Alliance Entertainment Named U.S. Distributors for Floyd Rose Audio
Seca Group LLC has announced that Alliance Entertainment has been appointed Exclusive USA distributors of Floyd Rose branded Audio products.
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2016 Music Products Industry Archive — People
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2017 Don Johnson Industry Service Award Winners: Susan and Jonathan Lipp
Every year since 2009, MMR has recognized significant figures in the world of MI who have contributed in meaningful ways to the advocacy of music education at the community and…
Genelec Adds Whitcore, Copley to Sales Force
Genelec announces two new key hires bolstering the company’s U.S. sales force: John Whitcore has been named territory manager, and Steffenee Copley has been added as Western Region – sales.
KHS America Promotes Kist to National Sales Manager, Combo Division
A.K. Kist has been promoted to national sales manager of the Combo Division at KHS America.
Allen & Heath Expands U.S. Marketing Team
Allen & Heath has recently expanded the marketing team based at its USA distributor, American Music & Sound, with the appointment of Mike Bangs as live sound & touring expert,…
Finalists Announced for 2017 Music Educator Award Presented by The Recording Academy and The Grammy Foundation
A total of 10 music teachers from 10 cities across 7 states have been announced as finalists for the Music Educator Award™ presented by The Recording Academy® and the GRAMMY…
NAMM inducting eight TECnology hall of famers
The NAMM Foundation is inducting eight culturally significant musical inventions ranging from 1954 through 1998 to its TECnology Hall of Fame, on Saturday, 21st January at The NAMM Show in Anaheim, California.
KMC Appoints Pink Director of Business Operations
KMC Music has announced the appointment of industry veteran Samantha Pink to the position of director of Business Operations, reporting directly to KMC president Mark Terry.
The NAMM Foundation Announces Eight TECnology Hall of Fame Inductees
The NAMM Foundation has announced that eight culturally significant musical inventions ranging from 1954 through 1998 will be inducted to its TECnology Hall of Fame, Saturday, January 21 at The…
More cowbell for RHCP drummer
Latin Percussion (LP) has announced the release of Red Hot Chili Peppers’ drummer, Chad Smith’s signature Rock Ridge Rider aptly named the, Red Hot Bell.
Merry Christmas??
The period between Thanksgiving and Christmas has traditionally been retail’s sweet spot. The dismally named but eagerly awaited Black Friday shopping phenomenon was, of course, named for the point on…
Allen & Heath Expands U.S. Marketing Team
Allen & Heath has recently expanded the marketing team based at its USA distributor, American Music & Sound, with the appointment of Mike Bangs as Live Sound & Touring expert,…
Eric Johnson Joins D’Addario Fretted Artist Roster
D’Addario has welcomed Eric Johnson to their fretted artist roster.
Jackson Announces the Return of Marty Friedman to Artist Roster
Jackson announced the return of Marty Friedman back to the Jackson artist fold.
Musical Innovations’ Leenman wins Duke Energy Service and Citizenship Award
Tracy E. Leenman, owner of Musical Innovations of Greenville, South Carolina, has been named winner of the 2016 Duke Energy Citizenship and Service Award.
Zamora de Martino Appointed General Manager of Chauvet Mexico
Chauvet has named Carlos Zamora de Martino general manager of Chauvet Mexico.
US deal for Danish pedal brand
Danish guitar pedal brand LunaStone is being introduced in the US by distributor Dedicated Musical Imports (DMI).
Roland reshuffles
Roland Europe has shuffled its deck with moves for CEO Gordon Raison and former MD Tim Walter.
JHS adds AC/DC bluetooth speaker
JHS has launched an AC/DC-branded iDance Rechargeable Bluetooth Speaker, aimed squarely at the Christmas market.
McDougall joins Celestion
Speaker manufacturer Celestion, has appointed former AVSL and Chord Distribution sales chief Neil McDougall, as distribution sales manager for the UK, Europe, Africa, Middle East, India and Asia Pacific regions.
