Breaking industry news, announcements, and developments from across the music products world.
MMR received the following from Guitar Center's recently appointed Executive VP of Marketing, Michael Amkreutz, on January 29th:Dear colleagues, associates and friends in the industry After a comprehensive evaluation of our…
One of today’s most passionate, effective advocates for music making and music education, Mary Luehrsen has directly impacted – for the better – the lives of so many who participate…
One of today’s most passionate, effective advocates for music making and music education, Mary Luehrsen has directly impacted – for the better – the lives of so many who participate…
The annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), held November 19-22 in Indianapolis, Indiana, saw numbers consistent with recent years. While several more companies combined booth footprints at the 2014,…
As one of the premier names in cymbal design and production, Zildjian has long enjoyed success with players across a variety of musical genres. In a market segment once defined…
[caption id="attachment_51089" align="alignleft" width="600"]Dave Lewis Kluson, WD Music[/caption]Founded in 1925, the Kluson brand remains one of the most iconic names in fretted accessories. The company’s original equipment tuners became the…
“Can anything elevate a middle school kid more than the experience of high quality music education?” asks the 2015 recipient of the Don Johnson Industry Service Award, Mary Luehrsen, in…
The Board of Directors of Manhasset Specialty Company has announced the hiring of Dan Roberts as president and general manager to replace Barry Heid, who is retiring from that position…
At the AES Convention in November, G-Technology unveiled a $5 million strategic partnership with Hal Leonard to exclusively distribute G-Technology external storage solutions replete with complimentary Gobbler subscriptions. The deal goes into…
Backun Musical Services Ltd., manufacturer of world-renowned clarinets and woodwind accessories has signed an agreement for the exclusive distribution of its products in China. The recent agreement caps a year…
Yamaha's John Schauer, Nithin Cherian, and Tom Sumner recieve the trophy for "Sound Reinforcement Line of the Year" from MMR executive editor Christian Wissmuller - one of four Dealers' Choice Awards won…
Robert Clyne of Clyne Media with Guitar Center's vice president of communications & corporate affairs Christopher Ian Bennett and newly appointed EVP of merch, marketing, and ecomm Michael Amkreutz.
