June 17, 2010 - VOLUME 27, No.6

Pay It Forward!
You’ve heard enough bad news. We take a look at the fantastic things happening in MI today.
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MIM is the Word
The Musical Instrument Museum opened in Phoenix to a lot of fanfare. Rebecca Apodaca, an expert on antique instruments, gives you a rundown of the latest thing to hit MI.
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MI BUZZ
The Latest, Industry, Dealers, People and Product Buzz and Showcases.

COLUMNS
Music & Sound Independent Retailer
Chris Lovell tells you how history can predict the future and gives a big shout out to trade magazines. Plus, a retailer affected by the Nashville-area floods, a new dealer, iMSO’s Summer NAMM meeting and more.

MSR Anniversary
Yamaha celebrates 50 years of music in the U.S.
market. There were plenty of big moments.

Five Minutes With
Hartley Peavey never disappoints when he grants us
an interview. You don’t want to miss this.

MI Spy
Sure, the Kentucky Derby was last month. But that doesn’t mean Spy can’t see which store will cross the finish line first in Louisville.

Dan the Man
We’re starting to think getting Dan Ferrisi to play an instrument is a lost cause. There might be hope on the horizon.

Appraisal Scene Investigation
The second-ever column talks a lot about a ton of instruments related to the ukulele. “Ukes” are really hot right now.

Sales Guru
Gene Fresco knows what “Pre-approach” is. He imparts all of his knowledge to you.

Veddatorial
Dan Vedda provides tons of Summer NAMM thoughts and some general summer thoughts, as well.

Formidable Females
Sue Avant, is a trailblazer. She’s also someone who has varied interests. And she is, indeed, formidable.
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