Industry appointments, executive moves, profiles, and the people making news.
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, has announced that Carolyn Grant, longtime leader of its Carlsbad-based Museum of Making Music (MoMM) and member of…
Seiichi Yamaguchi has been named President of Yamaha Corporation of America (YCA), effective April 1, 2026. Current President Tom Sumner will retire later in 2026. Seiichi Yamaguchi is currently Managing…
NAMM (The National Association of Music Merchants), the largest global not-for-profit music trade organization, announced today that Erin Block has been appointed director of data and analytics. Block brings more…
DANSR is pleased to announce the addition of Andrew Buckley in the role of Asst. National Sales Manager. Andrew has an undergrad degree in Music Education, a Masters and DMA…
Samson Distribution LLC, a leader in professional audio solutions, today announced the appointment of Ty Vaughn as Head of Product Development. In this role, Vaughn will lead the company’s product…
Eventide Audio has announced that Russell Wedelich has been named President, in addition to his current role as CTO. Wedelich, who has been instrumental in developing some of Eventide's most…
Algam Ashdown is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with OLLO Audio, becoming the exclusive UK distributor for a brand’s premium professional-audio headphones. This agreement brings OLLO Audio’s acclaimed…
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) has announced that its Board of Directors has appointed Edward “Bud” Cole as Chief Executive Officer and member of the FMIC Board of Directors. Cole…
Band directors are praising the Vandoren subscription card for eliminating a persistent classroom challenge - reliable access to quality reeds. Designed to provide students with a steady supply of Vandoren…
d&b audiotechnik North America is pleased to announce several new appointments in Canada which continue the company’s standards of offering excellent sales and support services to their valued customers and partners in…
Optimal Audio has announced the appointment of Istanbul-based Republik Pro AVL as its new distribution partner for Turkey. Republik presented the Optimal Audio ecosystem on stand at the recent IMEEF…
The International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES) designates the Museum of Making Music as a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). To earn this designation, at least 80% of…
