Artists

In this Yamaha Drums close-up interview we met Justin Foley of Killswitch Engage prior to the bands sold out show in Berlin/Germany supporting the new Killswitch Engage record “Disarm the Descent”.

Tommy Aldridge – one of rock music´s most unique & influential drummers – is back with the mighty Whitesnake and currently touring Europe, US and Japan. His kit of choice is the new Yamaha Live Custom Series – our new series made of 100% oak. Watch his first appearance with the new kit here...

Known as one of the finest performers in the brass band movement, Philip McCann will be presented with the Iles Medal as part of this year’s Worshipful Company of Musician Awards.

One of the most gifted trumpet players of his generation, Romain Leleu is highly regarded as a leading trumpet soloist and his newly released album "Sur la route" has just received a most prestigious award.

From the 3rd March 2013, Bobby Shew will be visiting Europe leading master-classes and giving concerts at a wide range of venues. He will also hand select a limited number of the sought after Custom Z trumpets and flugel horns, so don’t miss out!

Yamaha Drums proudly announces that Matt Halpern, drummer of US Metalcore Band “Periphery” has chosen Yamaha Drums to sit behind. Significantly Matt is inspired by Yamaha’s brand new “Live Custom” drums.

World renowned Yamaha Flute Artist Peter-Lukas Graf will be presenting a master class this November for Tonkünstlerverband Bayern. To start this all off he will perform the opening concert on 23rd November at Alte Hofkapelle, Residenz in München, Germany.

Yamaha Tuba Artist Eirik Gjerdevik conducted Rong Brass at the Siddis Brass competition leading them to first place in the Second Division in a contest full of outstanding performances.

California´s “Rival Sons” are considered among Rock Musics hottest new acts. We are happy to see bassist Robin Everhart tour with his Yamaha BB bass

In the following exclusive interview Yamaha Artist Hannah Vasanth talks about her career, her challenges as one of pop music’s most in demand keyboard players and why the Yamaha Motif series is her keyboard of choice.