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About Yamaha Corporation of America
The team at Yamaha is dedicated to helping music lovers create, perform, listen to and learn about music.
Piano How-to
What’s the Best Piano for Your Room?
A guide to selecting optimum piano size.
Drums How-to
Buying Your First Drum Set
Here’s what you need to know before you start shopping.
Audio Gear Guides
This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Great Sound
These earbuds, AV receivers, speakers and home theater systems are sure to delight.
History, Music
Songs About Being Thankful
Time to eat turkey … and count our blessings.
Music and Streaming
Seven Halloween Songs Designed to Send Shivers Down Your Spine
Here are the stories behind your favorite scary songs.
Winds How-to
Seven Great Songs to Play on the Saxophone This Summer
Here’s our curated selection for soprano, alto and tenor saxophones.
Acoustic Pianos, Piano History
Evolution of the Modern Piano: From Dulcimer to Disklavier
Thousands of years in the making … and still seeing improvements today.
Gearguide
Spotlight on the Yamaha HA-L7A Headphone Amplifier
Taking headphone listening to a whole new level.
Gearguide
Yamaha Products at NAMM 2024
Here are some of the exciting new Yamaha products you’ll find at NAMM 2024.
Audio Gear Guides
How USB DAC Works in Yamaha Network Hi-Fi Receivers
Why one clock is better than two.
Acoustic Pianos
Five Reasons Why Playing Piano is Good for You
From stress relief to improved concentration and dexterity, there are lots of benefits.
Amps
Spotlight on the THR Remote App
Upgrade your THR for zero dollars.
Music and Streaming
How YPAO™ Works in Yamaha Hi-Fi Receivers
Achieving optimum imaging and frequency response at all volume levels.
Gearguide
Yamaha Network Hi-Fi Receivers at a Glance
Offering the best of both worlds.
Artists, Drum Artists, Guitar Artists
Setting the Foundation
A conversation with Sonny Emory and Nathan East.
Gearguide
This Holiday Season, Give the Gift of Music
Here are some great gift ideas from Yamaha.
Brass
How Yamaha SILENT Brass™ Works
How to practice without disturbing the neighbors.
History
A Brief History of Yamaha Headphones
The evolution of personal listening.
Creativity
Yamaha at The Met
Interactive learning with unique instruments.
Artists, Creativity
Making Connections Through Music
How a sense of community helped one young drummer find his way.
Gearguide
Top Accessories for Your New Keyboard
Enhance your experience with these options.
Gearguide
Top 10 MIDI Songs for Yamaha Keyboards
Instant backing band!
Gearguide
Yamaha NAMM 2023 Recap
A memorable show for both products and performances.
Gearguide
Back to School Instrument Guide
Inspirational and practical music products for students.
Digital Pianos
What are the Different Kinds of Clavinovas?
A line of revolutionary digital pianos, each with its own distinctive set of features.
Audio Gear Guides
Spotlight on Yamaha TW-E3C True Wireless Earbuds
Whether listening to music, calling or gaming, these earbuds excel.
Audio Gear Guides
Spotlight on Yamaha MusicCast Wireless Speakers
Great sound without the wires.
Gearguide
Yamaha Products at 2023 NAMM
Here are some of the new Yamaha products that debuted on the show floor this year.
Audio Gear Guides
How to Choose the Best AV Receiver
Which one is right for you?
History
Breakthroughs: A History of Yamaha Product Announcements at NAMM
Decades of innovation on display.
Artists, Drum Artists
It’s All About the Intention
A conversation with drummer Nikki Glaspie.
Artists
Eric Wortham Takes the Stage
Adele’s accompanist talks about what it takes to prepare for working with A-list artists.
Audio Gear Guides
Spotlight on the WS-B1A Portable Bluetooth
®
Speaker
Wirelessly enhance the sound of your smartphone, tablet or laptop with this compact powerhouse.
Artists
Bethany Robinson: Education As Foundation
Inspiring a new generation of music makers with jazz bass fundamentals.
Audio Gear Guides
Ace of Space: The SR-C30A Compact Sound Bar
Now you can enjoy great TV and gaming sound anywhere.
Synthesizers
MODX+ IS HERE!
Everything you need to know about the latest line of Yamaha synthesizers.
Gearguide
New Yamaha Brass and Woodwind Instruments for 2022
Precision craftsmanship assures superior tone, playability and durability.
Piano How-to
The Yamaha Disklavier ENSPIRE™ Essentials Kit
What’s inside, and what to do next.
Gearguide
Yamaha Products at 2022 NAMM
Here are some of the exciting new Yamaha products you’ll find on the show floor.
Artists
Empowered Expression: An Interview with Adam Tendler
Yamaha Artist Adam Tendler shares his career journey and coming out story for Pride Month.
Drums
NAMM 2022 Preview: Drums, Percussion and Marching Instruments
Learn about all the products that will be on display this year.
Audio How-to
Looking to Hide Cables, Cords and Wires? Here’s How.
Neatness counts.
Pro Audio Artists
Pinar Toprak
On composing for film, television and games with Cubase.
Gearguide
Holiday Sheet Music and Software Buying Guide
Need to do some last-minute holiday shopping? We’ve got you covered.
Keyboard How-to
What are MIDI Songs?
Add a whole new dimension to your digital keyboard.
Gearguide
Top Stocking Stuffers
Affordable gift ideas for the musician or music lover in your life.
Gearguide
Expand Your Digital Keyboard, Expand Your Music
Resources galore for getting the most from your Yamaha keyboard.
Gearguide
Spotlight on the Yamaha PSR-E360 Portable Keyboard
This feature-rich instrument provides a great way to learn to play.
Gearguide
Ultimate Buying Guide
Luxury gift suggestions for the musician or music aficionado in your life.
