News

October 02, 2020 I Obituary

Industry Veteran Rebecca Apodaca Has Died

Throughout the music industry, Apodaca was known for her skills as an appraiser of musical instruments, as well as for being a pioneering female band instrument repair technician.

October 01, 2020 I Operations

Riversong Guitars Moves To New Location

The new building is a bright open shop designed with lean principles and an eye to boutique-style guitar building.

September 30, 2020 I Supply

The Music People Named a Top Workplace by Hartford Courant

The Music People previously received the designation in 2011, 2013 and 2018.

September 25, 2020 I Operations

PMC, PAS Salute Percussion Magazine Publishing Vets

The Percussion Marketing Council and Percussive Arts Society have posted a web page thanking Kevin Kerns, former vice president at Modern Drummer, and Bob Berenson, former advertising manager at Modern Drummer.

September 24, 2020 I Management

Audio-Technica U.S. President, CEO Phil Cajka Announces Retirement

Effective August 1, 2020, Manabu Aoki, who previously held the position of Audio-Technica Japan general manager, international division, became the new A-T U.S. CEO.

September 23, 2020 I Distribution

Gig Gear Grows Distribution to Singapore with Loud Technologies Asia

The strategic partnership continues Gig Gear’s initiative to grow its footprint worldwide.

September 22, 2020 I Coronavirus, Event

Midwest Clinic Goes Virtual

The previously canceled international band and orchestra conference will now be held virtually December 16 to 18.

September 17, 2020 I Supply, Technology

Reverb Offers Combine and Save Shipping Rates

The company suggests that the new feature makes purchasing smaller items — like guitar straps, strings and picks — more attractive to buyers.