Statement from New GC Executive VP Regarding Staff Movements
MMR received the following from Guitar Center's recently appointed Executive VP of Marketing, Michael Amkreutz, on January 29th: Dear colleagues, associates and friends in the industry After a comprehensive evaluation of…
Mary Luehrsen – An Advocate For All
One of today’s most passionate, effective advocates for music making and music education, Mary Luehrsen has directly impacted – for the better – the lives of so many who participate…
Spotlight: Mary Luehrsen – An Advocate For All
One of today’s most passionate, effective advocates for music making and music education, Mary Luehrsen has directly impacted – for the better – the lives of so many who participate…
Anniversary: Kluson at 90
Dave Lewis Kluson, WD MusicFounded in 1925, the Kluson brand remains one of the most iconic names in fretted accessories. The company’s original equipment tuners became the choice of such…
GC at the NAMM Show
Robert Clyne of Clyne Media with Guitar Center's vice president of communications & corporate affairs Christopher Ian Bennett and newly appointed EVP of merch, marketing, and ecomm Michael Amkreutz.
Eight New NAMM Board Members Elected
At its Annual Meeting of Members, held January 24 during the 2015 NAMM Show, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) named eight new music industry professionals to its board…
Brian Ball Appointed President of Ernie Ball, Inc.
Ernie Ball, Inc. has announced Brian Ball as its new president. Company CEO Sterling Ball made the announcement, representing the company’s long-term plans for growth and expansion. Brian’s grandfather Ernie…
Gibson Bands Donates $50,000 to Wounded Warrior Project, Hosts Scavenger Hunt to Give Away Over $50,000 Worth of Products
Gibson Brands will host a Golden Ticket scavenger hunt on Friday, January 23, 2015 in conjunction with the NAMM Convention at the Convention Center in Anaheim, California. The forty (40)…
KORG Sledgehammer and Sledgehammer Pro
Korg introduces two new clip-on tuners at Winter NAMM, the Sledgehammer and the Sledgehammer Pro. These tuners bring advanced new design, operation, and functionality to the clip-on tuner world. "Both…
Roland Announces Two Major New Appointments
Roland Corporation announced today two senior management appointments effective February 1, 2015. Mr. Jay Wanamaker will assume the role of president and CEO of Roland Corporation U.S., while Mr. Kim…
Focusrite Novation Announces New Appointments
Focusrite Novation Inc. has announced several new appointments. The announcement was made by Phil Wagner, president of Focusrite Novation Inc., underscoring the ongoing growth and expansion of the Focusrite and…
eMedia Music’s Masters of Rock Guitar Software
eMedia Music Corp. announces the release of eMedia Master of Rock Guitar. Interactive feedback on melodies as you play into your computer’s microphone makes learning songs easier. This software teaches…