Trade Regrets: Brian Jemelian
Brian Jemelian provided two decades of distinguished service to Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) and leadership as the company's senior vice president, finance and administration. He died on July…
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Yamaha
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Yamaha BB Bass Series
The nine new Yamaha BB series basses offer better playability in smaller guitar bodies.
Tour Custom Maple drum set from Yamaha
The Tour Custom Maple drum set from Yamaha is great for both recording and live performances.
Yamaha Celebrates International Music Day
On June 21, more than 200 Yamaha employees performed “Twist and Shout” at Yamaha headquarters in Buena Park, California, in honor of International Make Music Day.
Dealers and Yamaha Managers Tour Bösendorfer Vienna Factory
A select group of Bösendorfer dealers joined members of the Yamaha management team for a tour of the Bösendorfer factory in Wiener Neustadt, just south of Vienna, where…
Music For All Returns to Muncie for Summer 2017
This summer, week-long summer music camp for students and teachers Music for All will take place from June 24 to July 1 at Ball State University in Muncie,…
Yamaha Clavinova CLP-600 Series
Yamaha has introduced the Clavinova CLP-600 Series, the latest addition to the award-winning Clavinova digital piano line.
Jordan Kitt's Pianos: The Legend and Legacy
Chris Syllaba’s 30-plus year career with Jordan Kitt’s Music essentially started by accident.
Make Music Day takes shape
The UK is getting tuned up for Make Music Day, a Summer Solstice celebration, on the 21st June 2017 with major free music events planned throughout the country.
Yamaha Drums adds Corey Fonville and Wendell Holmes Jr. to Artist Roster
Yamaha Drums has added Corey Fonville and Wendell Holmes Jr. to their artist roster.
Music China 2017 Expands Scale
Music China is set to take place from October 11-14, 2017 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. The 2017 show is expected to exceed last year's scale and expands to…
Yamaha and Schmidt's Music Donate Musical Instruments Workman Middle School
Yamaha Corporation of America and Schmidt's Music have donated instruments to Workman Middle School in Pensacola, Florida to replace a number of instruments that were destroyed in a…
Music China back for October
Music China has confirmed its return to Shanghai New International Expo Center on October 11th-14th 2017.
Davis Named Central Regional Manager for Yamaha Institutional Solutions Group
Yamaha has announced the hiring of Kirk Davis as the central regional manager for the company's Institutional Solutions Group (ISG).
Yamaha Cares Exceeds $110,000 in Donations to Children’s Hospital of Orange County
In January, more than 10 Yamaha staff members and friends participated in the Southern California Half Marathon and 5K races to raise money for Type 1 juvenile diabetes research…
Yamaha Ensembles Take Home Eight Medals at 2017 WGI Championships
At this year’s Winter Guard International (WGI) Indoor Percussion & Winds World Championships, eight awards were earned by groups using solely Yamaha instruments.
Mixed bag for Yamaha results
Yamaha has released its full year financials with group sales down but income up and music net sales down but ahead of forecasts.
Upgrading the Upgrade: How 'Upgrade Your Sound' Continues to Expand in 2017
Perhaps the phrase ‘kid in a candy store’ comes to mind when imagining a musician browsing the national MI smorgasbord that is “Upgrade Your Sound.”
Yamaha Names Winners of Nationwide Competition
Yamaha Artist Services Indianapolis and the Band & Orchestral division of Yamaha Corporation of America have named the winners of the 2017 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) Competition.
New sales and marketing head for Focusrite
Focusrite has appointed Richard Johnstone as sales and marketing manager for the UK.
Eastman School of Music and Yamaha Partner to Support Future Arts Leaders
Yamaha and the University of Rochester’s Eastman School of Music have announced that they will be selecting five graduate students from an international pool of applicants to participate…
Heid Music Gives $20,000 Boost to Wisconsin School Music Programs
Heid Music provided a $20,000 boost to Wisconsin school music programs in March with its sixth annual Music in our Schools Month giveaway, The Big 10+ Contest, and inaugural Music Matters Initiative, a donation matching…
Boston Brass Joins Yamaha Artist Family
Yamaha Artist Services has announced that Boston Brass has joined the Yamaha Artist Family.
After Three Decades of Service, Young Set to Retire from YCA
On Friday, March 31, Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced that, effective June 30, Rick Young will retire from the company following a distinguished, 30-year career.
Musikmesse unveils Music4Kids
Musikmesse 2017 hosts a new kind of area for children and young adults this year with the “Discover Music” area, which will replace the trade fair’s previous “Music4Kids” project.
Musikmesse Unveils New ‘Discover Music’ Area
Musikmesse 2017 hosts a new kind of area for children and young adults this year with the “Discover Music” area, which will replace the trade fair’s previous “Music4Kids” project.
Yamaha ‘Mad T Party’ Guitar Auction Raises $9,000 for Music Education
Yamaha guitars used in the live “Mad T Party” show at Disney California Adventure were auctioned off earlier this month to raise money for the music education programs…
Music & Arts Announces 'Upgrade Your Sound' U.S. Tour Dates
Music & Arts has announced the Spring 2017 schedule for its free “Upgrade Your Sound” tour.
Yamaha opens first Indian factory
Yamaha has invested in its first Indian manufacturing plant in Chennai.
Heid Music’s ‘The Big 10+ Contest’ Aims to Put More Than $30,000 into School Music Programs in March
Heid Music, with stores located throughout Wisconsin, is aiming to put more than $30,000 into area school music programs during Music in our Schools Month this March.