Peter D’Addario, Director at Large

Peter D’Addario is the National Sales Manager for D’Addario & Company, a family owned music accessories business whose brands include D’Addario Strings, Planet Waves, Rico, and Evans Drumheads. Headquartered on Long Island, NY D’Addario Strings was founded in 1973 and are today world’s best selling music instrument strings.

Peter is amongst the 9th generation of string makers, which began with the D’Addario Family in Salle, Italy in the early 1800’s and was brought to America by Charles D’Addario in 1905. Peter grew up in Rhode Island and has a B.A. in English and Sociology from Boston College. Since joining D’Addario & Co. in 1995 Peter has been part of the tremendous growth at the company, serving as Artist Relations Director, Brand Manager, Media & PR Coordinator as well as in his current managerial role. An amateur guitarist and mandolin player, Peter had a family of 3 children and enjoys playing music with friends and family. Based out of St. Louis, MO, he has an active role in the bluegrass community, serving as the chair of the IBMA Marketing Committee and attending many festivals and bluegrass events annually on behalf of D’Addario & Co.

Peter’s commitment to GITC stems from his early childhood, when his 1st grade teacher taught several hours per week using her guitar. He explains, “Teaching children through songs and music is an incredible gift a teacher can give to their students, the GITC mission is one I believe in deeply.