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May 10, 2021 I Obituary

Longtime Retailer, Former NAMM Board Member Lee Donais Passes Away

Donais passed away at the age of 74 on April 23.

May 10, 2021 I Retail

Reverb Reports Another Record-breaking Quarter for Sellers

The online marketplace claims its sellers experienced the best quarter ever in Q1 of 2021, with sales up nearly 50% compared to the same period last year.

May 07, 2021 I Supply

Hal Leonard Set to Also Re-release Taylor Swift’s Fearless

The company’s forthcoming songbook puts 10 of the pop star’s songs in print for the first time. It calls the project an opportunity to create new musicians.

May 03, 2021 I Supply

Pearl River Announces 2021 Premier Partner Dealer of the Year Award Recipients

Dan Skelley of Skelley Piano based in University Place, Washington, and Fritz and Jeffrey Tasch, owners of Grand Piano Haus, in Skokie, Illinois, were the two recipients.

May 03, 2021 I Opening

Kansas City Piano Opens in Overland Park

The 8,500-square-foot piano showroom features a 90-seat recital hall and dedicated Disklavier piano room.

May 03, 2021 I Acquisition

Focusrite Acquires Sequential

In a joint statement, Focusrite Group and Sequential have announced that Focusrite, creator of music and audio hardware and software products, has acquired synthesizer manufacturer Sequential which is led by electronic instrument designer and Grammy-winner Dave Smith.

May 03, 2021 I Technology

Reverb Sees Data Breach

​The company confirms it saw a data breach in a statement to Music Inc.

April 26, 2021 I Supply

Fender Announces 3rd Annual ‘Fender Next’ Class

The artist development program is designed to elevate rising musicians that are pushing guitar forward in music and culture.