Acoustic Pianos
How Does a Piano Work?
Here’s what’s going on under the hood.
Guitar Artists
Spotlight on The URBAN Guitar by Yamaha
Keith Urban and Yamaha collaborate to produce the ultimate guitar-and-lessons experience.
Pro Audio Artists
Erez Eisen and Duvdev
Infected Mushroom talk about their workflow in Cubase.
Pro Audio Artists
Bill Wolf
WaveLab plays an essential role in this mastering engineer’s work.
Gearguide
Summer NAMM 2021 Preview
Here are some of the exciting Yamaha products on display.
Music
Top Five Patriotic Songs
Celebrate the Fourth with these beloved songs.
Pro Audio Artists
Justin Perkins
Exploring the many benefits of this all-in-one mastering tool.
Digital Pianos
A Quick Guide to Weighted Keys
What are they, and why do you need them?
Pro Audio Artists
Greg Lukens
A legendary mastering engineer and his favorite WaveLab features.
Acoustic Guitars
A Quick Guide to Yamaha Acoustic Guitar Pickup Technology
Options abound when it comes to plugging in.
Digital Pianos
What’s the Difference Between a Digital Keyboard and a Digital Piano?
They may seem the same at first glance … but they’re not.
Music
Top Five Cinco de Mayo Songs
Tunes to help you celebrate a very special day.
Piano History
The Role of Piano in Jazz
The mainstay of jazz ensembles, and the masters of the instrument.
Pro Audio Artists
Alexander Brandon
The role of Nuendo in game audio.
Sustainability
Upcycling
Transforming musical instruments into works of art.
Pro Audio Artists
Mark Roos
Learn why Steinberg products are this composer’s secret weapon.
Artists, Winds Artists
Tower of Power Celebrates Their 50th Anniversary
Half a century and still going strong.
Pro Audio Artists
Ian Kirkpatrick
There are many reasons why Cubase is this producer’s DAW of choice.
Brand, Gearguide
NAMM 2021 Highlights
Here are some of the exciting new product announcements from Yamaha.
Recording
David Kahne
From complex surround sound to basic recording, Nuendo and Cubase fit the bill.
Guitars How-to
Buying Your First Guitar
The “mojo” of guitar, explained in one cool video.
Recording
Robert Dudzic
Interested in sound design? You’ll want to check out this video.
Pro Audio Artists
Fred Coury
Luck is being prepared for opportunity — and Cubase makes you prepared for that opportunity.
Electric Guitars, Guitar History
Go Behind the Scenes at Yamaha Guitars
Three cool videos about the history and design of Yamaha guitars.
Artists, Keyboard Artists
The Timeless Connection
Jackie Miclau on how music brings people together.
Artists, Strings Artists
Dedication to the Craft
Tina Guo on staying true to her creative convictions.
Artists, Guitar Artists
Practicing Through the Roadblocks
Butch Walker on staying inspired.
Workstations
Introducing the PSR-SX600 Arranger Workstation
A great partner for musicians at any level.
Artists, Drum Artists
Larry Mullen Jr. Reflects on the Beginnings of U2
It was a casual remark from father to son that launched this legendary band.
Artists, Winds Artists
A Strong Foundation, A Lifetime of Good Habits
The lessons you learn as a child shape who you become as a musician.
Brand, Winds Artists
Music Equals Hope
An inspiring message from an inspired artist.
Pro Audio Artists
Jake Gosling
Capturing the moment with Steinberg Cubase.
Piano How-to
How to Clean Piano Keys
Guidelines for cleaning your keys and preventing damage.
Artists
Music Is Life: Michael McDonald, Bob James and Jon McLaughlin
Three pianists share the impact music has had on their lives.
Artists, Pro Audio Artists
Alan Silvestri
A master of film soundtracks explains how to score a blockbuster.
Live Sound
Fast STAGEPAS Setups
How to set up your STAGEPAS 1K for solo performers, presenters and DJs.
Woodwinds
Introducing the YBS-62II Professional E♭ Baritone Saxophone
A second-generation instrument that builds on an impressive legacy.
Woodwinds
Introducing the YBS-82 Custom E♭ Baritone Saxophone
Fine-tune your sound with high-quality handcrafted options.
Guitar Artists
MJ Ultra and the FG-TA TransAcoustic Guitar
“I know that I’m not wearing headphones, but I feel like I am.”
Brand
Top Five Irish Artists
Four of them will come as no surprise … but the fifth one probably will.
Live Sound
Making the Bluetooth
®
Connection
How to wirelessly stream music to your STAGEPAS 1K and control the mixer from your smart device.
Educator, Percussion
Are You Ready to Make an Impact?
9000 Series Impact Drums can play a dual role in your school’s music program.
Bass
Presenting the New Generation SILENT Bass™
Advanced technologies take this revolutionary instrument to the next level.
Woodwinds
Introducing the YBS-480 Intermediate Baritone Saxophone
Raise the bar in your school’s band programs.
Artists, Pro Audio Artists
Oscar
®
-Winning Composer Hildur Guðnadóttir
This trailblazing composer has won every major award there is.
Music
Top 10 Love Songs
Set the mood with these classic tunes.
Live Sound
STAGEPAS 1K Mixer Overview
Cool features and interconnection options.
Artists, Pro Audio Artists
Hans Zimmer
For this legendary composer, the journey to film scoring begins with Cubase.
Acoustic Guitars
Introducing the NX Series
Six new nylon-string guitars designed with the modern player in mind.
Brand, Gearguide
NAMM 2020 Highlights
Here are some of this year’s exciting new product announcements from Yamaha.
Acoustic Pianos
What’s the Difference Between a Grand Piano and an Upright Piano?
They’re similar, but they’re not the same.