Miller Named Elation Professional Sales Rep
Elation Professional has reached an agreement with industry professional Chris Miller and Cascade Technical Sales (CTS) to be Elation’s new independent sales representative for Northern California and Northern Nevada.
Buffet Crampon Announces Territory Realignment and New Division Managers
Buffet Crampon USA, North American distributor of Buffet Crampon’s ten woodwind and brass brands, has announced a realignment of its sales territories and welcomes three new division managers.
NAMM Foundation Seeks Best Communities for Music Education
School districts and schools with an exemplary commitment to music education curriculum are encouraged to apply for a national distinction as a Best Communities for Music Education.
Calrec appoints Group One as US partner
Calrec has appointed Group One as its distribution partner for the US.
Welch Named KHS Combo Business Unit Manager
KHS America has announced the appointment of Rob Welch to the position of Combo Business unit manager.
Ovation and Rogue Fixtures In Style At NY Fashion Week Event
Hearts Fashion Gala, which raises money for the AIDS Healthcare Foundation at New York Fashion Week, illuminated with Ovation and Rogue fixtures from Chauvet. Produced by Eric Rosette of Rosette…
The Coming Millennial Moment
There has been much fretting published about what the world will look like when it’s run – as it inevitably will be – by members of the Millennial generation. The…
New Gibson Bonamassa signature models
Blues-rock guitarist Joe Bonamassa has joined forces with Gibson Brands once again to announce the limited release of the Epiphone Polymist Gold Firebird I and the Epiphone Tobacco Sunburst Firebird…
Eastman Music to Distribute Backun Clarinets
Eastman Music Company has announced that they have entered into a longterm exclusive distribution agreement with Backun Musical Services, manufacturer of clarinets and woodwind accessories, to bring the Backun line…
Shure Selected as a Vendor Excellence Award Recipient
Shure has been recognized as a 2016 Global Excellence Award winner by the Global Presence Alliance (GPA).
Two key appointments for Orange
Orange Amplification has appointed Zak Ford as UK Sales Manager and Toshi Matsumura as Asian business development manager.
Make Each Customer’s Experience Amazing – Part II
In Part II of Tracy Leenman’s guide to achieving higher levels of customer satisfaction, we pick up with “point 2” of her outline...
‘A Perfect Fit’ - Sabine Grubmüller of Bösendorfer
A storied name in the design and craft of high quality and aesthetically refined pianos, Bösendorfer has been setting the standard for excellence since 1828. Innovative build techniques and meticulous…
In Praise of Conn-Selmer
There's no substitute for dedicated customer service.
KMC Music Names Shaw Director of Sales
KMC Music recently announced the appointment of industry veteran Terri Shaw to the position of director of sales KMC Division, JAM Industries LTD, with primary responsibility for supporting and expanding…
D'Addario adds Calftone to drum head line-up
D'Addario’s Evans Drumheads has struck a blow for vegan drummers everywhere, with the launch of a new type of synthetic drumhead called Calftone, designed to mimic the sound, look, and feel of…
The “Q Series” from S.E. Shires Co.
Through the successful merger with its new parent company, Eastman Music Company, S.E. Shires has developed a more affordable class of professional brass instruments, named “Q Series” after Eastman founder…
Hayes Named Southeast Sales Rep for Sax Dakota and Phaeton Trumpets
Peter LaPlaca, president/PJLA Music Sales of Barrington, Illinois recently announced the expanded responsibilities of David Hayes, Southeast USA sales representative for Sax Dakota and Phaeton Trumpets.
Davitt & Hanswer Named U.S. Distributor for Cordial
Effective immediately, the German cable manufacturer Cordial assigns overall responsibility for distributing their cable products for the MI sector in the USA to Davitt & Hanser.
U.S. Music Corporation’s Gil Soucy Discusses Washburn Guitars
Washburn Guitars is one of the most storied American brands, long favored by a number of prominent artists across many genres.