News

March 23, 2026 I Appointments

GHS Strings Promotes Deb VanDenBrink to Domestic Sales Manager

In her new role, VanDenBrink will lead domestic sales strategy, working closely with dealers, distributors, and internal teams to strengthen relationships, drive growth, and support GHS’s continued focus on product excellence and customer service.

March 23, 2026 I Retail

Sweetwater Expands Fort Wayne, Indiana Retail Store Again

The new updates to music store include two new dedicated home audio listening rooms.

March 23, 2026 I Anniversary, Event

Ted Brown Music Celebrates 95 Years with June Event

Ted Brown Music will host a party at each location on Saturday, June 27 with food trucks, live music and more.

March 16, 2026 I Event

NAMM Members to Unite in D.C. to Advocate for Music Education in May

NAMM delegates will hold 250-plus strategic meetings with Members of Congress and staff on May 13.

March 16, 2026 I Obituary

Former Owner of Wenzel Meinl Passes Away

A former shareholder of Buffet Crampon, Gerhard A. Meinl passed away on Feb. 26 in Geretsried, Germany.

March 16, 2026 I Operations

Maple Leaf Strings Celebrates Grand Opening of New Facility

The company relocated from its original building to a newly purchased facility across town, which underwent extensive renovations before the team officially moved in in October 2025.

March 06, 2026 I Appointments

Museum of Making Music Director Carolyn Grant to Step Down

Carolyn Grant, a 28-year NAMM veteran and visionary leader, is set to step down this June.

March 05, 2026 I Appointments

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.