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April 28, 2026
G7th Appoints St. Louis Music as Exclusive Distributor for the USA
G7th Ltd has appointed St. Louis Music as its exclusive distributor for the United States.
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April 1, 2026Get to Know: Seth Porter, Knilling Brand Manager & Brand Team LeadMy dad was a trumpeter and I was in piano lessons since before I can remember. As for orchestra, I joined my school program in the 4th grade on viola.Read article
March 1, 2026Get to Know: Santiago Alvarez, Co-Founder of Citadel Guitar PedalsI guess it’s the typical and well-known story. I like some rock bands, I want to be like them, so I start playing guitar.Read article
February 2, 2026St. Louis Music Transfers North American Distribution of Tomasi Flutes to J.L. Smith & Co.Effective February 2, 2026, St. Louis Music has transferred North American distribution of Tomasi Flutes to J.L. Smith & Co.Read article
February 2, 2026St. Louis Music to Distribute Elixir Strings Beginning March 2026St. Louis Music will distribute Elixir Strings to its dealer network beginning March 2026.Read article
February 2, 2026St. Louis Music Becomes Exclusive U.S. Distributor of Citadel Guitar PedalsSt. Louis Music announced an exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with Citadel guitar pedals.Read article
February 1, 2026Eric Tarlin of Couch – From the Green RoomI started playing saxophone in fourth grade, so by eighth grade I had been playing for about four years.Read article
January 1, 2026Stan Lynch: Finding His Way Back to the Drum KitFor nearly two decades, Stan Lynch helped shape the sound and spirit of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers, anchoring one of rock’s most enduring catalogs with drum parts defined by feel, restraint and unmistakable identityRead article
January 1, 2026SLM at Midwest 2025Last month, St. Louis Music participated in the 2025 Midwest Clinic in Chicago. As always, the event provided a valuable opportunity to spend time on the exhibit floor discussing industry trends and showcasing our instruRead article
December 15, 2025SLM Donates $12,000 in Band Instruments to Local Middle SchoolSLM's Horn Shop Manager, Derick Tramel, coordinated a donation of nearly $12,000 in band instruments to his former school district! After discovering unused inventory, Derick took it upon himself to repair and adjust theRead article
December 1, 2025Nonstop Grooves at PASIC 2025Team Dixon had an epic week in Indianapolis for the 50th anniversary of PASIC last month.Read article
December 1, 2025Get to Know: Jim Uding, Dixon Drums Brand ManagerThe defining moment for me was when the Air Force ‘Rock Band’ played at a grade school assembly.Read article
November 1, 2025Get to Know: Kwanae Johnson, Band Shop TechSaxophonist Kwanae Johnson is a dynamic performer and musical collaborator across the vibrant St. Louis jazz scene, from intimate Jazz St. Louis combos to Dave Weckl’s Big Band.Read article
October 1, 2025Behind the Knilling ShopKnilling instruments have long been distinguished by their superior adjustments. That tradition of excellence is carried on in our Knilling Shop, where a skilled team touches each and every instrument, preparing them forRead article
September 1, 2025Get to Know: Brian Fair, Customer Success ManagerFor over two decades, Brian Fair has been a commanding presence in the world of heavy music.Read article
August 1, 2025Team Dixon Impresses in Music CityLast month, Dixon Drums returned to Nashville for the Music City Drum Show! Thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth; it was incredible to see so many players as excited to explore our new kits and gear as we wereRead article
August 1, 2025Get to Know: Phil Baughman, Blessing Brand ManagerI first heard a marching band in a parade as a young child, and I was completely mesmerized by the sound, the uniforms, and the precision.Read article
August 1, 2025St. Louis Music Secures Global Distribution Rights for Recording King and The LoarSLM has acquired exclusive global distribution rights for Recording King and The Loar across guitars, banjos and mandolins.Read article
June 21, 2025Leah Concialdi Joins P. Mauriat Artist RosterP. Mauriat North America welcomed Leah Concialdi to its artist family, highlighting both her performance and PR work.Read article
August 20, 2024Travis Goodwin Appointed Director of SalesSt. Louis Music announced the appointment of Travis Goodwin as Director of Sales.Read article
August 2, 2024Matt Picker Promoted to Sales ManagerSt. Louis Music announced the promotion of Matt Picker to Sales Manager.Read article
August 2, 2024Blessing’s Olympic Legacy: B-175 Artist Herald Trumpets at the 1984 GamesBlessing revisits its role in Olympic history with the B-175 Artist Herald Trumpets featured at the 1984 Games.Read article
July 17, 2024Dixon Drums in Music CityDixon announced its Music City Drum Show debut in Nashville with artist appearances and related clinic programming.Read article
July 17, 2024Dixon Drums joins the BandDixon introduced the Cornerstone Concert line for band and orchestra programs with accessible pricing and performance-focused specs.Read article
July 17, 2024Blessing Flutes Available for Back to SchoolSLM highlighted immediate availability of Blessing BFL1287 flutes for school rental and back-to-school programs.Read article