Fred Gretsch Receives Honorary Degree From Elmhurst College
Fred W. Gretsch was presented with an honorary Doctor of Music degree from Elmhurst College at the school’s Spring Commencement on May 28, 2016. Gretsch, who is an Elmhurst alumnus,…
The Rolling Stones Presents RS Berkeley Instruments to Students in La Habana, Cuba
RS Berkeley Musical Instruments is proud to have participated in The Rolling Stones 'Musician To Musician" Initiative in Cuba. The company has donated band and orchestra instruments and accessories to…
Taylor’s 12-String, 12 Fret 562ce Wins Best Acoustic Guitar Nod at 17th Annual MIPA International Press Awards
Taylor Guitars recently received a “Best Acoustic Guitar” category award during the 17th Annual mipa/ Musikmesse International Press Awards. The company’s new 12-string, 12-fret 562ce guitar was recognized by editors…
The Boston Conservatory Appoints its First Hip-Hop Dance Faculty Position
The Boston Conservatory has named its first-ever full time faculty position in hip-hop dance. Dancer, choreographer, singer, actor and director Duane Lee Holland Jr. will join the Boston Conservatory’s Dance…
Spring 2016 Evans Drumhead Scholarship Winner: Gabriel Donate Jr.
The Drum Program at Musicians Institute and The Musicians Foundation are pleased to announce that Paramount, CA drummer Gabriel Donate Jr., (who specializes in rock and funk genres) has been named the winner of the…
D’Addario Sponsors Private Performance and Q&A for Nashville Students by Black Violin
City Winery in Nashville hosts D'Addario Soundcheck experience for Music Makes Us Students. “The D’Addario Foundation’s private sound check performance was an exceptional experience from start to finish.” says Jason Walsh, Nashville…
D’Addario Announces Guitar Scholarship Winner: Jeonghun Kang
Talented guitarist Jeonghun Kang has been named as winner of the Spring 2016 D’Addario Guitar Scholarship. Coming to Musicians Institute from South Korea, he brings seven years of playing experience in heavy metal and…
DPA Microphones Give Voice to New Exhibit at LDS Church History Museum
LDS production team relied on 14 DPA mics working together to create an immersive audio experience at the LDS Church History Museum. The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints…
SLM Celebrates Record Q1 Sales
In recognition of a record breaking Q1 sales performance, St Louis Music held a celebratory lunch on April 22nd as a thank you to its employees. Mark Ragin, President &…
Roland U.S. Proudly Supports Children’s Music Foundation
Roland U.S. was the co-sponsor for the recent BRIDGES benefit gala and concert in Seattle, in support of the Children’s Music Foundation (CMF). Founded in 2009, CMF was created exclusively…
Perri’s Summer NAMM 2016 Offers
Perri’s will be at the Summer NAMM 2016 with a selection of special seasonal show offers for all dealers visiting their booth. This summer will be positively blooming with a…
CHAUVET’s Nexus Aq 5x5 Lights Lemaitre at Coachella
Norwegians Ketil Jansen and Ulrik Denizou Lund, better known as Lemaitre, performed at Coachella to the pixel mapped CHAUVET Professional Nexus Aq 5x5 LED panels. The lightshow was created…