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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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In Tune: Music as the Bridge to Mindfulness

“Periodically immersing, yourself in the culture of calm attention can tone down the effects of these stress-producing circumstances.” – Richard Wolf While your accountant or financial advisor may…

Trade Regrets: Jim Salzer

On March 16, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino sent the following: Jim Salzer passed away on Saturday after a series of falls, the first of which broke several vertebrae…

Trade Regrets: Lynn Sheeley, Jr.

On March 16, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: Our former Board member Lynn Sheeley passed away one day after his 98 birthday.  His daughter…

Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update from NAMM

A Note from Joe Lamond At this time of global concern, NAMM continues to monitor developments related to COVID-19 and the advisements from the Centers for Disease Control…

The NAMM Foundation Shares Title IV Funding Survey

The NAMM Foundation, National Association for Music Education (NAfME), and Educational Theatre Association are asking educators for help with the use of federal Title IV Part A funds.

Trade Regrets: Evelyn Brue-Roeder

On March 3, NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino shared this sad news about someone featured repeatedly in MMR over the years: Evelyn Brue-Roeder passed away on February 1.

On the Road Again: Acoustic Travel Guitars Take Off

Small-scale acoustic travel guitars are physically smaller and lighter instruments, but still generally with a full – or nearly full – scale length. The appeal of these guitars…

Trade Regrets: Robert Averwater

On February 28, we received the following news from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: We are saddened by the news that Robert Averwater passed away today in Memphis. He…

The Inheritance Taboo

Let’s say you’re 50-plus. Your parents are 80-plus. You’re concerned about your parents’ financial health and curious about any potential inheritance. So, you pop a money question, and…

Shootout in the Parking Lot

Parking and retail have always been closely linked issues. Unless you live in a city like Manhattan or San Francisco, customers usually drive to go shopping, and it’s…

Trade Regrets: John Gronemeyer

On February 23, we received the following from NAMM's Dan Del Fiorentino: I recently learned the sad news that John Gronemeyer passed away earlier this month.