NAMM Coverage · Jan 18, 2022
The Personality of Your Business: It’s Always About Your People
In today’s world potential customers search and scrutinize even before they choose to enter your doors.
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NAMM Coverage · Jan 18, 2022
In Tune With the Times: Instrument Tuner Sales
With the widely reported influx of new fretted instrument players in the past two years comes an increased need for, among other things, tuning devices.
NAMM Coverage · Jan 12, 2022
PlayDrums.com Announces Funding for Percussion Teaching Artists to Present Interactive School and Community Events in 2022
As this year’s NAMM Foundation grant award returns the Percussion Marketing Council to pre-pandemic funding levels, the PMC/PlayDrums.com invites percussive arts leaders and organizations to apply for funding…
NAMM Coverage · Jan 7, 2022
NAMM Believe in Music January 20-21, 2022
The countdown to Believe in Music, the online global celebration of music, is on! The full schedule for the event is now available.
NAMM Coverage · Dec 27, 2021
Trade Regrets: Barry 'Foz' Fasman
On December 27, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Barry "Foz" Fasman, who participated in several educational and panel sessions at the NAMM Show over the years,…
NAMM Coverage · Dec 9, 2021
RBI Music Acquires Silvertone Brand
Rhythm Band Instruments, LLC has announced the acquisition of all assets, including all intellectual property, related to the Silvertone brand from the Samick Music Corporation. The historic Silvertone brand…
NAMM Coverage · Dec 1, 2021
Trade Regrets: Dave Gantz
On December 1, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following: We were informed by our dear friend Norm Zimmerman that Dave Gantz passed away yesterday after a battle with cancer.
NAMM Coverage · Nov 29, 2021
NAMM Oral History Spotlight: Mike Lawson
Mike Lawson, publisher and owner of MMR and sister titles School Band & Orchestra, JAZZed, and Choral Director was recently interviewed for NAMM's Oral History program.
NAMM Coverage · Nov 28, 2021
Trade Regrets: Joy Collins
NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following message on November 28: Longtime piano and organ saleswomen Joy Collins passed away. She was 86 years old.
NAMM Coverage · Nov 28, 2021
Trade Regrets: Joe D. McBrayer
On November 28, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino posted the following: Texas piano retailer Joe D McBrayer passed away. He was 91 years old.
NAMM Coverage · Nov 23, 2021
Trade Regrets: Ida Eleck
On November 23, we received the following sad news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: I am sad to note the passing of music retailer Ida Eleck, who passed away…
NAMM Coverage · Nov 16, 2021
Ashdown Welcomes Glenn Huges to the Family
Ashdown Engineering, world-class manufacturers of bass guitars, bass and guitar amplifiers, welcome Glenn Hughes to our ever-growing family of artists.
NAMM Coverage · Nov 9, 2021
Trade Regrets: Cecil Ramirez
On November 9, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following: The piano world lost a dear friend yesterday. Cecil Ramirez passed away from pancreatic cancer that he fought so hard against.…
NAMM Coverage · Nov 6, 2021
‘We Just Love to Innovate’ - Australia’s Cole Clark Guitars at 20
Melbourne, Australia’s Cole Clark Guitars (distributed in the U.S. by Korg USA) is an innovative, environmentally responsible supplier of well-regarded instruments – and in 2021 the company has…
NAMM Coverage · Nov 6, 2021
‘We’ve Not Slowed Down for a Minute’ - Snare Drum Sales in 2021
When considering the pandemic-related spike in sales of musical instruments and gear throughout the past 19-plus months, it makes intuitive sense why certain items have thrived.
NAMM Coverage · Nov 2, 2021
Trade Regrets: Mel Wisniewski
On November 2, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared the following sad news: Mel Wisniewski, founder of the Wisniewski Brother’s Music and longtime music advocate, passed away last month.…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 26, 2021
Application Period for the Best Communities for Music Education Awards Now Open
As schools across the nation welcome the return of the joyous sounds of music programs, districts and individual schools have the opportunity to celebrate the resilience of music…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 12, 2021
Percussion Marketing Council Opens Search to Expand Executive Board
The Percussion Marketing Council (PMC) announces the expansion of the organization’s Board of Directors, as long-term PMC board member David Jewell transitions to an advisory role upon his…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 8, 2021
NAMM’s Museum of Making Music Raises Funds and Spirits with Emmylou Harris Benefit Concert
On Wednesday, October 6, generous arts, civic and music patrons gathered to enjoy an evening of musical performance by GRAMMY® Lifetime Achievement award-winner, acclaimed musician, and trailblazer, Emmylou Harris.
NAMM Coverage · Oct 7, 2021
PlayDrums.com Drumming for Life Initiative Revitalized with Grant from The NAMM Foundation
PlayDrums.com, the online hub connecting drummers and the percussion community with members of the Percussion Marketing Council, announces the expansion of the new Experience Drumming! education program to…
NAMM Coverage · Oct 4, 2021
Music & Arts Expands Throughout 2021
Music & Arts is in the midst of an eventful 2021, with a large number of new store openings and acquisitions expanding the reach of Music & Arts into…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 30, 2021
QSC Solution Drives the Sounds of the Gibson Garage Experience Center
Visiting the Gibson Garage should be on any guitarist’s bucket list.
NAMM Coverage · Sep 8, 2021
Neumann Monitors for Immersive Audio at Axis Audio/Nashville
A mastering engineer who has worked on Grammy nominated projects, Mike Monseur and mix engineer Webster Tileston have become more familiar with the immersive audio format over the…
NAMM Coverage · Sep 8, 2021
Transformation Awaits: The NAMM Show Announces Return to Anaheim in June 2022
Today, The National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) announced that The NAMM Show, the annual “family reunion” of the global music, sound, and entertainment technology industry, will reconvene…