Yamaha Extends Alliance with Disneyland Resort
Yamaha Corporation of America and Disneyland Resort recently announced a renewed agreement for Yamaha to remain the official provider of musical instruments to the Disneyland Resort, solidifying a…
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Yamaha
Yamaha company profile, products, leadership and news coverage from MMR, the music products industry publication founded in 1879.
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Banbury shop branches out with tips site
Banbury-based dealer One Man Band, has launched its own site dedicated to providing tips for Yamaha Tyros keyboard owners and has notched up 500,000 views on YouTube.
Ace To Distribute Yamaha B&O Accessories
Ace Products Group officially announces the addition of Yamaha® Band and Orchestra accessories to their rapidly growing product lines and expanding distribution channels.
Yamaha adds new Mondesir clinic dates
Following a successful UK clinic tour in June, Yamaha Music Europe (UK) have added two more drum events with long standing artist Mark Mondesir featuring his special guest…
Retailer Mansons' guitar show returns
The Manson’s Guitar Show will return to the Corn Exchange Exeter on Saturday 3rd October 2015.
Instrument & Gear Rentals: Rental Programs Ramp Up for ‘Back to School’ Season
In anticipation of the coming fall semester MMR recently reached out to over 500 MI dealers across the country to discuss instrument rental programs.
Summer NAMM 2015
“There was a lot of value for both exhibitors and retailers alike in Nashville – the NAMM Member companies came ready to do business,” notes NAMM president and…
Yamaha on the move at Musikmesse
It seems they just can't stop messing around with the format of Musikmesse, with Yamaha now relocating from its traditional home in the Forum.
Music China 2015 Grows in Scale, Content
This year’s Music China continues to grow and offer business opportunities within Asia’s markets.
Music China expands expo space
Despite dividing opinion over the future direction of its Frankfurt show, Musikmesse has promised that this year’s Music China will be the biggest yet for the Shanghai expo.
Yamaha Europe takes on Protection Racket
UK drum case specialist Protection Racket has made a significant change to its European distribution network, with Yamaha Europe taking on sole distribution for the range across the…
Yamaha TF Series Digital Console
The TF series (which stands for TouchFlow Operation™) comprises three compact, performance-packed digital mixing consoles, the TF5, TF3, and TF1, which feature 33, 25, or 17 motor faders,…
Yamaha S Series Arranger Workstation Keyboards
All three new Arranger Workstation keyboards feature two assignable control knobs that offer unprecedented control over a number of voice and style characteristics, innovative DJ Styles that put…
IN THE HOTSEAT WITH: Darren Power, Yamaha Europe
Our series of in-depth profiles continues with director of Yamaha's European Professional Music division, Darren Power. A man who is no stranger to forklifts and Texan Calypso...
Sweetwater Expands and Enhances Music Store
Sweetwater has completed a total redesign and expansion of its Music Store, which opened on June 1st in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Yamaha Helps Commemorate University of Kentucky Percussion Department’s 30th Anniversary
Yamaha helped celebrate the 30th anniversary of the University of Kentucky percussion program by presenting a new 9300 Series marching snare drum to James Campbell, director of percussion…
COMMENT: We're looking good
Like someone who has come out the other side of a messy divorce, I get the sense that UK MI retail is starting to feel good about itself…
Imitated, Never Duplicated – The Story of SKB
The story of SKB is a story of innovation. With every good story most people start at the beginning, and in the story of SKB it all began…
Go Beyond! Successful MI Retailers Establish Strong Brand Identities
According to Greek philosopher Heraclitus, “The only thing that is constant is change.” Whether you’re in the music retail business or looking at it from the consumer’s perspective,…
Should the UK be feeling deflated?
With inflation in the UK now below zero for the first time in more than 50 years, we asked what effect, if any, it could have on the…
German awards for Adam Hall and Yamaha
Gersamtverband Deutscher Musikfachgeschafte (GDM), the German MI retailer association has handed out its annual dealer awards to Yamaha and LD Systems.
Dealers out in force for UK play day
UK trade body, the Music Industries Association declared its annual Learn to Play Day its most successful to date, with more venues involved than ever.
YCA Names Eaton Chief Marketing Director
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Roger Eaton has been appointed as the company’s chief marketing director. He will report to Tom Sumner, senior vice president,…
TEC Tracks Amplifies Pro Audio’s Presence at Summer NAMM
TEC Tracks, educational sessions designed to empower the growing audio, production and recording markets, will debut at Summer NAMM in Nashville on July 9-11, 2015. Stationed next to…
2015 SBO Essay Contest Winners
Ten students were recipients of $1,000 scholarships for their prize winning entries in the School Band & Orchestra essay contest, “How Does Your Music Class Prepare Your For…
U.S. Piano & Keyboard Dealers in 2015 – A Snapshot
To get a more detailed view of the state of the piano and keyboard market in America in 2015, MMR spent time with three distinct retailers from across…
Getting Keyed Up – Piano & Keyboard Retailers Discuss the Market
“Slow and Steady Wins the Race,” goes the old adage and there are some signs of hope that such maxims can prove true when applied to the piano…
Born to be a Disklavier – Getting to Know the Award-Winning e3
It all started back in the 1970s. A few piano teachers had been requesting a keyboard console that offered them the ability to review and critique student performances…
New European boss for Yamaha
Yamaha has appointed Thomas Schoepe as its new European president.
Rodowicz Appointed Institutional Channel Manager of YCA
Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) recently appointed Dan Rodowicz, a veteran manager with three decades of music education and retail experience, to head its Institutional Solutions Group and…