Founded in 1879—22 years before NAMM was formed—MMR has documented the companies, products, retailers, leaders and ideas that shape the global music products industry. This is MMR's living digital NAMM archive.
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Tody, NAMM, along with leaders from Fender, Gibson, Martin, PRS, and Taylor guitars, met with Tennessee Senator Bill Hargerty's office to discuss the devastating impact of potential tariffs…
PQ: “Our philosophy has developed into one of nearly constant improvement and innovation. Anniversaries and trade shows are important to recognize and to be a part of, but…
KHS America is proud to present the Alianza Académica, a unique opportunity for school programs to join a vibrant community of top educators, artists, ensembles, and music retailers,…
NAMM has announced that it will gather members for the 19th NAMM Advocacy D.C. Fly-In, taking place from May 5–8, 2025, in an ongoing effort to advocate for…
Allen & Heath is one of the go-to names in sound reinforcement for FOH engineers, touring bands, midsize venues, arenas, and theaters of all sizes – and for…
2025 marks 25 years of crafting some of the world’s finest saxophone mouthpieces for JodyJazz. It’s also been two and a half decades of industry-leading innovation, partnerships with…
Launched in France in 1982 as the Fête de la Musique, Make Music Day has become a global phenomenon, celebrated by millions of people in more than 2,000…
On April 18, we received the following sad news from NASMD: Beloved NASMD past president James "Jim" Eugene Kidder passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025. He was…
April 15, 2025 We continue to urge the administration to exempt musical instruments and accessories, along with materials used to manufacture musical products, from the tariffs announced in…
The NAMM board of directors has elected the 2025 officers to represent the executive committee, effective immediately. The ExCom will serve through April 2026, representing NAMM’s global membership…
The reciprocal tariffs announced in President Trump’s April 2 Executive Order will have serious and devastating consequences for the music products industry, which is already facing challenges from…
I’m grateful for the opportunity to share some thoughts with you here. After over 20 years writing the Veddatorial in the pandemic-departed Music & Sound Retailer, time, business,…
I believe the year was 1968 when Ben E. King and The Drifters released their classic single, “This Magic Moment.” Magic moments in music still happen, but because…
Since its founding in 1989, Mapex Drums has continuously pushed the boundaries of drum design, delivering high-quality instruments that cater to beginners, seasoned professionals, and everyone in between.…
Hal Leonard has announced the departure of David Jahnke, Senior Vice President, North America, after more than 30 years with the company. Stepping into new leadership roles, Tom…
After an unbroken streak of NAMM Shows – both “normal” and Summer NAMM – from 2002 to 2020, my batting average has been less than All-Star caliber of…
"This year’s Show is now the new model of where we go from here,” says NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak. “We absolutely got the right mix of…
“This year’s Show is now the new model of where we go from here,” says NAMM president and CEO John Mlynczak. “We absolutely got the right mix of…
With Taylor Guitars’ 50th Anniversary year only recently in the rearview mirror, MMR connected with the company’s editorial director, Jim Kirlin, to review a little of Taylor’s history,…
Donner, a leader in musical instrument innovation, has officially launched its new OURA Series of digital pianos, which feature a blend of superior sound and timeless design. The…
The recent wildfires in Los Angeles have left an overwhelming impact on communities, families, and businesses. At Martin Guitar, we are heartbroken by the devastation and suffering caused…
Music is a powerful unifying force across the world. Music brings us together, it heals, and it empowers. It is essential that music-making continues to unite us globally…
PRS Guitars has released the official video documenting the full night of performances at their 40th Anniversary celebration, held January 24th in conjunction with the 2025 NAMM (The…
The Neutrik Group, a global leader in connectivity solutions, was honored with the NAMM 50-Year Milestone Award during the 2025 NAMM Show in Anaheim, California, on Saturday, January…
