News

February 17, 2023 I Closure

Melody Mart Music to Close After 50 Years in Business

The owner of full-line dealer in Greensburg, Indiana, told local radio station WRBI it will be closing sometime next month.

February 14, 2023 I Appointments

John Mlynczak Named New President, CEO of NAMM

Mlynczak will take over the position from Joe Lamond, NAMM’s current president and CEO, who will retire in May.

February 13, 2023 I Anniversary, Event

Jordan Kitt’s Music Holds Awards Dinner

On Feb. 8, Jordan Kitt’s Music and Steinway Piano Galleries sales and management staff celebrated the 110th anniversary of the company with a day of strategic meetings and an awards dinner.

February 13, 2023 I Appointments

Allparts Music Names New President, COO

Dean Herman has been named president, while Scott Root has been promoted to the position of COO.

February 10, 2023 I Appointments

ADJ Restructures U.S. Sales Team, Positions for Further Growth

Alfred Gonzales, U.S. national sales manager of 28 years, has been promoted to the position of director of sales, while previous regional sales manager, Edgar Bernal, will take on the role of U.S. national sales manager.

February 10, 2023 I Anniversary

Ddrum Shares Statement on its 40th Anniversary

Ddrum said it “extends its heartfelt thanks to its community of loyal fans and followers over the past 40 years.”

February 10, 2023 I Appointments

Allen & Heath Names Vass Sales Director of EMEA

Vass will be based in central Europe and support Allen & Heath’s EMEA distribution partners, working to develop sales opportunities across multiple market verticals.

February 07, 2023 I Acquisition

Yamaha Guitar Group Acquires Cordoba Music Group

The Cordoba lineup joins the Yamaha, Line 6 and Ampeg brands already in the Yamaha Guitar Group’s portfolio.