News

September 20, 2024 I Supply

Keith McMillen Instruments Rebrands as Muse Kinetics

The transformation comes as the company pays tribute to its founder, Keith McMillen, who recently passed away.

September 20, 2024 I Obituary

Former St. Louis Music President Passes Away

Under Kornblum’s direction as president of St. Louis Music, the company grew from 40 to more than 350 employees working at the company’s headquarters, research and development center, warehouse, and factory in St. Louis.

September 20, 2024 I Obituary

Jordan Kitt’s Music’s Atlanta VP Passes Away

Steve Mills, who served as the company’s vice president and general manager in the Atlanta market, passed away on Sept. 17.

September 19, 2024 I Award

NAMM Announces List of Top 100 Retail Finalists

The annual awards ceremony celebrating the Top 100 finalists and the winners of the seven “best of” categories, along with the “Dealer of the Year” award, will be held on Friday, Jan. 24, 2025.

September 19, 2024 I Appointments

Craig Denny Joins KHS America as VP of Sales, Marketing

After 13.5 years at St. Louis Music, where he most recently served as senior vice president for marketing and business development, Denny brings a wealth of industry experience to KHS America.

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.