Yamaha Teams Up with Veterans to Heal PTSD Through Music
Yamaha recently joined veteran’s group Guitars for Vets (G4V) to hold a live music performance in observance of National PTSD Awareness Day, as well as to celebrate the…
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PMC Presents at NASMD Conference
Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) executive officer David Jewell recently provided an informative and educational presentation about the PMC's programs and support offered to every NASMD member/retailer.
Womack to Perform at Summer NAMM
On Saturday, July 20 at Summer NAMM, Lee Ann Womack will perform on the NAMM Avid Stage on the Terrace.
Strings Attached: Strings for Orchestral Instruments
With nearly 65 percent of participants in this month’s dealer survey reporting that sales of orchestral strings are either up or level when compared to past years, this…
Yamaha Names Queen as District Manager of School Service Sales
Jeff Queen has joined Yamaha Corporation of America as District Manager on the company’s School Service Sales team.
Howard Gives Woman’s Hour Emotive Sendoff Via ChamSys-Powered Lightshow
Following the release of their studio album Ephyra, Woman’s Hour brought their musical journey to a close with a final show in their hometown of London before parting…
NAMM Congratulates the 2019 Top 100 Dealers
NAMM is pleased to announce the list of enterprising music product retailers to be honored at the organization’s Top 100 Dealer Awards.
Fever 333 Take CHAUVET Professional Rogue Fixtures on Tour
Fever 333’s current North American tour uses 12 CHAUVET Professional Rogue R1 Wash fixtures, as specified by LD David Summers.
Xone on Display at HEC PLAZA Experience Center
Allen & Heath’s Turkish distributor HEC PRO recently completed a four-year project to construct its new four-floor HEC PLAZA “experience” center in Istanbul.
Dr. David Fullmer to Become Educational Support Manager for Conn-Selmer in the Western U.S.
The Conn-Selmer Division of Education has welcomed Dr. David Fullmer as West Region Educational Support Manager beginning August 5, 2019.
PMC Appoints Paisley to Executive Committee
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) Executive Committee announced the appointment of Jennifer Paisley to its Executive Committee.
Earthquaker Receives Exporter of the Year Honors
On May 6, EarthQuaker Devices founder and president Jamie Stillman and his wife, Chief Executive Officer, co-owner Julie Robbins, received honors as Exporter of the Year 2019 from…
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival Celebrates 50th Anniversary with More Than Three Decades of Support from Yamaha Drum
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival (NOJHF) recently marked its 50th consecutive year as a premier music event in Louisiana, with Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) serving…
Row-Loff’s New Book 'Marimba for Four'
Marimba for Four by David Steinquest is a concise method for teaching 4-mallet technique.
Spitfire Audio Announces Availability of Ambient Guitars with World-Renowned Virtuosic Guitar Innovator Leo Abrahams
Spitfire Audio is proud to announce availability of AMBIENT GUITARS.
Reverb Donates $250,000 to Youth Music Programs through 'Reverb Gives'
Reverb.com, the leading online marketplace dedicated to buying and selling new and used musical instruments, recently announced that it has donated more than $250,000-worth of musical instruments to…
Buffet Crampon USA Introduces New Division Managers
Buffet Crampon USA is pleased to announce three new appointments in the North American Sales Team.
Peavey Celebrates 2019 Academy of Country Music Awards-Nominated Artists
As the 54th Academy of Country Music Awards approaches, Peavey is recognizing its nominated artists.
Guitar Center Appoints Gottlieb as President of Music & Arts
Guitar Center has announced the appointment of Jeff Gottlieb as president of its Music & Arts brand, specializing in band and orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving…
AES Dublin 2019
The Audio Engineering Society’s 146th International Pro Audio Convention in Dublin, Ireland drew to a close on March 23, wrapping up four days of audio science and education…
TransAudio Adds Mojave Audio Mics to its Roster
TransAudio Group will represent Mojave Audio starting April 1, 2019.
Yamaha Drums Signs Chamberlain and Ruiz to Artist Roster
Yamaha Drums has announced the signing of Matt Chamberlain and Francis Ruiz to the Yamaha Artists roster.
Ed Cherney Tracks and Mixes Grammy-Winning 'My Way' on ATC Monitors
Veteran engineer Ed Cherney has added a fourth Grammy to his figurative trophy shelf for Willie Nelson’s tribute to Frank Sinatra, My Way. It won “Best Traditional Pop Vocal…
Bentivenga Named President of Yamaha Guitar Group
Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc. has announced the forthcoming appointment of Joe Bentivegna to president of the Calabasas-based company.
Porter and Davies Artists Recognised
Porter & Davies artists have been nominated and voted best in their class in the 2019 Modern Drummer Reader Poll.
Reverb Hires New CMO and VP of Finance
Reverb.com has hired Kristen Cho to lead the company’s marketing efforts and Jessica Reid to head the finance team.
Reverb Named to Fast Company’s Annual List of the World’s Most Innovative Companies
Reverb.com has been named to Fast Company’s prestigious annual list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2019. Reverb is recognized alongside Universal Music Group, Sofar Sounds, and Live…
The 2019 NAMM Show: Annual Gathering Maintains Momentum, Increases Global Reach
115,301 registered attendees visited this January’s gathering in Anaheim – up slightly from last year’s total of 115,085 – and the Show hosted over 2,000 exhibiting companies (also…
34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
Winners in 23 technical and eight creative excellence categories were announced at the 34thAnnual NAMM TEC AWARDS, Saturday, January 26, from the global NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.
Ed Sheeran Partners with Lowden Guitars for New Acoustic Guitar Line
Singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran surprised guests at a private event held Wednesday evening in Anaheim, California to announce the launch of his new range of guitars, Sheeran by Lowden.