NAMM Coverage · Oct 3, 2018
Less Tax, Employee Retention. Retirement Nest Egg. Get a 401(k)
Let’s begin with the “Why?” Why are 401ks and other retirement plans more important now than ever? Here’s three reasons.
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NAMM Coverage · Oct 3, 2018
Success Today Takes Unique Skill Sets
Recently I had the privilege of engaging in conversation with a good friend who happens to be dean of a private school. Since we are good friends, the…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 2, 2018
Best Communities for Music Education Sought by The NAMM Foundation
The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) Foundation is seeking school districts and schools with an exemplary commitment to music education to be recognized as part of the…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 1, 2018
Teaching Guitar Workshop Celebrates 25th Anniversary with Expanded Programming and Locations for 2019
To commemorate 25 years of teaching school teachers to start guitar programs, Teaching Guitar Workshop (TGW) is greatly expanding their reach with more information and more free gear.
NAMM Coverage · Sep 29, 2018
Demitri Martin to Return as Host of 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards
The Technical Excellence and Creativity (TEC) Awards has announced that stand-up comedian and entertainer extraordinaire Demetri Martin will return as the host of the 34th Annual NAMM TEC Awards on Saturday, January 26, 2019,…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 12, 2018
Lewis Uses Bose Professional PA System at Solo Shows
Hall & Oates’ longtime multi-instrumentalist Eliot Lewis played his own solo gig at the No Vacancy Lounge in downtown Portland, Oregon, using the S1 Pro Multi-position PA system from…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 5, 2018
Benefit Concerts for NAMM’s Museum of Making Music Raise $60,000 for Music Education Opportunities
NAMM’s Museum of Making Music (MoMM) has announced that its recent benefit shows A Concert for a Cause, featuring Herb Alpert and Lani Hall (August 10), and a Bluegrass Benefit with…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 4, 2018
EMG Pickups Names Alison Turner Vice President of North American Sales
EMG Pickups, Inc. has promoted Alison Turner to vice president of North American Sales.
NAMM Coverage · Sep 4, 2018
Knilling’s Performance Bass Models
Knilling is excited to be shipping its Performance Bass Models from their popular Bucharest line of string instruments.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2018
MMR’s 2018 Holiday Buying Guide
Check out our annual holiday buying guide of new products for prepping your store for the winter, all sorted by price point.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2018
Embracing the 'Folkternative:' ‘Non-guitar’ Fretted Instruments Making Waves in 2018
MMR recently chatted with representatives from five key suppliers of these types of instruments to get their take on the state of this market segment and expectations for…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2018
Fender Player Series Jaguar
Days before this year’s Summer NAMM Show, Fender caught the attention of players and retailers with the announcement that the brand’s long-running Mexican Standard Series was being discontinued.…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2018
MI Retailers Working with Nonprofits & Government: A Win- Win
Brick and mortar MI retailers understand all too well the need to dig into their community relationships to fight off the impact of big-box stores who continue to…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2018
And Now For Something Completely… Familiar
Well, I have good news. We can finally put the subject to bed: “The American Guitar Industry is Making a Serious Comeback!” At least according to Yahoo Finance.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2018
‘Quality Over Quantity:’ Hans-Peter Wilfer of Warwick & Framus
MMR recently spoke with Hans-Peter Wilfer about the recent anniversaries for both Warwick and Framus, the company’s distribution model in the U.S. and abroad, and developments of note…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2018
Could a Jazz Piano Major from Berklee Re-energize the Music Business?
It is my stand that we not only need fresh interest in guitar, but the music industry needs new leaders with good old-fashioned skills, energy, charisma, and artists…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 31, 2018
The Most Bang For Your Buck: Maximizing Your Facebook Ad Potential
Ryan N. Sargent of Make Music, Inc. and Tech Music Ed (TI:ME) hosted a NAMM U session last January on how to make the most out of your…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 27, 2018
Future-proof Your Business at the Retail Innovation Summit at the 2019 NAMM Show
Retail is evolving at an unprecedented speed, and harnessing new opportunities to transform business in today’s tech era has never been more critical. That’s why NAMM retail members…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 15, 2018
The Music Achievement Council Names November 15 the ‘First Performance National Day of Celebration’
The Music Achievement Council (MAC) has announced November 15 will be the inaugural First Performance National Day of Celebration (FPNDoC) to celebrate, honor, and encourage the early achievements of music…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 6, 2018
NAMM Fly-In Continues to Bring Music Education Support to D.C.
This year, 100 music industry leaders, notable artists and arts education activists visited Washington, D.C. between May 21 and 24 as part of the annual event advocating for…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 6, 2018
The 2018 SBO Scholarship Essay Contest Winners
“What would you say to your fellow classmates who are not in the music program? Why should they consider getting involved?” was the theme of School Band and…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 2, 2018
MMR Launches New and Updated Website
After months of preparation, MMR has debuted its new, easier-to-navigate website, www.mmrmagazine.com. The new layout of the site offers all the same MI industry updates, news, and interviews in a format…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 1, 2018
Reverb Adds Morris to Board of Directors
Reverb.com, has added Crystal Morris, CEO and co-founder of leading case manufacturer Gator Cases, to its board of directors.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 27, 2018
New Stands from On-Stage – Summer NAMM 2018
Lightweight, super-stable and highly adaptive, the On-Stage SS7762B speaker stand features a leveling leg for swift, secure placement on uneven surfaces -- including stairs!