Warwick adds pBuzz trombone
As part of its recently-announced distribution deal with Warwick Music, JHS is launching the pBuzz plastic trombone. The pBuzz has a range of six notes through its moveable slide. The…
Fender extends Rock Band deal
Rock Band video game developer Harmonix has announced an extensdion of its agreement with Fender. The deal allows Fender brand guitars, basses, amps, and other musical instrument equipment to appear…
Martin adding to Junior Series at Summer NAMM
Martin is debuting a new Junior Series model, the D Jr. 2 Sapele, crafted with sapele top, back and sides, at the fast approaching 2016 Summer NAMM show. The D…
Sheargold closing Maidenhead store
Sheargold Pianos, in Maidenhead has announced plans to shut up shop. In a statement, the firm reassured customers that it would continue to trade, with services, including tuning and storage, relocated…
Forbes, Cicchetti Added to Yamaha Institutional Solutions Group
Yamaha Corporation of America, Institutional Solutions Group (ISG), welcomes music industry veterans H. French Forbes III and Domenic Cicchetti as regional managers for the southeast and northeast regions, respectively. Yamaha…
Trade Regrets: Frank Fendorf
Industry veteran Frank Fendorf passed away on June 3. A former band director, Fendorf joined Wingert-Jones, a print music retailer, in 1965, eventually becoming president of the operation.He eventually collaborated…
SLM Appoints Baughman as Product Manager of Blessing
St. Louis Music (SLM) has appointed Phil Baughman to the position of product manager of E.K. Blessing. Baughman becomes the first overall steward of the E.K. Blessing brand since its…
Finns looking up for musician matching product
Finnish startup Jamifind, wants to bring musicians together through its website by encouraging them to practice and create music more actively and help music hobbyists find the right teachers for…
Mark Slaughter to Join IMS Technologies in Marketing Christopher™ Referencing Speakers
IMS Technologies and Christopher™ Speakers are proud to announce that rock icon Mark Slaughter has signed on as an endorser and as a retailer for these dynamic referencing speakers. After…
NAMM Members Advocate for Music Education in Washington, D.C.
In late May, NAMM, along with 91 music industry leaders and artists made up a delegation of advocates furthering the case that all children deserve quality, comprehensive school music education…
BeatBuddy Mini price cut
Singular Sound, creator of the BeatBuddy, has reduced the price of its BeatBuddy Mini to $99. The BeatBuddy Mini, like its predecessor the BeatBuddy, is a robust drum machine in…
Education expo seeks workshop ideas
The Music and Drama Education Expo is now accepting proposals for workshops, seminars and keynote sessions for its 2017 conference programme. Celebrating its fifth anniversary from 9th-10th February 2017, the Expo…