The 44th annual convention of the Retail Print Music Dealers Association continues its winning combination of educational sessions, collaborative discussions, one-of-a-kind social events and the extremely popular Power Hour! Supporting one of the most rapidly evolving segments of the music products industry, the RPMDA convention is the only forum of its kind for information sharing & non-competitive …
www.brassbellmusic.com By Andrea Pelloquin, J.W. Pepper & Son I recently had the opportunity to interview Tristann Rieck, owner of Brass Bell Music in Milwaukee, WI, about her store and how they stay relevant in the community. AP: Give us a brief history of your company and your mission. TR: My father started the business in …
Read moreRPMDA Dealer Feature: Brass Bell Music – Milwaukee, WI
I recently had the incredible opportunity to attend The NAMM Show as one of six SWIM (Smart Women in Music) scholarship recipients. The SWIM scholarship gave me the opportunity to job shadow professionals in the music products industry, learn tips and best practices at breakfast and idea center sessions, and, most importantly, to connect with …
Read moreSWIM Scholarship Winner – Kristi Jacobson, Alfred Music
2019 – what a ride!Dear friends at RPMDA, it has been a pleasure working with all of you and to spent those amazing 4 days in San Diego together. Looking forward to seeing you all again in New Orleans! Now it’s time to enjoy some peace and quiet with friends and family. Merry Christmas y’all …
By Andrea Pelloquin, JW Pepper I recently talked with Amy King, Sales & Marketing Manager, about the business and why they’re a part of RPMDA: AP: Give us a brief history of your company and your mission: AK: Luck’s Music Library’s illustrious history spans four generations and over eight decades from its humble beginnings in …
Read moreDealer Member Feature: Luck’s Music Library | Madison Heights, MI
by Jenny Van Pelt, Lorenz Corporation This fall I had the chance to talk with Richard Rejino about his experiences in the print music industry and with RPMDA: JV: What brought you to RPMDA? RR: I had always heard about RPMDA when I first started working in print music retail as an employee. After I …
Read moreGet to Know the People of RPMDA: Richard Rejino, RPMDA Exec. Director
Christmas is less than one month away, which means that the 2020 RPMDA Convention is less than five months away! While many in our industry attend multiple trade meetings throughout the year, RPMDA members know that this isn’t “your typical convention.” Whether publisher or retailer, we’re well-accustomed to exhibits, sessions, and networking opportunities – but …
By Gayle Beacock, Beacock Music & Education Center Dear friends, We recently lost our dear Tracy Allen. Many of you remember Tracy from her enthusiastic attendance at past RPMDA conventions. I used to tease her that she knew more people than I did and I was President! That was Tracy. Instantly learning everyone’s names with …
Hal Leonard, the world’s largest publisher of music performance and instructional materials, has announced that Keith Mardak is stepping down as its CEO and Larry Morton will become President and CEO. Mardak will remain with Hal Leonard as Chairman of the Board and act in a consultant role for the foreseeable future. Under Mardak’s leadership, …
The RPMDA 2019 convention was a treasure trove of marketing and advertising tips from community-focused retailers. Here are five Best Ideas from print music’s greatest minds that you can start using today to boost your business going into the fourth quarter! Lindy Campbell, Music on the HillI like using Facebook to get out announcements to …