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September 13, 2024 I Appointments

JHS Adds Henderson as Business Development Manager

Henderson will handle the Republic of Ireland and the U.K. Midlands territories.

September 13, 2024 I Partnership

MakeMusic Expands Library with Cartoon Network Tunes

This update brings tunes from hit shows like Steven Universe, Adventure Time, The Powerpuff Girls, We Bare Bears, Clarence, The Amazing World of Gumball and Craig of the Creek to educators, students and music enthusiasts alike.

September 13, 2024 I Award

PlayDrums.com Names Winners of 2024 International Drum Month Giveaway

This year, four winners ranging from ages 14 to 39 received $200 gift cards to their local music retailer and a virtual Zoom lesson with a master drummer.

September 13, 2024 I Anniversary

D’Addario Marks 50th Anniversary with Special Offerings, Events

D’Addario is celebrating five decades in business this year with a special event in East Hampton, New York, a limited-edition line of vintage-inspired merchandise, a multi-episode documentary and more.

September 09, 2024 I Event

GC Pro Opens Dolby Atmos Creation Studio in Hollywood

Guitar Center Professional (GC Pro) unveiled the new studio facility at an exclusive event on Aug. 23.

September 09, 2024 I Award

SABIAN Launches Music Industry Mentorship Award

The award is aimed at encouraging and helping drummers with their career by offering a cash award along with mentorship sessions with some of the industry’s most-respected practitioners.

September 09, 2024 I Obituary

Industry Veteran Dennis Houlihan Passes Away

As Roland U.S. CEO and president, Houlihan served as the first commercial NAMM chairman from 2005–2007.

September 04, 2024 I Obituary

John Hornby Skewes & Co. Founder Passes Away

John H. Skewes was active in the business he started in 1965 until his retirement in 2016.