Setting the Stage for the 50th PASIC I f you read the PASIC recap in the January 2025 issue of Music Inc., you learned what an awe- some event PASIC 2024 was for everyone who attended — per- cussion hobbyists, professionals, students, educators and vendors. We couldn’t put on a world-class event like this every year without the tireless work of the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) staff, our vol- unteers, performers and clinicians, and the percussion industry that sponsors our artists and fills the expo hall with all the latest percus- sion technology and gear. Thanks to all of the Music Inc. readers who attended “the greatest four days in drums and percussion.” This year’s event will be even more exciting, as we celebrate our 50th PASIC! Plan to join us in Indianapolis from Nov. 12–15, 2025, for what is certain to be the best PASIC yet. We’ll honor our rich history and the legacy of education and performance that PAS members have created over the years, celebrate the passion our percussion community brings to the craft, and share our vision of the future of PASIC and the per- cussive arts. If you have attended PASIC, you know how special it is to be with this community of percus- sionists who push the boundaries of our art and support and cel- ebrate one another. We envision a future where we continue to expand our educational resources and programs to reach even more percussionists. Even in this mod- ern world, there’s nothing quite like gathering in person to cel- ebrate our art. It’s why member associations like PAS and events like PASIC are so important, to keep us connected and making music together. Joshua Simonds Executive Director Percussive Arts Society Indianapolis
music advocacy, and the inspira- tion of our exceptional Krutz artists. We couldn’t have done it without the support of our incredible authorized dealer network, who play such a key role in our success. Anton Krutz Founder Krutz Strings Merriam, Kansas A True Honor A s a pillar of the MI industry, Music Inc. is our go-to source for trends, best practices, and cov- erage of peers and partners on the move. I would like to thank Music Inc. for providing a platform to share our ideas and be a sound- ing board. None of our success would be possible without the help of our customers, associates, retail community and vendors. Together, we’ve achieved great milestones, but we know there’s so much work left to do as we continue to deliver a premium assortment of products, improve the store experience and look ahead to 2025. It was with great excite- ment that, for the first time in almost 10 years, we were honored by Music Inc. as a top five retailer of 2024 [in its an- nual Excellence Awards]. Our associates have been working around the clock to improve our inventory, reset our stores as experience centers, enhance our sales team’s training and improve our digital presence. I cannot tell you how excited our team was to have all this work recognized. Thank you for being a beacon in our industry.
Thanks for Looking Out ‘for the New Guys’ W e’d like to thank everyone at Music Inc. for the won- derful feature on Tone Central Station in this month’s February/ March issue. It’s been an amazing experi- ence getting to see our vision for a music retail store come to fruition, and we really appreciate the exposure we were given by the article — both in the issue and online. As we head into 2025 and continue our journey, we’re sure to see benefits from being spot- lighted by Music Inc. — it’s an honor to be noticed by such a respected and reputable maga- zine! Thanks for looking out for the new guys! We’ll soon open our in-store performance space, Platform
615, and look forward to serv- ing Nashville’s thriving music community in the future. For us, it’s all about the music, and we’re just getting started. Jamie Jackson & Todd “Toddzilla” Austin Owners A Heartfelt Thanks W e would like to thank Music Inc. magazine for featur- ing our new fret shop, as well as our new line of guitars and upcoming mariachi instruments, in its January 2025 issue. As we celebrate 33 years in business, receiving continued support from our industry is warming and heartfelt. At Krutz Strings, our un- paralleled craftsmanship is a testament to the dedication of our accomplished luthiers, our commitment to innovation and Tone Central Station Nashville, Tennessee
Gabe Dalporto Guitar Center CEO Westlake Village, California
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