News

January 11, 2021 I Obituary

Shimamura Music Founder Passes Away

The founder of Japan’s largest music retail chain, Shimamura Music, passed away on Dec. 26 at the age of 87.

January 11, 2021 I Acquisition

Korg USA Acquires Aguilar Amplification Company

Korg is now a direct investor in the new entity, Aguilar Musical Instruments, which operates as a separate company under the Korg USA portfolio of brands.

January 05, 2021 I Event

Reasons to Believe

NAMM’s Believe In Music Week this week might just offer the music products industry battle plans for a post-pandemic 2021.

January 04, 2021 I Coronavirus

NASMD Postpones March Meeting

The organization said it hopes to reschedule for later in the spring or summer.

January 04, 2021 I Distribution

Hal Leonard to Distribute Innovative Percussion

The company also expands lines with KAT, Paiste and Remo.

January 04, 2021 I Appointments

Casio America Names New President, CEO

Makoto Ori has spent nearly 30 years at Casio.

December 28, 2020 I Coronavirus

Warwick Music Group, Biomaster Team to Neutralize Bacteria on pInstruments

The family of brass instruments, which are manufactured in recyclable ABS plastic, now include antimicrobial technology from Biomaster.

December 28, 2020 I Supply

GEWA Purchases Ovation Guitars

Gewa Music has purchased Ovation Guitars from Drum Workshop. The Adamas and Applause guitar brands are also included in the purchase.