Ben Folds Joins the Yamaha Artist Family

Ben Folds

Yamaha Entertainment Group announced the addition of singer, songwriter and producer Ben Folds to the global family of Yamaha Piano Artists. Yamaha will support and help serve the needs of Folds, who plays a variety of Yamaha Acoustic Grand Pianos, on tour, in the studio and at appearances with piano logistics, promotion and collaboration.

“Yamaha builds some of the finest pianos on the market, and I’ve found their artist support to be unparalleled,” said Folds. “It’s a privilege to be part of the global Yamaha family.”

“Not only is Ben Folds such an incredibly talented artist and inspiration to so many musicians, he’s a tireless ambassador for music education and music therapy,” said Chris Gero, founder and vice president, Yamaha Entertainment Group. “We look forward to supporting Ben as a Yamaha Artist. His experience and dedication will help further Yamaha’s commitment to the performing arts and educational community.”

Folds, a Nashville resident and a member of the Board of Directors of the Nashville Symphony, has composed an acclaimed 25-minute, three movement concerto for piano and orchestra, which he debuted with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra at the Schermerhorn Symphony Center in March 2014.

A member of the Artist Committee for Americans for the Arts, Folds is an outspoken advocate for music therapy and music education. He has participated in workshops and lobbied Congress for arts funding.

Yamaha Entertainment Group works with a roster of international music stars to promote music awareness and education, as well as underscore the breadth and quality of the Yamaha brand.