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Hal Leonard has named Ben Culli vice president, Editorial & Production. In this new role, Culli will oversee workflow and procedures between the company’s editorial, engraving, production, and other departments…
Multi-award winning rapper Apache 207 holds nothing back in “Angst,” a gripping unsettling song of alienation, isolation and fractured relationships. The relentless emotional force of this powerful piece is reflected…
As a private university with a Methodist heritage, DePauw University houses a School of Music as part of its liberal arts focus. With the COVID-19 pandemic creating a wide range…
Pearl River Piano Group recently honored two of its North American dealers with its prestigious Premier Partner Program Dealer of the Year Award. The designation goes to Dan Skelley of…
Kansas City Piano has officially opened its doors, bringing the joy of piano music-making back to Overland Park. The 8,500-square-foot piano showroom located at 7316 W 119th Street inherits…
In a joint statement, Focusrite Group and Sequential LLC have announced that Focusrite plc, a leading global creator of music and audio hardware and software products, has acquired Sequential LLC,…
Elrick Bass Guitars, Ltd. is excited to introduce Sassafras as tone wood option added to their robust line of body woods now available. Sassafras (Sassafras albidum) is a medium to…
Since its official opening in 1930, the stately structure that is today known as the James L. Whitten Building, home of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, has stood out. Not…
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has released the all-new American Professional II series, the second generation of its flagship electric guitars and basses. In late 2016, Fender introduced the American…
PRS Guitars has announced a Limited Edition McCarty 594 Singlecut Joe Walsh model; only 200 pieces will be available worldwide. “I don’t like new guitars, but out of the box…
On April 26, we received the following message from NAMM's Den Del Fiorentino: Veteran trumpet tester Jim Anastasi passed away on April 13. He was 95 years old. Jim served as…
On April 26, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent along the following sad news: Long time retailer and former NAMM Board member Lee Donais passed away on Friday. His family announced his…
