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In my last four columns I’ve been spotlighting multi-generational retailers like Chip and CJ Averwater, third and fourth generation Amro retailers, and Joseph Fox, Fox Music’s fourth generation…
As fair organizers celebrate its recent listing in the “Global Top 100 Trade Shows 2020,” preparations for Music China, Asia’s largest trade fair for musical instruments, continue in…
On October 5, we received the following message from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Shocking and heartbreaking news from our friends at Mississippi Music that Richie Jones Jr was…
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) Executive Committee announces that Executive Director Karl Dustman will be stepping down from his leadership position with the PMC at the end of…
Please join for any or all of The NAMM Foundation’s October webinars that seek to connect, motivate and support all music teachers and learners and music makers every month…
As a musician my true nature is to see and seek potential and possibilities, as well as solutions for any resistance I encounter.
When the MI industry began to brace for the challenges of COVID-19 this spring, Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) didn’t waste any time getting creative. Right as the…
On September 24 the NAMM executive committee leadership cosigned an urgent letter to House and Senate leaders, Pelosi, McConnell, McCarthy, and Schumer, urging them to act now to provide provisions…
The TEC Awards committee and NAMM are pleased to announce and celebrate the nominees across the 22 Technical Achievement and seven Creative Achievement TEC Award categories.
Audio-Technica announces that Audio-Technica U.S. President/CEO Phil Cajka will retire March 31, 2021, after being with the organization since 1981.
NAMM is issuing an urgent call-to-action to all industry professionals to urge House leadership to bring H.R. 7481, the bipartisan RESTART Act, to the floor of the House for…
On September 8 we were sent the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Our friend Jim Gamble confirmed the sads news today that Pro Lighting innovator Michael Paul…
“Retro” guitars have long appealed to players who long for the classic vibe of instruments from the past, but who don’t necessarily have the cash to purchase the…
There comes a period in any long-lasting company’s life when it’s appropriate to tackle, impress, and astound a new generation of players.
Today, at 30, Joseph Fox, vice president of Fox Music House, still has the energy of an 8-year-old.
Have you ever had one of those moments when a person with whom you are speaking (in this instance, a sales manager for a large home goods retail…
On September 2, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following: I am sad to report the passing of Dave Olsen. Dave passed away today at the age of…
On September 2, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: It is with a heavy heart that we note the passing of our member and friend…
NAMM is issuing an urgent call-to-action to all industry professionals to contact their Members of Congress NOW to support the RESTART Act (S.3814).
In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, and with the health and safety of NAMM members as the first priority, NAMM is reimagining how to connect all facets of the industry…
LPD Music has announced that Evan Vallis has joined the LPD team as their National Sales Manager.
On Thursday, July 30, the NAMM Public Affairs and Government Relations department will offer a webinar to review pending federal COVID relief for all facets of the industry.
I have written on student retention before, but what better time to revisit that topic then when everything in our industry is being reconsidered and revamped? I believe…
The Lennon & McCartney song, “When I’m 64” is apropos to the current COVID environment. We are all trying to determine if our customers still need us, and…
