Yamaha Corp. of America Appoints Seiichi Yamaguchi as New President, Tom Sumner to Retire
Yamaguchi will take over the position on April 1, while Sumner will retire later this year.
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February 25, 2026 I Feature
Make’n Music Celebrates Four Decades
For 40 years, Make’n Music has been a staple of Frederick, Maryland’s music community, evolving from a mom-and-pop shop into one the city’s largest…
December 29, 2025 I Feature
Guitar Czar Reopens as Repair-Only Shop
After closing its doors earlier this year, Guitar Czar originally based in Murray, Utah, has reopened with a scaled-down operation focused solely on instrument…
October 29, 2025 I Feature
Bill’s Music Celebrates 60 Years in Business
Bill’s Music in Catonsville, Maryland, is celebrating its 60th year anniversary this year. Since the grand opening by founder William “Bill” and Nancy…
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February 02, 2026 I by Rande Vick
The Grammy Effect: How Artist Gear Choices Drive Retail Traffic
It’s easy to be a curmudgeon these days. It’s easy to think modern music isn’t what it used to be, or that award shows, like the Grammys, aren’t your…
It’s easy to be a curmudgeon these days. It’s easy to think modern music isn’t what it used to be, or that award shows, like the Grammys, aren’t your…
January 19, 2026 I by Angelica Primachenko
Creator Tips for The NAMM Floor
Every year, I come to The NAMM Show ready to learn, create and be inspired. There’s so much creativity happening all around you, from music spilling out of…
Every year, I come to The NAMM Show ready to learn, create and be inspired. There’s so much creativity happening all around you, from music spilling out of…
December 04, 2025 I by Steve France
The Need for Instrument Repair Apprenticeships
The shortage of music educators has been widely reported, but there's also a serious shortage of instrument repair technicians. From what I've observed, any…
The shortage of music educators has been widely reported, but there's also a serious shortage of instrument repair technicians. From what I've observed, any…
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