Matteo Galanti

Matteo Galanti and his family were instrumental in the growth and development of the accordion and organ industry, both inside and outside the United States. Beginning in the 1950s, the accordion became one of the leading instruments in the industry; however, dealer relations were not yet well organized for imported goods. The Galanti family pioneered these efforts and carried the momentum of the accordion boom into the organ craze of the 1950s and 60s. Matteo developed one of the first portable keyboards, marking the beginning of many innovations introduced by the company. He later served as the founder and president of GEM, further expanding the organization’s reach in electric keyboards and related gear.