Fender's Allen Abbassi at Media Preview, NAMM 2014
Fender product specialist Allen Abbassi discussed new models for 2014 celebraing the 60th anniversary of the Stratocaster.
Changing NAMM Purchasing Habits
Just as technology continues to drastically – and rapidly – change the ways in which we all gather information, create and consume music and entertainment, and connect with one another,…
5th Annual JEN Convention
Last week the Jazz Education Network (JEN) held its fifth Annual Conference in Dallas, featuring an impressive schedule of performances, clinics, and award ceremonies. Pictured above are JEN past presidents Mary…
NAMM Prep: The Experts' Guide to Anaheim Dining and Entertainment
[caption id="attachment_48888" align="alignleft" width="800"]Grab memorable drinks at Ralph Brennan's Jazz Kitchen[/caption]The annual industry gathering in Anaheim has plenty to recommend it: groundbreaking, game-changing instruments get introduced (we hope); plenty of…
NAMM Foundation Grants President’s Committee on Arts and Humanities Support for Turnaround Arts Program
Continuing its commitment to advancing participation in music making, The NAMM Foundation is supporting a research project in collaboration with the President’s Committee on the Arts and the Humanities and…
NAMM Pulls 'Roadie' Industry Into the Fold
[caption id="attachment_48645" align="alignleft" width="2006"]“While the pop star of the moment gets the glory, these guys work 20-hour days to make sure the show goes on without a hitch so that…
Hal Leonard Expands Presence at NAMM
For the 2014 NAMM Show in Anaheim, Hal Leonard is increasing its presence from its longtime 50' x 80' digs in Hall C to a spacious new 80' x 80'…
NAMM Partners with CMS for Job Listing Service
NAMM and The College Music Society (CMS) have partnered to give NAMM members the opportunity to advertise job openings to CMS members. CMS, an international service organization for music students…
NAMM Foundation Supports Phoenix Rising Music Program
NAMM CEO and president Joe Lamond attended the Grand Opening of the new Phoenix House Rising Music Studio in Santa Ana, Calif., November 4, 2013. The music studio, which was…
AES Reports High Numbers at Convention
As AES celebrated its 65th Anniversary, a five-year-high number of 18,453 registrants was tallied at the 135th Audio Engineering Society Convention (Thursday, October 17, through Sunday, October 20, 2013, at…
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia Integrate the ‘Music Moscow’ Musical-Instrument Fair
NAMM Musikmesse Russia and Prolight + Sound NAMM Russia have taken over ‘Music Moscow,’ bringing a complete musical instrument, music-products, and event technology experience to better serve the rapidly growing…
Berlin Announced as Location for 136th AES International Convention
The Audio Engineering Society (AES) has announced the dates and location for its upcoming 136th International Convention: Saturday, April 26, through Tuesday, April 29, 2014, in Berlin, Germany. The Convention’s…