Jim Cavanaugh, President, Super-Sensitive Musical String Co.

Brian BerkMarch 11, 2019

Despite living in picturesque Sarasota, Fla., Jim Cavanaugh, president of Super-Sensitive Musical String Co., loves to travel with his family.

Jason Hou, CEO, VocoPro

Brian BerkMarch 5, 2019

VocoPro CEO Jason Hou talks about nearly 30 years in the industry, why he is optimistic about the future and much more.

Miriam Risko, Co-Owner, Mike Risko Music Store

Brianne MarksJanuary 27, 2019

The Women's International Music Network conducted an interview with Miriam Risko, for whom music is truly in her blood.

Justin Norvell, Executive Vice President, Fender Products

Brian BerkJanuary 26, 2019

Justin Norvell, executive vice president, Fender Products, is a Kurt Vonnegut fan who is a completely self-taught guitarist.

Tom Sumner, President, Yamaha Corp. of America

Brian BerkJanuary 25, 2019

This is The NAMM Show issue, where we tend to bring out our “heavy hitters.” Few are bigger than Tom Sumner, president of Yamaha Corp. of America (YCA). Sumner ...

Stephen Schmidt, Vice President, Casio’s Electronic Musical Instruments Division

Brian BerkJanuary 7, 2019

The Music & Sound Retailer: Who was your greatest influence or mentor and why? Stephen Schmidt: My father, William Schmidt, was my greatest influence. I...

Meredith Hamlin, CEO, Kyser Musical Instruments

Brian BerkDecember 13, 2018

The Music & Sound Retailer: Who was your greatest influence or mentor and why? Meredith Hamlin: A woman named Suanne Rouse. She has invested a lot of tim...

Michael Schear, President, Amahi Ukuleles

Brian BerkDecember 7, 2018

Michael Schear, President of Amahi Ukuleles, explains why ukuleles are growing and offers the unique story behind Cincinnati's Amahi Ukuleles.

Gibson’s New CEO Chats With the Music & Sound Retailer

Brian BerkNovember 28, 2018

James “JC” Curleigh joined Gibson Brands Inc. as president and CEO on Nov. 1. The Music & Sound Retailer obtained an interview with the iconic brand’s new l...

Kyle Thomas, Artist Marketing B&O Manager, D’Addario

Brian BerkNovember 1, 2018

Ohio native Kyle Thomas had been playing drums for several years professionally, but in 2016 he decided he couldn’t pass up the opportunity to join D’Addario, w...