NAMM Coverage · Aug 30, 2019
MSFQ: More to Start, Fewer to Quit
It’s Back to School Season, and What Better Time to Consider Joe Lamond’s Mantra, MSFQ?
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NAMM Coverage · Aug 28, 2019
CITES Adopts Exemption for Musical Instruments from Rosewood Restrictions
On August 28, in Geneva, Switzerland, the CITES Conference of the Parties (CoP18) voted to approve an exemption that will allow finished musical instruments as well as parts and accessories…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 21, 2019
Farida Parlor Guitars Now Available in North America
Farida Guitar & Ukulele has expanded its popular Old Town Series of acoustic guitars with the 10 Series, a line of parlor size instruments.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 20, 2019
Trade Regrets: Jack Martin
On August 20, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Our friend Dave Fletcher informed us today that Jack Martin passed away. Jack was 96 years old.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 20, 2019
Music China Provides Multifunctional Platform for Chinese and International Brands
Music China is drawing closer and as the exhibition space fills up, the show looks forward to welcoming both exhibitors and visitors to the fairground at the Shanghai…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 14, 2019
The NAMM Foundation Awards $675,000 in Grants to 28 Music-Making Programs
The NAMM Foundation has announced grants to 28 music-making organizations totaling $675,000.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 11, 2019
Best & Worst in Show at Summer NAMM 2019
The best & worst of what we saw at Summer NAMM 2019.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 11, 2019
The MI Industry Descends Upon 'Smashville' for a Triumphant Summer NAMM 2019
“It seemed to me that this year’s Summer NAMM Show was particularly important for the industry,” says NAMM president and CEO Joe Lamond.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 11, 2019
Wham, Bam – Thank You, NAMM
Ahhh… you are back in the office and now the real work begins – reviewing your take-aways from Summer NAMM.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 11, 2019
Confessions of a Succession Planner
After almost two decades as a financial advisor, there is one lesson I have learned that I can reveal with completely certainty: people are “planning averse.”
NAMM Coverage · Aug 11, 2019
Fighting the Good Fight and Connecting with Kids
We report often on the valiant efforts of the likes of NAMM’s annual D.C. Fly-In and other organizations (VH1’s Save the Music, Mr. Holland’s Opus Music Foundation, and…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 11, 2019
Casio at Summer NAMM 2019
Casio's Mike Martin discusses the reboot of the company's Casiotone line.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 11, 2019
Yamaha Guitars at Summer NAMM 2019
Yamaha's Andy Winston discusses the new FG Red Label series at the recent industry gathering in Nashville.
NAMM Coverage · Aug 11, 2019
Trade Regrets: Aspen Pittman
Aspen Pittman, the legendary founder of Groove Tubes and Aspen Pittman Designs, passed away August 10, 2019, as the result of injuries suffered from an automobile crash in…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 9, 2019
Yamaha Hosts State Senator Archuleta and U.S. Representative Cisneros in Visits to YCA Headquarters
State Senator Bob J. Archuleta and U.S. Representative Gilbert R. Cisneros, Jr., who represent the city of Buena Park in the California State Senate and U.S. House of…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 7, 2019
NAMM to Host CITES CoP18 Industry Luncheon
On Saturday, August 17, at the CITES (Conference on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora) Conference of the Parties (CoP18) in Geneva, Switzerland, NAMM will…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 2, 2019
Taylor Guitars at Summer NAMM 2019
We checked in with Andy Powers a few weeks ago in Nashville to learn what's new over at Taylor Guitars.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 30, 2019
Fishman Releases TriplePlay Connect Guitar Controller for iPad
Fishman is releasing the eagerly anticipated TriplePlay® Connect™, a MIDI controller that installs easily and non-invasively on most electric and acoustic guitars and allows users to plug into…
NAMM Coverage · Jul 25, 2019
On-Stage Donates All Products from 2019 Summer NAMM Booth to YEAH! Rocks Music Camps
Following the closing of the 2019 Summer NAMM show, On-Stage, a division of The Music People, donated its entire Summer NAMM booth to YEAH! Rocks music camps, a Nashville-based…
NAMM Coverage · Jul 22, 2019
NAMM Board of Directors Vote New Chair, New Members to the Governing Body
At Summer NAMM, the NAMM Board of Directors continued the organization’s legacy of service to the industry at-large with a vote and seamless transition of the Executive Committee.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 19, 2019
Top 100 Dealer Awards Recognize Retail Excellence, Celebrates Winners at Summer NAMM
On July 19 at Summer NAMM, in a special celebration of the spirit of the independent retailer, the industry gathered at the Top 100 Dealer Awards to applaud the accomplishments,…
NAMM Coverage · Jul 19, 2019
Gibson Returns Oberheim Trademark and Brand
In a gesture of good will for the music instrument industry, Gibson and its President and CEO, James “JC” Curleigh, have granted possession of the Oberheim brand and…
NAMM Coverage · Jul 18, 2019
TEC Nominees Announced at Summer NAMM
On July 18 at Summer NAMM, the 35th Annual TEC Awards celebrated the pro audio and sound production nominees across the 23 Technical Achievement and eight Creative Achievement…
NAMM Coverage · Jul 17, 2019
D’Addario and Taylor Guitars Host Pre-NAMM Party
D’Addario and Taylor Guitars tag-teamed a pre-NAMM party on July 17 in Nashville, hosting an evening of live music and BBQ eats before the convention officially kicked off…