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Keith Mardak Presented Lifetime Achievement Award & Hal Leonard Receives Multiple Paul Revere Awards
The annual meeting of the Music Publishers Association took place in July, and Hal Leonard's former long-time president and CEO, Keith Mardak, was honored with a Lifetime Achievement…
SJC Drums Assigns U.S. Retail Distribution to Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard is thrilled to announce a new exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with SJC Drums.
When the Price is Right, Differentiation is the Closer
Inflation continues to wreak havoc on every faction of our industry, including educational services.
'The Plain & Simple Guide to Music Publishing - 5th Edition' from Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard has released the fifth edition of veteran music publisher and industry expert Randall Wixen's widely praised book The Plain & Simple Guide to Music Publishing.
'The New Musician: The Art of Entrepreneurship in Today’s Music Business' Now Available
In today’s rapidly changing music landscape, entrepreneurship is an art that is just as vital as creativity—one that all musicians must master for a successful and sustainable career.
Hal Leonard M.I. Distribution Adds Three New Lines
Hal Leonard MI Products Distribution Division is pleased to announce the addition of three manufacturers to its catalog.
Hal Leonard Welcomes Two New Editors
Hal Leonard has announced the expansion of their instrumental and choral teams with the additions of Joe Snyder and Zachary Moore.
Have Keys, Will Travel: Portable Keyboards in 2024
Ideal for musicians on the go – be it to an impromptu session down the street, a lesson across town, rehearsals, or outdoor gigs – today’s Portable Keyboards…
New Release Alert: 'Taylor Swift - The Tortured Poets Department: The Anthology'
Taylor Swift's reign over the music world continues with her 14th No. 1 album on the Billboard charts shattering records and captivating fans worldwide.
Trade Regrets: Rick Walters
Hal Leonard has announced the loss of their esteemed friend and colleague, Rick Walters.
Hal Leonard's 'Chart Hits of 2023-2024'
Hal Leonard has released a collection guaranteed to excite today's pop fans!
2024 NAMM Show: ‘We’re on the Right Path’
“I felt like this Show, more than probably any Show I’ve ever attended, set the tone for the industry,” says NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak of the…
Hal Leonard Releases Helpful Guitar Manuals
Millions of guitars are sold each year in the U.S. and an estimated 72 million Americans play guitar.
First-Ever Metallica Marching Band Competition Winners
Last spring, legendary metal band Metallica, along with a host of MI industry sponsors, challenged marching bands at high school and collegiate levels to create performances incorporating Metallica…
GEWA Music Becomes Global Distributor for Gretsch Drums
German MI manufacturer and distributor, GEWA Music has announced that it has acquired the global licensing rights for all things Gretsch Drums.
Hal Leonard Combines with Muse Group, Uniting Two Music-Content Leaders in a Shared Mission to Improve the Lives of Music Makers
Hal Leonard, the legendary sheet music and educational publisher, joins digital leader Muse Group, in a partnership set to revolutionize access to popular music and creator tools for…
Hal Leonard Announces Expansion of First 50 Series
Hal Leonard started its First 50 series in 2015 with a couple of piano and guitar titles.
Hal Leonard Publishes Disney’s 'Wish' Songbooks
Just in time for the holidays, Hal Leonard is publishing the matching songbooks to Disney’s latest blockbuster musical Wish.
Hal Leonard Publishes Wolf Marshall’s Jazz Guitar Course: Mastering the Jazz Language
The world of jazz guitar is one that can be challenging, featuring a deep well of information and ideas that can take years to learn.
Unique New Title from Hal Leonard Explains 'Music Theory for Kids'
Although most kids love singing and dancing to music, very few know why it seems to have nearly magical effects on them.
Top Drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. Shares His Secrets in 'Jazz Big Band for the Modern Drummer'
Three-time GRAMMY Award-winning drummer Ulysses Owens Jr. (Christian McBride, Gregory Porter, Ted Nash, Wynton Marsalis, and many others) is a performer, producer, author, and educator.
Hal Leonard Releases New Play-Along Series of Pop Hits for Instrumentalists
The best way to keep kids engaged with taking instrument lessons and putting in their practicing time is to make sure they get to play music they know…
Hal Leonard 'Start to DJ' Program Brings More Students into Music
Hal Leonard, the legacy publisher of instrument methods and gear distributor, has produced the first cohesive DJ learning program that includes brand-name gear, proven instruction, and complete support…
Hal Leonard Releases Three Rush Play-Along Packs for Guitar, Bass, and Drums
Hal Leonard has announced the release of the latest addition to its acclaimed Play-Along series – Rush Play-Along Packs for Drum, Guitar, and Bass.
2023 Holiday Buying Guide
New and Notable Gear to Stock Up Preparation for the Upcoming Holiday Season
Hal Leonard Introduces ChoralMix: Multi-Track, Mixable Audio with Digital Score that Directors Can Share with Their Choir
Imagine a world where choir members can hear their isolated part, customize the mix of voices, and then practice along with professionally-recorded vocal tracks to learn their part with a…