start your day? I’m an early riser, and I like to exercise first thing, because, if I don’t get it done early, it’s not going to happen. I’m…

May 27, 2022 I Convention

A Show for the Ages

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been two-and-a-half years since the musical instrument industry gathered at a winter NAMM Show. Last year’s Summer NAMM was…

May 17, 2022 I Cover Story, Feature

Selling Smart

In 2016, Frank Pampenella was ready to slow down. A self-proclaimed planner, he knew he didn’t have a succession plan for his B&O dealership PM Music…

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November 01, 2022 I From The Trenches I by Myrna Sislen

… And We’re Back!

When I asked Jenna Day, owner of Day Violins in Chantilly, Virginia, how she felt about being back at the first NAMM Music Education Advocacy event in…

When I asked Jenna Day, owner of Day Violins in Chantilly, Virginia, how she felt about being back at the first NAMM Music Education Advocacy event in…

October 04, 2022 I Next Gen Retailing I by Scott Rife

Take Charge of Your Time

Writer William Penn was spot-on when he said, ”Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.” When attempting to manage emails, meetings, customers and…

Writer William Penn was spot-on when he said, ”Time is what we want most, but what we use worst.” When attempting to manage emails, meetings, customers and…

September 26, 2022 I by Drew Holmes

On the Road Again

It’s Tuesday morning and I dropped Timothy off for his first day of second grade. Walking home as quickly as possible, I get the van and start my weekly route…

It’s Tuesday morning and I dropped Timothy off for his first day of second grade. Walking home as quickly as possible, I get the van and start my weekly route…