News

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.

January 27, 2022 I Appointments

PRS Guitars Adds Welling to PR Team

Welling will oversee PRS Guitars public relations efforts, further advance PRS’s global connections and facilitate strategic media releases to augment the development of the PRS brand.

January 27, 2022 I Event

RPMDA Shares Glimpse of Upcoming 2022 Convention

To be held April 21–23 in Austin, Texas, the convention will feature guest speakers, breakout sessions and social events, as well as a tour of the Austin City Limits TV studio and a boat cruise down the Colorado River at sunset.