NAMM Foundation Day of Service Returns to Anaheim in January
On Tuesday, January 14, dozens of music industry leaders will gather at Horace Mann Elementary School to help students learn to play melodica, ukulele, guitar and drums, as well as engage…
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2019 Music Products Industry Archive — NAMM
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PMC Creates New Drum Students for Retailers with 'Get Your Sticks Together' Free Drum Lesson Promotion
Kicking off the 25th Anniversary year of 2020 for the Percussion Marketing Council, the drum industry’s trade association is launching a new monthly free drum lesson consumer giveaway to bring new…
Warwick GmbH to be Exclusive Licensee for Sadowsky Guitars Ltd.
With over 80 years of combined experience in traditional instrument craftsmanship, Roger Sadowsky of Sadowsky Guitars and Hans-Peter Wilfer of Warwick GmbH of Germany have teamed up to bring a…
"Armadillo All Access" on MMR-TV
Check out MMR-TV for clips from December's "AAA" (Armadillo All Access) event in Tampa, Florida, as well as clips from Music China 2019, Summer NAMM, Musikmesse, and more!
Maple Leaf Strings Names Voorhees as Western Regional Sales Manager
Maple Leaf Strings is proud to announce Hayley Voorhees as their Western Regional Sales Manager.
KMC Music Named Exclusive Distributor of sE Electronics Throughout the Americas
Starting a new chapter in the history of its North American sales and marketing initiatives,sE Electronics, the family-owned, vertically integrated manufacturer of hand-built microphones, accessories, and the inventor of the…
Mitchell to Receive Les Paul Innovation Award at 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
Joni Mitchell will receive the Les Paul Innovation Award at the 35th Annual NAMM Technical Excellence & Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Anaheim, California.
DAS Audio of America Celebrates 25th Anniversary at NAMM
Miami, FL-based DAS Audio of America, the North American subsidiary of Valencia, Spain-based DAS Audio, is pleased to announce that it will celebrate its 25th Anniversary during Winter NAMM 2020…
Kyser Celebrates 40 Years of Texas Craftsmanship
Kyser Musical Products, Inc., is kicking off its 40th anniversary, commemorating the brand’s 1980 incorporation and a storied history of growth from humble East Texas roots into one of the…
Jamie Deering Appointed CEO of Deering Banjos
Deering Banjo Company has announced the appointment of Jamie Deering to the position of CEO.
Yamaha to Take the Grand Plaza Stage for Three Major Concert Events at 2020 NAMM Show
Yamaha will be presenting three major concert events on the NAMM Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage at the 2020 NAMM Show, to be held January 16-19, 2020 in Anaheim, California.
The SWIM Fund Announces SWIM Summit in March 2020
The Smart Women in Music fund (SWIM) has announced the first SWIM Summit March 4-6, 2020 at the NAMM Headquarters in Carlsbad, California.
36th Annual 50 Dealer/50 State Review & Forecast
2019 Shows Promise for the Coming Years of MI Sales, Boosted by Gibson, Tagima Guitars, and Repairs, Among Other Factors
‘The Book of Dreams:’ The Ad that Made Everyone Start Talking
I’m assuming that by now everyone in the music business has seen the Argos Ad: “The Book of Dreams.”
It’s a Jungle Out There, and Amazon Owns it
Competition from online sales is arguably the single greatest challenge that MI retail (hell, all retail) has faced this century. Music stores have battled back, mainly by adding shopping options…
The NAMM Foundation Announces Additional Events for the 2020 NAMM Show
At The 2020 NAMM Show, arts and nonprofit leaders, music educators and administrators, and college music students and faculty will have the opportunity and access to grow their networks, gain…
Rokbox Deploys Newly-Purchased Martin Audio WPM at Student Conference
Rokbox Entertainment recently purchased a Martin Audio Wavefront Precision Mini (WPM) system and SX118 subs for a variety of high school dance events, assemblies and conferences.
Yamaha Entertainment Group Nominated for Eight Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards
Yamaha Entertainment Group of America (YEG) recently was nominated for eight Midsouth Regional Emmy Awards for its short film, “World Without Music.”
Yamaha to Take the Grand Plaza Stage for Three Major Concert Events at 2020 NAMM Show
Yamaha will be presenting three major concert events on the NAMM Yamaha Grand Plaza Stage at the 2020 NAMM Show, to be held January 16-19, 2020 in Anaheim, California.
