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May 27, 2022

A Show for the Ages

It’s hard to believe, but it’s been two-and-a-half years since the musical instrument industry gathered at a winter NAMM Show. Last year’s Summer NAMM was…

May 27, 2022

PMC to Hold Annual Meeting at This Week’s NAMM Show

The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) will hold its annual meeting during this week’s NAMM Show at the Anaheim Hilton on Friday, June 3 from 5–6:15 p.m.…

May 25, 2022

Music & Arts Acquires Ken Stanton Music

Music & Arts has acquired Ken Stanton Music, a major player in the Atlanta B&O market. Since 2021, Music & Arts, which is celebrating its 70th…

May 23, 2022

D’Addario Foundation Launches Kevin Garren Scholarship

The D’Addario Foundation is establishing the Kevin Garren Scholarship, a memorial scholarship that encourages creative problem-solving for musicians and music…

May 23, 2022

Hit Like A Girl Names 2022 Winners, Honors Ukrainian Drummers

Hit Like A Girl (HLAG) has announced the winners of the 2022 Hit Like A Girl contest. The announcement marks the culmination of this year’s global celebration…

May 23, 2022

GC Hires Clinton Wu as VP of CRM, Customer Data Strategy

Guitar Center has appointed Clinton Wu as the company’s first vice president of CRM and Customer Data Strategy. Wu will report directly to Jeannine…

May 19, 2022

Korg USA Acquires Majority Interest in Darkglass

Korg USA has acquired a majority interest in Darkglass Electronics, a Helsinki, Finland-based manufacturer of handmade bass guitar equipment. Korg USA has…

May 16, 2022

DR Strings Founder Mark Dronge Passes Away

Mark Dronge, founder of DR Strings, passed away on May 11. He was 83 years old. Dronge was the president of DR Strings and a veteran of the MI industry. Dronge…