June 2025
THE SCHOOL MUSIC ISSUE
Sarah Yule
28 I FROM THE TOP Orange’s Sarah Yule on her new role,
management styles and attending a Rage Against the Machine show at age 12.
Dietze Music’s Tim Pratt.
36 I GOOD TIMES IN THE BIG EASY
32 I A CENTURY OF SUPPORTING MUSIC MAKERS Nebraska’s Dietze Music turns 100 this year thanks to its dedication to the musical journeys of the customers it serves.
A breakdown of the 2025 NASMD convention in New Orleans, including three of the best sessions we attended.
40 I GUITARS, AMPS & ACCESSORIES 44 I AUDIO & RECORDING 46 I BAND & ORCHESTRA 48 I DRUMS & PERCUSSION 50 I PIANOS, KEYBOARDS & SYNTHESIZERS 51 I DJ & LIGHTING RETAILER ASK THE 54 I ASK THE RETAILER X Retailers share tips on busting the summertime sales blues.
24 I IN THE TRENCHES X Cyph Shah shares why retailers should be invested in customers’ and students’ journeys. 26 I NAMM YP X David Hanes instructs dealers to be involved with their local schools. 27 I WOMEN OF NAMM X Miranda Altman on committing to music education for all.
12 I INDUSTRY PROFILES X How Taylor Trumpets continues to evolve by refusing to settle for the status quo. X Darkglass Electronics on changing the gear landscape for bassists.
16 I INDUSTRY NEWS X MI Industry Reacts to Tariffs
X Reverb to Become Privately Held X ART Honors 30 Years of the Tube MP X Grover/Trophy Acquires 2 Brands X Kidder Music’s Jim Kidder Passes Away X Yamaha Redesigns its California HQ
David Hanes
Cyph Shah
Miranda Altman
Cover photo by Hailey Phares.
6 I MUSIC INC. I JUNE 2025
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