Gator Co. to Make Masks During COVID-19 Crisis

Brian BerkApril 3, 2020

Gator Co. is leveraging its sewn goods design and manufacturing abilities to help those in need during the COVID-19 crisis.

Gibson Teams With Sweetwater to Offer Free Amped Learning Access

Brian BerkApril 2, 2020

Gibson formed a partnership with Gibson Gives, Sweetwater.com and Amped Guitar Learning to offer new users three months of Premium Access Membership for free.

NAMM Presents COVID-19 Playbook for MI Retailers

Brian BerkMarch 27, 2020

To help retailers during the health crisis, NAMM presented “Music Retail in the Time of COVID-19," hosted by Bob Phibbs, known as "The Retail Doctor."

NAMM Launches #MusicISLife – A Tribute to Healthcare Professionals

StaffMarch 26, 2020

NAMM launched “#MusicISLife – A Tribute to Healthcare Professionals,” an online opportunity for music-makers to pay tribute to healthcare professionals.

NASMD’s Grisaffi: ‘We Will Get Through This’

Brian BerkMarch 26, 2020

On what was supposed to be the first full day of the National Association of School Music Dealers (NASMD) annual convention in Tampa, Fla., on March 26, preside...

Alfred’s Ron Manus Issues RPMDA Letter

Brian BerkMarch 26, 2020

Alfred Music chief business development officer Ron Manus issued the following letter on behalf of the Retail Print Music Dealers Association (RPMDA).

NAMM Advocacy Fly-In Canceled

Brian BerkMarch 24, 2020

NAMM issued a statement from director of public affairs and government relations Mary Luehrsen to announce the cancellation of May's Advocacy Fly-In.

Fender Offers Three Free Months of Fender Play

StaffMarch 24, 2020

Fender is offering new users a free three-month subscription to Fender Play, the company's online learning app for guitar, bass and ukulele.

Gibson Provides Hourly Factory Workers With $1K Payment During COVID-19 Crisis

Brian BerkMarch 23, 2020

Gibson’s leadership decided to provide all Gibson hourly factory workers with a $1.000 Gibson support payment to help get the team through this difficult health crisis.

Fender Legend George Blanda to Retire

Brian BerkMarch 20, 2020

George Blanda, one of the original Fender Custom Shop founding members and most currently chief design engineer for guitars, is officially retiring on April 3.