NAMM Coverage · Aug 15, 2024
See What's NeXT for NAMM
NAMM NeXT 2024, held July 16-17 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel, was not a typical Summer NAMM Show in Nashville. It was a completely different approach to gathering…
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NAMM Coverage · Aug 15, 2024
Get Back: Andy Mooney and John Mlynczak on Fender’s Return to Anaheim and the Future of the NAMM Show
In late June, it was announced that Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) would be exhibiting at The NAMM Show once again in January, 2025 – the first time…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 15, 2024
NAMM NeXT: Learning From the Best
Everyone who attended would agree the inaugural session of NAMM NeXT was certainly a success. In typical NAMM fashion, the attention to detail was impeccable. Now more than…
NAMM Coverage · Aug 15, 2024
Talking 'The New Musician' with Menzie Pittman
This month, I’m dedicating this space to a discussion I recently had with longtime MMR columnist and award-winning MI retailer and educator, Menzie Pittman (of Virginia’s Contemporary Music…
NAMM Coverage · Jul 24, 2024
Donner Introduces Essential D1 Performance Beat Machine
With a dedicated mission to empower musicians of all levels, Donner has proudly announced the official release of the Essential D1 Performance Beat Machine.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 23, 2024
NAMM NeXT Unites Music Products Industry With Overwhelming Successful Inaugural Event
NAMM announced the conclusion of NAMM NeXT, a two-day summit with the goal to supply the music industry with insights and analysis for the future of business.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 17, 2024
SJC Drums Assigns U.S. Retail Distribution to Hal Leonard
Hal Leonard is thrilled to announce a new exclusive U.S. distribution agreement with SJC Drums.
NAMM Coverage · Jul 17, 2024
NAMM NeXT 2024: Nashville Attracts Manufacturers and Dealers
MMR attended the opening day of NAMM NeXT 2024, held July 17-18 at the Grand Hyatt Hotel in Nashville. Unlike a traditional Summer NAMM Show, this event took…
NAMM Coverage · Jul 11, 2024
Pittsburgh Guitars – A Love Story: Iconic MI Retailer Celebrates 45 Years
Pittsburgh Guitars is celebrating 45 years of “Rocking the ‘Burgh” in 2024 and we decided to sit down with former devoted customer and now owner John Bechtold to…
NAMM Coverage · Jul 11, 2024
‘We Are the Dreamers of Dreams’: Applied Research and Technology – ART – Celebrates 40 Years
Applied Research and Technology, a division of Yorkville Sound, is celebrating its 40th anniversary in 2024. The company originally focused on the recording market, and the first ART products…
NAMM Coverage · Jul 11, 2024
A Mighty Wind: Student Flute Sales Surge in 2024
The fall semester is just around the corner. While you’re planning for “Back to School” sales and promotions, you’ll want to be sure to have plenty of one…
NAMM Coverage · Jul 2, 2024
The NAMM Foundation Welcomes Ron Manus to the Board of Directors
The NAMM Foundation is honored to welcome Ron Manus to the organization’s board of directors in the role of Secretary-Treasurer.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 30, 2024
All Star Music Students Cover Iron Maiden and ACDC With help from Peavey
Summer is here and that means band camps, music classes, recitals, and concerts.
NAMM Coverage · Jun 27, 2024
Music Industry Unites to Protect the Rights of Musicians amid the Growth of Generative AI Technology
More than fifty prominent music companies, associations, and institutions globally have added their support to the "Principles for Music Creation with AI."
NAMM Coverage · Jun 25, 2024
Fender Returns to NAMM Show in 2025
Fender Musical Instruments Corporation (FMIC) announced on June 25 that the company will be exhibiting at the NAMM Show in Anaheim this coming January -- the first return…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 4, 2024
Summertime Blues
Summer's here (well, it's not "officially" here until June 20, but it sure feels like it already)! Family vacations, camping trips, beach-days, outdoor festivals, BBQs - what's not…
NAMM Coverage · Jun 4, 2024
Have Keys, Will Travel: Portable Keyboards in 2024
Ideal for musicians on the go – be it to an impromptu session down the street, a lesson across town, rehearsals, or outdoor gigs – today’s Portable Keyboards…
NAMM Coverage · May 28, 2024
NAMM Foundation, JBL Light up Empire State Building
From May 17–19, the annual JBL Fest returned to New York City where part of the festivities included lighting the city’s famed Empire State Building in “JBL orange”…
NAMM Coverage · May 5, 2024
Going Off the Deep End - BASSBOSS Celebrates 25 Years
For 25 years now, BASSBOSS has pushed the boundaries of innovation in sound reinforcement.
NAMM Coverage · May 2, 2024
Applied Research & Technology Celebrates 40 Years
Applied Research and Technology, a division of Yorkville Sound, is proud to celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2024.
NAMM Coverage · Apr 30, 2024
Make Music Day Rings in the Summer with a Worldwide Celebration of Music
Make Music Day, the worldwide festival of making music held annually on the summer solstice, today announced the return of its vast program with over 5,000 live, free…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 22, 2024
Eventide Appoints Mahtab Neptune as Chief Marketing Officer
Eventide Audio, at the forefront of audio technology for more than 50 years with award-winning studio processors, effects pedals, plug-ins, and broadcast products, is proud to welcome Mahtab…
NAMM Coverage · Apr 11, 2024
Anniversary: BASSBOSS at 25 - 'We Expect People Are Going to Be Ready to Party!'
BASSBOSS marked the company's 25th anniversary at the NAMM Show with the brand’s “Demolition Experience” -- something which anyone who attended won't soon forget!
NAMM Coverage · Apr 8, 2024
The MIDI Association and NAMM Announce MIDI In Music Education Initiative
The MIDI Association and the NAMM Foundation have announced a year-long fundraising campaign to support the MIDI In Music Education initiative.