Yamaha Corp. of America announced its 2019 piano Dealer of the Year awards, recognizing exceptional retailers nationally and in five U.S. regions, as well as for major and small markets. These dealers have not only shown remarkable success in sales ...

Fender Musical Instruments Corp. (FMIC) unveiled its second-annual class of artists joining Fender Next, a Fender’s artist development program designed to support rising musicians that are expanding the world of guitar in music and culture. As part o...

The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) launched a new, online application portal making it possible to apply and pay for a limited number of FWS Master File permits. The following permit application forms may now be accessed via the FWS websit...

D’Addario & Co. launched The Official Jim D’Addario Reverb Guitar Collection on Reverb, the leading website and app for buying and selling new, used, and vintage music gear. All proceeds from the shop will be donated to the D’Addario Foundation. ...

9 Beats Music & Technology Group, announced the launch of its North American subsidiary, 9 Beats USA LLC and music education partnership with Roland at The NAMM Show.

To support the Chinese government’s efforts in controlling the novel coronavirus outbreak, the Prolight + Sound Guangzhou organizers have decided to postpone the 2020 fair, originally scheduled to take place Feb. 19 to 22 at Area A & B China Impo...

On the last evening of The NAMM Show, Jan. 19, Lloyd Schwartz passed away. He served as Tech 21’s “Solutions Architect” for just over 27 years. Lloyd’s unique combination of knowledge, humor, patience, and loyalty contributed to the love and respect ...

Ron Vater passed away on Jan. 25, his 63rd birthday. Vater’s life was immersed in drumming and drumsticks from childhood. He spent many days of his youth at his grandfather’s store, Boston’s legendary Jack’s Drum Shop. Jack Adams (Joan Vater’s father...