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MONO's M80 Stealth Electric Bass Case

The M80 Stealth Electric Bass case from MONO was created to give bassists mobility. With its streamlined profile and comfort-focused features, this is perfect for the commuting gigger…

New Koa Guitars from Yamaha

The A4K and AC4K guitars from Yamaha build on Yamaha's A Series line of acoustic -electric guitars with the only solid-koa guitars under $3,500.

The 2018 SBO Scholarship Essay Contest Winners

Taking it to the Streets – and into the Store

The great thing about guitar players is that they’ll keep coming back to buy strings and picks. Now, as busking becomes more like a career choice than a…

Yamaha Launches #ParentsChooseYamaha Initiative

Yamaha Corporation of America has just launched #ParentsChooseYamaha, a free online program to help parents choose the ideal string instruments for their children. When students are given their…

Yamaha Promotes Doug Steinmetz to National Sales Manager for the Band & Orchestral Division

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Doug Steinmetz has been promoted to national sales manager for the company’s Band & Orchestral (B&O) division.

Yamaha's Euphoniums

Yamaha's new YEP-642TII, YEP-642TSII and YEP-842TS euphoniums all feature a new main tuning slide trigger that gives artists an unparalleled ability to control pitch more precisely while playing.

New Electronic Drums from Yamaha

Yamaha's new DTX402 series electronic drum kits – the DTX402K and DTX452K – provide beginning drummers with an entry-level kit that will help improve drumming skills and techniques,…

‘A Wonderful Gathering:’ Summer NAMM’s Unique Strengths On Full Display in Nashville in 2018

This Summer NAMM reflected the positive business conditions we find ourselves in,” observes NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond. “To borrow a phrase from the Fishing Musicians, ‘the…

Yamaha Advantage Seminars Deliver a Strong Plan for Both Dealers and Independent Music Schools

More than 80 musical instrument dealers, music school owners, and Yamaha staff across North America recently attended the Yamaha Advantage program, designed to assist educators and dealers in…

Yamaha Equips Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival With Various Drum Sets and Hardware

Yamaha joined the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival (XRIJF) last weekend as the event's official drum sponsor for the fifth consecutive year, continuing their role in a festival…

John Packer Musical Instruments’ Rob Hanson: ‘Making the Choice that Much Easier for Music Retailers’

Born out of a retail and repair shop founded by John Packer in England in 1974, John Packer Ltd. is now a worldwide-force in the design and manufacture…

Yamaha Teams Up with Veterans for Live Music Event in Nashville to Highlight National PTSD Awareness Day

Yamaha joined veteran's group Guitars for Vets (G4V) on the evening of June 27th to hold a live music performance in Nashville to highlight National PTSD Awareness Day, as…

Yamaha Young Performing Artists Program Celebrates its 30th Anniversary

Marking its 30th anniversary, the Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) program recognized the 2018 winners during its annual Celebration Weekend, held June 23 to 25, 2018 at Ball…

Yamaha Institutional Solutions Group Holds Inaugural Piano Pros Institutional Training

Thirty Yamaha piano dealers from 29 different locations across the country were chosen to participate in the first ever Yamaha Institutional Solutions Group (ISG) “Piano Pros Institutional” training,…

Yamaha DZR/DXS-XLF Series Powered Loudspeakers and Subwoofers Win Best of Show Award at InfoComm 2018

Yamaha Corporation of America recently announced that the Yamaha DZR/DXS-XLF Series, the next generation of loudspeakers and subwoofers, earned a Best of Show Award from Future Pro Audio…

Searfus Joins YCA as Vice President of Marketing in Newly-Created Role

​Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Matt Searfus has joined the company in the newly-created position of vice president of marketing, effective May 29.

New from Yamaha

Yamaha's P-125 digital piano replaces the P-115, one of the top-selling digital pianos on the market today.

Not Just Phoning It In: Manufacturers of Studio Headphones Innovate and Adapt to Cater to Today’s End-Users

In 2018, headphones designed for professional studio use still have the same fundamental purpose and goal as always: true replication of source audio material and durability.

Passing the Torch: NLFX Professional steps up as the MI dealer of Bemidji

Not all music retail stores can last forever, but they can pass the torch to the next shop suited to carry on the MI duties in their community.

John Packer Musical Instruments’ Rob Hanson: ‘Making the Choice that Much Easier for Music Retailers’

Born out of a retail and repair shop founded by John Packer in England in 1974, John Packer Ltd. is now a worldwide-force in the design and manufacture…

UK Brands in Price-Fixing Investigation

Five leading UK musical instrument companies have become the subject of an investigation into alleged price fixing by the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA).

YCA Promotes Madsen and Harrison

​The Keyboard division of Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has promoted two executives to further strengthen the company's keyboard brands, dealer service and to enhance overall customer experience.

Yamaha Acquires Ampeg From Loud Audio

 LOUD Audio has sold the Ampeg bass amp brand to Yamaha.

Yamaha Guitar Group Acquires Ampeg

Yamaha Guitar Group, Inc., the newly formed U.S. subsidiary of Japan-based Yamaha Corporation, has announced the acquisition of the Ampeg brand from LOUD Audio, LLC., a portfolio company of…

Yamaha Donates Keyboards to New SFCM Afterschool Program

Yamaha Corporation of America and Music Exchange have donated 16 Yamaha portable 88-key keyboards and accessories to a new San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) afterschool music education…

Lewis Awarded with Ami & Remo Belli Humanitarian Award

C.Terry Lewis was honored with the Ami & Remo Belli Humanitarian Award at the 6th annual Artbeat for Humanity Gala VI.

Yamaha Genos Digital Workstation Keyboard Wins Red Dot Award: Product Design

Yamaha Corporation of America recently announced that the Yamaha Genos received this year’s Red Dot Award: Product Design.

Yamaha Expands Soundmondo Sound-Sharing Website to Include MONTAGE Content

Yamaha is expanding Soundmondo, the social sound-sharing website originally conceived for sharing reface Mobile Mini Keyboard sounds.

Yamaha Helps Dayton Public Schools Restore Instrumental Music Program

From April 17 through 19, Dayton Public Schools (DPS) celebrated the rebirth of its long-dormant instrumental music program, with Yamaha Corporation of America on hand to help make…