UpFront Q&A: Willis Music Company’s Kevin Cranley
In a deal that was finalized on June 20 of this year, The Willis Music Company acquired Buddy Roger’s Music. The former competitors complement one another nicely, as Buddy Roger’s…
UpFront Q&A: John Hopkins -- Sweetwater’s President and CEO Discusses the Company’s New Fulfillment Center
Earlier this summer, Indiana-based MI retail powerhouse Sweetwater Sound announced they would be opening a new fulfillment center in Glendale, Arizona to meet growing demands represented by customers on the west…
Upfront Q&A: A Conversation with Sweetwater’s New CEO, John Hopkins
This past July, it was announced that Sweetwater’s founder and longtime CEO Chuck Surack would be stepping down from his position. As Surack pivoted to the role of chairman of…
TASCAM Introduces the Podcast Editor Software
TASCAM is pleased to introduce TASCAM Podcast Editor, a new original editing application designed specifically for the production of voice content such as podcasts, Internet radio, audiobooks, and voice logs.…
Hal Leonard Names Culli VP, Editorial & Production
Hal Leonard has named Ben Culli vice president, Editorial & Production. In this new role, Culli will oversee workflow and procedures between the company’s editorial, engraving, production, and other departments…
Yamaha to Preview Powerful New Documentary, ‘The Sound of Us’ During NAMM Believe in Music Week
As the world grapples with a devastating global pandemic, crippling unemployment, political division, civil unrest, social justice movements and countless individual struggles, the profound truth remains that, through music, we…
Roland Launches New Multimedia Editorial Platform, Roland Articles
On August 4, Roland announced the launch of its new multimedia platform of written editorial, in depth mini-documentaries, and more, Roland Articles. The new long-form platform features a curated selection…
NAMM Show Media Preview Day
The calm before the storm... wasn't all that calm, really, as Wednesday's NAMM Show Media Preview Day featured plenty of performances, product introductions, and special guests giving assembled members of…
C.F. Martin & Co. 2020 Press Preview Event
Company CEO Chris Martin addresses the crowd of media and invited C.F. Martin & Co. afficionados at Wednesday's private preview of the winter lineup of guitars and strings.
Bielawski Named Jazz Editor at Excelcia Music Publishing
Excelcia Music Publishing is expanding into Jazz Ensemble Music with the hiring of industry veteran Blair Bielawski to the position of Jazz Editor. In addition to being an accomplished composer…
Excelcia Music Publishing Hires Ray as Choral Editor
Excelcia Music Publishing has announced the hiring of Jamey Ray as choral editor. In addition to creating the well-known a cappella group, Voctave, Ray is an accomplished singer, arranger, composer, teacher…