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September 15, 2023 I Appointments

Candyman Strings & Things Promotes 3 Employees

Hailey Earp has been promoted to the role of general manager, while Tom Valencia and Chris Riggins both been named assistant managers.

September 15, 2023 I Supply

MakeMusic Strikes Agreement with Keiser Productions

Effective immediately, Keiser Productions, including the catalogs of LudwigMasters Publications, Southern Music and Lauren Keiser Music Publishing, will be exclusively available for interactive practice on MakeMusic Cloud.

September 15, 2023 I Appointments

Gibson Promotes Mat Koehler to VP of Product

In his new role, Koehler will continue leading the product development team, expanding his responsibility across the instruments and sound categories.

September 11, 2023 I Event, Retail

Tobias Music Hosts ‘Afternoon with Andy’ Taylor Guitars Showcase

The event featured a discussion with Andy Powers, Taylor Guitars’ president, CEO and master designer, along with Taylor Guitars’ district sales manager Rich Casciato.

September 11, 2023 I Philanthropy

Musician Ben Folds Teams with Casio on ‘Keys for Kids’ Initiative

The company donated 35 Casiotone CT-S200 keyboards to the Fold’s Keys for Kids program, which provides school-age children with access to keyboards and music lessons at little or no cost.

September 11, 2023 I Retail

The Acoustic Shoppe Owner Selected for Goldman Sachs National Cohort

Chapman is one of only 170​ entrepreneurs nationwide selected to participate in this year’s Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses National Cohort.

September 06, 2023 I Appointments

Sweetwater Names Mike Clem New CEO

Effective Sept. 29, Mike Clem will take over the role of CEO from John Hopkins who is retiring. Music Inc. spoke exclusively with Clem to hear his thoughts on his new role as CEO and where he hopes to see Sweetwater head under his tenure.

September 05, 2023 I Operations, Retail

Thief Steals 2 Guitars from Guitar Center SoCal Store

The female suspect stole two electric guitars on August 13 in Westlake Village, California.