Yamaha

Yamaha Shares Plans for 2019 Winter NAMM Show

Yamaha will showcase more than 50 new products and sponsor three headline concert events, including the premier event of the weekend, at the 2019 NAMM Show, to be…

YCA Names Morris Creative Director of In-House Creative Agency

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced that Steve Morris has joined the company as creative director of Studio 60, the company’s in-house creative agency for Yamaha musical instruments…

The Lesher Center for the Arts Installs Danley Speakers

The Lesher Center for the Arts in Walnut Creek, California recently installed a new sound system using Danley Sound Labs loudspeakers and subwoofers in the Margaret Lesher Theater,…

YCA Welcomes Clark as B&O Manager for Great Lakes Region

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Dave Clark has been appointed Great Lakes district manager for the company’s Band & Orchestral division, overseeing sales in parts…

YCA Welcomes Clark as B&O District Manager for Great Lakes Region

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) has announced that Dave Clark has been appointed Great Lakes district manager for the company’s Band & Orchestral division, overseeing sales in parts…

Black Violin, The Yamaha All-Star Concert on the Grand and Elle King Set to Perform at The 2019 NAMM Show

Director of Yamaha Artist Services Bonnie Barrett Named to Musical America ‘Top 30 Professionals of the Year’ List

Bonnie Barrett, director of Yamaha Artist Services, Inc. (YASI) in Manhattan, has been named one of Musical America’s Top 30 Professionals of 2018.

EarthQuaker Secures Australian Distribution with Yamaha

EarthQuaker Devices and Yamaha Music Australia have announced that effective 1st January 2019, Yamaha Music Australia will be the exclusive distributor of EarthQuaker Devices effects pedals in the…

Yamaha Bands Win Gold and Silver Awards at BOA Grand National Championships

The 2018 Bands of America (BOA) Grand National Championships concluded last month, with Yamaha once again leading the way as national presenting sponsor of the event, a role…

26th Annual Dealers’ Choice Awards

While there are plenty of awards and accolades that organizations or publications hand out to specific instruments, brands, and music-related gear, the DCAs are uniquely significant. Unlike honors…

Zooming In on Innovation: ZOOM North America’s David Via

Since the 1980s, ZOOM has maintained a stellar reputation as a supplier of effects processors for guitars, basses, and related gear. Starting in the mid-2000s, though, ZOOM virtually…

Yamaha Honors Teachers With Prestigious Legacy in Education Award

Yamaha Corporation of America has announced the two recipients of the 2018 Yamaha Legacy in Education Awards: Jeffrey Moore, Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at…

Yamaha To Reprise ‘All-Star Concert on the Grand’ Extravaganza at 2019 NAMM Show

Having enthralled its dealers for more than 20 years with the biggest NAMM concert experiences imaginable, Yamaha is once again bringing its legendary multimedia production to all show…

Yamaha Launches the 2019 Young Performing Artists Competition

Applications are now being accepted for the 2019 Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) competition, an annual program that has helped build the musical careers of outstanding young talent…

Tracktion Launches Retromod Sample Series

Tracktion has introduced the Retromod Series, a growing collection of synth plugins that "redefines iconic hardware synthesizers and pushes them into the future".

Ryman Auditorium Updates Sound System with help from JBL, Yamaha, and Clair Solutions

Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Tennessee, the former home of the Grand Ole Opry radio broadcast, recently completed a significant overhaul of the venue’s sound reinforcement system. In partnership…

YCA Names Guzman as Director of Its In-house Creative Agency

Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA) announced that Michelle Guzman has joined the company as director of Studio 60, the company’s in-house creative agency for Yamaha musical instruments and…

Staccato Outburst: Snare Drum Sales, Trends, and Best Practices in 2018

It’s the 2 and 4 that provides the “snap” for the backbeat in popular music, the defining sound of the classic military marching beat, and an integral catalyst…

Lopez Departs Yamaha, Joins d&b audiotechnik Americas Team

d&b audiotechnik announced the appointment of Marc Lopez to vice president of Marketing Americas, and Michael Weirich to vice president of Education and Application Support (EAS) Americas.

The School of MUNF School of Music Embraces New Technologies with Yamaha TransAcoustic Upright Pianos

The School of Music at the University of North Florida recently purchased two Yamaha U1 TransAcoustic upright pianos to help support its latest undergraduate degree program in Music…

ZOOM North America Hosts SUNY Potsdam Reception

With the assistance of the State University of New York at Potsdam and The Crane School of Music, ZOOM North America held a special alumni event at their…

Yamaha, Quinlan & Fabish and Mads Tolling Bring Fusion Improv to VanderCook

Acclaimed violinist and Yamaha artist Mads Tolling dazzled students and concert attendees alike at his appearance last Thursday at VanderCook College of Music in Chicago. 

Music China Kicks Off in Shanghai

Now in its 17th year, Music China has opened its doors in Shanghai with exhibitor sales up thanks to an increase in hall space.

Def Leppard Drummer Welcomes PMC’s ‘Roadie for a Day’ Grand Prize Winner

September 23 marked the conclusion of the Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) 2018 International Drum Month promotion. The “Roadie for a Day” grand prize winner met legendary drummer Rick…

Best Communities for Music Education Sought by The NAMM Foundation

The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation is seeking school districts and schools with an exemplary commitment to music education to be recognized as part of the…

Ashly Audio Offers $200 Cash for Old Analog Mixers with Upgrade to digiMIX18 Digital Mixer

Ashly Audio™ is making it easier than ever to upgrade to a digital mixer.

Dave Smith Returns to Sequential Brand to Mark 40th Anniversary of Prophet-5 Poly Synth

Dave Smith has announced that Dave Smith Instruments will rebrand itself as “Sequential” — reclaiming the mantle of Smith’s original company. Going forward, all products and services will…

MMR’s 2018 Holiday Buying Guide

Check out our annual holiday buying guide of new products for prepping your store for the winter, all sorted by price point.

The Music Shoppe Welcomes Third Generation Leadership

The Music Shoppe, Inc. of central Illinois has announced Jonathon Breen as its new president and CEO. Breen returns to the business as his uncle, Randy Wood, steps down after…

Yamaha Corps Wins 19th DCI World Championship

Yamaha Corporation of America celebrates 34 years of collaboration with Marching Music’s Major League with the culmination of the Drum Corps International (DCI) World Championship finals at Lucas…