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News November 24, 2014

GC Pro Appoints Riley Marketing Manager

Guitar Center Professional(GC Pro) has appointed Adam Riley to the newly created position of marketing manager, GC Pro. The announcement was made by GC Pro vice president Rick Plushner and…

MMR Staff
Nov 24, 2014
News November 24, 2014

San Diego’s Greene Music CEO to Retire After 60 years

Mike Greene, the longtime owner of San Diego’s Greene Music, is effectively retiring in January, having sold the music store that bears his family name—to Music Exchange, a highly-successful, multi-location retailer…

MMR Staff
Nov 24, 2014
News November 23, 2014

Personnel Realignments at D'Addario

D’Addario is adjusting personnel assignments to better align with their business partners and consumer needs in the market.Steve Loud, e-commerce sales manager, has been assigned global responsibilities. Reporting directly to…

MMR Staff
Nov 23, 2014
News November 23, 2014

Eventide Announces Strategic Partnership with Yamaha

Eventide has formed a strategic partnership with Yamaha to develop signature effects for a future update to its recently announced flagship live sound console, the RIVAGE PM10.  The Eventide H3000…

MMR Staff
Nov 23, 2014
News November 23, 2014

GC Names Amkreutz Executive Vice President

Guitar Center has appointed Michael Amkreutz to the position of executive vice president, Marketing, Merchandising and E-Commerce, for the Guitar Center brand. Amkreutz’s appointment is the result of an extensive,…

MMR Staff
Nov 23, 2014
News November 17, 2014

2015 Best Communities for Music Education Survey Now Open


Schools and districts across the country are invited to participate in the NAMM Foundation’s 2015 Best Communities for Music Education (BCME) survey. The BCME program applauds community efforts to provide…

MMR Staff
Nov 17, 2014
News November 17, 2014

Webb Named Guitar Center President & CEO

Guitar Center announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Darrell Webb to be the company’s new President and chief executive officer, effective today, November 17. Webb, a proven executive…

MMR Staff
Nov 17, 2014
News November 16, 2014

2015 Tempe Guitar Show

Antique Electronic Supply presents the 2015 Tempe Guitar Show, sponsored by Jensen Musical Instrument Speakers. The show will be held on Saturday March 7, 2015 at 6221 South Maple Ave,…

MMR Staff
Nov 16, 2014
News November 16, 2014

Anthem Musical Instruments To Distribute North Bridge Flutes

Anthem Musical Instruments has announced it will now distribute North Bridge Flutes. All North Bridge flutes feature a sterling silver headjoint that is handmade in the USA by flute artisan Chris McKenna. All…

MMR Staff
Nov 16, 2014
News November 16, 2014

Italian Superstar Pino Daniele Chooses DPA Microphones

Pino Daniele, one of Italy’s best known singer/songwriters has recently started using a range of DPA microphones, including the company's d:facto™ Vocal Microphone. The d:facto Vocal Microphone joined a range…

MMR Staff
Nov 16, 2014