News
May 29, 2025 I Obituary
Founder of Hosa Technology Passes Away
Sho Sato passed away on May 15 in Whittier, California. He was 81.
May 29, 2025 I Appointments
Guitar Center Adds 2 to its Music Education Team
Educator Giovanni “John” Bianchette and Grammy winner Dave Kushner join forces to accelerate an all-new music education experience.
May 29, 2025 I Anniversary
Manhasset Specialty Company Celebrates 90 Years
Still made in the U.S. and 100% employee-owned, Manhasset remains committed to quality, sustainability and craftsmanship almost a century after its founding.
May 29, 2025 I Appointments
SoundPro Expands Sales Team Signaling Growth Ahead
The Pro AVL company has announced several appointments to its sales team.
May 27, 2025 I Event
NAMM Cancels NAMM NeXT Nashville In-Person Activities
In response to member feedback and ongoing economic and trade challenges, NAMM announced its NAMM NeXT event will transition to an online experience instead of the in-person event that was to be held in Nashville.
May 25, 2025 I Event
Sweetwater’s DrumFest Returns to Fort Wayne
In addition to featured artists, DrumFest will include the opportunity for drummers to compete in the World’s Fastest Drummer Challenge, to view historic memorabilia from the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Percussive Arts Society, and more.
May 24, 2025 I Opening
D’Addario Opens New Artist Lounge at CenterStaging Studios in Los Angeles
The new Artist Lounge is designed as a casual, welcoming environment for musicians who are based in or traveling through Los Angeles.
May 24, 2025 I Philanthropy
The Acoustic Shoppe Announces Campaign to Support Guitars for Vets
Launched on Memorial Day, the campaign aims to donate at least 25 guitars to veterans by the end of June, aligning with PTSD Awareness Month.
