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…
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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…
Show Report: PASIC 2014
The annual Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC), held November 19-22 in Indianapolis, Indiana, saw numbers consistent with recent years. While several more companies combined booth footprints at the 2014,…
Drums & Percussion: Avedis Zildjian Company in 2015
As one of the premier names in cymbal design and production, Zildjian has long enjoyed success with players across a variety of musical genres. In a market segment once defined…
Anniversary: Kluson at 90
[caption id="attachment_51089" align="alignleft" width="600"]Dave Lewis Kluson, WD Music[/caption]Founded in 1925, the Kluson brand remains one of the most iconic names in fretted accessories. The company’s original equipment tuners became the…
Editorial: Following Mary’s Lead
“Can anything elevate a middle school kid more than the experience of high quality music education?” asks the 2015 recipient of the Don Johnson Industry Service Award, Mary Luehrsen, in…
Manhasset Specialty Names Roberts President and General Manager
The Board of Directors of Manhasset Specialty Company has announced the hiring of Dan Roberts as president and general manager to replace Barry Heid, who is retiring from that position…
Hal Leonard Deal with G-Technology
At the AES Convention in November, G-Technology unveiled a $5 million strategic partnership with Hal Leonard to exclusively distribute G-Technology external storage solutions replete with complimentary Gobbler subscriptions. The deal goes into…
Backun Partners with Sodiam for Exclusive Distribution in China
Backun Musical Services Ltd., manufacturer of world-renowned clarinets and woodwind accessories has signed an agreement for the exclusive distribution of its products in China. The recent agreement caps a year…
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…
Peavey Electronics Honored with NAMM Milestone Award
NAMM honored Peavey Electronics Corporation® with the Milestone Award for 50 years of service in the music products industry. The award recognizes retailers and manufacturers who have succeeded over the…
Drumfire Drum Practice Pad w/ Bag
Drumfire will be introducing their new practice pad, perfect for drummers of any level or skillset. Drumfire will be showcasing the new practice pad, the DFP5500, at the 2015 NAMM…
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 Ball…
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)…
ROLI Names Stein Head of Sales Americas, Launches Equator Synth
ROLI, design-led music technology leader and developer of the award-winning Seaboard GRAND, today announced that Gregg Stein will join the ROLI team as head of Sales, Americas. This follows a breakthrough…
On-Stage Stands SM7711 Conductor Stand
On-Stage Stands, the recognized leader in music stands and accessories, announces the new SM7711 Orchestra Music Stand. The SM7711 is a contemporary reprise of a classic design that is a…
AES Announces that Avid’s Hernandez, Jr. Will be Keynote Speaker at 57th Intl. Conferene
The AES has announced that Avid chairman, president, and CEO Louis Hernandez, Jr. will give the keynote speech at the 57th International Conference, taking place in Hollywood, California, March 6-8, 2015.…
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 products…
Ashly Audio Appoints Leslie Executive VP
Ashly Audio has announced that industry veteran Scott Leslie will join the company as executive vice president. Ashly and its parent company, JAM Industries, are committed to a new growth…
HARMAN Acquires SM Pro Audio
HARMAN announced the acquisition of Melbourne, Australia-based SM Pro Audio and its incorporation into the HARMAN Professional Division as an innovation hub for a wide range of pro audio and…
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…
Wenger Names Jollay VP of Marketing and Product Development
Wenger Corporation has named Jeffrey L. Jollay as vice president of Marketing and Product Development.Jollay brings Wenger over 30 years of experience in marketing, sales, engineering and operations across diverse…