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“Soft,” “warm,” “soothing” – these and plenty of similar descriptors are used by many to describe the sound of nylon-string acoustic guitars. Classical (or “Spanish”) guitars have long been the…
RED Development, an industry-leading commercial real estate company known for its high-performing mixed-use and retail portfolio, is adding Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC), the world's leading guitar manufacturer, to its…
NAMM has announced that AJ Zane has been appointed director of technology.
KMC Music, a division of Exertis JAM, is thrilled to announce the appointment of Melissa Ceo as the new Ohio Valley Key Accounts Manager.
Roland announces the RD-08, a new entry-level model in the long-running RD series of stage pianos for performing musicians.
A high-octane instrument that draws upon Dean’s legacy and is designed to satisfy the modern player’s need to push sonic boundaries and blur genre distinctions, the USA Zero Pickguard Gloss…
Guitar Center has announced the appointment of Kristin Shane as Guitar Center’s Executive Vice President, Chief Merchandising and Marketing Officer, effective immediately.
As it celebrates 130 years of music history,Gibson, the iconic global instrument brand, is proud to announce it has entered into a new partnership with Jimmy Page, one of the…
The SansAmp Bass Driver DI has been an arsenal staple for players and studios almost since the day it was introduced in 1994.
Bourgeois Guitars, renowned for their exceptional and meticulous craftsmanship, announced the release of the new Touchstone Signature; the latest addition to their Touchstone Series guitar line.
GEWA music USA is proud to announce significant leadership enhancements within the company.
Korg USA announces that after an extensive search, accomplished engineering and technology leader Kevin Han will join its executive team and lead its IT division into the future.
Fender and Epic Games are bringing the iconic Fender Stratocaster and Precision Bass Electric Guitar to Fortnite.
Kendor Music Publishing is excited to announce String Theory, a music fundamentals workbook from experienced string educator, Caryn Wiegand Neidhold.
Mapex Drums proudly announces the addition of Luis Hernandez to their distinguished artist roster.
Eastern Acoustic Works (EAW®) announces the promotion of James Bamlett to Sr. Director of APAC and EMEA Sales.
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announces the launch of a new signature Telecaster® guitar honoring Raphael Saadiq, a multi-award-winning artist, songwriter, film & television composer, producer, and one of R&B’s…
Roland introduces the LX-9, LX-6, and LX-5, three new models in the company’s long-running LX series of premium digital pianos.
Celestion, the premier manufacturer of professional audio loudspeakers for sound reinforcement, introduces the Truvox 0615, a new six-inch mid-bass driver focused on superior quality at an affordable price point across…
The Martin Guitar Charitable Foundationannounced that it awarded $485,500 in grants to over 85 nonprofit organizations in 2023, creating opportunities for the communities in which their employees live in Nazareth,…
On March 11, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation shared the following sad news: Today, we reach out with heavy hearts to share the news of the passing of Mike Lewis, VP…
ADJ will utilize the upcoming Prolight + Sound exhibition in Frankfurt, Germany to showcase a variety of the company’s newest lighting and LED video products.
Diana Macalova is a sound designer, composer, and dialogue editor whose work ranges from epic full orchestral scores, emotional piano pieces and hybrid compositions featuring various electronic elements to short,…
Back in 2017, New Life United Pentecostal Church of Austin—aka “New Life Austin”—became one of the first houses of worship in the country to implement a pair of KLANG:fabrik immersive…
The NASMD Sandy Feldstein Big Band will be back by popular demand for the 2024 NASMD convention at the Hyatt Coconut Point Resort in Bonita Springs, Florida, April 3-6. The band will entertain during…
Marshall Music, a leader in the music retail and education sector, is proud to announce the upcoming opening of its newest Retail and Service Center for Music Education, located in…
Epiphone is proud to unveil its global partnership with Dave Grohl. The Dave Grohl DG-335 pays tribute to the longtime six-string mainstay of Dave’s world-spanning tours with the Foo Fighters.
The Guitar Center Music Foundation (GCMF), a nonprofit organization that advances the healing, transformative power of music by granting instruments to music education and music therapy programs in need, has announced its…
As Hong Kong’s biggest and longest running outdoor music and arts festival, Clockenflap was again held over three days recently at the Central Harbourfront, overlooking Kowloon.
PK Sound, the robotic line array company, has welcomed Colorado’s Valkyrie Productions to its partner network with the company’s investment in a T8 robotic line source system.
Bill's Music is a retail musical instrument store located in Catonsville, "Music City" Maryland.
Danelectro has introduced the newest addition to its line guitars: the Fifty Niner.
Canadian pro audio manufacturer and distributor, Yorkville Sound, and innovative instrument amplifier brand, Blackstar Amplification, announced a new distribution partnership.
It is with great sadness that Korg USA shares the news that longtime industry veteran and former colleague Joe Bredau passed away on January 13 at the age of 82.
Members of Shure’s Board of Directors and Executive Staff traveled to Juárez, Mexico, to formally open the second Shure manufacturing facility there.
Gretsch announces the Gretsch Limited Edition Chris Rocha Electromatic® Broadkaster® Jr., an instrument whose artful construction and sleek design is an ode to Chris Rocha, one of Latin worship music’s…
JodyJazz has contributed $10,000 to the Sound Support Foundation Scholarship fund in support of Caleb Chapman’s Soundhouse.
Based in the Dutch city of Weert, Munttheater is a mid-size theater that hosts both touring professional shows and local amateur productions. Thanks
