Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
Roland Corporation and Universal Music Group (UMG) have announced a strategic relationship in support of music artists and creators worldwide. United by a mutual desire for clarity of direction and intention…
With only just over 10 percent (10.5%) of participating dealers in this month’s poll reporting a downwards trend in terms of Guitar & Bass Cases and Gig Bags sales, it…
At this point, no doubt, we have all returned and survived The NAMM Show, and most folks realize that they are truly glad they went. John Mlynczak and his team…
"Music education isn't just about creating incredible musicians, it's about creating incredible humans." Kris Bowers, film maker of “The Last Repair Shop,” said the above when accepting the Academy Award…
In late 1964, a young drummer named Art Risavy launched the business which would define his professional career. Swing City Music grew and evolved to become the go-to shopping and…
“Soft,” “warm,” “soothing” – these and plenty of similar descriptors are used by many to describe the sound of nylon-string acoustic guitars. Classical (or “Spanish”) guitars have long been the…
RED Development, an industry-leading commercial real estate company known for its high-performing mixed-use and retail portfolio, is adding Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC), the world's leading guitar manufacturer, to its…
NAMM has announced that AJ Zane has been appointed director of technology. In this position, Zane will lead NAMM’s global technology organization, including product and platform technology, architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure…
KMC Music, a division of Exertis JAM, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Melissa Ceo as the new Ohio Valley Key Accounts Manager. Melissa brings with her a wealth…
Roland announces the RD-08, a new entry-level model in the long-running RD series of stage pianos for performing musicians. Roland’s most affordable RD to date delivers no-compromise sound and playability…
A high-octane instrument that draws upon Dean’s legacy and is designed to satisfy the modern player’s need to push sonic boundaries and blur genre distinctions, the USA Zero Pickguard Gloss…
[caption id="attachment_86831" align="alignleft" width="316"] Kristin Shane, Guitar Center’s Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer[/caption] Guitar Center has announced the appointment of Kristin Shane as Guitar Center’s Executive Vice…
