News
October 24, 2023 I Obituary
Former Roland VP Mark Nelson Passes Away
Nelson, who passed away on Oct. 17, had a career in the MI industry spanning more than 35 years.
October 18, 2023 I Appointments
Shure Promotes Group of Key Leaders to Associate VPs
The group of leaders at Shure have all been promoted to associate vice presidents and named officers at the company.
October 18, 2023 I Award, Supply
Maryland County Names Roadway After PRS Guitars Founder
Queen Anne’s County officials in Maryland recently held a ceremony at The Chesapeake Bay Business Park in Stevensville to announce the renaming of Schooner Parkway to Paul Reed Smith Parkway after the PRS Guitars founder.
October 18, 2023 I Event
Kawai Holds 22nd Keyboard Academy
Thirty salespeople from the U.S., Canada and Japan attended the 22nd edition of the Kawai Keyboard Academy in Long Beach, California, from August 7–10.
October 17, 2023 I Technology
Sheeran by Lowden, MatchMySound Launch Music Learning App
Sheeran by Lowden introduced Ed Sheeran’s North American tour ticket holders to an exclusive interactive music learning app, powered by MatchMySound, that enables music makers to play or sing along to Sheeran’s song “Perfect” and receive guided feedback on their performance.
October 15, 2023 I Appointments
JJ Babbitt Names Trace Rorie President, COO
Rorie comes to JJ Babbitt with a wealth of experience in guiding teams and organizations toward growth, success and health.
October 15, 2023 I Partnership
Cloud Licenses Cloudlifter Technology to Shure for New SM7dB
This is the first time Cloud Microphones has licensed its patented Cloudlifter technology.
October 15, 2023 I Operations, Philanthropy
PMC Announces NAMM Foundation Support for Future Programming
This year’s NAMM grant will help the Percussion Marketing Council maintain established Experience Drumming! community grants, expand the Experience Bucket Drumming! program, support the PlayDrums.com online community, and further unify percussion manufacturers and retailers through International Drum Month.