The NAMM Foundation Recognizes 103 College Students with The President’s Innovation Award
The NAMM Foundation has recognized 103 college music students with the organization’s President’s Innovation Award.
The SWIM Fund Announces The 2020 NAMM Show Awardees
The Smart Women in Music fund (SWIM) is pleased to announce six recipients of the fund's 2020 NAMM Show awards program.
Weigl and Avolites Collaborate on Dollywood’s Wildwood Grove Installation
Avolites and Weigl recently partnered on The Wildwood Tree, a unique installation located within Wildwood Grove at Dollywood.
Major Update Enhances Studiologic’s Numa Compact 2X
A major OS update recently unveiled for Studiologic's Numa Compact 2X hosts a "Manager App" and new Sound Library.
The NAMM TECnology Hall of Fame Announces Seven New Inductees
TECnology Hall of Fame founder George Petersen and the NAMM TEC Committee have announced seven defining audio products and innovations as the newest entrants to the prestigious TECnology Hall of…
Trade Regrets: Mary Lou Hoogenboom
On Saturday, November 11 we received this news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Mary Lou, known as Lulu, passed away yesterday at the age of 88.
The 2020 NAMM Show Announces Professional Development Sessions
The 2020 NAMM Show has announced more than 300 professional development sessions for emerging and established professionals from all sectors of music products, pro audio and entertainment technology.
Shen Named as President of Remo, Inc.
Remo, Inc. has announced that Brock Kaericher is stepping down as its president and Robert Shen will become president of Remo, Inc, in addition to his role as president of…
Trade Regrets: Bob Birmingham
On Monday, November 4 we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Sadly, Bob Birmingham passed away unexpectedly yesterday. He was 74 years old.
Armisen to Host the 35th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
The TEC Awards have announced actor, comedian, and musician Fred Armisen as host of the 35th Annual Technical Excellence and Creativity Awards (NAMM TEC Awards), being held Saturday, January 18, 2020 in Anaheim, California.
Make Music Winter Returns December 21
Make Music Winter, a free, outdoor music-making celebration on the winter solstice, returns this year on Saturday, December 21 with joyful and dynamic participatory musical parades, performances and events in…
‘We Must Be Doing Something Right!’Dale Krevens of Tech 21 Discusses the Company’s First 30 Years
Vice president Dale Krevens has worked alongside lead designer and company president Andrew Barta since the very beginning. She recently sat down with MMR to discuss the genesis and evolution…
18th Annual Music China Largest Yet
The 2019 Music China gathering was the biggest event of its kind yet. 2,414 MI vendors occupied 13 exhibition halls on the fairground in the Shanghai New International Expo Centre,…
A Show of Hands: Hand Percussion Sales in 2019
Hand percussion instruments: they’re relatively compact (usually), entry-level models are some of the most accessible instruments out there, the learning curve and gentle and forgiving, and whenever Santana has a…
Hate Meetings? Try Facilitating
Hypothetical: Repair believes that Sales is making promises to customers that are impossible to keep – like the time it takes to repair an instrument. Sales believes that repair is…
Looking Forward Through the Rearview Mirror: Ken Burns and 'Abbey Road'
The buzz on the streets right now is about the Ken Burns documentary “Country Music.” Also, any interest or excitement around the release of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles’…
PMC Launches 25th Anniversary Year at Annual January Meeting
The PMC welcomes all industry professionals to attend the annual percussion industry’s meeting as it launches its 25th anniversary celebration year and three new market development growth initiatives.
NAMM Joins World-ETF
NAMM has joined the World-ETF, the World Entertainment Technology Federation.
Wilson, founder of Sound Technology and first UK director of NAMM, Announces Retirement
Robert Wilson – the founder of Sound Technology, the first UK director of NAMM, and a member of the Board of the MIA since 1975 – has officially retired from…
A Century-Old ‘Complex Challenge:’ Thomastik-Infeld Celebrates 100 Years of String-Making
This October, MMR turns our attention across the seas to focus on an Austrian institution: Thomastik-Infeld, which celebrates 100 years in operation this fall. MMR chatted with owner and CEO…
The Lost Apprentice Model
But for a minute, let’s focus on the reality of customer comprehension – that is what has really changed. I am going to call it “the lost apprentice model.”