News

August 23, 2022 I Event

Kawai Holds 21st Keyboard Academy

Some 47 salespeople from all over the U.S. attended the Kawai Keyboard Academy in San Pedro, California, from August 8–11.

August 22, 2022 I Anniversary

Blues Angel Music Celebrates 25th Anniversary

Over the last 25 years, the DeStafneys have grown the store from its one-man, 1,000-square-foot beginnings into a 15,000-square-foot, full-line dealership.

August 18, 2022 I Appointments

Fender Play Foundation Names Darroodi President

Effective immediately, Darroodi will support the organization in its mission to expand access to music education, putting instruments into the hands of students and empowering self-expression using the power of music.

August 18, 2022 I Technology

Sweetwater Launches Gear Exchange Platform

Last month, Sweetwater officially launched Gear Exchange, an online marketplace that connects those looking to buy used musical gear with those selling it.

August 18, 2022 I Appointments

Guitar Center Names EVP, Chief Customer Officer

Rich Hoalst has been named to the newly created position which represents an organizational realignment for Guitar Center where all marketing and e-commerce activities will be combined into one administrative team.

August 15, 2022 I Closure

People’s Music in NorCal to Close

After nearly 50 years in business, People’s Music last day will be September 1.

August 15, 2022 I Appointments

Eventide Appoints Cozzi, Xie to Sales Leadership Roles

Joe Cozzi has been named sales manager for the Americas, while Bohan Xie has been named sales manager for EMAC and APAC.

August 15, 2022 I Distribution

American Music & Sound Now Distributes Bassboss

AM&S has been named the exclusive North American distributor for the loudspeaker brand.