News

June 16, 2025 I Anniversary, Event

House of Guitars Celebrates 60 Years

On June 13, the store held a surprise in-store performance by singer-songwriter Will Wood in celebration of the anniversary.

June 16, 2025 I Acquisition

Two Old Hippies Announces Sale of Breedlove, Bedell Guitars

Nashville-based artists and music industry advocates Pete Mroz and Shannon Pollard will take over the brands.

June 16, 2025 I Partnership

Yamaha Announces Partnership with Peabody Institute

This collaboration includes a record-breaking institutional sale of the Yamaha SX series pianos — the largest acquisition of premium pianos in the company’s history.

June 10, 2025 I Event

NAMM NeXT Europe Debuts

The event held in Brussels in early June gathered more than 60 leaders and aimed to help strengthen the European music products industry.

June 05, 2025 I Appointments

Palen Music Center Names Seth Swafford as New President

Swafford will guide strategic initiatives, among the company’s 250 employees, to drive growth and operational excellence across all 10 Palen Music locations throughout the Midwest.

June 04, 2025 I Partnership

PRS Becomes Exclusive Electric Guitar Sponsor of John Lennon Educational Tour Bus

The sponsorship officially kicked off with PRS Guitars hosting the bus, crew and several local high school music students at its Stevensville, Maryland, factory in early June.

June 04, 2025 I Operations, Retail

Sweetwater Publishes 2024 Impact Report

Carrying out its mission to “always do the right thing,” Sweetwater’s 2024 report showcases strides in the categories of People and Employee Wellbeing, Community, and Environmental and Supply Chain Responsibility.

June 02, 2025 I Appointments

Jennifer Thayer Joins Music & Arts as President

Thayer will lead the strategic direction, operations and continued growth of Music & Arts’ more than 250 stores.