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The Canadian music industry is a vital and dynamic market, in a period of growth and development, spurred on by the rising star of success of many Canadian artists on the international scene and the strong musical nature of Canadian culture. Music retailers in Canada have a strong traditional music background, but they also understand the power of marketing and are taking advantage of new technology and product diversification. In addition to musical instruments, the music Canadian retailer offers sound, lighting and recording equipment, books, sheet music, novelties, videos, computers, parts and accessories, speakers, components, etc; and expand his service base with teaching, rentals, after-sales service, repairs, installations and computer software. To a responsive retailer the market presents limitless possibilities.

Canadian Music Trade was launched in 1979 in response to the need for a publication serving Canadian music dealers and suppliers. Our mandate is to help music dealers and suppliers keep up-to-date with the market, the products, important trends and business opportunities. Canadian Music Trade also keeps its readers informed on the industry events and shows(both nationally and internationally), associations, and provides a forum for communication, with a news section, new product information and staffing announcements, and classified advertising.

An average of 3,500 copies of Canadian Music Trade are circulated every two months, reaching the following markets:

• musical instrument stores
• sheet music stores
• sound & lighting companies
• recording equipment dealers
• sound contractors
• teaching studios
• keyboard technicians
• music specialty stores
• department stores
• sales representatives
• manufacturers
• suppliers
• distributors

In addition to regular circulations, Canadian Music Trade is distributed at trade events across Canada, the United States and internationally.