Music Inc Magazine September 2026

directly with KHS America and its team members across multiple departments, creating opportuni- ties for meaningful conversations and deeper partnerships. “Our dealer partners are at the heart of everything we do, and this event was an opportunity to invest in those relationships in a meaningful way,” said Dana Bell, national education sales manager of KHS America. “Seeing so many industry professionals come to- gether to share ideas, collaborate and learn from one another rein- forced what makes this industry so special. The conversations, in- sights and partnerships developed over these two days will continue to benefit our customers, educators and musicians long after the event has concluded. We’re excited to make the Summer Dealer Event an annual tradition and continue building on this momentum.” {khsamerica.com}

Dealer partners across the country gather in Tennessee this summer.

KHS AMERICA HOSTS INAUGURAL SUMMERTIME EDUCATION EVENT K HS America welcomed music retail partners

The event kicked off with a reception on June 30, followed by a full day of educational sessions on July 1 led by KHS America staff and dealer partners. Presentations covered a variety of topics, including sales strategies, marketing initiatives, product updates and industry trends, while interac- tive discussions gave attendees the opportunity to exchange ideas, share best practices and collaborate on ways to better serve musicians and educators. Throughout the event, dealers also connected

from across the U.S. to its headquarters in Mt. Juliet, Tennessee, June 30–July 1 for the company’s inaugural Summer Education Dealer Event. Designed to strengthen relationships, encourage collaboration and provide valuable educational opportunities, the two-day gathering brought together dealers and KHS America team members for open discussion, shared learning and business development.

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