News
February 14, 2022 I Event
Keep Music Alive Announces 8th Annual Teach Music Week
To be held March 12–27, Keep Music Alive will partner with more than 1,000 music schools and music stores in a dozen countries to offer a free music lesson.
February 10, 2022 I Appointments
Roland Corporation Names Gordon Raison New CEO, Representative Director
Raison will succeed Jun-ichi Miki in a move to continually expand Roland’s position as a leading manufacturer of electronic musical instruments.
February 08, 2022 I Appointments
Jeremy Payne, Jules Van Schelt Promoted to Lead The Music People Sales Team
Payne and Van Schelt will lead business development and supervise sales while expanding training and educational programs for representatives.
February 07, 2022 I Acquisition
Heil Sound Announces New Ownership
The company has announced the successful transfer of ownership from Bob and Sarah Heil to Ash Levitt, current president and CEO, and Steve Warford, current director of operations.
February 04, 2022 I Distribution
Lyon & Healy Adds 2 Lines, Ends Distribution of Relish Guitars
Lyon & Healy will be the North American distributor of Red Sound and Marconi Labs, both boutique manufacturers based in Italy.
February 04, 2022 I Supply
Fender Launches Wedding Ring Line
Fender has partnered with Manly Bands to create the custom collection of guitar-inspired wedding rings.
February 04, 2022 I Acquisition
76T Acquires PM Music Center
Founders Frank and Julie Pampenella will remain with the company.
January 27, 2022 I Philanthropy
D’Addario Foundation Launches Drum Scholarship for Women
The D’Addario Foundation has partnered with Musicians Institute to launch the new Women in Drums Scholarship beginning in spring 2022.