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February 24, 2022

Fender Hosts Music Education Event at its Facility

Last week, Fender hosted an event at its Corona, California, facility in an effort to support Vote Arts & Mind, a California ballot measure aimed to…

February 23, 2022

D’Addario Foundation Launches Bridge Fund

The D’Addario Foundation has launched the Bridge Fund, an initiative focused specifically on bridging the gap between access to music education and the Black…

February 23, 2022

GC Opens New Store in Yakima

Guitar Center has opened its latest retail location: a 10,800-square-foot store in Yakima, Washington. The grand opening took place on January 20. The company…

February 23, 2022

Sound Start Foundation Names Lewis Executive Director

The Sound Start Foundation has named Terry Lewis executive director, following the organization’s growth over the past three years. Lewis is a music industry…

February 21, 2022

Hit Like A Girl 2022 Contest Opens March 8

The 11th annual Hit Like A Girl international contest for female and gender non-conforming drummers and beatmakers opens for entries on March 8 — updated from…

February 21, 2022

Industry Vet Juan ‘JC’ Faxas Passes Away

Juan “JC” Faxas, a former employee of the ADJ Group of Companies, passed away unexpectedly on Feb. 12. He was 59 years old. Faxas leaves behind a wife and…

February 21, 2022

Avid Announces Continued Pause on Trade Show Exhibiting

Avid Technology has announced in an official statement that it is continuing its pause on exhibiting at large trade shows throughout 2022. Due to the ongoing…

February 21, 2022

Online Tool Launched for Travel with Instruments Containing CITES-protected Species

Earlier this month, Pearle Live Performance Europe and the International Federation of Musicians announced the launch of their joint website “Traveling with…