NAMM Coverage · Jun 3, 2020
NAMM Advocacy Summit on June 16
Members of the MI community are invited to join the NAMM Advocacy Summit on June 16, 2020.
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NAMM Coverage · Jun 1, 2020
Working for All of Washington: Ted Brown Music Remains an MI Stalwart of the Northwest
If you ever try to explain the Washington state music scene, make sure to include Ted Brown Music in the mix. Amongst all the churches, youth groups, schools,…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 1, 2020
Right As Rain: How Rain Retail Software is Streamlining Stores Across America
If a salesperson approached you at NAMM and told you that you could increase your sales by 20 percent, you’d probably say thanks but no thanks – there’s…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 1, 2020
Who Are You?
I live in New York City. I suspect as you read this June column, some social distancing may be relaxed in different parts of the country, but as…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 1, 2020
Leadership in a Time of Crisis and the New Frontier
“Pick up the Pieces…” – let me guess, you liked that song better in 1974 because you never thought it would pertain to your business, right?
NAMM Coverage · Jun 1, 2020
The Future of Education Just Arrived
Americans are staying home so they don’t get sick. What they are getting, though, are guitar lessons from Kiko Loureiro of Megadeth or some time on the drum…
NAMM Coverage · May 31, 2020
'Unconventional Wisdom' with Guest Chip Averwater 6/18/20
Join "The Sound of Money" columnist Jaimie Blackman for a special "Unconventional Wisdom" conversation with guest Chip Averwater, past chairman of Amro Music, author, and former NAMM chairman…
NAMM Coverage · May 27, 2020
NAMM's Museum of Making Music to Sing a New Tune
NAMM's Museum of Making Music (MoMM) has announced that after several years of planning, the beloved institution will undergo a complete renovation as it continues to serve and…
NAMM Coverage · May 27, 2020
The NAMM Foundation Joins Over 50 Organizations to Support Arts Education as Essential for Students During COVID-19 Pandemic and into the Future
As policymakers plan for school reopening in the fall, the NAMM Foundation has joined over 50 national music and arts organizations in a statement that supports an arts…
NAMM Coverage · May 21, 2020
NAMM Announces Advocacy Summit - A Call to Action
NAMM members, arts and music education advocates are encouraged to join together on Tuesday, June 16, for the organization’s Advocacy Summit.
NAMM Coverage · May 20, 2020
NAMM Issues Public Comment in Response to Revised Lacey Act Provisions
On May 20, NAMM issued a public comment in response to Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service’s (APHIS) proposed implementation of Phase VI of the Lacey Act enforcement schedule.
NAMM Coverage · May 16, 2020
Perception vs. Reality
Here are this week’s major developments related to COVID-19: (Source: City National Rochdale)
NAMM Coverage · May 15, 2020
Upcoming Webinar: Recording Studio Operations in a Post-COVID World
On Thursday, May 28, NAMM and TEC Tracks present “Recording Studio Operations in a Post-COVID World.”
NAMM Coverage · May 8, 2020
URGENT NAMM WEBINAR: Updates on Back-to-School Protocols, Funding Realities, and Advocacy Response
The NAMM Foundation presents "Updates on Back-to-School Protocols, Funding Realities and Advocacy Response," on Tuesday, May 12 at 12 pm PT/3 pm ET.
NAMM Coverage · May 6, 2020
Celebrating Music Making in the Time of COVID – Global 'Make Music Day' to Go Virtual This Year
Make Music Day, the worldwide music celebration held each June 21, the summer solstice, is going virtual this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, organizers officially announced today.
NAMM Coverage · May 3, 2020
Trade Regrets: Ray Hennig
On May 2, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following message: Ray Hennig the Texas music retailer who sold Stevie Ray Vaughn his first Fender Stratocaster passed away…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 30, 2020
Trade Regrets: Joe Keith
On April 30 we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Long time music retailer and RPMDA past president Joe Keith passed away yesterday.
NAMM Coverage · Apr 29, 2020
NEW NAMM U Webinar - COVID Retail Recovery: How to Reopen for Business
Following up on his popular NAMM U webinar, Bob Phibbs (a.k.a., "The Retail Doctor") returns on Thursday, May 7 for an online session about reopening a music retail business in…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 29, 2020
Well Enough Alone
Amidst all my solo isolation binge-watching, binge-reading, nearly-nonstop-album-playing, guitar practicing, social distancing, and bizarre sleeping/eating patterns these past many weeks, it has been encouraging and inspiring for me…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 27, 2020
NAMM Webinar: House of Worship Streaming and Production in the COVID-19 Era
Thursday, April 30, 2020 — 10:00 am to 11:30 am Add to Calendar REGISTER NOW COVID-19 has made virtual gatherings critical for houses of worship. So what are the best practices in…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 23, 2020
Metric Halo is the Secret Weapon for Mix Engineer Ernster
After many successful years using Metric Halo’s flagship plug-in ChannelStrip “on just about everything,” Grammy-nominated mix engineer Jesse Ray Ernster recently met the Metric Halo team at NAMM…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 22, 2020
The UnPerfect Triad During the COVID-19 Pandemic
If you have read any of my past columns you’ve recognized that I’m quite committed to keeping the spotlight on intangible assets, which invariably govern the true value…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 22, 2020
COVID-19 Update: U.S. Senate Approves Additional Funding for Small Business Relief
After the depletion of the $350 billion initially allocated for the SBA Small Business Relief programs, on April 21, the Senate passed a new aid package, which includes an…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 15, 2020
Deering Banjo Company Purchases ProPik
Deering Banjo Company has completed the purchase of the long-standing fingerpick brand, ProPik® , from California based Mapson Engineering, and has begun to manufacture the entire line of…