Guitar Center acquired audio and video integration firm Tunnel Vision Technology Inc., (TVTI). TVTI is the latest addition to GC’s Business Solutions Group, wh...
Women@NAMM will present the SWIM Meet (Smart Women in Music) during The NAMM Show on Jan. 23 from 6:30 to 7:30 pm, at the Anaheim Hilton, Level 2, California B...
Korg USA Inc. acquired Spector Bass Co. According to Korg, it plans to reinforce Spector’s legacy with new products, a creative rebranding project and exceptio...
Mark Wood of Trans-Siberian Orchestra fame and a NAMM delegate at its annual Fly-In in May, will makes a rare appearance on Jan. 19 in Port Washington, N.Y., t...
On Thursday, Jan. 24, between 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. in booth 11402, Alfred Music we will be host a “launch” of its new collaboration book between the nonprofit org...
John Packer Musical Instruments will be presented with the 2019 Believe in Music Award in recognition of its dedication to MI and encouraging music making at t...
Music & Arts opened its 200th store in Silverado Ranch, Nev., in the Las Vegas metro area. This new store offers a full complement of services including in...
Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC) acquired the Bigsby brand and its assets from Fred Gretsch Enterprises. The Gretsch family and FMIC have a longstanding...
The Music & Sound Retailer: Who was your greatest influence or
mentor and why?
Stephen Schmidt:
My father, William Schmidt, was my greatest influence. I...
The Music People, supplier of musical accessories and pro-audio equipment and parent company of On-Stage and TMP-Pro, is celebrating its 40th anniversary this ...
